The 30 best pairs of sneakers to give as gifts this year – Business Insider

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Sneakers make for great gifts all year long, but the holiday season is the absolute best time to lace someone special with a new pair. Whether you’re shopping for a true sneaker collector or are simply running out of gift ideas, you really can’t go wrong with these picks.

Instead of entering raffles, battling bots online, or standing in chaotic lines at retail stores in an attempt to buy the best sneakers, take a look through this list and shop hassle-free.

From classics that never go out of style and modern runners to minimal designs and all wool sneakers, there are plenty of amazing sneakers that are readily available online. These are the 30 best pairs to gift — and a rundown on why each is so cool.

Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of Insider Picks’ holiday gift guides for 2018 here.