What alternatives would anyone recommend to Adidas Gazelles as a Christmas present for a man in a similar style?
Check Massimo Dutti: https://www.massimodutti.com/mt/men/shoes/sport-n1419
Or maybe Superga might have what you are looking for: https://www.superga.com/collections/men
END have some great options:
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/adidas-samba-ig1237.html
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/new-balance-m2002rst-m2002rst.html
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/adidas-handball-spezial-bd7633.html
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/asics-gt-2160-1203a275-103.html
I think New Balance is a good brand for men, I bought my boyfriend a similar style to these recently, they go with everything New Balance M2002RXJ Concrete | END.
other than sambas or spezials - i’d say that these Pumas are creeping up as the next big thing - Palermo Lth Unisex Sneakers | PUMA
Veja trainers are my boyfriends fave for timelessness