The last month of 2022 is shaping up to deliver new sneaker releases that will set the pace for the holiday season. Whether from Nike or Adidas, these iconic brands are unveiling the latest silhouettes to cop before 2023.
Discover without further ado the best sneaker releases of December 2022!
Pharrell Williams x adidas Samba Humanrace "Cloud White" & "Night Grey"
The Three Stripes brand is bringing the Samba back to life through its collaboration with singer Pharrell Williams, a regular collaborator with the German firm. Accompanied by a capsule clothing collection, these two understated and refined pairs have been modernized and entirely crafted from premium materials.
The "Cloud White" version features a white leather base while the "Night Grey" has a black leather upper. Both iterations are fitted with a grey suede panel on the mudguard with the three black stripes outlined by thick stitching on the lateral side. Finally, the brown gumsoles and oversized tongues give these designs more character.
The Pharrell Williams x adidas Samba Humanrace "Cloud White" & "Night Grey" will release on December 2 on Humanrace and adidas at a retail price of €120 each.
Pharrell Williams x adidas Samba Humanrace "Cloud White" & "Night Grey"
View on the calendarConcepts x Nike SB Dunk Low "Orange Lobster"
Photo Credits: @cncpts (Instagram)
American shop Concepts and the Swoosh brand have been working hand in hand since 2008 on the Nike SB Dunk Low Lobster pack, consisting of pairs produced in limited quantities. This year, a sixth colorway is joining the lineup, still drawing inspiration from lobsters, a nod to the fishermen of Cambridge where the brand originates. The color of the design is also inspired by the playful lobster interpretations of Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.
This new silhouette features an interesting composition with its orange suede base complemented by speckled details on the mudguard, eyelets and quarter panel. The swoosh is dressed in a bright satin orange that contrasts perfectly with the white piping surrounding it and the black midsole. Finally, like previous pairs, this one features a removable elastic band on the toebox, the hallmark of this exceptional partnership.
The Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low "Orange Lobster", which will expand the pack, will finally release on December 5, 2022 on the Concepts website as well as on Nike at a retail price of €120.
Concepts x Nike SB Dunk Low "Orange Lobster"
View on the calendarNocta x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Certified Lover Boy"
Photo Credits: @champagnepapi (Instagram)
This pair was originally supposed to release several months ago to coincide with the release of the "Certified Lover Boy" album by renowned rapper Drake, also the founder of the Nocta label. However, no drop had materialized, leaving the singer's fans wanting more. It is finally one month after "Her Loss", a joint album with 21 Savage, that you will be able to cop this elegant pair of Air Force 1 Low. This pair is dedicated to the rapper's mother and their favorite book.
Since the initial announcement last year, the classic Air Force 1 Low reworked by Drake has undergone some modifications. This new version features a premium leather upper enhanced with superior quality elements unique to the artist. The triple white colorblocking is complemented by embroidered co-branding on the heel tab, heart-shaped jewelry, and most notably the "Air" inscription on the midsole replaced by "Love you forever". A special box and letter blocks to attach on the laces will also accompany the refined design.
Drake created a special edition exclusively for his mother with added heart jewelry on the lateral heel, which he revealed on Instagram.
The Nocta x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Certified Lover Boy" will be available on December 8, 2022 at a retail price of €140 on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Nocta x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Certified Lover Boy"
View on the calendarJacquemus x Nike Air Humara WMNS "Pink"
Photo Credits: @jacquemus (Instagram)
The first collaboration between the renowned French designer and the Swoosh brand was a resounding success last June. Thus, the Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara "Beige" and "Brown" in elegant and soft tones will be complemented by the flashy Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara WMNS "Pink", bringing some color to this winter season.
This reimagined version of the Nike Humara is crafted with premium material panels along with a substantial pink nylon base and darker suede details around the eyelets. It features a unique lacing system and minimalist gold swooshes as branding, accentuating the partnership that sits between luxury and sportswear.
The third Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara collaboration will arrive on December 9, 2022 at €170 on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Jacquemus x Nike Air Humara WMNS "Pink"
View on the calendarBad Bunny x adidas Forum Low "White"
Photo Credits: @sneakerzinecol (Instagram)
After several colorways that resonated with fans of the Puerto Rican singer and the German sportswear brand, the collaboration continues with an understated and elegant colorway. The Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Low "White" is already shaping up to be an essential piece that will perfectly complement your winter outfits.
The white leather base is accompanied by off-white suede panels on the mudguard and quarter panel to add texture to the design. The collaboration is marked by the presence of a double collar, a double lacing system in the form of a strap, and a double tongue. Finally, this remarkable design sits on a semi-translucent grey midsole and a matching outsole.
The Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Low "White" will arrive on December 10 on the adidas Confirmed app at €160.
Bad Bunny x Adidas Forum Low "White"
View on the calendareBay x Nike SB Dunk Low OG QS "Sandy Bodecker"
Photo Credits: @yankeekicks (Instagram)
First appearing in 2003, the eBay x Nike SB Dunk Low certainly made waves. Indeed, it was produced in only three pairs, turning it into a true collector's item. One of them was sold at auction for 30,000 US dollars, another was cut into four pieces, and the last one was reportedly gifted to Sandy Bodecker when he retired from Nike.
Unveiled by the Bodecker Foundation, this rare pair features a white leather base complemented by patent leather elements and transparent bands as a callback to the famous cut-up pair. In continuation of the transparent bands, translucent sections have been added to the outsole. Finally, the hashtag #NIKESBFOREVER completes the branding on the tongue and highlights the collaboration between the two American giants.
You can try your luck to cop the eBay x Nike SB Dunk Low OG QS "Sandy Bodecker" on SNKRS on December 13, 2022 at a retail price of €120. To then attempt to purchase a pair, you will need to participate in the eBay auction.
Ebay x Nike SB Dunk Low OG QS "Sandy Bodecker"
View on the calendarsacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 4.0 "Iron Grey"
Photo Credits: @solebyjc (Instagram)
The Nike Cortez has passed through the hands of Chitose Abe, designer of sacai, to become a 4.0 version of the original. The sacai x Nike Cortez 4.0 "Grey", following the design language of the sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 4.0 "OG", presents an avant-garde look that sneaker enthusiasts will not overlook.
Its original and distinctive design is composed of a dark grey textile upper with suede details on the eyelets and mudguard. As with previous iterations, the partnership is marked by doubled elements such as the tongue, the ankle collar, and the swoosh. The standout feature of this pair is the sole, which showcases a Zoom capsule at the forefoot.
The sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 4.0 "Iron Grey" from this exceptional partnership will be available on December 13, 2022 at €160 on SNKRS and at other retailers.
sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 4.0 "Iron Grey"
View on the calendarTravis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG SP "Black Phantom"
Photo Credits: @sneakertigger (Instagram)
The Beaverton brand and renowned rapper Travis Scott continue to deliver successful collaborations that generate significant attention. Indeed, the partnership between Cactus Jack and the Jordan Brand has quickly built strong enthusiasm that will certainly be felt again this December 15 with the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG SP "Black Phantom".
The Air Jordan 1 Low will don a monochrome black nubuck upper to kick off winter. The various panels composing this edition are connected with white stitching that contrasts with the rest of the silhouette. As expected, the oversized reverse swoosh, the rapper's signature, is present along with the co-branding on the tongue. To complete this understated yet effective look, the Cactus Jack inscription on the heel tab is replaced by a bee.
The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG SP "Black Phantom", highly anticipated for several months, will release on December 15 at a retail price of €150 on the Travis Scott website as well as on SNKRS and other retailers.
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Black Phantom"
View on the calendarNike Air Max 1 "Magma Orange"
Photo Credits: Nike
What a great year for the Nike Air Max 1, celebrating its thirty-fifth anniversary! For the occasion, the American sportswear brand reveals an iteration with a family resemblance to the iconic Patta x Nike Air Max 1 "Monarch Orange" as well as the Nike Air Max 1 "Anniversary Magma Orange" that released a few months earlier.
The composition stands out with its interplay of textures and patterns across the various orange panels on the mudguard and the traditional lateral swoosh. This contrasts perfectly with the off-white mesh upper and suede elements. The midsole housing the air unit is dressed in an aged effect to contrast with the tricolor outsole.
The Nike Air Max 1 "Magma Orange" will release on December 17 at a retail price of €170 on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Nike Air Max 1 "Magma Orange"
View on the calendarAir Jordan 2 Retro OG "Chicago"
Photo Credits: @yankeekicks (Instagram)
After the reissue of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Lost and Found", it is now the Air Jordan 2 Retro OG "Chicago"'s turn to make its grand return at the end of 2022. Indeed, it will adopt the same composition as the original edition designed by Bruce Kilgore.
Composed of a premium white leather upper with snakeskin-effect details, it is elevated by red accents on the heel and sole that match the prominent Wings logo on the tongue. Black laces complete the design, harmonizing with the midsole and contrasting with the pristine upper.
The Air Jordan 2 Retro OG "Chicago" is expected on December 30 at a retail price of €200 on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Air Jordan 2 Retro OG "Chicago"
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