Here Are 10 Affordable Gift Ideas For This Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner and it can also be one of those stressful moments in life when gift shopping is concerned. The constant thought of “will they like it?” or “this is nice, but super ex”, will be on repeat at the back of our minds. To some it may come as a troublesome chore and to others it may be the best time of the year.

However you take it, worry not because we got you covered! Here is a list of 10 affordable gift ideas.

Crep Protect Shoe Cleaning Kit & Water Repellent Spray Set

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For all your sneakerhead friends, this comes as a perfect gift. Especially to those whose kicks are in a really bad shape.

Crep Protect uses a special nanotechnology to create an invisible, durable protective barrier over your shoes that effectively repels any stains or liquids and it’s suitable for use on all materials.

It also comes with a cleaning solution and a brush to keep them shoes healthy.

For the price of S$55.00 SGD, ORIGINALFOOK is offering an affordable way to keep your shoes clean and dry.

Whiskey Stones

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What better way to celebrate Christmas than to have drinks with family and friends.

The whiskey stones are a perfect alternative to ice, just chill them and pop them into a glass. These stones will never melt and dilute your drinks, it’s also made from 100% Soapstone – meaning it carries less bacteria and fewer impurities than ice. Completely reusable, just rinse them when you’re done and chill it.

Whiskey stones are available for $45.95 SGD here.

Tile Mate Tracker


Get this for someone who keeps on losing their items.

The Tile Mate is a small little device that can be attached to almost anything, connect it to your phone and you got a tracking system.

It’s The world’s best-selling Bluetooth tracker and it comes at an affordable price of $69.90 SGD, available here.

Gaming Gift Cards


Be it Xbox, PS4, Nintendo or PC, the best affordable gift a gamer could receive are gift cards.

It offers the recipient complete freedom of what to purchase with the amount in the card. It’s also extremely accessible and can be purchased at places such as 7-Eleven and Cheers

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Gift your friend a fresh pair of laces that will make their kicks look better than before.

Their laces are affordable and sleek in design with different sizes. They have laces that is able to match a verity of sneakers.

With different colours be it subtle or striking, the freedom of choice is yours to decide – check out their items here.

Shoe Dog: A Memoir By The Creator Of Nike


We all have that one friend who loves to read. This book will most certainly entice them.

The New York Times bestseller is the story about Nike founder and board chairman, Phil Knight. The man behind the Swoosh offers rare and revealing look on his career/life.

This book costs $29.70 SGD and is available here.

Limited Edition Sneakerhead Hat Pin Set

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A great accessory for Sneaker heads.

These pins might be small, but will definitely stand out the most.

The full set costs $48.74 SGD and can be purchased here.

Sneakerhead Home Decor By REDBUBBLE


We all have that one friend who takes so much pride in being a sneakerhead.

REBUBBLE offers the most affordable and well design home decor for sneaker lovers. Ranging from pillows to mugs, their items are wide in verity.

Apart from home decors, they carry a huge section of other items.

Check them out here.

Adidas Yeezy Zebra 3D Keychain

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These keychains are extremely well detailed, and it’s affordable as well.

Each keychain is handcrafted with precision and turned to life with 3D printing.

One pair with a box will costs $44.55 SGD and it’s available here.

Imperial Taels

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Last but not least, popular Taiwanese streetwear label Imperial Taels has hit Singapore with a bang. Making it’s public debut right here during Sole Superior 2017.

A brand that is unique in heritage and proud in culture. Their clothing has a great quality/design and is slightly between afforable and ex.

You can find the latest Imperial Taels collection at https://store.theplaybook.asia/

 

 

First Look At The Parley x adidas UltraBOOST Mid Collaboration

Ocean conservators Parley is back for another collaboration with adidas. This time, in the form of an UltraBOOST Mid.

The Parley x adidas UltraBOOST Mid will feature white throughout the shoe, except for the contrasting wavy blue heel counter which will host dotted patterns.

Also, the adidas signature Three Stripes can be seen blended in on the lateral side.

The adidas UltraBOOST Mid is releasing in February 2018 for $220 USD, we can expect this pair to follow through a few weeks or months after.

Check it out.

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COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Air VaporMax Gets A Reworked General Release

A reworked general release for the ever popular COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Air VaporMax is here.

Inspired by that model, this drop will feature the laceless slip-on vapor max with a Flyknit upper in two colourways, “Pure Platinum” and “Triple Black”.

Each pair will host the signature Swoosh blended in across the lateral side, seated above a translucent Air sole unit.

This rework will see the CDG branding removed.

The COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Air VaporMax SE is now available at selected Nike Sportswear for $200 USD.

Check it out.

