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19 Hype-Worthy Gifts Every Sneakerhead Wants

Fresh kicks are always a good idea.

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'Tis officially the season for gift-giving. For us, that's a full month in which we'll be providing gift ideas for everyone on your list with our holiday gift guides. So make your holiday shopping a breeze this season, and let us help you find gifts for all the people in your life.

Over the past few years sneakers have completely dominated the fashion industry. Once reserved for strictly athletic purposes, sneakers are now an established trend within the fashion realm and that’s all thanks to the sneakerhead community. If you have a sneaker lover in your life we know the best gifts to get them this season. A fresh pair of kicks is always a good idea, they’ll never not love a great pair of shoes. This year was a great year for hype shoes from cool takes on the classic Converse sneaker to classic styles from Adidas, Nike, and more.

But we didn’t just stop at super cool sneaks. We also wanted to give you a variety of gift ideas aside from just shoes that’ll make any sneakerhead happy. Whether it’s an elegant coffee table book or custom sneaker-inspired rugs, and, of course, we couldn’t forget the sneaker supply staples like, socks and a cleaner kit, each of these gifts are a much-needed surprise for any fan this holiday season. But you’ll have to act fast, as hype things tend to sell out as quickly as they come.

Below, you'll find 19 hype-worthy, must-have sneakers and gift ideas that have the NYLON stamp of approval for everyone you know.

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