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100 Gifts for Sneakerheads

From Retro Rapper Footwear to Minty Monochrome Kicks

— December 2, 2015 — Fashion
These gifts for sneakerheads are perfect for the person on your list who prefers comfort-focused kicks. The past few years have seen the return of sneakers as a stylish footwear option. Now it seems that everyone from teens to seniors are sporting trainers on the regular.

Unlike sneakers of the past, contemporary kicks are stylish enough for all kinds of occasions. For example, there are gold-tipped trainers, quilted high-tops and even crystal-covered kicks. With lux materials and eye-catching designs, these sneakers are perfect for the style-conscious sneakerhead on your list.

For athletic-minded individuals, you might want to opt for a pair of sneakers that helps them perform at the top of their game. From basketball to running, there is a pair of sneakers for nearly every sport. Some popular options include laceless basketball shoes, autumn-inspired runners and rainbow baseball cleats.

With so many options to choose from, these gifts for sneakerheads are sure to spark some holiday shopping inspiration.
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Spooky Orange Sneakers
Spooky Orange Sneakers
The ‘Hallowed’ Shoe Collection is an Extension of Saucony’s Grid 9000 Range
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President-Inspired Sneakers
President-Inspired Sneakers
Kobe Bryant's Latest Kicks are Dedicated to Obama's Basketball Skills
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98
Philanthropic Basketball Kicks
Philanthropic Basketball Kicks
These Nike Doernbecher Air Jordans are on Auction for Charity
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97
3D-Printed Sneakers
3D-Printed Sneakers
New Balance's 3D-Printed Sneakers Add More Cushioning To Your Step
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96
Brain-Patterned Sneakers
Brain-Patterned Sneakers
This Adidas Halloween Apparel Features Creepy Textures and Colorways
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95
Blue Arctic Sneakers
Blue Arctic Sneakers
The New Balance ML999 'Wooly Mammoth' Pack is Inspired by Arctic Elements
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94
White Noise Sneakers
White Noise Sneakers
These Retro Running Shoes are Inspired by the Look of Television Static
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93
Crystal-Covered Sneakers
Crystal-Covered Sneakers
These Luxurious Low-Top Sneakers are Adorned with Colorful Crystals
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92
Vivid Basketball Sneakers
Vivid Basketball Sneakers
The 'Nothing but Net' Basketball Shoes Feature a Multicolor Scheme
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91
Iconic Brand-Celebrating Shoes
Iconic Brand-Celebrating Shoes
These Ralph Lauren Sneakers Honor the All-American Fashion Label
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90
Brand-Emblazoned Sneakers
Brand-Emblazoned Sneakers
The Dunk Lux from UNDFTD x Nike Bears Model Boasts Prominent Branding
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89
Groovy Tie-Dye Sneakers
Groovy Tie-Dye Sneakers
These Comfortable Skate Sneakers Feature a Colourfully Laid Back Print
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88
Meshed Marbled Sneakers
Meshed Marbled Sneakers
The Adidas Original Tubular Runner Shoes Draw Inspiration from Stone
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87
White Camo Sneakers
White Camo Sneakers
The adidas Tubular X Receives a Chilly Arctic Camo Print
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86
Retro Rapper Footwear
Retro Rapper Footwear
These Sneakers are Inspired by Legendary Rap Group Run DMC
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85
Patriotic City Sneakers
Patriotic City Sneakers
These Nike Shoes Capture the Stylized Essence of the City of Chicago
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84
Skateboarding Legen Sneakers
Skateboarding Legen Sneakers
The Nike SB Checkered Stefan Janoski Max Provides Superior Support
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83
Nostalgic Camo Sneakers
Nostalgic Camo Sneakers
These Bape Shoes are a Modern Update on the Camouflage Craze of the 90s
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82
Superfood-Inspired Sneakers
Superfood-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Flyknit Racer 'Acai Berry' is Inspired by the Healthy Fruit
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81
Plaid-Patterned Sneakers
Plaid-Patterned Sneakers
These Woolen Winterized Sneakers Feature Bold Patterns and Colors
