The Best Adidas Sneakers Releasing in December
With the holiday season now underway, Adidas is offering up its slate for all your gifting purposes.
December is set to begin with two robust packs of sneakers, with six colorways total releasing across four models for the “Velvet Pack” and “Cordura Pack.” The month is also set to include the Christmas edition of Anthony Edwards’s hit signature sneaker, while Bad Bunny has been tapped to introduce the new modernized SL72 sneaker.
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Below, Footwear News takes you through all the best Adidas sneakers releasing in December. You can also find lists for every Air Jordan releasing in December and the best Nike sneakers releasing in December at the links. This post will be updated as more information becomes available.
Adidas Handball Spezial and Gazelle Indoor “Velvet Pack”
Release Date: December 1
Price: $110 to $120
SKU: JI2713, JI2714, JI2712, JI2648, JI2649
Five different colorways across two of Adidas’ hottest models will release as the “Velvet Pack.” Two of the three Gazelle Indoor colorways make use of pink and green, as does a Handball Spezial to go along with a pink and beige version.
Adidas Samba and Campus 00s “Cordura Pack”
Release Date: December 1
Price: $110
SKU: JI3214, JI3213, JI3212, JH7605, JH7606, JH7607
While the “Velvet Pack” goes soft, the “Cordura Pack” instead goes for a durable nylon across six colorways for two other hit models, the Samba and Campus 00s.
Fear of God x Adidas Basketball 2 High and Mid “Night Brown”
Release Date: December 6
Price: TBD
SKU: JQ8482, JS0977
Jerry Lorenzo’s second Basketball sneaker for his Fear of God x Adidas line is intended to fix its predecessors issues of actually working for the sport. It debuts in a “Night Brown” colorway for both the mid- and high-top variants, the lower of which Gabe Vincent of the Los Angeles Lakers has already worn on-court.
Naked x Maha x Adidas Samba, Samba Millennium
Release Date: December 13, December 15
Price: TBD, $165
SKU: IH3568, IH3566
A three-way collaboration bringing the Copenhagen- and Amsterdam-based boutiques together with Adidas sees the Samba and Samba Millennium take on embroidery that may remind some of the Predator boot but is actually intended to represent the bonds of family.
West NYC x Adidas Gazelle Indoor “Wizard”
Release Date: December 14
Price: $130
SKU: TBD
Upper West Side sneaker boutique West NYC models its Adidas Gazelle after the wizard character it introduced last year, and each pair will come with a special package of gifts.
Adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Christmas”
Release Date: December 14
Price: $110
SKU: JI4070
The Christmas edition of Anthony Edwards’ hit signature sneaker debut gets a pearlescent “Burst Blue” treatment in both adult and grade school sizing. Earlier reports have also shown a blue-on-blue version deviating from the shoe’s usual two-tone arrangements using the same SKU.
Bad Bunny x Adidas Adizero SL72
Release Date: December 15
Price: TBD
SKU: JP8816, JP8815, JQ8757
Bad Bunny’s partnership with Adidas continues with a new modernized version of the SL72 debuting through the collaboration with three colorways. The old school trainer now features a much newer and more comfortable Adizero sole unit. Raw edges will likely separate Bad Bunny’s collaboration with later editions of the Adizero SL72.
Kith x Clarks x Adidas Gazelle, BW Army and AS350
Release Date: December 23
Price: TBD
SKU: TBD
Information and imagery is still sparse, but Ronnie Fieg has put down a marker days before Christmas for the return of his crepe-soled Adidas sneakers with a Gazelle taking on the treatment for the first time.
About the Author:
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
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