10 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Sneakerheads

Highlighting ten popular sneakers that are affordable and universally loved.

Pat Benson | Dec 14, 2023

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We do not want to panic you, but it is officially crunch time for holiday shopping. If you are like us and prefer to do your shopping with a few clicks of a button, then you still have time to get your gifts delivered to your door before the big day.

While online shopping is easy, picking out the right pair of sneakers for a friend or family member can be very complicated. That is why we have put together a list of ten last-minute gift ideas for sneakerheads that will be well-received. Check out our list below, and good luck with your online shopping.

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Sneakerheads

Ten sneakers that make perfect last-minute holiday gifts.

Nike Dunk Low

Side view of black and white Nike Dunk shoes. — Nike

Shoe: The Nike Dunk Low.

Price: The Nike Dunk Low costs $90 in kid sizes and $115 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the Nike Dunk Low on the Nike website.

Nike Air Force 1 Low

Shoe: The Nike Air Force 1 Low.

Price: The Nike Air Force 1 Low starts at $70 in kid sizes and $115 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the Nike Air Force 1 Low on the Nike website.

Air Jordan 1 Low

Side view of red and black Air Jordan sneakers. — Nike

Shoe: The Air Jordan 1 Low.

Price: The Air Jordan 1 Low starts at $70 in kid sizes and $115 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can shop several styles and colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Low on the Nike website.

Nike Killshot 2

Side view of a white, navy, and tan Nike sneaker. — Nike

Shoe: The Nike Killshot 2.

Price: The Nike Killshot 2 costs $90 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between nine colorways of the Nike Killshot 2 on the Nike website.

adidas Ulatraboost Light

Side view of a white and orange adidas shoe. — adidas

Shoe: The adidas Ulatraboost Light.

Price: The adidas Ulatraboost Light is available for $67 in select colorways in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can find the adidas Ulatraboost Light at a discount in select styles on the adidas website.

adidas Samba

Side view of a black and white adidas shoe. — adidas

Shoe: The adidas Samba OG.

Price: The adidas Samba OG costs $70 in kid sizes and $100 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between over 22 colorways of the adidas Samba on the adidas website.

adidas Forum Low

View of adidas basketball sneakers on a ball rack. — adidas

Shoe: The adidas Forum Low.

Price: The adidas Forum Low starts at $100 in kid and adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between over 15 colorways of the adidas Forum Low on the adidas website.

PUMA Clyde

View of red, blue, and green Puma shoes on a table. — Puma

Shoe: The PUMA Clyde.

Price: The PUMA Clyde starts at $80 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between seven colorways of the PUMA Clyde on the PUMA website.

New Balance 550

Side view of tan and green New Balance sneakers. — New Balance

Shoe: The New Balance 550.

Price: The New Balance 550 starts at $72 in all sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the New Balance 550 on the New Balance website.

UA SlipSpeed

Side view of a white and navy Under Armour shoe. — Under Armour

Shoe: The UA SlipSpeed.

Price: The UA SlipSpeed starts at $80 in kid sizes and $120 in adult sizes.

Shop: Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the UA SlipSpeed on the Under Armour website.

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Published Dec 14, 2023

PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.