The year is over and our voting for the best sneakers of December 2018 is closed now. Check out the results from our final poll of 2018 below – including a pretty clear top spot. To read more about all nominees, jump down the page here for our overview.
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The poll is open until December 31, 2018 at 23:59 (CET).
11 of the best sneakers of December 2018

UNDEFEATED x Converse Chuck 70 Ox
Inspired by a classic All-American athletic garment, UNDEFEATED launched a striking collab on the Chuck Taylor. The UNDEFEATED x Converse Chuck 70 Ox pays tribute to the varsity jacket with a unique chenille upper.
Inspired by a classic All-American athletic garment, UNDEFEATED launched a striking collab on the Chuck Taylor. The UNDEFEATED x Converse Chuck 70 Ox pays tribute to the varsity jacket with a unique chenille upper.
Air Jordan 11 Concord
One of the most popular Air Jordans of all time finally returned for holiday season 2018. Details like an OG-style higher patent leather mudguard meet the notorious color combo of White, Black and Concord Navy. Furthermore, a printed “45” replaces the “23” on the heels of the sneakers.
One of the most popular Air Jordans of all time finally returned for holiday season 2018. Details like an OG-style higher patent leather mudguard meet the notorious color combo of White, Black and Concord Navy. Furthermore, a printed “45” replaces the “23” on the heels of the sneakers.


adidas Consortium ZX 4000 OG
With the ZX line, one of the most prolific adidas subsidiaries ever turns 30 next year. The kick of the celebrations in style, the adidas Consortium ZX 4000 OG re-released in December of 2018.
With the ZX line, one of the most prolific adidas subsidiaries ever turns 30 next year. The kick of the celebrations in style, the adidas Consortium ZX 4000 OG re-released in December of 2018.
Your ID x New Balance 574 “Barista”
Known for their high profile collaborations with stores from the US to Japan, New Balance branched out into new territory. For the Your ID x New Balance 574 Barista, the brand teamed up with a Brazilian store on a premium project.
Known for their high profile collaborations with stores from the US to Japan, New Balance branched out into new territory. For the Your ID x New Balance 574 Barista, the brand teamed up with a Brazilian store on a premium project.


adidas UltraBOOST 19 “Laser Red”
adidas launched the latest addition to their famous UltraBOOST series with the most modified version yet. As the first colorway on the silhouette, the adidas UltraBOOST 19 “Laser Red” dropped in December.
adidas launched the latest addition to their famous UltraBOOST series with the most modified version yet. As the first colorway on the silhouette, the adidas UltraBOOST 19 “Laser Red” dropped in December.
Nike Air Fear Of God 1
Most Nike collaborators are lucky to get their own colorway on an existing silhouette. But Jerry Lorenzo obviously isn’t “most Nike collaborators”. The Air Air Fear Of God 1 is an entirely new silhoutte, uniting performance inspirations with luxury streetwear aesthetics.
Most Nike collaborators are lucky to get their own colorway on an existing silhouette. But Jerry Lorenzo obviously isn’t “most Nike collaborators”. The Air Air Fear Of God 1 is an entirely new silhoutte, uniting performance inspirations with luxury streetwear aesthetics.


Nike Air Max Dia
Nike channeled female power for a women’s exclusive new Air Max silhouette. A four-female footwear collective of a designer, engineer, developer and product manager worked on the new Nike Air Max Dia.
Nike channeled female power for a women’s exclusive new Air Max silhouette. A four-female footwear collective of a designer, engineer, developer and product manager worked on the new Nike Air Max Dia.
CONCEPTS x Nike SB Dunk Low “Purple Lobster”
Sneaker collab experts CONCEPTS already designed two amazing “Lobster” SB Dunks for Nike. In December, the store released the next installment with the CONCEPTS x Nike SB Dunk “Purple Lobster”.
Sneaker collab experts CONCEPTS already designed two amazing “Lobster” SB Dunks for Nike. In December, the store released the next installment with the CONCEPTS x Nike SB Dunk “Purple Lobster”.


Diadora for Diadora Talk N9000 “Mix”
Now that’s dedication! To give back to their community of die-hard supporters, Diadora released a limited N9000 exclusively for members of Diadora Talk. Great move – and a great colorway too.
Now that’s dedication! To give back to their community of die-hard supporters, Diadora released a limited N9000 exclusively for members of Diadora Talk. Great move – and a great colorway too.
A-COLD-WALL* x Nike Air Force 1 Low
For his latest joint project with Nike, A-COLD-WALL*’s Samuel Ross reworked the classic Air Force 1 Low. Next to his signature design language, the two colorways also feature Nike’s sustainable Flyleather material.
For his latest joint project with Nike, A-COLD-WALL*’s Samuel Ross reworked the classic Air Force 1 Low. Next to his signature design language, the two colorways also feature Nike’s sustainable Flyleather material.


Saucony Azura OG
Back in 1988, Saucony announced the Azura OG as a shoe for people who are “tired of running shoes designed by marketing teams and not research teams.” 30 years later, the brand now reissued their classic model in its OG colorway.
Back in 1988, Saucony announced the Azura OG as a shoe for people who are “tired of running shoes designed by marketing teams and not research teams.” 30 years later, the brand now reissued their classic model in its OG colorway.
These are our picks for the best sneakers of December 2018 – take a look at the results of our previous polls here: