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100 Gifts For Sneakerheads

From Artful Charity Sneakers to Darkly Dreamy Sneakers

— November 14, 2014 — Fashion
Sneakerheads are possibly the easiest people to buy gifts for. For hardcore sneakerheads, there really are no bad sneakers as every sneaker is worth owning. The rarer and more exclusive, the better, but sneaker-lovers also have no problem owning classic silhouettes and styles.

Sneakers available on the market these days run the gamut from classy to sporty and everything in between. Regardless of whether your gift recipient has a classic, minimalist sense of style or likes to wear flashy and eye-catching clothes and colors to draw attention to themselves, you should be able to easily locate sneakers that fit their sense of style.

It's surprisingly easy to find both retro and ultra-modern sneaker designs, meaning the sneakerhead in your life should be easy to get a gift for.
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Illustrative Feather Sneakers
Illustrative Feather Sneakers
The Alex et Marine Teams Up with Aigle for a Summer Footwear Line
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99
Artful Charity Sneakers
Artful Charity Sneakers
Sawa Shoes and Shine Shine Team Up to Create these African High-Top Shoes
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98
Time Machine Sneakers
Time Machine Sneakers
These TARDIS-Painted Sneakers Commemorate Doctor Who
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97
Breathable Summer Sneakers
Breathable Summer Sneakers
The Nike Breathe Collection Comprises Lightweight, Breathable Shoes
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96
Rainbow Baseball Sneakers
Rainbow Baseball Sneakers
The Nike Lunar Vapor Trout Rainbow Shoes Look Like a Rainbow Trout
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95
Prehistoric Triceratops Sneakers
Prehistoric Triceratops Sneakers
These Innovative Dinosaur Shoe Designs are Great for Kids
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94
Gender-Reversed Sneakers
Gender-Reversed Sneakers
The Air Jordan 14 Sneakers Come in a Feminine Pink Color Scheme
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93
Vigorous Knitwear Sneakers
Vigorous Knitwear Sneakers
The Newest Air Jordan Future Sneakers Have a Stylishly Stitched Printed
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92
Gamified Character Sneakers
Gamified Character Sneakers
These Super Mario Shoes Celebrate the Super Mario Bros. Game
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91
Rocket Ship-Celebrating Shoes
Rocket Ship-Celebrating Shoes
The Moon Boot Sneakers is a Tribute to Apollo 11's Anniversary
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90
White Wimbledon Sneakers
White Wimbledon Sneakers
Sponsored Athletes Wear Nike Tennis 2014 Wimbledon Footwear Collection
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89
Illuminating Lunar Sneakers
Illuminating Lunar Sneakers
The Saucony Shadow 6000 Sneakers Feature a Galactic Print
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88
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
The New Balance Authors Collection is a Homage to American Literature
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87
Rapper Basketball Sneakers
Rapper Basketball Sneakers
These Air Jordan 6 OVO Sneakers Were Designed by Drake
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86
Pixelated Basketball Sneakers
Pixelated Basketball Sneakers
The KD VI NIKEiD MVP Shoe Honors 2014 NBA MVP Kevin Durant
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85
Checkered Camo Sneakers
Checkered Camo Sneakers
These VANS Doren Era Canvas Shoes Come with a Hybrid Print
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84
Seaside Skater Sneakers
Seaside Skater Sneakers
The Nike SB Stefan Janoski Beach Shoes are Stylishly Understated
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83
Flag Mashup Sneakers
Flag Mashup Sneakers
Del Toro's World Cup Shoes Show the Flags of the Participating Countries
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82
8-Bit Gamer Sneakers
8-Bit Gamer Sneakers
The Converse Super Mario Bros. Shoes Turn All Stars into Invincibility Stars
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81
Statistical B-Ball Sneakers
Statistical B-Ball Sneakers
These Nike KD 6 iD Shoes Celebrate NBA’s MVP Kevin Durant
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80
Feminine Sport Sneakers
Feminine Sport Sneakers
The Iron Purple Air Jordan 6 GS Shoes are Designed Specifically for Girls
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79
Colorado-Inspired Sneakers
Colorado-Inspired Sneakers
This Special Edition of the Colorado Eighty-Five Celebrates Ski Slopes
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78
Canvas Surfer Sneakers
Canvas Surfer Sneakers
These Heather Brown x VANS Slip-On Shoes are Perfect for the Beach
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77
Decadent Dessert Footwear
Decadent Dessert Footwear
The Air Jordan Future Premium Dark Chocolate is Sumptuously Sweet
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76
Vibrantly Jagged Sneakers
Vibrantly Jagged Sneakers
The Nike Air DT Max ’96 Feature a Dripping Technicolor Design
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75
Colorfully Remixed Sneakers
Colorfully Remixed Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Lunar 1 Reinterprets a Classic Silhouette
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74
Cinematic Reptile Sneakers
Cinematic Reptile Sneakers
These FILA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Sneakers Celebrate the Film
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73
Blossoming Slip-On Sneakers
Blossoming Slip-On Sneakers
The Plumeria Slip-On is a Vans Collaboration with Christie Shinn
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72
Animated Movie Sneakers
Animated Movie Sneakers
The Boxtrolls x Nike Roshe Run Helps Promote the Film's Release
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71
Flexible Skate Shoes
Flexible Skate Shoes
The Nike SB Lunar One Shot Shoe is a Skateboarder's Dream Shoe
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70
Reptilian Camo Sneakers
Reptilian Camo Sneakers
These Nike SB Stefan Janoski Sneakers are Available in 'Lizard Camo'
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69
Customized Sci-Fi Sneakers
Customized Sci-Fi Sneakers
These DIY Shoes are Inspired by Dr. Who and Can Be Purchased on Etsy
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68
Starry B-Ball Sneakers
Starry B-Ball Sneakers
The Nike Shooting Stars Pack Includes the Air Foamposite One and Lil' Penny
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67
Technicolor Tie-Dye Sneakers
Technicolor Tie-Dye Sneakers
These Stefan Janoski Nike SB Shoes are Bright and Fun for Summer
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66
Stylish Scandinavian Sneakers
Stylish Scandinavian Sneakers
The Converse CONS Polar Skate Sneakers Have Mad Attitude
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65
Modular Golden Sneakers
Modular Golden Sneakers
The Li-Night Way of Wade Diamond Athletic Shoe Designs Shine and Sparkle
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64
Pixelated Spacesuit Sneakers
Pixelated Spacesuit Sneakers
The Nike Air Tech Challenge II Sneakers are Out of This World
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63
Rebellious Rapper Sneakers
Rebellious Rapper Sneakers
These Chuck Taylor All Star Ill Sneakers are Inspired by Wiz Khalifa
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62
Patriotic Banner Sneakers
Patriotic Banner Sneakers
These Stars and Stripes Converse Sneakers Celebrate Memorial Day 2014
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61
Trailblazing Skate Shoes
Trailblazing Skate Shoes
The Nike P-ROD 8 Takes Comfort and Cushioning to the Next Level
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60
Amphibian Puppet Sneakers
Amphibian Puppet Sneakers
These Kermit the Frog Shoes Were Inspired by the Kermit the Snitch Memes
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59
Aesthetic Lightweight Sneakers
Aesthetic Lightweight Sneakers
The Ninja is Functional and Makes for an Awesome Father's Day Gift
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58
Cartoon Critter Sneakers
Cartoon Critter Sneakers
The Puma Basket Classic Low Shoes are Made with Hot Pink Felt
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57
Sleek Sandal Sneakers
Sleek Sandal Sneakers
The New Nike Huarache Designs Blend Comfort & Style in a Progressive Design
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56
Technicolor Splatter Sneakers
Technicolor Splatter Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flush Tech Sneakers are Colorfully Bold
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55
Fancy Floral Sneakers
Fancy Floral Sneakers
These Floral Sneakers Feature Designs by the Legendary Thierry Boutemy
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54
Historical Lunar Sneakers
Historical Lunar Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Lunar90 SP Shoes Celebrate Neil Armstrong
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53
