Valentines Day is edging closer and if you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve got you. From last-minute gifts to what to get the sneaker obsessed in your life, The Highsnobiety Gift Guide has gathered the best products from across the internet, so no one will be disappointed when the wrapping comes off.
The life of a committed sneakerhead can get quite lonely at times. Hours spent in cold IRL queues, online queues, waking up early only to catch a huge L on a sneaker they’ve been eyeing for months, the list goes on. Sneaker fanatics are so accustomed to the throes of disappointment that sometimes they can forget the good times.
If you are all too familiar with the L-inducing life of a sneakerhead through your other half, (or are one yourself with a bit of valentines cash to spend on yourself) then consider this your call to action: now is your chance to bless them with the biggest W of the year.
Whether it’s a grail-level piece they missed out on during the year, some sneaker-related memorabilia, or a pair of classics, we’ve put together some of the best gifts to give a sneakerhead for a special valentines day.
Check our gift ideas for the sneaker enthusiast in your life.
Jason Markk Premium Shoe Cleaner
Premium Shoe Cleaner
Jason Markk
If they're a true sneakerhead, they probably spend an inordinate time cleaning their grails. Streamline their passion with this tried-and-tested shoe cleaner from Jason Markk.
Maison Margiela x Reebok Classic Leather Tabi Low
Classic Leather Tabi Low
Maison Margiela x Reebok
Maison Margiela x Reebok is one of the best, albeit underrated luxury fashion x sportswear company collaborations over the past year years. Time and time again, the duo have been able to combine both brands’ visual identities immaculately.
Taschen Icons
ICONS
Taschen
This coffee table book documents how Virgil Abloh changed sneaker culture. Hopefully, this book doesn't bring back too many memories of taking heavy L's.
New Balance M990NB3
M990NB3
New Balance
A classic shoe that we would recommend for anyone's footwear rotation, just prepare to be lectured on the significance of the 990 being the first running shoe with a three-figure price tag.
Liquiproof Footwear Eco-Cleaner
Footwear & Fashion Eco-Cleaner
Liquiproof LABS
Sneakerheads swear by this one simple trick to clean your shoes... Jokes aside, this cleaner from Liquiproof is a technical solution that eases dirt particles to the top of fabrics and conditions fibers while doing it. It's designed to be used on all materials, from suede to mesh.
Acne Studios Perey Velcro
Perey Velcro Strap Sneakers
Acne Studios
Every sneaker enthusiast loves their loud, statement-making sneakers, but that doesn't mean there isn't space for a classic, well-made design. Diversify your partner's sneaker collection with this pair from Acne Studios.
Nike Special Project Better is Temporary Book
Better is Temporary Book
Nike Special Project
If this isn't on your coffee table, then are you even a sneakerhead? Documenting Nike's monumental journey from rebellious upstart to global phenomenon, discover how the biggest player in the sneaker game got to where it is.
and wander x Salomon Outpath GTX
Outpath GTX
and wander x Salomon
If you are on the hunt for some technical trail sneakers, then it doesn't get much better than a collaboration between and wander and Salomon. A top purveyor of functional outdoor clothing linking up with a leader in trail running shoes was always going to be a winning combination for a pair of highly practical sneakers.
Stepney Workers Club Dellow Canvas
Dellow Canvas
Stepney Workers Club
A relatively new name in the sneaker world, Stepney Workers Club is the casual-cool purveyor whose designs will never go out of style.
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