NBA Christmas Day Kicks

Whether you’re all dressed up for Christmas dinner or hanging out in your PJs opening gifts, make sure to tune in to the NBA’s Christmas Day games. Not only will you see the NBA’s best teams and players on Christmas Day, but you’ll also see the athlete’s favorite 2021 Christmas sneakers.

In 2009 — as a way to entice more holiday viewers and add a little more style to the season — the NBA designated Christmas Day as the first “any color combination” date, allowing players to break away from the previously required black-and-white color scheme with a little holiday sneaker cheer. You can find your own kicks to boost your Christmas spirit at any Hibbett | City Gear location or on our website. Here are some standout styles from Christmas games of the past.

Feliz Navi-Nikes

Nike sneakers continue to be a staple when it comes to NBA Christmas shoes.

• Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch”: Dubbed the greatest Christmas Day sneakers the NBA has ever seen by ESPN, “The Grinch”-inspired Nike sneaks were worn by Kobe Bryant in 2010. They featured a scale-like upper accented by a black Swoosh and bright orange laces, befitting Black Mamba’s iconic style.
• Nike LeBron 12 “Akron Birch”: In 2014, King James rocked the Christmas themed LeBron 12 when the Cleveland Cavaliers faced of against the Miami Heat. The comfort and style of the LeBron 12 is wrapped with an emerald green base that combines with the shoe’s realistic camouflage upper on the Hyperposite shell.

Yuletide Under Armours

Under Armour hasn’t been around quite as long as Nike, but the brand still makes a sparkling addition to the holiday season.

• Under Armour Curry 2 “Northern Lights”: Stepping away from the traditional Christmas colors, Steph Curry rocked these vibrant sneaks, featuring a collage of neon green, light blue, hot pink and purple, during the 2015 Christmas Day game.
• Under Armour HOVR Havoc II: Joel Embiid of the 76ers donned an impressive size 17 holiday sneaker during the 2019 Christmas Day game, with a red foam midsole fading vertically to a neon green, perforated upper.

Christmas in the Air

Of course, you can’t speak of basketball kicks without mentioning Air Jordans.

• Air Jordan 11: In 2017, Marcus Morris of the Boston Celtics commissioned Philly sneaker artist Swaggy L to design a pair of white Jordans featuring a dark green mudguard decorated with snowmen, snowflakes and (what else?) shamrocks.
• Air Jodan 13 Melo “M13”: Carmelo Anthony laced up his signature Jordan sneaker when his New York Knicks met the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. This special PE all red colorway consisted of a lightweight kurim and mesh upper, a Phylon midsole incorporating Flight Speed technology, and tractioned rubber outsole with a special grip pattern for enhanced responsiveness.

These brands plus other NBA favorites, such as adidas, are available at Hibbett | City Gear and would make the perfect present for any sneakerhead friend or family member. Stop by a store today or shop online for your favorite holiday kicks and all your NBA apparel and gear.