Regal Retro Sneakers
Regal Retro Sneakers
The Concepts x Reebok Insta Pump Fury Sneakers are Royalty-Worthy
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52
Camouflage Slip-On Sneakers
Camouflage Slip-On Sneakers
The Adidas Skateboarding Gonz Slip Shoe is Stylishly Athletic
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51
Playfully Doodled Sneakers
Playfully Doodled Sneakers
The Polar Skate Co. x Converse Collaboration Stays Fresh
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50
Comic-Inspired Sneakers
Comic-Inspired Sneakers
The Chuck Taylor All Star DC Comics Sneakers Feature Superman & Batman
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49
Motorbike Jacket-Inspired Shoes
Motorbike Jacket-Inspired Shoes
The Jack Purcell Moto Jacket Shoes Are Inspired By Biker Jackets
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48
Fresh Geometric Sneakers
Fresh Geometric Sneakers
The Nike Kobe 9 Hyper Cobalt Shoes Feature Refreshing Geometric Patterns
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47
Cartoon Canvas Shoes
Cartoon Canvas Shoes
Lace Out Studio's Painted Canvas Shoes Feature Pop Culture Icons
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46
Rugged Outdoor Sneakers
Rugged Outdoor Sneakers
The Converse All Star Chuck '70 Polartec Shoes Can Be Worn All Year-Round
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45
Patriotic Banner Sneakers
Patriotic Banner Sneakers
The Nike Blazer USA Shoes Aesthetically Replicate the American Flag
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44
Stormy Basketball Sneakers
Stormy Basketball Sneakers
The KD7 Calm Before The Storm Shoes Are Inspired by Kevin Durant
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43
Vibrantly Athletic Sneakers
Vibrantly Athletic Sneakers
The New Balance Summer 2014 Elite 580 Collection is Super Funky
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42
Flashy Chained Sneakers
Flashy Chained Sneakers
The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Gold Chains Sneakers are Glitzy
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41
DIY Ethical Urban Sneakers
DIY Ethical Urban Sneakers
The Po-Zu Customizable Socially Aware Shoe Lets You Adapt the Design
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40
Striped Tiger Sneakers
Striped Tiger Sneakers
The Jeremy Scott Adidas Fall/Winter 2014 Shoe Collection is Wild
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39
Crochet-Like Sneakers
Crochet-Like Sneakers
The Nike Flyknit Racer Summer 2014 Collection Introduces New Colors
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38
Post-Modern Slip-on Sneakers
Post-Modern Slip-on Sneakers
The Spectus Shoe Co. Laceless System Sneakers are Modern and Fresh
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37
Porcelain Patterned Sneakers
Porcelain Patterned Sneakers
The Swedish-Made Gram Shoes Come in Chic Prints
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36
Darkly Dreamy Sneakers
Darkly Dreamy Sneakers
The JS Wings 3.0 by Jeremy Scott for adidas Originals are Fiercely Chic
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35
Watermarked Sneakers
Watermarked Sneakers
The Vans x Andrea Crews Collection Features Waves of Colors for Summer 2014
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34
Girly Metallic Sneakers
Girly Metallic Sneakers
These Nike Air Max 1 Metallic Bronze Sneakers are Super Feminine
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33
Patterned Paisley Sneakers
Patterned Paisley Sneakers
The VANS Liberty Art Fabrics Fall 2014 Collection is Brightly Colorful
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32
Responsive Cushioned Sneakers
Responsive Cushioned Sneakers
The Nike LunarGlide 6 Offers Soft Cushioning and Enhanced Stability
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31
Dotted Sneaker Collections
Dotted Sneaker Collections
The Adidas Originals Drip Dot Camo Collection for F/W 2014 is Artistic
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30
Exotic Fitness Sneakers
Exotic Fitness Sneakers
JBF Customs Transforms the Air Jordan 1s Shoes
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29
Avian Rainbow Sneakers
Avian Rainbow Sneakers
The Reebok Insta Pump Fury Shoes Were Inspired by Macaws
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28
Cyborg Canvas Sneakers
Cyborg Canvas Sneakers
These High-Fashion Givenchy Shoes Have a Robotic Print
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27
Rosy Denim Sneakers
Rosy Denim Sneakers
The Newest Nike Air Max 90 Premium Sneakers are Fresh for Summer
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26
