35 Gifts For the Sneakerhead In Your Life

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On the one hand, it seems like gifting a sneakerhead something good for the holidays, birthdays, what have you, should be easy. You know what they like, right? Sneakers! And yet. And yet. There is next to no way to seem uncool faster than trying to impress a sneakerhead with a gift. Indeed, what can you possibly give the impossible little—or not so little—fella who shows up to every family gathering in a new pair of Js and cares more about scuffing than making small talk? Sneakerheads are very particular in what they like and don’t. They live in their own world, and that world is made of sneakers. And despite how much you think you know about sneakers, if the giftee in question is younger than you, we're willing to bet that they know more.

Still, sneakerheads are people, too, with places and spaces to learn. And in the spirit of giving, we say you take the high ground and learn to love the peculiarities of the sneaker-obsessed. This is who they are, and there’s no changing ’em. They will always hit you with a loud "What are thooose?!" when you show up in some sweet new hard-bottoms; snark when you wear mid-tops; and idolize grandpa’s “sick,” beat-up collection of New Balances (this one is not so bad, but still). But sneakerheads have feelings, too, even if they mask it behind their kicks and some snide remarks about yours.

We were all young once, and, honestly, the latest and greatest sneakerheads pay respect to their elders and to all the sneakers that have come before. Here, check out our selection of certified sneakerhead-approved gift choices, and put a smile on their face. (If you're feeling edgy, get him a pair of grown-ass shoes and see if you can convince him to become a retired hypebeast. Good luck!)

'Sneaker of the Year: The Best Since '85'

Get the conversation going. (And then ready yourself for a long, heated debate.)

Basketball Shoe Patent Poster

Van Gogh's "Starry Night" for sneakerheads.

Hypelev Levitating Sneaker Display Stand

For your sugarboo, cause it's levitating. Get it?

100 Sneaker Coloring Book

No one's ever too old for a coloring book.

'Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike'

An oldie but a goodie.

Shoe Box Bag

Protect your heat at all costs.

Shoe Rack

Storage space for your collection that doubles as a conversation starter (provided, of course, you can ever convince an actual human being to start a conversation with you).

Premium Sneaker Bag

Because life's too short not to take 'em all.

Nike Air Force 1 Shoe Lace Charms

Jewelry for shoelaces? Jewelry for shoelaces!

Basketball Shoe Charms

Now he can wear sneaker on every part of his body.

Phone Case

What's one thing that goes with him more than his sneakers? His phone.

Sneakers Box Planter Pot

If he's got a green thumb, he can turn a plant into his new shoe baby. And if he doesn't have a green thumb, well, hopefully this will inspire him to keep his fern alive.

Golden Pooch Dog Toy

Like Golden Goose. But for the dog. Golden Pooch.

Logo-Print Shoe Laces

Of course, if you actually want to get him something Golden Goose, these laces are going to jazz up any old pair of sneakers.

Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh (Ultimate Edition)

It's a piece of stately décor, and it's a guide to all of Virgil's most iconic sneaker designs for Louis Vuitton. Two gifts in one.

Instant Sole and Sneaker Cleaner

So they look brand new, even when they aren't.

Gohom Boots Slippers

The only pair of sneakers designed not to be worn out of the house.

Shearling Insoles

To make any sneaker cozy. Come winter, this is going to come in handy for insulating his feet and keeping him warm.

Crease Protector

For the sneakerhead who hates—hates—creases, a set of protectors to keep sneakers smooth.

Portable Photo Studio Box

Loves a fit pic. Loves a foot pic more.

Custom "Wipe Your Airs" Coir Doormat

A floor mat that makes the process of taking off your sneakers in a strict "shoes off" home marginally more bearable.

Kicks High Top Candle

They've got the sneakers covered. Help them distribute the heat with equally cool high-top decor.

Coffee Cup

A collab coffee cup, so they can start their morning with a fresh reminder of the drops ahead.

Shoe Care Kit

Everything you need to keep a rapidly growing collection clean.

Calm Slides

A soft foam underfoot made for puttering around the house while you do your weekly chores, like, y'know, cleaning your sneaker collection.

12-sock Box Set

You already know his socks would never clash with his sneakers. A full color range from Stadium Goods makes that even easier to ensure.

Black Patch Bucket Hat

A perfectly simple Jordan bucket hat for full-body fashions.

Acrylic Sneaker Paint Starter Kit

For those arts-and-crafts-oriented sneaker enthusiasts, Angelus' specialty paint allows them to kit out their own kicks with the DIY designs of their choice.

Case of 6 Drop-Front Shoe Box

Consider it a vault for the most precious kicks in your closet.

Sneaker-detail Keyring

Kicks on a keychain? Absolutely!

Cedar Shoe Tree

If you're looking for shoe trees that go that extra mile, opt for ones made of cedar. Not only is it sturdier, but the material removes moisture and odor, keeping your kicks as fresh as possible.

ESPN+ Annual Subscription

Chances are, if you're shopping for a sneakerhead, they'll have a passing interest in at least one of the sports that first made the styles they love so damn popular—even if it's only to see who's wearing what in the NBA tunnel.

Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book

Sometimes you should judge a book by its cover.

The Foster Slipper

DTC darling Greats recently introduced the one shoe silhouette we've all been wearing the most: slippers. (And needless to say, the company got it very, very right.)

Sneaker Throne

For the sneakerhead who's not trying to keep his best stuff locked away in a closet, Sneaker Throne's display case—which comes with or without lights—is fit for keeping six favorites for the world to see.

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