This year was probably the year Nike saw an increase in the hype behind(well sales) as well in their Nike Basketball Christmas Collection. In 2012, the Nike LeBron X saw a creative standpoint that took its inspiration from the “Diamond” also being the 10th signature shoe so we saw many releases geared towards that. The Kobe 8 System was a sneaker that was constructed for Kobe’s speed and precision as well as taking inspiration from varies snakes. Now for KD; Nike KD V this shoe was his first as a high top which wasn’t to many sneaker heads liking but Durant’s most technically advanced shoe to date, featuring the combination of Nike Zoom (forefoot) and Nike Air (heel) cushioning along with Hyperfuse upper and dynamic heel support.
Nike LeBron X “Red Diamond”/”Christmas”
– Furthering the diamond inspiration of the LeBron X, the design team unearths the rarest of diamond colors, red, to serve as the creative muse for this colorway. Highlighted by a sun-washed green, the shoe also features a metallic-like reflection on the vibrant red upper.
King James Christmas Day 2012 vs The Thunder
Nike Kobe 8 System “Christmas”
-In keeping with the snake-inspired design of Kobe Bryant’s latest signature shoe, the Kobe 8 System draws inspiration from the rhinoceros viper. The perfect snake skin for a holiday colorway, its bright red and yellow scales mimic a Christmas tree garland – but don’t get too close.
Kobe vs The Knicks Christmas Day 2012
Nike KD V “Christmas”
– As a kid, Kevin Durant recalls getting a video game system one Christmas. Inspired by video game graphics, Nike designers created the upper design, sockliner graphic and tongue tab logo for Durant’s special Christmas Day shoe.
Kevin Durant Christmas Day 2012
This was the year I finally made it my business to get a pair from the Nike Basketball Christmas Collection. I went for the different approach and got the Nike KD V’s which I actually liked. Which pair was your favorite from this collection? Second I would have to say is the Kobe’s.
