If you’ve got a sneakerhead in your life who’s hard to shop for during the holidays, rest assured there’s one gift that will always make them happy: More sneakers.
Our 2022 Sneaker Gift Guide has something for everyone and every style, no matter who you’re shopping for. We asked our own sneakerhead and Special Delivery host Mike D. Sykes to come up with a list of versatile options featuring Nike, Adidas and New Balance. (Just maybe include a gift receipt in case they’ve already got a pair stashed away in their closet.)
Got a golfer in your life? We’ve got their shoe game covered too.
New Balance 9060 Rain Cloud
Price: $149.99
What you need to know: In a world where retro sneakers still reign supreme, the New Balance 9060 finally presents us with a perfect mixture of old and new. It’s a futuristic shoe and one of the best sneaker silhouettes of the year.
NB 9060 Rain Cloud - $149.99New Balance 990v6
Price: $199.99
What you need to know: The New Balance 990v6 is a sneaker I cannot wait to try out. The comfort is said to be unmatched with the fusion of NB’s new Fuelcell foam.
NB 990v6 - $199.99New Balance 990v3 in Scarlet
Price: $199.99
What you need to know: The 990v3 was one of the hottest silhouettes of 2022 and this scarlet colorway somehow makes it even hotter.
NB 990v3 - $199.99Adidas Forum 84 Low
Price: $110
What you need to know: Adidas’ Forum is a classic basketball sneaker that has been morphed into a casual staple. The multitude of colors it comes available in makes it even better.
Adidas Forum 84 Low - $110Adidas Samba
Price: $100
What you need to know: The Samba is a classic soccer joint that fits the foot so perfectly. It’s classic black and white colorway is unmatched.
Adidas Samba - $100Nike Dunk High
Price: From $90
What you need to know: The resurgence of the Nike Dunk has really taken a hold of the sneaker world and it starts with the classic two-tone look you see here.
Nike Dunk High - From $90Air Max 97 (Women's)
Price: From $77
What you need to know: I’d been waiting for the Silver Bullet Air Max 97 to drop for so long without hearing a peep from Nike. When the brand finally announced it was bringing this classic back in late October I was over the moon — they’re one of the best pairs of Air Maxes ever.
Air Max 97 Women's - From $77Air Max 1 Crepe Hemp
Price: $179
What you need to know: You won’t find a sneaker that had a better year as a silhouette than the Air Max 1. There were a handful of hot collaborations with sneaker boutiques as well as a number of general release color ways that look so smooth. You can’t go wrong with these.
Air Max 1 Crepe Hemp - $179Ice White Air Force 1
Price: $110
What you need to know: In the immortal words of the homie Nelly, “GIVE. ME. TWO. PERS.” The Air Force 1 is a staple. You cannot go wrong with them.
Ice White Air Force 1 - $110