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80
Canadian-Themed Sneakers
Canadian-Themed Sneakers
These Reebok Sneakers Take on a Crimson-Colored Maple Leaf Theme
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79
Furry Safari Sneakers
Furry Safari Sneakers
The 'Zoo Pack' is Nike's Line of Kids' Safari Sneakers Made from Pony Hair
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78
Business Casual Sneakers
Business Casual Sneakers
The Premier x Saucony “Work/Play” Pack Provides Performance and Style
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77
Castells-Inspired Sneakers
Castells-Inspired Sneakers
The Diadora N.9000 is Inspired by the Spanish Tradition of Castells
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76
Stitched Leather Sneakers
Stitched Leather Sneakers
The Clarks Trigenic Flex Takes Inspiration from the Iconic Desert Boots
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75
Glowing Zombie Sneakers
Glowing Zombie Sneakers
The Adidas Halloween Pack Called ‘Ballin’ Dead’ Boasts a Zombie Theme
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74
White Snakeskin Sneakers
White Snakeskin Sneakers
These Nike Shoes Feature a Realistic Snakeskin Pattern
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73
Historical Coffee Sneakers
Historical Coffee Sneakers
The Saucony Shadow Runners Pay Tribute to the Creation of Irish Coffeee
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Salmon-Inspired Sneakers
Salmon-Inspired Sneakers
These 'Fish Ladder' Skate Sneakers Feature a Salmon-Colored Design
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Zoo-Inspired Shoes
Zoo-Inspired Shoes
This Nike Quickstrike Pack is a Menagerie of Tiger, Zebra and Leopard Sneakers
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70
Nordic Landscape Sneakers
Nordic Landscape Sneakers
These Karhu Shoes From Dover Street Market Reflect the Colors of Nature
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69
Luxurious Crocodile Kicks
Luxurious Crocodile Kicks
The 'Brown Croc' Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle Boasts Real 24K Gold Accents
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68
Industrial-Stylized Sneakers
Industrial-Stylized Sneakers
This Puma Stepper Design Pays Tribute to Detroit's Abandoned Station
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67
Woven Sandal Sneakers
Woven Sandal Sneakers
The Hender Scheme Shoes are Made with Weaved Strips of Leather
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66
Violet Varsity Sneakers
Violet Varsity Sneakers
The Nike Air Force 1 High Athletic Sneakers are a Revival of a 90s Style
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65
Tribal Sport Sneakers
Tribal Sport Sneakers
The Nike KD 8 N7 Shoes Pay Tribute to Native American Art
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64
Flyknit Racing Sneakers
Flyknit Racing Sneakers
The Nike Zoom Pegasus 33 Shoes are Built for Comfort and Speed
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63
Doodled Reflective Sneakers
Doodled Reflective Sneakers
These Jordan Melo M11 Shoes Feature a Glowing 'Flyboy' Character Print
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62
Lifestyle Basketball Sneakers
Lifestyle Basketball Sneakers
The FILA T-1 Mid and Cage Athletic Shoes Offer a Vintage Aesthetic
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61
Rainbow Baseball Sneakers
Rainbow Baseball Sneakers
The Nike Lunar Vapor Trout Rainbow Shoes Look Like a Rainbow Trout
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60
Multi-Colored Dotted Sneakers
Multi-Colored Dotted Sneakers
Nike's Colorful Camo and Dot Motif is Now Printed on the Air Max 90
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Patriotic Metallic Sneakers
Patriotic Metallic Sneakers
Saucony's 'The Jackson' Gives the American Shoes the Royal Treatment
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Polkadot Lifestyle Sneakers
Polkadot Lifestyle Sneakers
The Nike Roshe NM QS Dot Design is a Playful Iteration
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57
Neoprene Waterproof Sneakers
Neoprene Waterproof Sneakers
adidas' 'Chief Diver' Kicks Glow with Waterproof Taped Seams
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56
Cozy Tweed Sneakers
Cozy Tweed Sneakers
This Iconic Sneaker Silhouette from Vans Receives a Fall Weather Update
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55
Textured Geometric Trainers
Textured Geometric Trainers
The Nike 'Roshe One DMB' Model Features a Frightening Scaly Design
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54
Glossy Classic Sneakers
Glossy Classic Sneakers
Converse Teamed Up with Barneys to Create Shimmering Chuck Taylors
