Gift Guide 2017: The Best Sneakers for Guys Under $100

No more struggling to find the perfect gift for the guy in your life – every dude gets a kick out of new kicks
By Colleen Kratofil
December 18, 2017 05:50 PM
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NIKE BASKETBALL SHOES

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There's no better feeling than hitting the gym in a fresh pair of shoes, especially when they're a strap-closure pair designed for LeBron James.

Buy It! Nike Men's Zoom LeBron Soldier XI Basketball Shoes, $99.99 dickssportinggoods.com

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ADIDAS ZX FLUX SHOES

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These black and white sneaks merge a modern coolness with classic comfort meaning they will make him look and feel good.

Buy It! Adidas ZX Flux Casual Shoes, $89.99; finishline.com

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NIKE AIR WOVEN

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The quilted pattern on this sneaker is unlike anything he already has in his closet.

Buy It! Nike Air Woven, $98; caliroots.com

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CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR X NIKE FLYKNIT HIGH TOP

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Because a lot of guys out there may already own a pair of original Chuck Taylors, give him an updated version with these Nike Flyknit high-tops. The knit material and sock liner takes the comfort factor to another level.

Buy It! Converse Chuck Taylor All Star X Nike Flyknit High Top, $89.97; nike.com

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NEW BALANCE FRESH FOAM CRUZ RUNNING SHOES

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You'd never know it from the sleek design but this shoe actually has loads of cushioned comfort thanks to its Fresh Foam midsole.

Buy It! New Balance Men's Fresh Foam Cruz Running Shoes, $79.99; dickssportinggoods.com

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NIKE FREE RN DISTANCE 2 RUNNING SHOES

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The lightweight, sock-like feel will keep him feeling good and looking fly on his next run.

Buy It! Nike Men's Free RN Distance 2 Running Shoes in Navy, $99.99; dickssportinggoods.com

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VANS OLD SKOOL SNEAKERS

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There's a reason these are named "Old Skool" — the classic skate shoe with iconic side stripe has (and will continue) to stand the test of time.

Buy It! Vans Old Skool, $59.95; nordstrom.com

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ADIDAS ALPHABOUNCE SHOES

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If your guy wears black sneakers everywhere he goes, shake things up with a dark navy hue in this cool striped pattern.

Buy It! adidas Men's alphabounce AMS Running Shoes, $89.99; dickssportinggoods.com

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ALLBIRDS MEN'S WOOL RUNNERS

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The wool material in Allbirds shoes makes them the next best thing to going barefoot. And on top of being superlight, the wool keeps feet warm in the cold and cool in the heat, which means these will be his new year-round favorites.

Buy It! Allbirds men's wool runners, $95; allbirds.com

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