Crush Your Holiday Gift Giving: DICK’S Has All The Heat You Need

Sneaker shopping during the holidays isn’t the easiest. That’s why Sneaker News teamed up with DICK’S Sporting Goods to help you get it right as we approach the holidays, because when it comes to DICK’S, their selection makes the task a breeze. Take it from the team that spends countless hours every day tracking the latest drops – DICK’S has everything you need in one place.

Our picks balance broad appeal with enough personality to stand out. For the guy who values comfort and versatility, the New Balance 9060 brings easy, modern style in earthy tones. For the downtown tastemaker, the adidas Samba updates a classic with a snakeskin twist. And for the kids, we’ve included options that parents will appreciate just as much as they do.

Scroll through our full DICK’S Sporting Goods shopping guide below.

Gifting sneakers means checking a few boxes: you want them to love your gift, and you want to show you know ball (figuratively speaking). With that in mind, our men’s picks are both crowd-pleasing yet niche enough to impress. Leading the lineup is the New Balance 9060 in “Arid Stone/Black Cement,” a reliable mix of muted tones on a modern build. The Nike Dunk Low GORE-TEX follows with a “Light Bone/Mink Brown” colorway – ideal for all types of climates, good and bad. And for the performance-minded, the adidas Adistar Control 5 blends plush comfort with tech-forward style.

For those with a taste for elevated executions and premium materials, DICK’S offers a stylish “Green Snakeskin” Samba for just $100. For a sportier feel, the Nike Vomero 5 delivers pure Y2K energy in “Gold Brown” if you’re yearning to lean towards that Y2K look. We’re also eyeing the DICK’S Sporting Goods exclusive New Balance & CALIA 740 – a candy-cane-tinged “Merlot” that practically wraps itself.

For the young athletes and fashion-focused kids in the family, DICK’S has plenty to offer. Our picks hit both notes: The Nike Dunk Low keeps things fun with a “Pink/Violet” palette; the adidas Samba adds iridescent stripes for a playful twist; and the New Balance 9060 stands out with its sculpted, futuristic shape, even in classic grey.