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53
Luxury Italian High Tops
Luxury Italian High Tops
The Greats Royale Court High Tops are Designed to be Street Style-Chic
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52
Minty Monochrome Sneakers
Minty Monochrome Sneakers
The New Balance 580 Elite Mint Features One Crisp, All-Over Color
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51
Mexican Holiday Sneakers
Mexican Holiday Sneakers
These Nike Shoes Celebrate the Day of the Dead Holiday
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50
Fuzzy Suede Sneakers
Fuzzy Suede Sneakers
The 'Pronto Beach' Shoe Mixes Sandy Summertime Colors with Warm Materials
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49
Canadian Hockey Sneakers
Canadian Hockey Sneakers
The Nike Montreal Canadiens Shoes are Making Waves with Hockey Lovers
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48
Retro Suede Sneakers
Retro Suede Sneakers
The Nike Air Max 1 Designs are Seasonally Themed with Neutral Brown Tones
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47
Celebratory Basketball Sneakers
Celebratory Basketball Sneakers
A New Nike LeBron 13 is Released After the Athlete's 25,000 Point
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Milestone Basketball Sneakers
Milestone Basketball Sneakers
These Nike ID Celebrate LeBron James Scoring 25,000 Game Points
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45
Scratch N' Sniff Sneakers
Scratch N' Sniff Sneakers
These Unique Asics Gel Sneakers are a Different Kind of Smelly Shoe
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44
Neutral Desert Sneakers
Neutral Desert Sneakers
The New Balance MNL710 Shoes are Inspired by the Heat of Morocco
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Feminine Bubblegum Sneakers
Feminine Bubblegum Sneakers
The PUMA R698 Shoes are Reminiscent of Chewing Gum
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42
Sporty Outerwear Sneakers
Sporty Outerwear Sneakers
Vans Teams Up with The North Face for a Collaborative Shoe Collection
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Smartphone-Customized Sneakers
Smartphone-Customized Sneakers
ShiftWear Allows Users to Design Shoes Via Their Cellular Devices
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Spotted Statement Sneakers
Spotted Statement Sneakers
The adidas 'Sl Loop Racer' Model Boasts a Polka Dot Sneaker Pattern
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Snowflake-Patterned Sneakers
Snowflake-Patterned Sneakers
The Nike 'Roshe Run' Recieves a Light Winter-Themed Print
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38
Gold-Tipped Sneakers
Gold-Tipped Sneakers
The New adidas Pro Model Features Reptillian Skin with Metallic Toe Shells
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Co-Branded Skate Sneakers
Co-Branded Skate Sneakers
These Logo Print Shoes Mark Vans Syndicate's Ten-Year Birthday
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Valour Tennis Sneakers
Valour Tennis Sneakers
The Adidas Stan Smith Night Indigo Athletic Shoes are Built for Style
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Japanese War Sneakers
Japanese War Sneakers
The Converse 1970 Lineup is Inspired by Post-WWII Japan Bomber Jackets
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34
Diamond-Printed Sneakers
Diamond-Printed Sneakers
This 'adidas Stan Smith' Shoe Was Created with the Billionaire Boys Club
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Neoprene Women's Sneakers
Neoprene Women's Sneakers
The Air Jordan's Hornet-Inspired Basketball Shoes Come in Women's Sizes
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Cushioned Desert Sneakers
Cushioned Desert Sneakers
The ASICS Sand Layer Style Shoes Take Inspiration from Grains of Sand
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Lunar Sneaker Collections
Lunar Sneaker Collections
The Muroexe "H.O.P.E." Capsule Collection Features Moon-Inspired Shoes
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Dalmatian-Spotted Sneakers
Dalmatian-Spotted Sneakers
This Disney and Vans Collection Features Characters from 101 Dalmatians
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Autumn-Colored Running Shoes
Autumn-Colored Running Shoes
These New Balance 530 Sneakers Have a Perfect Fall Palette
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Revamped Winterized Sneakers
Revamped Winterized Sneakers
This 'Ewing 33 Hi Winter' Style Merges 90s Fashion with Cool Weather
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27
African-American Celebrating Shoes
African-American Celebrating Shoes
