The Gifts Every Sneakerhead Wants for The Holidays
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The life of a committed sneakerhead can get quite lonely at times. Hours spent in cold IRL queues, online queues, waking up early only to catch a huge L on a sneaker they’ve been eyeing for months, the list goes on. Sneaker fanatics are so accustomed to the throes of disappointment that sometimes they can forget the good times.
If you are all too familiar with the L-littered life of a sneakerhead through your other half or a friend, then consider this your call to action: now is your chance to bless them with the biggest W of the year.
Whether it’s a trend-driven smash, left-field silhouette, or a pair of classics, we’ve put together a list of some of the best gifts to give a sneakerhead for the holidays.
Shop the Best Gifts for a Sneakerhead Below:
adidas SL 72 RS
Dubbed the hottest sneaker of the year, this adidas shoe was a worthy follow up to the still-hyped Samba, and as such a more than viable candidate for any sneakerhead's day-to-day rotation.
adidas Bad Bunny Edition Adizero SL 72
While we're on the topic: if the person lucky enough to be gifted by you is already in possession of the above shoe – which isn't actually that unlikely – you can instead opt for a version of it that slightly alters the SL72 blueprint to make for an edgier sneaker.
Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro
These recently re-released kicks belong on every sneaker aficionado's rack.
Nike AirMax 1 '86 OG x Eastside Golf
Not a basketball fan? More so of a golfer then? If so, these Air Max 1s will better your handicap on the lawn, and your outfit off of it.
PUMA Speedcat Mid
A makeover of the beloved sneaker, this elegantly all-black high top is for the sneakerhead that likes his finger on the pulse of the time, but doesn't feel the need to co-opt every trend.
Balenciaga 10XL
Speaking of trend: Balenciaga was undoubtedly a leader and innovator when it came to the luxurification of sneakers. Their near-absurd designs have gone viral countlessly, beloved by footwear fans around the globe. When we look at this shoe it's hard, if not impossible, to forget why.
Reebok Instapump Fly 94
Another pair taken from the playbook on how to absolutely outmax the tropes of sneaker making to create bizarre, fun shoes, are these Reeboks with their space-age-like design.
New Balance 1906R
The green and burgundy accents on this gray and beige canvas go perfectly with the decorations of the festive season – on theme without feeling too on the nose. This shoe has flair, just like its lucky recipient, no doubt.
Saucony ProGrid Omni 9
Green's a theme it seems, though these Sauconys make sure to really lean into its most venomous hue to contrast the silver mesh and panels. An everyday shoe that you won't see everyone else in, and that'll give a little pizzaz to your wardrobe.
Saucony Ride Millennium
If you know your giftee steers clear of bright colors and big statements, you can always go for an ultra chic, glossy, blackened sneaker like the Ride Millenniums. They're as casual as they are vampy, and can thus blend into any wearer's every move.
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