Have you been a sneakerhead or footwear fanatic in your life? Here are some excellent gift ideas for shoe lovers.
When you know someone with a specific hobby or deep interest, you might think they’re easy to buy gifts for. Here’s the thing. They aren’t.
Take today’s topic: Shoe enthusiasts. If you have a friend who’s an intense, long-time sneaker lover, getting him a pair of shoes is too risky. You may not match his shoe game standards. And even if you’re a fellow sneakerhead, you may not have the same tastes.
The trick to getting a shoe love the perfect gift is to avoid shoes themselves. Go for shoe-related accessories, books, or helpful products like cleaners that they’d rather not spend money on because they’d rather buy the latest drop.
Here are 15 excellent potential presents for shoe lovers.
What to Buy for a Shoe Fanatic: 15 Gift Ideas
Here they are, starting with two shoe-cleaning kits that we really love. To see a comprehensive list of kits for all different kinds of shoes, check out some of the best here!
Jason Markk Cleaning Kit
As mentioned in my shoe cleaner round-up, I love the Jason Markk Kit because it’s conveniently waterless. You really can’t mess up with the foam cleaner here because it tempers the amount of liquid you’re using.
The brushes and microfiber towels pick up everything on the surface of your sneaker and are delicate enough that they won’t even scratch synthetics and plastics.
Plus, the conditioning elements really up the vividness and glisten of the upper. User-friendly and effective — that’s an A+ in anyone’s book.
The ReShoeVn8er Signature Kit
What’s great about the ReShoeVn8er Signature Kit is that it’s good for all types of shoes, from suede and leather to mesh and knits. This makes it a good gift for both sneakerheads and dressier Savile Row enthusiasts.
On top of that, its coconut and jojoba oil soap is mild enough that it doesn’t affect the color of the shoe or leave a residue. It’s like a spa treatment that leaves footwear in pristine condition.
And upping the ease-of-use factor, this kit comes with protective pods to put your sneakers in the washer.
Shiwely Silicone Shoe Covers
Related to keeping shoes in perfect condition, the Shiwely Silicone Shoe Covers protect footwear in intense weather conditions. And unlike so many shoe covers that just look like giant garbage bags, these are pretty sophisticated and not an eyesore. They even come in several colorways.
The widened bottom won’t slip off, while the pattern below prevents skidding. Also, the 100% silicone construction is environmentally friendly.
Three size options cover all shoe sizes, all the way down to a men’s 5.
History of Sneakers Posters
At first glance, this piece of wall art looks like a fun abstract composition with cool colors sprinkled throughout. Upon closer inspection, it’s a compendium of all the greatest
It’s also all in chronological order, making it just as much of an informational history document as a cool piece of decor.
Kicks Kase Sneaker Duffle
The Kicks Case Sneaker Duffle is a truly premium portable storage solution. It’s made for the gym. However, it is ideal for traveling too! It ensures that your best
There are three adjustable compartments, each big enough to fit anything from loafers to high tops.
And, of course, it’s durable and water-resistant, with its nylon construction and secure twill polyester lining — perfectly padded, by the way. Shoes can be cumbersome to travel with, so this bag brings efficiency to the table.
Translucent Shoe Travel Bags
You don’t have to spend a fortune on an effective travel solution. If you’re only bringing two pairs of shoes around on a trip, you can keep one on your feet and one safely stored in these translucent shoe travel bags.
They’re made out of high-quality polyester for durability and TPU for resilience. They’re also water-resistant and dirt-proof, which isn’t always the case with mesh combo materials.
Even more, these bags (and yes, they have convenient handles, so they are bags) come with a lifetime warranty.
Shoe Storage Boxes
Let’s be real. Just as watch lovers want to display their watches, shoe lovers often want their home storage to be a curated exhibit. That’s exactly what you get out of these shoe storage boxes, on top of them being convenient, space-saving, and protective repositories.
They’re stackable so you can create a shoe tower like the high-end shoe boutiques.
This product also gets extra credit for the thoughtful construction. The plastic is sturdy, and each box has ventilation holes to prevent odors from sticking, keeping each shoe fresh for use.
