The Best Holiday Pack Performance Sneakers This Year

Nike Basketball Christmas Pack
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It’s beginning to look a lot like sneaker Christmas. Holiday-themed shoes have become the norm each year, with many brands getting in on the fun to deliver their own take on the festive themes.

So far this year, Holiday themed basketball shoes are getting the most attention from brands, although we could still see some runners, trainers, or cleats pop up closer to the 25th. Asics recently unveiled a three-pack of retro runners with Santa, Elf, and Reindeer inspirations, although the dated technologies aren’t recommended for serious levels of running. Meanwhile, there’s a wide variety of basketball kicks, both retro and current styles, which will get the job done on the hardwood.

Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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Nike LeBron XI Christmas
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Nike Basketball Christmas Colorways Pack

First up is the Nike Basketball Christmas colorways pack, which features the LeBron XI, the Kobe 8 System, and the KD VI. The LeBron XI model is inspired by Christmas green and features a geometrical snowflake print. Kobe’s model takes on a shedding snakeskin theme and features neon green and gold accents. Finally, the KD VI’s Fair Isle print will pair up perfectly with your holiday sweaters. Look out for the Nike Basketball Christmas colorway pack on December 26.

Nike KD 6 Christmas
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Nike Kobe 8 Christmas
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Jordan CP3.VII Flight Before Christmas
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Jordan Brand Flight Before Christmas Pack

Elsewhere, Jordan Brand has unveiled the Flight Before Christmas pack, consisting of the CP3.VII, Melo M10, Jordan XX8 SE, and Super.Fly II. Whether you want to play like Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, or Blake Griffin, you'll be able to emulate all three with this festive collection. This Jordan Brand pack hits shelves December 24.

Jordan Super Fly II Flight Before Christmas
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Air Jordan XX8 SE Flight Before Christmas
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Jordan Melo M10 Flight Before Christmas
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Reebok Kamikaze 2 Ghost of Christmas Past
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Reebok Classics Ghost of Christmas Pack

Reebok Classics has flipped a holiday favorite with the Ghost of Christmas Pack. This collection includes the Kamikaze II, Shaq Attaq, and Question Mid. Don’t be fooled by the ‘90s style and tech, all three of these kicks can stand their own on today’s courts. Catch the Ghost of Christmas Pack on December 20.

Reebok Shaq Attaq
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Reebok Question Reebok Question Ghost of Christmas Future
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adidas Crazy 8 Nightmare Before Christmas
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adidas Crazy 8 Nightmare Before Christmas

Finally, adidas has revisited last year’s Nightmare Before Christmas theme with a rendition of the Crazy 8. Originally endorsed by Kobe Bryant, this iconic style touches down on December 20.

Will you be taking your Holiday spirit to the courts this season?

Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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