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Nike’s Air VaporMax Dons The “Triple White”

The Air VaporMax is taking a clean approach once again, this time in triple white.

Featuring a clean and crisp upper, seated on-top of a translucent outsole. The signature Swoosh can be found blended in on the lateral side, while the tongue and heel will also host Nike’s logo.

The Nike’s Air Vapormax in “Triple White” will be made available on the 23rd of December for a price of $190 USD.

Check it out.

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Pharrell Is Back With New Colourways For The adidas Tennis Hu

Pharrell has been blowing up the sneaker scene in the recent years with the adidas NMD Hu, most notably on the Chanel collaboration. This time he’s back with new colourways for the Tennis Hu.

The Pharrell x adidas Tennis Hu will feature two new colourways. Each iteration will host a space-dyed Primeknit upper, one with a charcoal colourway and the other in light grey.

This pair will also carry the same heel tab as the NMD Hu while seating on-top of a textured EVA midsole.

Both these pairs are now available for $100 USD at retailers such as Sneaker Politics.

Check it out.

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Limited Edt Unveils Brand New Collaboration With Puma and Jahan Loh

Singapore’s premier sneaker retailer has just revealed a new collaboration with Puma and famed Singapore artist Jahan Loh. This pair will boast a sleek futuristic design with a space exploration theme, showing off Puma’s legacy to the future and beyond.

This collab will feature one of Puma’s newest silhouettes, the BOG Limitless. Hosting an Ignite outsole and sock-like bootie for comfort, along with a woven knit fabric upper, this pair will be equipped with hits of metallic silver all through out. The toe box, side panels and heel will carry a reflective material.

Also, the rope laces will be available in silver and pink. Both the LE and Jahan branding will be located on the heel.

The “Special Singapore only” packaging will come in a chrome box that includes a free customized tee in grey and a Pink.

This BOG Limitless Future Past X LE X Jahan will retail at $290 SGD. Available at all LE outlets and  online on the 8th of December.

Check it out.

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UltraBOOST Receives A Lux Makeover By adidas Consortium

adidas Consortium is giving the luxurious treatment to the precious UltraBOOST silhouette.

This pair will feature a blend of vintage white and chocolate brown over the upper, which will host the Primeknit, seated on-top of the signature white BOOST midsole and a black Continental outsole.

The adidas Consortium UltraBOOST Lux, is expected to be releasing on the 9th of December, for approximately $237 USD.

Check it out.

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Limited Edition Air Force 1 “CR7” for Cristiano Ronaldo

A few months after the CR7 “Metallic Gold” Air Max 97 debut, Nike has revealed another iteration for the footballer. This time, the Air Force 1 is getting the Cristiano Ronaldo makeover.

This pair will feature a white upper with hits metallic gold on the, Swoosh, tongue and heel tab. The Swoosh will host patchworks, while the heel tab will boast CR7’s signature logo on the left and the Nike AIR branding on the right.

The concept of this whole design took inspiration of from Cristiano Ronaldo’s childhood experiences.

We can expect a vague release date of December 7, for $115 USD.

Check it out

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Nike Air VaporMax Laceless Arriving In “Pure Platinum”

Nike has announced a new colourway on the laceless VaporMax, and it’s dubbed the “Pure Platinum”.

This laceless pair, will feature subtle hues of white along the Flyknit upper, with the Swoosh blended in across the lateral side, and reflective 3M details on the heel. Also hosting the signature VaporMax sole unit.

This pair is set to drop on the 7th of December for $200 USD.

Check it out.

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adidas UltraBOOST 4.0 “Show Your Stripes” Colourways

Yezzey Mafia has revealed three contrasting colourways for the UltraBOOST 4.0. This pack will boast the Three Stripes in a striking colourway, leading to the name “Show Your Stripes”.

Three new iterations, featuring “Core Black”, “Tech Ink”, and “Cloud White” have been applied unto the UltraBOOST 4.0.

Core Black

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Core Black Primeknit upper and a white heel cup, with a TPU cage over the lateral side hosting the Three Stripes in white. Seated above a classic white BOOST midsole and a black Continental rubber outsole.

Tech Ink

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Tech Ink Primeknit upper and a black heel cup, with a TPU cage over the lateral side hosting the Three Stripes in white. Seated above a classic white BOOST midsole and a white Continental rubber outsole.

Cloud White

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Cloud White Primeknit upper and a pink heel cup, with TPU cage over the lateral side hosting the Three Stripes in black. Seated above a classic white BOOST midsole and a pink Continental rubber outsole.

Release Date

This “Show Your Stripes” pack will be arriving in August 2018. Till then, Stay tuned for updates!