7 Lesser-Known Sneaker Brands to Consider This Holiday Season

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If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for a special someone in your life this holiday season, it may be time to start thinking outside of the box — the sneaker box, that is.

While brands such as Nike, Adidas and Under Armour have a lot to offer in the way of holiday sneaker releases, there’s a lot more out there worthy of your consideration.

To give you a few more ideas as the shopping season begins to ramp up, Footwear News has gathered several lesser-known brands and styles that may be just what you’ve been looking for.

To get the most bang for your buck, consider https://footwearnews.com/t/greats-brand/"; id="auto-tag_greats-brand" data-tag="greats-brand" >Greats Brand, which has earned a reputation for cranking out high-quality sneakers at some of the most wallet-friendly prices on the market.

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Greats Brand The Rosen, $49; Greats Brand.

World of Niche holds the title for most mysterious sneaker brand, with products available on a strict appointment-only basis.

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World of Niche Bullet, $400; World of Niche.

Finnish brand https://footwearnews.com/t/karhu/"; id="auto-tag_karhu" data-tag="karhu" >Karhu has been around since 1916 and has recently been gaining traction with the sneakerhead community thanks to its colorful retro running shoes.

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Karhu Aria, $91; Karhu.

If you’re looking for a pair of kicks that will help you stand out from the crowd, https://footwearnews.com/t/filling-pieces/"; id="auto-tag_filling-pieces" data-tag="filling-pieces" >Filling Pieces has you covered with a wide selection of sneakers that utilize unique designs, materials and shapes.

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Filling Pieces Perforated Low Top, $250; Barneys.

With a basketball-driven approach, https://footwearnews.com/t/brandblack/"; id="auto-tag_brandblack" data-tag="brandblack" >BrandBlack offers both performance and lifestyle styles that toy with experimental design language.

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BrandBlack J Crossover 2 Low, $130; Revolve.

If you really want to splurge, take a look at https://footwearnews.com/t/hender-scheme/"; id="auto-tag_hender-scheme" data-tag="hender-scheme" >Hender Scheme‘s meticulously crafted vegetable-tanned leather interpretations of classic sneakers such as the Air Jordan 4.

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Hender Scheme Manual Industrial Products 10, $1,450; Ssense.