Young guys can be notoriously difficult to shop for come Christmastime, but Kicks/HI has made this task downright easy! Both Hawaii locations specialize in rare, covetable Nikes, but they also stock a line of witty, pop culture-inspired t-shirts, featuring the work of hip, local designers. Their sharp graphics, slick fonts, and smart color choices make these shirts as attractive to stylish Japanese tourists as they are to the local, urban skater crowd. If the dude that you’re shopping for is not a t-shirt fan or has too many, browse through the company’s line of cool bucket and baseball caps. Mainland fans need not feel left out, since Kicks/HI has a well-designed online store featuring some of their bestselling products. While you’re scanning the racks, make sure to check out the utterly amazing shoe selection, which is a sneaker freaker’s dream come true.

Kicks/HI, 1530 Makaloa St., Honolulu, HI 96814, Map

Kicks/HI, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814, Map

—, 12/11/06