When summer ends, and fall begins, people look forward to wardrobe changes and getting festive for three major holidays. The first holiday, Halloween, is when we celebrate the dead and get dressed up in spooky (or slutty, depending on your preference) vibes. All the major brands have been releasing Halloween-themed sneakers well over the past twenty years, with some going all out while others are more subtle. This is where Nike comes in. The Swoosh has many themed sneakers for Spooky Season, some subtle and others wild. With hundreds to choose from, let's look at arguably the Top 10 Nike Halloween sneakers you can pick up today.
10. OFF-WHITE x Nike Blazer Mid All Hallows Eve
The OFF-WHITE x Nike Blazer Mid All Hallows Eve edition was a part of the Halloween Pack released in October 2018. While its Grim Reaper counterpart was black-based, fans liked the lighter-shaded All Hallows Eve edition more. Sporting a cream-based design with an oversized orange Swoosh, classic OW detailing, and Blazer hype at an all-time high, it's no surprise that this pair will surely come up in the conversation when you talk Halloween-themed Nikes.
9. Nike Dunk High Glow-In-The-Dark (2006)
While most current sneakerheads might be too young to know about the Nike Dunk High Glow-In-The-Dark released in 2006, those from that era remember it well. Very simple and clean at first glance, you're probably thinking, what's the deal with these? Well, the beauty of this pair is illuminated when exposed to light. The entire upper, sans the Swoosh on the sides, glows in the dark, even the shoelaces! This subtle yet striking design from the NSW team came into full effect. While Dunk's weren't the craze when these were released, they were still coveted, unlike its follow-up release one year later.
8. Nike SB Dunk Low Night Of Mischief
Mischief Night, also known as Devil's Night and more, happens on October 30th, the day before Halloween. This night, people go out and cause havoc, TP'ing trees, egging houses, and going bananas. Nike Skateboarding dropped a limited edition SB Dunk Low in 2019 to honor the Night Of Mischief. Coming in classic Halloween colors of black, orange, and purple, the green glow-in-the-dark outsole paired with detailing throughout the upper, such as spidery accents and "Trick" "Treat" embroidery, made this pair a must-have.
7. Nike SB Dunk High Jason Voorhees
Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees. These serial killers are some of the most popular horror icons ever. Nike SB dropped a Jason-themed SB Dunk High in 2007 to honor the masked killer from Crystal Lake. Although this isn't an official collab, the inspiration is uncanny. From the bloody, deep red accents to the classic white and red seen on his hockey mask, the Nike SB Dunk High Jason Voorhees might've taken a while to become sought after, but it is still one of the best Halloween-themed kicks of all time, ch-ch-ch-ch, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
6. Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium Halloween (2005)
In 2005, the Nike Air Force 1 was still at the peak of its prime. Popular amongst all crowds, every colorway sold out. Patent leather started adorning premium iterations, including the Nike Air Force 1 Low Halloween. A very limited release at the time, this pair nailed the traditional Halloween theme. An all-patent leather upper in black with the heel wrapped in orange, leather lining, and a unique embroidered logo on the heels made these AF1s one of the most must-have releases of the year.
5. Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium Frankenstein
Besides serial killers, monsters are among the most popular characters tied to Halloween. Following up the Nike Air Force 1 Low Halloween was the Frankenstein edition in 2006. Continuing with a patent leather theme that was all the rage, various shades of green make out the upper of this pair. A metallic silver Swoosh on the sides and red stitching along the sides of the toe were all needed to make this one of the best Halloween-themed Nikes ever released.
4. Nike SB Dunk Low Mummy
When you look at this Nike SB Dunk Low, it's hard not to get mummy vibes. I mean, that is the theme of this pair, after all. No matter the theme, Nike SB rarely disappoints when they apply their designs to kicks. The Nike SB Dunk Low Mummy dropped when the Dunk was on a comeback, making the hype surreal. No hype was needed, though, as these Dunks were perfectly executed. The mummy wrap-like upper, eyes on the back heels, spider easter egg, and full glow-in-the-dark outsole knocked these out of the park or nailed them into the coffin in this case.
3. Nike SB Dunk Low Day Of The Dead
Dia de los muertos, the Day of the Dead. This is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrating those who passed on, taking place the day after Halloween. Nike SB cooked up a super limited SB Dunk Low to commemorate this occasion inspired by the DOTD. Legend has it that only 200 pairs were released in Mexico at select Nike SB retailers. With worldwide hype, seeing these SBs garner high resale value and be hard to find, especially in bigger sizes, was no surprise. Its classic Halloween colors, unique graphics, and a full icy sole make the Nike SB Dunk Low DOTD one of the most popular SBs of all time. RIP.
2. Nike Air Foamposite One Paranorman
While the Nike Air Foamposite One doesn't get the same love today as it did over ten years ago, it is still one of the most iconic silhouettes of all time. While most prefer their Foams not to have a graphic, pairs like the Galaxy and this Paranorman edition are highly coveted. Made in collaboration with Laika Studios to commemorate the movie's release, Paranorman, Nike released a very limited number of pairs via a social media giveaway and a partnership with Lady Gaga through eBay. Its classic black-based design, with ghoulish green accents and a glow-in-the-dark outsole, made these a must-have if you could get your hands on a pair. Weird Wins, indeed.
1. Nike SB Dunk Low Freddy Krueger
Is this any surprise? It shouldn't be. Your nightmares might turn real if you're talking Halloween-themed sneakers and don't think about the elusive Nike SB Dunk Low Freddy Krueger. Inspired by the Springwood Slasher, the sneaker features a beige leather upper with blood splatter throughout, resembling Freddy's burned-up flesh. This design is paired with red and green stripes on the underlays, a homage to his classic sweater, while the metallic silver Swoosh on the sides represents his iconic knife-bearing glove. Initially set to drop through select Nike SB retailers in 2007, this release was canceled once word got out to New Line Cinema, owner of the A Nightmare On Elm Street property. Word is that the company wanted too much money, and Nike wasn't willing to pay. Therefore, all pairs were destroyed, with a minimal amount leaking out, garnering massive resale prices that we still see today. While the majority will never own this pair, the design and history of the Nike SB Dunk Low Freddy Krueger will live on as the best Halloween-themed sneaker Nike has ever created. If you disagree (which we know you don't), we will leave you with these choice words: "1, 2, Freddy's coming for you...."
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