Holiday Gift Guide 2015

I know this is a bit late for some holiday shopping. Let's admit it, there are still those holding on to their hard earned money and still haven't decided which one to get. Perhaps, like me, you are also waiting for a post-holiday sale which can slash prices from 15% to 20%. Even more. Let me warn you though, you may have already noticed based from the images alone, this list revolves around shoes that I personally handpicked. Not a mishmash of things thrown at your face just to put up some lame gift guide. You know what I'm talking about. This list is better than many, but by no means the best.
The list followed some criteria. First, it must be light. You don't want to go 'round the track on some lead boots. Second, the heel stack height should be less than 30mm. I know that this is too thick and against my philosophy but I wanted a gift guide that would also appeal to those who needs more under their feet. If you want something minimal, go and grab Merrell's Vapor Glove (6mm stack height). Or one of those running sandals. There I said it. Can we now move on? Third, heel to toe drop must be 6mm or less. With that, let's get on with the list