The holidays are coming fast, and this year at StockX, we’re skipping the fluff and jumping right into the highlights: the best of the best, and none of the rest. From some of Jordan’s best offerings over the last few years to surprising 2023 standouts from brands like ASICS, New Balance, Off White, and adidas, we’ve lined up our favorite sure-to-please picks for the holiday season.
Jordan 11 Retro Concord (2018)
Highlights are made by icons, and if there’s an iconic colorway of the Air Jordan 11, it’s the Concord. The Concord, which originally debuted on the court in 1995 by Michael Jordan himself, has been retroed a few times. But 2018’s release marks the first time the design returned in true OG fashion, using near-perfect specs of its 1995 introduction. If you ask your local sneakerhead, they’re likely to tell you that this shoe is the stuff of sneaker legends. Aesthetically, the Concord features a white upper and midsole with black patent leather accents and an impossible-to-miss blue translucent sole. If you’re looking to gift a historical favorite to the sneakerhead or Michael Jordan fan in your life, look no further.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 White Pure Gold
It’s taken some time, but the ASICS wave has officially hit the mainstream. From TikTok to your local shopping mall, ASICS is everywhere. The brand’s most popular model right now is the Gel-Kayano 14, a silhouette that offers supportive comfort and tech-like styling. This White Pure Gold colorway delivers shimmering accents set against a mostly white upper with a contrasting black ASICS motif. This sneaker is also available for below its original retail price on StockX, making it a steal this holiday season.
New Balance 9060 Rain Cloud Grey
Over the last few years, New Balance has become a household name for style just as much as comfort. The brand hasn’t shied away from introducing bold new styles, most of which are stunningly comfortable as everyday sneakers. The New Balance 9060 is one of those, representing an early 2000’s design with new life. Released just ahead of the holiday season last fall, this Rain Cloud Grey New Balance 9060 features a mixed material upper with a dual-density midsole that combines New Balance’s Abzorb technology with SBS cushioning for maximal comfort. This particular New Balance sneaker is available on StockX for below it’s retail price and qualifies for Xpress Shipping, which means it can be on your doorstep in just three days.
Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost and Found
Officially released just over a year ago, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Reimagined Lost and Found is already a classic. The sneaker delivers one of Jordan Brand’s most notablesneaker silhouettes and colorways in a pre-patinated retro styling perfect for pairing with your vintage jeans. The original colorway, the first version of the sneaker to ever be worn by Michael Jordan, was first released in 1985. Since then, it’s been retroed a few times in different takes, but this was the first time that Jordan Brand has taken the aged, distressed route with the shoe. Similar to the Jordan 11 Concord, this sneaker is a bona-fide legend. An easy gift for anyone even remotely into sneakers.
adidas Campus Light Bad Bunny Chalky Brown
The adidas archive is popping these days, especially when collaborations are involved. For this holiday highlight, we’ve selected one of adidas’ foremost collaborators, Bad Bunny, and his recently released adidas Campus sneaker. Arriving in July of this year in a light brown colorway, this sneaker reintroduces the Campus sneaker through Bad Bunny’s eyes. It features a brown suede upper with a textured finish and darker brown 3-Stripe branding. Available for below its retail price, this sneaker is a must-grab this holiday season.
ASICS GT-2160 White Shamrock Green
If ASICS’ Gel-Kayano 14 isn’t quite your style, their less technical-looking GT-2160 might be the one for you. Still boasting traditional runner’s aesthetics, the GT-2160 provides a slightly more simple silhouette. With a white upper and shamrock green accents and details, this below retail sneaker is an easy win this holiday. Grab a pair for yourself or a loved one. Either way, there’s no missing here.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 JJJJound Silver Black
If you had to choose a sneaker of the year in 2022, it would’ve probably come down to either the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Reimagined Lost and Found or the ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 Silver Black. Officially released in August of last year, JJJJound’s two colorways of the Gel-Kayano 14 were an instant hit, making it clear that ASICS were here to stay. This pair is the most elevated version of the sneaker that you’ll find on StockX, making it the perfect gift for your tasteful loved one.
OFF-WHITE Out Of Office OOO Low Tops
Off White’s Out Of Office OOO Low Top sneakers are one of the more recent guests at the ongoing chunky sneaker party. Released in 2022, this sneaker presents a silhouette that looks suspiciously like a Nike Dunk Low, but with more abstract sole details and traditional Off-White motifs. Originally delivered at a retail price of $580, these luxury sneakers are available on StockX right now for nearly $200 below MSRP in some sizes.
New Balance 610T Amine The Mooz
As an artist, Aminé seems to be as elusive as they come. As a collaborator, the same seems to be true. Aminé officially signed a contract with New Balance in early 2022 and released his first sneaker with the brand just a few months ago. Titled The Mooz, Aminé’s first collaborative sneaker as a part of his partnership is the brand’s New Balance 610T. The 610T is traditionally a New Balance-designed Trail Running shoe and this pair features a brown and yellow colorway, complimented by reflective brown patent leather. For fans of the artist or those sending gifts their way, this is a great option for the holidays.
