Holiday Heat: Anthony Edwards’ AE 2 Gets a Christmas Day Makeover

The holiday season just got a performance boost courtesy of the adidas AE 2 ‘Christmas’, the festive new iteration of Anthony Edwards’ second signature silhouette. Slated to land in full family sizing this December, the ‘Christmas’ AE 2 arrives with a bold, split aesthetic that captures both Yuletide spirit and hardwood readiness.

The standout design plays on traditional holiday hues, cloaking the lateral side in vivid red and the medial in bright green, with a core black base and contrasting accents anchoring the look. Outsole details follow suit, dividing the sole into matching red and green zones that give the sneaker a naughty but nice edge. Metallic silver hits and signature Edwards branding on the tongue add subtle flair that toes the line between thematic and performance-oriented styling.

Underneath the eye-catching colourway sits the same performance backbone that’s made the adidas AE 2 a serious on-court option. The shoe is powered by adidas’ Jet Boost cushioning, delivering a responsive, low-profile ride that keeps you close to the floor while still giving enough pop for explosive first steps. A multi-directional traction pattern bites hard through cuts and stops, while the lightweight mesh upper is reinforced with targeted TPU support to lock things in when the pace spikes. It’s fast, controlled and built for Ant’s stop-start chaos – not just a Christmas flex, but a genuine game-night weapon.

Set to release on December 18, 2025, the adult edition retails for $130 with grade school and preschool sizes also available – making it one of the season’s most giftable performance kicks.

Whether you’re copping for the collection or trying to match Ant’s Christmas Day appearance, this AE 2 is a festive fit that doesn’t sacrifice function for flair.

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