Athletic Honeycomb Sneakers
Athletic Honeycomb Sneakers
These Adidas Originals ZX Flux Unisex Sneakers Look Like a Beehive
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25
Subdued Seasonal Footwear
Subdued Seasonal Footwear
The Holiday Volcom Men's Shoes Feature Subtle Holiday Colors & Materials
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24
Angelic Feather Sneakers
Angelic Feather Sneakers
Jeremy Scott Redesigns the JS Wings for the Adidas Originals Shoes
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23
Vibrant Platform Sneakers
Vibrant Platform Sneakers
The Asics Gel Lyte 3 CMYK Sneakers are Brighter Than the Sun
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22
Technicolor Knitted Sneakers
Technicolor Knitted Sneakers
The Nike Flyknit Air Max are Comfortable and Lightweight
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21
Knee-High Nike Sneakers
Knee-High Nike Sneakers
Riccardo Tisci Designs High Fashion Footwear for the Sports Brand
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20
Revitalized Iconic Sneakers
Revitalized Iconic Sneakers
The Nike Air Max 90 SneakerBoot Stays True to the Original Air Max 90
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19
Sporty Cork Sneakers
Sporty Cork Sneakers
These VANS Off the Wall 2014 Summer Shoes are Incredibly Lightweight
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18
Technicolored Sneaker Couture
Technicolored Sneaker Couture
These Marc by Marc Jacobs Ninja Sneakers Embody Nostalgic Style
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17
Stone-Inspired Designer Kicks
Stone-Inspired Designer Kicks
Balenciaga's Marble Sneakers Boasts an Organic Vein Print
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16
Affordable Luxury Sneakers
Affordable Luxury Sneakers
Burnetie Offers High End Styles Crafted from Premium Materials
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15
Flashy Gold Sneakers
Flashy Gold Sneakers
The Buscemi Gold Sneaker Will Cause a Few Head-Turns
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14
Sophisticated No-Stitch Sneakers
Sophisticated No-Stitch Sneakers
The Cole Haan ZeroGrand is Stylishly Limber
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13
Geometric Creamsicle Sneakers
Geometric Creamsicle Sneakers
The Nike Air Max 90 ICE Shoes are Deliciously Bright
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12
Embelished Designer Sneakers
Embelished Designer Sneakers
These Versace Medusa High Sneakers are Incredibly Extravagant
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11
Recycled Rubbish Sneakers
Recycled Rubbish Sneakers
Your Shoes are Rubbish Turns Ocean Trash into Sleek New Shoes
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10
Spiked Technicolor Sneakers
Spiked Technicolor Sneakers
The Christian Louboutin Spikes Capsule Collection is Vibrantly Edgy
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9
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
Literature-Inspired Sneakers
The Latest New Balance Collection Celebrates American Authors
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8
Floral Photography Sneakers
Floral Photography Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Use Photographs to Create the Shoes Print Design
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7
Paint-Cracking White Sneakers
Paint-Cracking White Sneakers
The Converse Maison Martin Margiela Shoes Have White Overpaint
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6
Customizable Camo Sneakers
Customizable Camo Sneakers
The Nike Kobe 9 EM 'Pop Art Camo' Collection is Rugged Chic
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5
Customized Flashy Footwear
Customized Flashy Footwear
These Hand Painted Sneakers Celebrate The Flash Premiere on The CW
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4
Gradient Cleat Sneakers
Gradient Cleat Sneakers
The Nike Air Max 1 Magnista Sneakers Celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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3
Golden Winged Sneakers
Golden Winged Sneakers
The Latest adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott Shoe Boasts the Midas Touch
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2
Reflective Snakeskin Sneakers
Reflective Snakeskin Sneakers
The Adidas Originals ZX Flux Sneaker Introduces a New Material
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1
High-Fashion Sneaker Collaborations
High-Fashion Sneaker Collaborations
The Raf Simons x Adidas Collection is a Modern Take on the 80s
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