Halloween is fast approaching, the perfect time to dive into the most horrifying corner of sneaker culture. From truly sinister works of art to stunning creations that fuse style and fright, brands have been offering a unique experience during the spooky season for several years now.
Nike Air Force 1 Low PRM "Frankenstein"
Green patent leather, iconic red stitching, silver metallic swooshes, it doesn't take much to recognize the creature that inspired Nike's designers in 2006: Frankenstein. Bruce Kilgore's iconic design came alive through Mary Shelley's creature in 2006 and remains to this day one of the most coveted Halloween sneaker releases.
Nike Air Force 1 Low PRM "Frankenstein"
View on StockXNike SB Dunk Low "Freddy Krueger"
Green and red stripes, brown overlays for his scarred face, a glittering silver metallic swoosh representing his terrifying razor glove and blood splatters, Freddy Krueger plunged us into his terrifying nightmare back in 2007. While Nike SB paid a fitting tribute to the villain haunting the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, copyright issues ultimately prevented the release of one of the greatest Nike SB Dunks of all time.
Nike SB Dunk Low "Freddy Krueger"
View on StockXNike SB Dunk High "Vorhees"
Red suede paired with black suede and white leather overlays inspired by the hockey mask: the Nike SB Dunk High unveiled a chilling interpretation of Jason Voorhees' bloody escapades. Unlike the Nike SB Dunk Low "Freddy Krueger," this Dunk High terrified many sneaker enthusiasts when it received an official release in 2007 and remains one of the most popular Halloween-themed pairs to date.
Nike SB Dunk High "Vorhees"
View on StockXAlife x ASICS Gel-Lyte III "Green Monster"
Teeth, scales and wide eyes in a monstrous blend of green and red. The unmissable "Green Monster" collaboration between Alife and ASICS is probably one of the wildest of 2007. The two partners drew inspiration from creatures like Godzilla and translated it onto three pairs in premium grain leather in green, white and black.
Alife x ASICS Gel-Lyte III "Green Monster"
View on StockXNike Air Max 95 "Halloween"
Mummies, zombies, werewolves, vampires, plenty of monsters have inspired the Swoosh as Halloween approaches. In 2014, Nike delivered a macabre version of the Air Max 95 where the undead come to life through a frightening mix of textured suede, textile and crackled leather. Additionally, a bloodshot eyeball replaces the traditional tongue branding, brilliantly completing the pair's theme.
Nike Air Max 95 "Halloween"
View on StockXNike SB Dunk Low "Night of Mischief"
Casting spells, collecting candy, why not do it on a skateboard? Grab your boards, Nike's skateboarding division once again embraced the pagan holiday. The result? A new frightening edition of the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro that haunted the streets in 2019. With a classic Halloween colorway, a vampire pumpkin perforated on the insoles, spiderwebs on the upper and an outsole resembling a smashed pumpkin, this pair continues to promise a long night of mischief year after year.
Nike SB Dunk Low "Night of Mischief"
View on StockXNike Air Force 1 Low "Shibuya Halloween"
Black patent leather, orange grained leather, semi-transparent overlays: a sinister chill of horror seized Tokyo's 23rd ward in 2019. This time, Bruce Kilgore's design commemorated the annual festival of the Shibuya district, one of Tokyo's most popular events. Finished with an SBY badge paying tribute to the city, the pair released exclusively in Japan alongside two other versions.
Nike Air Force 1 Low "Shibuya Halloween"
View on StockXNike Air Max 95 "Freddy Krueger"
Canvas, suede and mesh in red, brown and grey tones, the Swoosh plunges us back into a nightmare thirteen years after the release of the menacing Nike SB Dunk Low "Freddy Krueger". In 2020, Wes Craven's boogeyman once again joined forces with Tinker Hatfield's iconic design. The goal? To deliver even more fright for sneaker enthusiasts.
Nike Air Max 95 "Freddy Krueger"
View on StockXNike SB Dunk Low "Mummy"
Take inspiration from the Air Max 95 "Halloween", sprinkle on some torn bandage finishes, mix it all with an Eye of Horus, and you get this chilling yet elegant Dunk SB Low. Nike's skateboarding division understood the assignment and once again expressed its creativity for the most monstrous holiday. Moreover, a tear-away finish and a glow-in-the-dark outsole make it one of the most sinister executions of the 2021 season.
Nike SB Dunk Low "Mummy"
View on StockXA Bathing APE Bape Sta Low "Halloween"
Green leather, orange stitching, patterned overlays, the Japanese streetwear label in turn drew inspiration from Mary Shelley's creature. In 2021, it combined Frankenstein's horrifying attributes with its signature style for a macabre outfit that hits all the right notes. The iconic logo is even transformed into a spiderweb pattern for a monstrous touch.
A Bathing APE Bape Sta Low "Halloween"
View on StockXHow to Stay Updated on Upcoming Halloween Sneaker Releases?
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