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7 Lesser-Known Sneaker Brands to Consider This Holiday Season

Footwear News has gathered several lesser-known brands and styles that may be just what you've been looking for.
World of Niche Bullet
World of Niche holds the title for most mysterious sneaker brand, with products available on a strict appointment-only basis.
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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.

Greats Brand Rosen
To get the most bang for your buck, consider Greats Brand, which has earned a reputation for cranking out high-quality sneakers at some of the most wallet-friendly prices on the market.Courtesy of brand

Greats Brand The Rosen, $49; Greats Brand.

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

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

Karhu Aria
Finnish brand Karhu has been around since 1916 and has recently been gaining traction with the sneakerhead community thanks to its colorful retro running shoes.Courtesy of brand

Karhu Aria, $91; Karhu.

Filling Pieces Perforated Low Top
If you’re looking for a pair of kicks that will help you stand out from the crowd, Filling Pieces has you covered with a wide selection of sneakers that utilize unique designs, materials and shapes.Barneys

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Filling Pieces Perforated Low Top, $250; Barneys.

Brandblack J Crossover 2 Low
With a basketball-driven approach, BrandBlack offers both performance and lifestyle styles that toy with experimental design language.Revolve

BrandBlack J Crossover 2 Low, $130; Revolve.

Hender Scheme Manual Industrial Products 10
If you really want to splurge, take a look at Hender Scheme‘s meticulously crafted vegetable-tanned leather interpretations of classic sneakers such as the Air Jordan 4.Ssense

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

Zespa ZSP4
For something a bit more traditional, consider one of Zespa’s made in France leather laceups, which are both classic and classy.East Dane

Zespa ZSP4, $180.05; East Dane.

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