Top Sneakers Releasing in December 2025 Calendar: Read Before You Buy

Every December brings a few constants in the sneaker world. This year, there will be an abundance of Christmas-themed basketball kicks, and Jordan Brand will release an Air Jordan 11 just in time for the holidays. This year is no exception, and there’s plenty more to look forward to in terms of sneaker releases in the month ahead.

“Stranger Things” is linking up with Nike and Converse to celebrate its final season through sneakers, James Harden’s 10th signature sneaker will hit stores for the first time and a number of high-profile collaborations from Nardwaur, A Ma Maniére and more are also on deck.

Below, you’ll find all the best sneakers releasing in December. You can also find every Air Jordan releasing in December and the best Nike sneakers releasing in December.

Air Jordan 1 High “Sail”

Release Date: Dec. 1
Price: $185
SKU: IH4363-100
The Air Jordan 1 takes on the elephant print from the Air Jordan 3 in a clean mix of cream and gray.

Nike Air Force 1 Low “New Jersey”

Release Date: Dec. 1
Price: $125
SKU: IM6644-259
Nike pays tribute to the Garden State with an AF1 featuring woven leather, suede and gold-tone hardware including a New Jersey lace dubrae.

Air Jordan 11 “China”

Release Date: Dec. 1
Price: TBD
SKU: IM8352-670
Following the American series of Air Jordan 11 exclusives, an edition for China now comes as part of the model’s 25th anniversary celebration.

Stefon Diggs x Asics Gel-DS Trainer 14

Release Date: Dec. 2
Price: $160
SKU: 1203B142-001
The New England Patriots wide receiver says, “These are your play shoes” with this third Asics collab.

Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward”

Release Date: Dec. 2
Price: $210
SKU: IB9563-101
The latest LeBron 23 rooted in James’ personal history goes back to his famous Sports Illustrated cover dubbing him “The Chosen One.”

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “Perspective”

Release Date: Dec. 3
Price: $220
SKU: IO3673-400
Inspired by Picasso’s Blue Period, this colorway of Bryant’s muse series debuted in 2014 and now appears on the low-top for the first time.

“Stranger Things” x Nike Air Max 1

Release Date: Dec. 4
Price: $180
SKU: IM3906-100
The highlight of the new “Stranger Things” x Nike assortment is a twist on the Air Max 1’s “Sport Red” colorway with upside down branding.

“Stranger Things” x Converse Chuck 70

Release Date: Dec. 4
Price: $110
SKU: A17933C
Converse is also taking part in the “Stranger Things” collab, dropping a Chuck 70 as well as a Weapon High.

Nike Air Diamond Turf “Cowboys”

Release Date: Dec. 5
Price: $155
SKU: FZ8224-101
Deion Sanders’ debut signature sneaker looks to his time with the Dallas Cowboys with a deep blue and white colorway.

Nike Ja 3 “Snowed In”

Release Date: Dec. 4
Price: $140
SKU: IH0798-100
The highlight of Nike’s Christmas basketball sneakers this year may just be the neon gradient and snow white version of Ja Morant’s newest model.

SoleFly x Air Jordan 3

Release Date: Dec. 6
Price: $225
SKU: IF4491-100
SoleFly’s unofficial tribute to the University of Miami may come with a delay following a stolen shipment of the sneakers in November, but no word yet on how it’ll be impacted.

Nardwaur x Nike SB Dunk Low

Release Date: Dec. 6
Price: $140
SKU: II1493-600
Hip-hop’s most eccentric and well-researched journalist gets his first SB Dunk collab.

Adidas Anthony Edwards 2 “Alphadog”

Release Date: Dec. 6
Price: $130
SKU: JQ9493
Anthony Edwards’ second sneaker carries slight nods to his Minnesota Timberwolves as he lays claim as “Alphadog.”

LAAMS x Nike Air Force 1 Low

Release Date: Dec. 6
Price: TBD
SKU: IM6604-323
New York City concept store LAAMS will reportedly release just 2,000 pairs of its first Nike sneaker.

Rukus x New Balance 480 “Mallard Duck”

Release Date: Dec. 6
Price: TBD
The Louisiana-based sneaker boutique invokes the state’s love for duck hunting with a bold take on New Balance‘s 1983 basketball sneaker.

Converse Shai 001 “Winter Red”

Release Date: Dec. 11
Price: $130
SKU: A18775C
SGA mixes up his single color treatments on his first signature sneaker with a red and green version tailored to Christmas.

A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 4 “Dark Mocha”

Release Date: Dec. 12
Price: $225
SKU: IF3102-200
AMM quickly follows up on its first AJ6 with a complementary look for the AJ4.

Willy Chavarria x Adidas Forum Boot

Release Date: Dec. 12
Price: $300
SKU: HQ4879
Willy Chavarria turns Adidas‘ ’80s basketball sneaker into a plush leather boot.

Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Freshwater”

Release Date: Dec. 12
Price: $180
SKU: DM8311-001
Ken Griffey Jr.’s first signature sneaker returns in the beloved “Freshwater” colorway.

Air Jordan 11 “Gamma”

Release Date: Dec. 13
Price: $235
SKU: CT8012-047
Jordan Brand’s annual release of an Air Jordan 11 is a highlight of many sneakerheads’ years, and for 2025 it brings the “Gamma” variant introduced in 2013.

Adidas Harden Vol. 10

Release Date: Dec. 15
Price: $160
SKU: JQ9453
James Harden hits the double digits for his signature sneaker line while continuing a bold streak of three highly regarded models.

Nike Book 1 “What The”

Release Date: Dec. 16
Price: $170
SKU: IH1335-100
Devin Booker will soon move on to his second signature sneaker, but a mismatched “What The” variant will help close the book on his first.

Carhartt WIP x Salomon X-ALP

Release Date: Dec. 18
Price: $200
SKU: L49165500
Carhartt WIP and Salomon bring a rugged look with camo accents to the hiking sneaker.

Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Pine Green”

Release Date: Dec. 19
Price: $240
SKU: HF0794-300
A quick one two-punch for Foamposite lovers comes with the “Pine Green” Pro defined by its Swoosh as well as the next sneaker on this list.

Nike GT Future “Metallic Silver”

Release Date: Dec. 20
Price: $200
SKU: FZ5590-002
Nike hasn’t officially confirmed it, but the GT Future appears to make use of the same Foamposite tech first introduced nearly 20 years ago. Set in stone, though, it is the shoe’s first wide release.

Adidas Anthony Edwards 2 “Christmas”

Release Date: Dec. 20
Price: $130
SKU: JQ9503
Anthony Edwards joins the Christmas festivities with a new split look for his second model.

Air Jordan 8 “Bugs Bunny”

Release Date: Dec. 20
Price: $210
SKU: 305381-100
One of Michael Jordan’s original Bugs Bunny sneakers returns for the first time in a dozen years.

Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Christmas”

Release Date: Dec. 24
Price: $210
SKU: IQ5338-400
Nike is bringing back Kobe Bryant’s Christmas sneakers from 2007 as a Protro for the first time.