Sneaker Release Guide 12/16/25: ‘Souvenir’ Vans Old Skool

Two of the more limited sneaker releases of the year are dropping this week, with the LAAMS x Nike Air Force 1 and Devin Booker’s “What The” Book 1.

The “Souvenir’ Vans Old Skool, which is one of the most hyped sneakers to release this year, is also being restocked early on in the week. Some of the other notable drops include a new A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 4, the ‘Pine Green’ Foamposite One, the “Metallic Silver” G.T. Future, and the ‘Bugs Bunny’ Air Jordan 8.

Scroll on to learn more about this week’s best sneaker releases and how you can buy a pair.

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Price: $125
When: Tuesday, Dec. 16
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: After an in-store launch at LAAMS’ Lower East Side space last weekend, the brand’s limited Nike Air Force 1 collab is now dropping on SNKRS. It’s worth mentioning that this collab is limited to only 2,000 pairs.

Price: $125
When: Tuesday, Dec. 16
Where: StockX.com, Complex App, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of Vans’ best sneaker releases of the year is being restocked today with the “Souvenir” Old Skool pictured above. One of the places you’ll be able to cop a pair is on the Complex app.

Price: $170
When: Friday, Dec. 19
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the final Nike Book 1 releases arrives this week, with the “What The” colorway of Devin Booker’s signature shoe. This pair is even more limited than the aforementioned LAAMS x Nike Air Force 1, as there are only 1,996 units available.

Price: $N/A
When: Thursday, Dec. 18
Where: StockX.com, Complex, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Brain Dead and Adidas have reconnected on a new sneaker and apparel capsule launching this week. The sneakers include the Climacool 2 and the Taekwondo Mei, each inspired by video games from the early 2000s.

Price: $225
When: Friday, Dec. 19
Where: StockX.com, A-ma-maniere.com, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: A Ma Maniere is releasing a new iteration of its Air Jordan 4 collab this week. Dubbed “Dark Mocha,” the sneaker is equipped with a premium brown nubuck upper, paired with sail and purple accents throughout.

Price: $240
When: Friday, Dec. 19
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: The “Pine Green” Nike Foamposite Pro that originally released in 2011 is returning to retailers this week. As the name suggests, it sports a dark green Foamposite upper offset by a black Swoosh on the sides, a black interior, and a translucent outsole below.

Price: $215
When: Saturday, Dec. 20
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: The classic “Bugs Bunny” Air Jordan 8 is making its return this weekend. The sneaker was famously worn by Michael Jordan during the 1992-93 NBA season, and even appeared on the feet of Bugs Bunny during the ads for the shoe that aired around that time period.

Price: $200
When: Saturday, Dec. 20
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Nike’s latest G.T. Future performance sneaker is releasing in a flashy “Metallic Silver” colorway this weekend. The entirety of the molded upper is reflective 3M, while the underfoot is cushioned with Cushlon 3.0 foam.

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