With the holidays around the corner, it’s that time of year where we think of what to buy for our friends and family. From collectibles to electronics, there are so many choices, making it that much more difficult to settle on one choice. As sneakers continue to rise in demand and popularity every year, one of the best gifts to get someone is a fresh pair of kicks.
Not only are sneakers durable and a staple in one’s wardrobe, but they are also long-lasting as a gift since shoe sizes don’t change. With sneakers becoming a huge part of the culture, anyone can find the right pair for that special someone in your life, whether it be a friend, family, or employee. As part of our Holiday Gift Guide series, we have curated some of the freshest pairs of kicks that were released this past year.
G-Dragon PEACEMINUSONE x Nike Air Force 1 ’07 ‘Para-Noise 2.0’
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Following the success of the PEACEMINUSONE Para-Noise, the King of K-Pop released his second iteration of the silhouette, the PEACEMINUSONE Para-Noise 2.0 this past November 2020. Contrasting the first silhouette that came in all-black painted upper, the Para-Noise 2.0 is a white colourway, with black accents on the Nike swoosh and laces. Similarly to the first shoe, you can peel off the paint to reveal an original artwork atop the premium upper leather. The white tongue features the PEACEMINUSONE Daisy signature logo, with the midsole showing off the black brush strokes. These sneakers go beyond K-Pop lovers and are a highly popular silhouette for anyone to receive for the holidays.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Lucky Green’ WMNS
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Released in October 2020, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Lucky Green’ WMNS is exclusively for women, and is a perfect sneaker that sports a classic retro look. With a simple black, white, and green colourway, the upper is constructed with green and white leather, with contrasting black laces and outsole around the toe box. On the ankle, you can see an Air Jordan wings logo in distinct red, making it pop. The black Nike Swooshes adorn both the medial and lateral sides of the shoe, meeting at the back in typical Air Jordan 1 style. The foam inside of the sneaker makes it extremely comfortable to wear and the distinct Lucky Green colourway is what makes this shoe a perfect gift to give a female friend or lover.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Mocha’
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Coming in a beautiful Dark Mocha colourway, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Mocha’ makes use of leather and suede design to give off a sleek, classy aesthetic. Made out of white leather, the toe box and laces don the sleek black colour blocking, with the Nike swoosh extending to the back of the shoe. The high top design of the shoe, along with the foam on the inside of the shoe, makes for a comfortable wearing experience. On top of the white tongue, you can see a Nike Air logo on a label. What makes the sneaker more distinct is its classic suede fabric, giving the shoe a unique, sophisticated look. This would be a perfect gift for anyone that loves that classic, luxury look.
Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 ‘Zebra’
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With a distinct rubber sole and a mesh Primeknit material atop, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 ‘Zebra’ comes with majorly black and white colour blocking that gives credit to its name. Known as one of the more popular silhouettes from the Boost 350 V2 series, the sneaker has a nice monochrome tone, with the text SPLY-350 in mirror image written along the lateral sides. White laces sit on top of the black and white upper, with the signature Boost technology soles giving extreme comfort and support to wearers of the shoe. For anyone who has worn the Yeezys, you know that this would make a perfect gift for those who like comfort in their step.
Sacai x Vaporwaffle ‘Black White’
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If you’re a fan of futuristic-looking shoes, the Sacai x Vaporwaffle ‘Black White’ is a perfect gift that comes to mind. Making use of the black and white colour blocking to design the shoe, the silhouette is unique in its construction, giving an experimental aesthetic. The upper of the shoe is black with the tongue, with both the laces switching from side to side. The entire shoe is made out of black suede and mesh, making it breathable for any consumer. The most interesting part about this shoe is how the midsole and outsole fit together. The midsole of the shoe is quite large and sticks out behind the heel, completely deviating from the outsole towards the back.
Civilist Berlin x Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Heat Map Thermography’
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Stepping away from conventional designs, the Civilist Berlin was definitely the talk of the town upon its release, as the sneaker is constructed of a thermographic fabric that changes colour in hot temperatures. The shoe has taken the characteristic Nike SB Dunk Low with Nike Swooshes on both sides of the shoe, perforated toe box, and padded tongue. With a low top design, you can see a small Civilist label just below the Swoosh. Out of the box, the sneaker comes with a black upper, which then changes to a rainbow thermographic design upon applying heat to it. A black outsole covers the white outsole, which has visible external stitching along the length of the shoe. This is an awesome gift for any friends or family that are avid sneakerheads, as it definitely makes every step pop.