Best Sneaker Releases of December 2026

December closes out 2026 with a stacked release calendar — the 30th anniversary Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam", the women's Air Jordan 4 "Pink Thunder", a Knicks-colored AJ8 on Christmas Eve and the ultra-limited AJ4 "Bin 23" the day after Christmas. Here is every confirmed drop that matters, in order. Dates and prices verified November 3 — we will add where-to-buy links as each release goes live.

Best sneaker releases of December 2026

Nike Air Bakin "Black/White"

Release date: Thursday, December 3  •  Price: $170  •  Style code: IQ5365-001

Colorway: Black/White

Nike Air Bakin "Black/White"

The '90s hoops classic returns in a clean Black/White make-up to open the month.

Air Jordan 10 "Sacramento"

Release date: Saturday, December 5  •  Price: $215  •  Style code: HJ6779-002

Colorway: Black/Metallic Silver-Dark Concord

Air Jordan 10 "Sacramento"

The first-ever retro of the 1995 City Pack original — Sacramento colors, Dark Concord accents.

JAIDE x Air Jordan 1 Low OG (Women's)

Release date: Friday, December 11  •  Price: $150  •  Style code: JA5925-100

Colorway: White/Black-Fiberglass

JAIDE x Air Jordan 1 Low OG (Women's)

JAIDE's women's-exclusive take on the AJ1 Low OG leads Jordan Brand's mid-month pack.

Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam"

Release date: Saturday, December 12  •  Price: $235  •  Style code: CT8012-900

Colorway: Black/Varsity Royal-White (Multi-Color/Varsity Royal/White/Black)

Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam"

The 30th anniversary 'Space Jam' 11 — December's headline drop. Space Jam collection pieces land alongside it.

Air Jordan 4 "Pink Thunder" (Women's)

Release date: Saturday, December 19  •  Price: $220  •  Style code: HV0823-001

Colorway: Black/White-Rust Pink

Air Jordan 4 "Pink Thunder" (Women's)

A women's-exclusive AJ4 in Black with Rust Pink hits — one of the month's most wanted.

Air Jordan 8 "Knicks"

Release date: Thursday, December 24  •  Price: $215  •  Style code: IX8479-010

Colorway: Black/Safety Orange-Racer Blue

Air Jordan 8 "Knicks"

A Christmas Eve drop in Knicks colors: Black with Racer Blue and Safety Orange.

Air Jordan 4 "Bin 23"

Release date: Saturday, December 26  •  Price: $355  •  Style code: JA3588-200

Colorway: Fauna Brown/Baroque Brown-Muslin-Gym Red

Air Jordan 4 "Bin 23"

The ultra-limited closer: reported at roughly 2,300 numbered pairs in a premium Fauna Brown make-up.

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