We have finally arrived in December and even this last month of 2021 as far as sneakers are concerned proves to be rich in new releases that conquer for their performance without forgetting the design. Among special editions and cult models that are perfect for going straight to the Christmas gift wish list, here are the ones to aim for.

Saucony x Hommewrk by Trinidad Jame$

The energetic and lively style of musician Trinidad Jame$ is the centerpiece of the reissue of the iconic Jazz 81 by Saucony x Hommewrk. From the collaboration with the volcanic multi-platinum artist born in Trinidad and based in Atlanta, a sneaker is born with a flamboyant upper in the Sorrel Red colorway, paying homage to the Sorrel, a very famous drink in the Caribbean island, made from dried hibiscus petals. Various shades ranging from intense red to fuchsia have been reproduced on the tumbled leather and premium suede upper, highlighted by some semi-transparent pink TPU details on the toe box, heel counter, and on the brand’s iconic logo, the river, placed on the side panels. A proposal that puts you in a good mood just by looking at it.

adidas Originals Forum x Home Alone

Among the unmissable films that are part of the Christmas programming every year is certainly Home Alone, a cult film with the young Macaulay Culkin as the legendary Kevin McCallister, the irresistible child forgotten at home by his parents during the holidays. In the limited edition of adidas Originals Forum x Home Alone, the same shoes that the little one wears in the unforgettable 1990 film are reissued for adults with a series of exclusive decorative elements: logo on the front tongue reminiscent of the McCallister house, a burning effect in various parts of the upper, a series of customized insoles with some frames and clips to attach to the laces.

1017-ALYX-9SM Nike AF1 High

Anticipated from the last Paris fashion show of January, the new luxurious colorways designed by Matthew M. Williams for the special series 1017-ALYX-9SM NIKE AF1 HIGH arrive as a perfect Christmas gift for sneakerheads. Williams has created 8 bold and gritty finishes, combining the classic AIR FORCE 1 HIGH silhouette with the distinctive style of his 1017-ALYX-9SM brand. The look combines minimalist touches with bold accents, characterized by an anodized buckle for front closure and a embroidered Nike swoosh on the back. The 8 different colorways reference classic Nike styles like the OG NIKE AF1 or the Bred treatment combined with Williams’ minimalist utility-style approach.

Veja x Rick Owens

The fifth act of the collaboration between Rick Owens and Veja arrives. The creative collision that shaped the Veja x Rick Owens sneakers materializes in the new Hiking model, a sneaker hybridized with trekking boots, with a sustainable soul: made in C.W.L., a vegan alternative to leather. The canvas is 100% organic cotton coated with P.U., cornstarch and castor oil for 54% of biobased content. Available in honey, powder, and black colors.

Fila Grant Hill 2 25th Anniversary

It has been 25 years since the launch of the iconic basketball sneaker Grant Hill 2, and FILA celebrates this occasion with a special edition: the Fila Grant Hill 2 25th Anniversary. The model takes inspiration from a series of technical shoes developed for the basketball player Grant Hill in the 90s, still popular today for its design and use of innovative materials. The shape is the same as the original version, with the addition of personal touches like Hill’s embossed signature on the side, the embroidered logo on the tongue, side, and heel. References to the 25th anniversary are present on the heel, base of the shoe, side, and on the upper where it is reproduced under a transparent insert. Available in two original color variants, white/navy and black.