Christmas celebrations are in full effect, as plenty of festive-themed sneaker releases are set to hit retailers this week.
The Christmas-themed releases from Nike include the “Royal Pulse” Kobe 3 Protro, the “Stocking Stuffer” LeBron 23, and the “Snowed In” Ja 3. There are also a pair of Air Max 95 drops coming this Saturday, including a limited “Medium Olive” colorway designed in collaboration with Undefeated and an in-line “Triple Black” makeup. For Jordan Brand, there’s a Jordan 4016 hybrid making its debut this week.
Grab a closer look at this week’s best sneaker releases below, as well as how you can buy a pair.
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Price: $210
When: Wednesday, Dec. 24
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: The first of Nike’s many Christmas-themed sneakers dropping this week will arrive on Christmas Eve with the “Royal Pulse” Kobe 3 Protro. The sneaker is a winter-inspired makeup, featuring frost graphics throughout the upper.
Price: $210
When: Friday, Dec. 26
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: For LeBron James’ record-breaking 20th Christmas Day game, Nike is releasing a multi-colored “Stocking Stuffer” LeBron 23 colorway. The style has a festive flannel pajama print design on the upper and special “LJ” graphics of stockings on the heel.
Price: $140
When: Friday, Dec. 26
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Ja Morant and Nike have also prepped a festive colorway of his popular Ja 3 hoops shoe for Christmas this year. Dubbed “Snowed In,” the sneaker dons a white-based upper offset by an orange to neon yellow gradient fade running from the top down to the outsole.
Price: $200
When: Friday, Dec. 26
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand has combined the Air Jordan 16 and the latest Air Jordan 40 silhouettes into one for this 4016 hybrid shown here. Some of the design elements borrowed from the Jordan 16 include the magnetic shroud on the upper as well as the “Midnight Navy” colorway.
Price: $210
When: Saturday, Dec. 27
Where: StockX.com, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: One of the final in-line colorways of the big bubble Air Max 95 to release this year is a stealthy “Triple Black” iteration that also has a premium all-leather build on the upper.
Price: $200
When: Saturday, Dec. 27
Where: StockX.com, Undefeated stores, and select retailers
What You Need to Know: Undefeated’s final Nike Air Max 95 collab of 2025 releases this Saturday and is limited to only 2,000 pairs. The sneaker will also drop exclusively at Undefeated stores in the US.
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