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You don’t have to be a die-hard sneakerhead to appreciate a great shoe gift for him or sneaker gift for her, particularly when it’s one from adidas. Our Footwear News editors consider the Three Stripes a one-stop shop for holiday gifting, whether you’re shopping for your friend who’s always making predictions on the next ‘It’ sneaker or a runner who needs responsive cushioning to crush their next PR.

2024 has been a year full of major comebacks for some of the most iconic adidas sneakers, including Gazelles, Sambas and Stan Smiths. These styles have popped up in tons of different colors (the brand’s burgundy sneakers, in particular, continue to trend) and through collaborations with stars like Bad Bunny. The Samba even took home the prize for Shoe of the Year at Footwear News Achievement Awards’ in 2023. 

While a major part of adidas’ surge in popularity is due to its lifestyle sneakers, the brand is also known for their running and workout styles that make equally great gifts for sneakerheads, runners, and gym rats. The Ultraboost and Supernova lines have been staples for runners for years, and adidas has only improved on previous iterations of the sneakers in 2024 with launches like the Ultraboost 5x sneakers. These silhouettes offer as much support as they do style, which is a hard combo to come by. From brightly-colored lifestyle options to sleek running shoes for the marathoners in your life, it’s hard to think of a single person who wouldn’t be amped to see these under the tree. 

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Now is a great time to stock up for yourself and everyone on your holiday shopping lists, as many of our editors’ favorite adidas sneaker gifts are currently on sale during Cyber Week shoe deals. That means that the most popular shoes will be quick to sell out — to help you out, we’ve rounded up our editor-tested favorites to add to your e-cart now.

Adidas Gazelle Indoor Shoes
adidas Gazelle Indoor Shoes
The only difficult consideration when it comes to these shoes is which color to get. This brown colorway has been making a major comeback, but the bright blue and green options are also always a good idea. Made with a leather and synthetic upper, these retro kicks are trending on TikTok with nearly 60 million posts.

Price upon publish date of this article: $120
Adidas Bad Bunny Campus Shoes
adidas Bad Bunny Campus Shoes
On Sale 30% off
It’s hard to find a cooler shoe than this Bad Bunny and adidas collab. The sandy beige colorway makes them easy to pair with jeans or joggers, but it’s the incognito comfort that will have your giftee itching to slip them on: These adidas walking shoes have contoured outsoles and a leather upper that contours to your feet the more you wear them. 

Price upon publish date of this article: $112
Adidas 5X Ultraboost women's Running Shoes
adidas Ultraboost 5X Running Shoes
On Sale 25% off
The latest Ultraboost sneakers are a no-brainer gift for runners. The Ultraboost 5X Shoe is the most lightweight version of the beloved adidas running shoes, crafted with a new adaptive Primeknit upper for blister-free comfort straight out of the box.

Price upon publish date of this article: $135
Adidas Adigom Stan Smith Mules
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adidas Adifom Stan Smith Mules
On Sale 34% off
Go big or go home! These chunky Adifom Stan Smith Mules have large proportions that the cool girl on your gifting list will love to style. A two-inch platform provides a height boost without straining the feet, while a roomy last and rounded toe box make them a great pair of shoes for those with wide feet. Available in nine different colorways from muted to statement-making, these are great for far-flung, sunny getaways or gardening at home.

Price upon publish date of this article: $46
Adidas Country OG Shoes
adidas Country OG Shoes
This super retro style has been enjoying a major comeback, thanks to their sleek silhouette that plays into today’s retro sneaker trends. This burgundy and silver colorway of the Country OG sneakers feels apropos for holiday gifting — and hits on two of the year’s hottest sneaker color trends.

Price upon publish date of this article: $100
Adidas Terrex Leather Hiking Boots
adidas Terrex Unity Leather Mid Rain.Rdy Hiking Shoes
On Sale 20% off
Get them ready to hit the trails with these supportive and ultra-grippy hiking shoes. A nubuck leather upper will mold to their feet with regular wear, while adidas’ RAIN.RDY technology keeps feet dry in wet conditions. Most importantly, adidas designed these trail shoes with a Traxion rubber outsole to keep them stable on any terrain they’re exploring.

Price upon publish date of this article: $80
Adidas Samoa Shoes
adidas Samoa Shoes
On Sale 35% off
If they already have multiple pairs of Sambas and Gazelles on hand, surprise them with an under-the-radar pair of retro adidas sneakers. These Samoa shoes feature the low profile that trendsetters are loving right now, done with a pebbled leather upper and a distinct rubber toe bumper to add a sporty touch to any outfit.

Price upon publish date of this article: $52
Adidas Samba OG Shoes
adidas Samba OG Shoes
It doesn’t get much more classic than the OG Sambas, which earned a coveted spot on Footwear News’ list of the greatest shoes of all time this year. They’ve been spotted on celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Katie Holmes, Kendall Jenner, and many, many more, and this neutral colorway makes them easy to style in any adidas Samba outfit.

Price upon publish date of this article: $100
Adidas Gazelle Bold Shoes
adidas Gazelle Bold Shoes
Take their adidas shoe style to new heights with these Gazelle Bold sneakers that feature a triple stacked gum sole and on-trend suede upper. We’ve seen multiple colorways sell out in recent months, so they’ll count their lucky stars that you secured them a pair.

Price upon publish date of this article: $120
Adidas Supernova Rise Running Shoes
adidas Supernova Rise Running Shoes
There’s no better way to kickstart their New Year’s resolution — or cap off the perfect athleisure outfit — than with these sleek running shoes. The Supernova Rise Running Shoes feature Dreamstrike+ technology for cushioning and impressive responsiveness, plus Support Rods that keep the feet in proper alignment from foot strike to toe off.

Price upon publish date of this article: $140

How We Selected the Best adidas Gifts of 2024

 For more than 75 years, Footwear News has been the shoe authority. Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more. Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.

Our Footwear News editors are always testing adidas lifestyle sneakers, running shoes, and technical footwear like hiking boots. Each pair of shoes on our list has been vetted by an editor and earned high marks during testing for value, comfort, and performance. Beyond personal testing, our editors created this list to reflect current sneaker trends as well as top-rated adidas shoe styles. We made sure to include adidas gift options for men and women that cater to different stylistic preferences, foot types, and activities. Learn more about us here

Meet the Author

Brittany Loggins is a freelance writer who’s work has been published in outlets like WWD, InStyle, Real Simple, The Cut, and Architectural Digest. During her journalism career, she has spent hours researching and testing products across fashion, home, and beauty categories. Loggins wrote this article on top adidas gifts of 2024.

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