A Sneak(er) Peek At The Shoes On Our Wishlist This Christmas

Is there any better feeling than seeing someone light up unwrapping the prezzie you picked out for them? We’re not sure. What we do know is that unwrapping a pair of Nike Air Max for yourself comes preeeeetty close. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, there’s never been a better excuse to tap into all that is great about the Air Max 97. A streamlined silhouette sporting full-length air, premium materials and eye-catching reflective accents, the 97 remains a favourite of Air Max aficionados and Nike novices alike. If you’re hoping to catch a vibe on its way up, the Air Max 90 is getting a lot of love at the moment with fresh colourways just in for spring and summer. Shop all Nike sneakers here.

A slam dunk, a step back 3-pointer, or an easy layup? Take your pick, but with sneaks this clean you’ll be sure to put points on the board. As far as everyday sneakers go, you’d be hard pressed to find a more influential source of inspo than basketball. The Air Force 1, adidas Forum, Converse Chuck Taylor and New Balance 550 we love today are all court classics and continue to dominate street style in the real and digital worlds. Go outside or hop on Instagram for a quick scroll, they’re *literally* everywhere. We’ve got new pairs dropping constantly, so make sure you have brand notifications on! Since we’re talking gifts, complete the look with supporting pieces from Mitchell & Ness, or get busy to a little 1v1 with a Wilson basketball. Game on.

These aren’t just for sneakerheads, searchers and warehouse party-goers, so hear us when we say, do yourself a favour and get on that ASICS tip this Christmas. With the 90s and 2000s style revival showing no signs of slowing down, we’ve been keeping close tabs on all silhouettes flying the retro-runner flag and the ASICS GEL-1130 is one we can’t seem to take our eyes off. With breathable mesh panels and soft pastel tones, they’ve quickly become a Sneakerhub favourite and, just quietly, a contender for our sneaker of the year. If you’re thinking a little more along the lines of sneakers than runners, we’re also behind the return of the OG GEL-LYTE III and GT-II lines in a BIG way.