As the year draws to a close, Nike, New Balance and Asics continue to deliver new sneaker releases. Between bold collaborations and innovative designs, the brands have pairs in store that promise to make a lasting impression one final time before 2024.
New Balance 1906D Protection Pack
Photo Credits: @newbalancesociety (Instagram)
Following the success of the New Balance 2002R, the 1906 silhouette has in turn received the iconic Protection Pack treatment. As the year comes to an end, the Boston-based brand is back to deliver two new versions, perfect for the holiday celebrations.
The deconstructed lines of the Protection Pack complement the sleekness of the New Balance 1906. The panels come in silver or navy tones. The mesh and leather overlays are paired with the "N" logo, integrated into the N-Lock system. Finally, both pairs retain the ABZORB and N-Ergy technologies that combine comfort and functionality.
The latest installment of the New Balance 1906D Protection Pack, featuring the "Silver Leather" and "Navy Leather" versions, will release on December 1st at a price of 180 euros on New Balance and at other retailers.
New Balance 1906D Protection Pack "Silver Leather"
Expected release on December 1, 2023
View on the calendarNew Balance 1906D Protection Pack "Navy Leather"
Expected release on December 1, 2023
View on the calendarPalace x UGG Tasman Slipper
Photo Credits: Palace
Who said UGGs weren't suited for skating? Following an unexpected first collaboration around a Classic Short Boot, the skateshop reinterprets two Tasman Slippers, a model particularly popular during the winter season.
Combining UGG's craftsmanship with Palace's distinctive aesthetic, the pairs feature premium suede as well as multiple embroidered patchworks. Thick wool is added to the lining of each pair, perfecting this luxurious comfort signed by Palace.
The Palace x UGG Tasman Slippers will release on December 1, 2023 on Palace and at the label's skateshops. The price remains unknown for now.
Palace x UGG Tasman Slipper "Brown Suede"
Expected release on December 1, 2023
View on the calendarPalace x UGG Tasman Slipper "Green Suede"
Expected release on December 1, 2023
View on the calendarPatta x New Balance 991v2
Photo Credits: Patta
Good news, Patta is already back to deploy its creative vision with the Boston-based brand. This time, the two partners tap into the New Balance 991v2 and deliver a promising pack offering a seamless fusion of past and future.
The Dutch shop revisits the classic Made in UK design with a bold color combination. And while Patta outfits the upper in nubuck, leather and mesh, the shop does not hesitate to highlight the new features, FuelCell and the redesigned ABZORB SBS technology with striking fluorescent accents.
The Patta x New Balance 991v2 "Pickled Beet" and "Sea Moss" will arrive on December 1st on Patta. However, only the "Pickled Beet" version will release on December 8th on New Balance and at other retailers. Each pair is priced at 250 euros.
Patta x New Balance 991v2 "Pickled Beet"
Expected release on December 1 and 8, 2023
View on the calendarPatta x New Balance 991v2 "Sea Moss"
Expected release on December 1, 2023
View on the calendarNike Air Max 1 '86 PRM "Black Denim"
Photo Credits: Asphaltgold
If the Air Max line is a benchmark, it endures through the years thanks to innovative and retro designs alike. In 2023, following the return of the iconic Nike Air Max 1 '86 "Big Bubble", multiple versions have arrived such as the Nike Air Max 1 '87 WMNS "Aura", which now makes way for a brand new pair.
Completely devoid of any leather panels, Nike's designers opt for a mix of denim, suede and smooth leather materials in blue, black and pink. A beige midsole completes this look, perfect for the winter season.
The Nike Air Max 1 '86 PRM "Black Denim" will arrive on December 7th at a price of 160 euros on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Nike Air Max 1 '86 PRM "Black Denim"
Expected release on December 7, 2023
View on the calendarSacai x Nike Magmascape
Photo Credits: @sacaiofficial (Instagram)
Once again, Chitose Abe pushes the boundaries of creation with the Swoosh. While the partnership between Nike and Sacai needs no further proof, the two brands continue to work with Nike's heritage combined with Japanese culture. During the Men's Fall/Winter 2023 Fashion Week, Sacai had revealed three hybrid pairs, offering a robust yet elegant blend.
This time, the Sacai house draws inspiration from the iconic film Interstellar and reworks form and function by combining an 80s hiking shoe with a daring 90s runner. An opportunity to discover unexpected overlays inspired by the Nike Air Magma and the Nike Air Footscape.