FloatGo Magnetic Levitating Shoe Display
Now, if you like the shoe lover you’re gift-hunting for; you might level up the shoe storage situation with the FloatGo Magnetic Shoe Display. It levitates the shoe in its acrylic chamber, with LED lights shining throughout its rotating surface.
It uses electromagnetic currents and looks like it belongs on a spaceship. This is one real piece of gear made for a serious shoe lover.
Mirrored Free Standing Shoe Organizer
Consider consulting the receiver before going for this mirrored free-standing shoe organizer since it takes up space. But boy, is it a convenient and uber-professional way to keep shoes. It might be something you consider gifting to yourself or your spouse in combination with yourself.
These slender and efficient organizers tip out to present all of your footwear in a grabbable and at-a-glance way. I also love the mirrored face because it allows you to look at your shoes exactly the same way a shoe store floor mirror does.
Retro Sneaker Rubber Keychains
Bringing this round-up back to earth, another fun and accessible gift is these rubber keychains designed to look like classic retro
Sure, you could go for the $200 Alexander McQueen sneaker keyring the celebs are rocking. But I think these cute rubber keychains on Amazon do the trick far more sensibly.
The Adidas Archive
Coffee table books are the perfect gift for a hobbyist. It’s as safe as a gift card to a hobby-related store but so much more thoughtful.
The Adidas Archive is a photographic journey of the wide-ranging and iconic portfolio the good old 3-stripes brought to us. A real treat for brand and sneaker design fans, in general, includes never-before-seen prototypes, vintage models, and collaborations with Yohji Yamamoto and Stella McCartney.
Virgil Abloh Nike ICONS
In my round-up of books about menswear, I refer to ICONS as a visual education. And it truly, certainly is one. The brilliant mind of Virgil Abloh reimagines Nike’s most iconic
You get fashion, history, art, design, and culture all in one exploration. Moreover, since this is TASCHEN, the book is a work of art. It’s minimal but has an electric pop of color to bring life to any coffee table or bookshelf.
Handmade Shoes For Men
If your footwear enthusiast loves a true, traditional dress shoe, he’ll definitely want a copy of Handmade Shoes For Men.
This is a great gift for a seasoned bespoke shoe acquirer who simply needs this in his 101 library and for someone aspiring to level up and wanting to learn more.
The book documents every stage of building a classic men’s shoe. Suffice it to say, this may entertain the process and technical nerds out there, too!
Houndsbay Shoe Tree
If your shoe lover has tons of shoes, he’ll need tons of shoe trees. You can start him off with one if he doesn’t have any or add one to his growing collection.
The Houndsbay Shoe Tree will help keep the shoe’s shape and fight creases, ensuring a longer life. Even more, it prevents moisture from building, thus preventing odor.
And this model is made of durable cedar, which is also naturally beautiful.
Sneaker Style Home Slippers
Here’s a fun novelty present. Think of it as a gag gift, but elevated and usable, worthy of a Secret Santa situation. These home slippers are designed to look like giant, fluffy, cartoon-like versions of
So now, whether you get him a Nike-inspired version or Chuck Taylor style, he can rock his hobby all day while working from home or relaxing on the weekends.
And do your research; there’s one for every popular model!
FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions when it comes to gift ideas for shoe lovers!
Are sneakers a good gift?
They can be if you know exactly what they want. Make sure they aren’t already planning to get it for themselves. For hardcore sneaker collectors, it’s hard to gift them a specific model without coordinating with them first, which means it can’t be a surprise.
What do you get a shoe collector for Christmas?
Go for shoe-related accessories and products, like cleaning kits and coffee table books. Again, going for a specific shoe might be too personal unless you’ve coordinated with them.
Don’t Buy Them Shoes; Buy Them Shoe-Related Items
Again, it might be best to steer clear of actual shoes when it comes to finding gifts for shoe lovers. By sticking to fun and usable accessories and resources related to shoes, you can serve up easy but really personal gifts he might not buy for himself.
What’s your favorite item on the list? Let me know in the comments!
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