The Definitive HALLOWEEN-THEMED SNEAKER Shopping Guide

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Discriminating against none whatsoever during its one celebratory day a year, Halloween — even to those who say they’ve grown out of the arguably childish affair — remains an important holiday for reasons other than trick-or-treating. While kids are eagerly awaiting the 31st with candy in their eyes, it’s really the lead up that’s the most exciting as industry giants line up to reveal their own commemorative sneakers.

From colorways inspired by movies to pairs near perfectly translating some of the most iconic pop culture figures, Nike has done it all with this year being no exception. Going on to revive their famed Nike SB Dunk and continuing the legacy of both the Air Force 1 and its large roster of basketball silhouettes, the imprint has a wealth of canvases on which to draw their own spooky decorations and they’ve been doing it for as long as anyone can remember. Growing infinitely with each passing year, it’s certainly getting harder and harder to keep track of the some of the best to release, but don’t fret, as we’ve done the work for you by curating a dozen of the most exciting from new to old: each available on eBay. Continue on, and whether its for daily wear or this year’s costume, you’re sure to find something interesting.

The Nike Air Force 1 is a regular when it comes to dressing up for the late-October holiday. It has donned countless variations of spooky costumes over the years, but more recently it’s taken subtler approaches in terms of color use. Undeniably a coveted pick is the “Skeleton” concept, which first debuted last season. It reprises its role in an inverted black colorway with the same anatomical portrayal on the upper. Finally, a spirited edition inspired by Dia de los Muertos aka “Day Of The Dead” lands right in the middle of the celebratory period.

Nike Air Force 1 Skeleton

Another familiar face to the Halloween-inspired sneaker scene is the Dunk – the mid-1980s basketball shoe that has experienced a second life via Nike’s Skateboarding and Sportswear initiatives. In 2019, Nike delivered a classic take on the holiday with cobwebs, spiders, and pumpkin innards. Years back, SB released one inspired by urban legend Jason Voorhees, the hockey mask-wearing hunter of hilariously vulnerable teen camp-goers. Finally, a High-top inspired by a creepy coffin is outfitted with plush velour and flat leather for a dreadful yet stylish vibe.

Nike SB Dunk Low Night of Mischief

Basketball shoes have always served as a creative canvas for intricate design concepts. Here we highlight three of the more notable pairs that span several different brand initiatives and crossovers that have never failed in sending chills. This iteration of the Kyrie 4 signature shoe is an homage to the “Day Of The Dead” SB Dunks – a shoe that has only recently skyrocketed in value. This seasonal Blazer Mid was reimagined by Virgil Abloh as “All Hallow’s Eve”. Finally, the Air Foamposite One was front and center for a major collaboration with LAIKA Studios’ Paranorman, with pairs releasing only via eBay auctions for charity.