BE THE HOLIDAY HEROAND GIFT-WRAP A FRESH PAIROF THESE NIKE ICONCS

A Nike shoebox wrapped in holiday-themed paper is usually followed by screams of joy and happiness and a video that may potentially go viral on social media. Everybody loves to see the sight of a big Swoosh on Christmas morning, because it’s the best way to close out the long year and start the next one on the right foot.

If you’ve got that special someone (or several) on your holiday shopping list, the first stop you gotta make is at Nike. There’s a plethora of can’t miss sneaker options for all genders and sizes for those looking to up their style game, but we’ve narrowed it down to four striking models that range from modern day hits, old school classics, and everything in between to please the Nike-head.

Our selections include a variety of colorways of the Vomero 5 Roam, the all-new C1TY, the modernized V2K Run, and the G.O.A.T. level Air Max 1; see our picks below and get ‘em straight from Nike.com ahead of the holiday shopping craze.

Nike’s most beloved silhouette in the tech-runner category gets a considerable winterized upgrade to battle city conditions of all kinds. The Vomero 5, already heralded for its long-lasting comfort with performance running origins, is fortified with durability-focused updates such as a protective rubber mudguard made to defend against puddles and dirt. The enhanced sole is also enhanced to allow you to securely stomp your feed on any terrain or pavement, while the chunky aesthetic deems the Vomero 5 Roam one of the most stylish picks of the season.

For the daily commuters, go-getters, and hustle-minded doers of the world, Nike made the perfect sneaker that can stand up to daily grind. The all-new Nike C1TY is engineered for those who require comfort and versatility for their round-the-clock movements. while the low-cut design perfectly captures the modern yet understated look. Hits of reflective at the toe and quarter panel offer up the night-time visibility for the midnight marauders who never miss a beat.

The past always informs the future, and Nike’s V2K Run is the exemplar of only the strong surviving. Derived from the Zoom Vomero 5, the V2K is a full-fledged re-imagination of the iconic silhouette with thoughtful updates that speak to today’s comfort-focused shoe fanatic. It’s got all the ingredients of an ideal tech runner silhouette; the chunky heel, the layer construction, and the exterior mid-foot wing all supply the goods to this modern hit.

Need we say more about the Air Max 1? Among the most influential sneakers in Nike history, the original Air Max shoe has withstood the test of time with a truly timeless design created by none other than Tinker Hatfield. The suede mudguard and sport mesh base layer is pure perfection in a retro runner, while the silhouette itself has served as a springboard to the future of Air Max as seen in the recent Air Max 1000. Needless to say, the Air Max 1 is a no-brainer.