The innovative Sacai x Nike Magmascape will release on December 7th at a price of 200 euros on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Sacai x Nike Magmascape "Varsity Royal"
Expected release on December 7, 2023
View on the calendarSacai x Nike Magmascape "Light British Tan"
Expected release on December 7, 2023
View on the calendarSacai x Nike Magmascape "Black"
Expected release on December 7, 2023
View on the calendarAir Jordan 11 "Gratitude"
Photo Credits: @ad__sneaks (Instagram)
For the holiday season, Jordan revives the Air Jordan 11 by incorporating details from the highly coveted Defining Moments Pack series. Introduced in 2006, the pack, featuring an Air Jordan 6 and an Air Jordan 11, was designed to celebrate Michael Jordan's three consecutive NBA championship titles won in 1991 and 1996. While the Air Jordan 6 DMP was reissued in spring 2020, it is now the AJ11's turn.
Premium leather. Soft mesh collar. Black patent leather. The upper is crafted from a blend of premium materials, just like the original model. Gold accents adorn the metallic Jumpman and perpetuate the Jordan legacy.
This Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude" will make its return on December 9th at a price of 210 euros on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Air Jordan 11 "Gratitude"
Expected release on December 9, 2023
View on the calendarNaruto Shippuden x Asics Gel-NYC "Final Arc"
Photo Credits: @sebastien-abdelhamid (Instagram)
Dive into the heart of Konoha with host Sebastien-Abdelhamid and Asics. After Sasuke, Itachi and Kakashi, the most famous Hokage finally transposes his quintessence and values onto the Asics Gel-NYC model.
Unveiled at the Paris Games Week, the runner this time draws inspiration from Naruto's Sage Mode with black, red and an orange hue. Numerous details are added to the ripstop upper, including a scroll serving as a lace lock, the Konoha insignia and Kurama's claw marks.
While 500 pairs were available at the Paris Games Week, the pair will receive a global release on December 11, 2023 on Courir. The price is set at 170 euros.
Naruto Shippuden x Asics Gel-NYC "Final Arc"
Expected release on December 11, 2023
View on the calendarPowerpuff Girls x Nike SB Dunk Low
Photo Credits: @masterchefian (Instagram)
This year, the SB division has repeatedly handed over its popular Nike SB for collaborations. For the end of the year, Nike's skateboarding division takes us back to childhood and more specifically to Townsville with the imminent release of the Powerpuff Girls pack. While rumors about the trio of superheroes receiving their own collaboration with the Swoosh have been circulating since last year, drop day is fast approaching.
Respectively embodying the essence of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, the three pairs opt for a monochrome upper in suede, snakeskin or satin. A swoosh and laces in the same tone are added, inspired by each character's hair. Finally, to perfect the many details of this unprecedented partnership, each heeltab features the heroines' eyes.
The Powerpuff Girls x Nike SB Dunk Low pack will release on December 14, 2023 in skateshops and will launch on SNKRS the following day, December 15th. Each pair is priced at 140 euros.
Powerpuff Girls x Nike SB Dunk Low "Blossom"
Expected release on December 14 and 15, 2023
View on the calendarPowerpuff Girls x Nike SB Dunk Low "Bubbles"
Expected release on December 14 and 15, 2023
View on the calendarPowerpuff Girls x Nike SB Dunk Low "Buttercup"
Expected release on December 14 and 15, 2023
View on the calendarNike Kobe Protro "Reverse Grinch"
Photo Credits: @yankeekicks (Instagram)
The Swoosh's basketball division has plenty of surprises in store, starting with the imminent arrival of a pair inspired by one of the most famous holiday villains. Spotted on the courts, on the feet of P.J. Tucker and Anthony Davis, this pair is finally getting ready to steal Christmas.
Featuring an inverted colorway of the iconic Nike Kobe 6 "Grinch" from 2010, the pair opts for a fascinating red reptilian texture, combining patent leather with TPU overlays. Green fluorescent accents are then added, capturing the very appearance of the Grinch.
The highly anticipated Nike Kobe Protro "Reverse Grinch" will release on December 16th at a price of 180 euros on Nike and at other retailers.
Nike Kobe Protro "Reverse Grinch"
Expected release on December 16, 2023
View on the calendarTravis Scott x Nike Mac Attack "Light Smoke Grey"
Photo Credits: @sneakertigger (Instagram)
Thanks to Social Status, the Nike Mac Attack made a notable comeback this year. So much so that Travis Scott took on the 1984 model to create his own interpretation. Spotted on his feet during the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, the pair is finally getting ready to drop.
In turn, La Flame follows in John McEnroe's footsteps to revive the Swoosh's forgotten model. To do so, the rapper draws from the OG colorway and opts for a mesh base with alternating black and grey panels. On the branding side, he goes with his signature reversed swoosh, which could well bring the vanished model back to life.
The iconic Travis Scott x Nike Mac Attack will release on December 19th at a price of 120 euros on SNKRS and at other retailers.
Travis Scott x Nike Mac Attack "Light Smoke Grey"
Expected release on December 19, 2023
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