The market for footwear has become so fragmented, diverse, and detailed that picking out the perfect pair for someone else can be overwhelming. Lucky for you, Complex has done the heavy-lifting and sorted out every ideal gift option for the athlete, rager, or fashionista in your life.
From cozy Crocs to time-tested mesh runners, elevated Italian boots to board-ready BAPEs, peep our picks in the links below.
Saucony Progrid Omni 9
Price: $155
Saucony's ProGrid Omni 9 returns with timeless style and redefined comfort for those who stay ahead of the curve.
Crocs Echo Wave Marbled
Price: $45
The Echo Wave reimagines the clog with digitally-inspired sculpting and watercolor marbled Croslite™ material that flows seamlessly from upper to outsole.
A Bathing Ape BAPE SK8 STA #1
Price: $329
The A Bathing Ape Bape Sk8 Sta #1 is a premium low-top sneaker with a white leather base, black overlays, and signature Ape logos.
Asics Gel-Kayano 14
Price: $105
The ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 in Dried Leaf Green/Pure Silver sports a muted green mesh base with metallic silver overlays and dual GEL cushioning for all-day comfort.
Dr. Martens 1460
Price: $156
Dr. Martens boots have shifted lanes for almost a century, catering to British punks and American preps. All the while, they’ve stayed constantly comfortable and ridiculously durable. The 1460 boot stands the test of time as the foundation for a global brand and any fresh fit.
Jason Demaci Demaci® XGG Boots
Price: $305
You won’t be caught slipping in the Jason Demaci XXG Boots. An oversized rubber sole and Italian suede structure raise the bar on personality and practicality, providing the proper stunt across all conditions.
Akomi The Eden Boots
Price: $305
Akomi ascends in the art of creating a crisp canvas that allows embellishments to pop. The Eden Boots are no exception, literally lacing a low top hiker with flavorful, interchangeable strings atop a forest green cowhide base.
Oakley Factory Team Chop Saw
Price: $180
Oakley sneakers always blur the lines between futurism and nostalgia. The Factory Team Chop Saw is a genre-bending silo built for runways, ridges, and moonrocks all at once.
Ohana Hatake x Takashi Murakami Surippa Ohana
Price: $70
Sandals are a year round staple. The Ohana Hatake x Takashi Murakami Surippa Ohana is equal parts cozy and artsy, etching in the trademark work of Japan’s most marveled muse with that of EVA foam injected comfort.
Puma Speedcat Haute Tropic
Price: $100
The PUMA Speedcat has been good money for a quarter century. From the race track to the runway, the Speedcat has transcended decades and hemispheres, thanks to its sleek design and sophisticated stance. Anyone with even a little sauce should have no problem getting these off.
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