Sneaker Freaker’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2023
It’s never too late to start getting your gift-giving plans in order! But what to give the sneakerhead that has it all? Never worry – we’ve done the digging to unearth a range of out-of-the-box options your sneaker-loving person is bound to love, from shoe-shaped homewares to this year’s heart-themed sneakers and more. So, get romantic and check out Sneaker Freaker’s Valentine’s Day gift guide below.
Sneaker Freaker Issue 48
Any self-confessed sneakerhead wouldn’t dare be caught without owning multiple issues of Sneaker Freaker magazine. So that’s why at the top of our Valentine’s Day gift guide is the latest issue of the mag – Issue 48! Filled to the brim with the epic story of the greatest Air Jordan collection ever assembled, along with other riveting reads featuring Awake NY, WTAPS and more, there are four issues to choose from. Or, you can catch ’em all!
Say It With Sneakers
You’ve heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve, but it’s time to wear your heart on your sneakers. This year, there are heaps of romantic releases for you to fall in love with, each playing to the theme through pink and red colour palettes, motifs and more. Among those on offer are Dunks, the Air Trainer 1, Air More Uptempos and AF-1s, as well as an adidas UltraBOOST, a Vans SK8-Hi and more – what will you be choosing?
Keep the Wardrobe Fresh
Wales Bonner is one of the hottest designers in menswear, and her collaborations with adidas are no different. Over the past couple of years, each and every one of their sneaker colabs has sold out with the quickness. With the colabs extending across both footwear and apparel, Bonner has just extended her endeavours with the Three Stripes, revealing co-branded designs for the Jamaican Football Federation. The full kit, including this jersey, is currently available via adidas.
Keep it Clean
Loving your sneakers means wearing them, and wearing them means they’re going to get scuffed up from time to time. You can’t help that, but you can be prepared to keep all of the unwanted dirt and grime away. Look no further than SF’s recent collaboration with Sneaker LAB, which will have you equipped with a stash of wipes or even the Basic Kit. The wipes are designed to cut through grime with no soapy excess, and the Basic Kit comes enclosed within a colourful box and includes 125 ml of Sneaker Cleaning solution – housed in a handy spray bottle – and a Premium Brush.
Invest in an Incense Chamber
You can never have too many sneakers, but if you feel like the collection is overflowing just a little, that’s not the only route you can take this Valentine’s Day! Neighborhood know the dilemma all too well, so they’ve crafted the perfect lifestyle goods for the situation – case in point: their black SK8-Hi incense chamber. Crafted from ceramic and featuring a matte finish, the design allows the ash to fall inside the shoe for a no-mess setup.
Rug Up
UK-based freelance illustrator and designer Tegan Price brings her works to life across various lifestyle items and accessories, each celebrating her flair for mixing bold hues with contemporary lines and playful details. From prints to posters, stickers, hats and bags, Price has some epic pieces to place in your home. Among them are her sneaker-inspired rugs, which are mighty versatile and can be hung on the wall, displayed in your lounge or even on your bed.
Plant It
For the sneakerhead who loves their leafy friends just as much as their shoes, a sneaker-shaped planter is a no-brainer. Look no further than ,Sneaker Planters, who have created 3D-printed planters made from corn-based biomaterial. They’re durable, aesthetically pleasing and available across a range of silhouettes, including Jordans, Air Maxes, Dunks and New Balance. You can also choose from various colours, too, including grey, white, black and bone white.
Get Baking!
Opting to buy your Valentine a gift is a failproof option, but have you considered firing up the oven and getting creative?! The easiest way to the heart is through the stomach, so trying your hand at some sneaker cookies may win you all the brownie points you’ll ever need. For inspiration, check out these epic creations from @ediblecanvas, who has turned Salehe Bembury’s ‘Sand Be The Time’ New Balance 990v2s into the most perfect cookies ever. Never baked sneaker cookies before? Don’t worry – it’s the thought that counts.