The Nike Black History Month Collection Honors Six Athletes
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Reflective Fashion Sneakers
Reflective Fashion Sneakers
These Sneakers Feature a Reflective Material Wrapped Around the Shoe
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Marble-Inspired Sneakers
Marble-Inspired Sneakers
These Fashion Sneakers Feature Marble Stone Patterned Soles
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Graphic Basketball Sneakers
Graphic Basketball Sneakers
The Nike Zoom Soldier 9 Has Been Refashioned with the Freegums Design
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Quilted High-Top Sneakers
Quilted High-Top Sneakers
The Converse All Star Quilt Pack is the Perfect Shoe for Fall
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Breathable Mesh Stability Sneakers
Breathable Mesh Stability Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Shoes Offer Support With a Barely There Feel
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Shiny Leather Sneakers
Shiny Leather Sneakers
The 8Five2 Shop x Nike SB Lunar Janoski QS Skater Shoe Designs are Sleek
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20
Strap-In Training Sneakers
Strap-In Training Sneakers
This Nike Trainerendor is Great for Hiking with Stability and Traction
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Laceless Basketball Shoes
Laceless Basketball Shoes
These Nike Slip-On Dunk Lux Sneakers are a Collaboration with Sacai
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Metallic Gold Sneakers
Metallic Gold Sneakers
These Nike Gold Foil Shoes are an Extravagant Update to a Classic Sneaker
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17
Woven Running Shoes
Woven Running Shoes
The adidas 'Tubular' Recieves a Woven and Monochrome Makeover
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Pyramid-Inspired Sneakers
Pyramid-Inspired Sneakers
This White Nike Blazer Takes Design Inspiration From Egyptian Pyramids
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Opulent Oxblood Sneakers
Opulent Oxblood Sneakers
The Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot is Designed for Active Lifestyles
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14
Upcycled Silken Sneakers
Upcycled Silken Sneakers
These 'What the Versace' Shoes are Made from a Pair of Patterned Pants
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13
Same-Day Personalized Sneakers
Same-Day Personalized Sneakers
NIKEiD Custom Shoes Now Lets Shoppers Choose a Bespoke Tag
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Winterized Sneaker Designs
Winterized Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduced Durable Shoe Uppers for Building Your Own NikeiD
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Iridescent High Top Sneakers
Iridescent High Top Sneakers
These adidas XENO Pro Models Feature a Light-Sensitive Colorway
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10
Embellished Golden Sneakers
Embellished Golden Sneakers
These Adidas Superstar Sneakers Feature a Sleek Rose Gold Toe
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9
Dressy Adult Sneakers
Dressy Adult Sneakers
These Chic and Shiny Leather Kicks Resemble a Casual Dress Shoe
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8
Autumn-Inspired Sneakers
Autumn-Inspired Sneakers
The Nike Lunarestoa 2 SE is Designed to Stay Agile in Colder Weather
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Raw Leather Japanese Sneakers
Raw Leather Japanese Sneakers
The Hender Scheme Natural Sneakers Will Patina with Continued Wear
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Diamond-Embossed Sneakers
Diamond-Embossed Sneakers
The Nike Air Trainer Cruz Features a Textured Geometric Pattern
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5
Rugged Winter-Ready Sneakers
Rugged Winter-Ready Sneakers
The Adidas Winter ZX Flux is a Stylish, All-Weather Streetwear Shoe
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4
Weatherized High-Top Sneakers
Weatherized High-Top Sneakers
These Technical Shoes are Water-Repellent and Insulated
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3
Galactic Franchise Footwear
Galactic Franchise Footwear
The adidas Superstar 'Star Wars' Sneakers Can be Totally Customized
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2
Winterized High-Top Sneakers
Winterized High-Top Sneakers
These Converse Shoes Have Been Transformed into a Winter Sneaker
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1
Custom Iridescent Sneakers
Custom Iridescent Sneakers
This Shimmering Print is Now an Option with NIKEiD's Customized Service
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