The 2019 Undefeated holiday gift guide is back with 29 items

Big Hits for Black Friday

Jordan 11 Retro Bred Price: From $220 For the sneakerhead. “Be ready, so you don’t have to get ready” is the phrase that fits the retro Air Jordan 11 Bred perfectly. Dropping on Dec. 14, it’s right on time for the holidays. Michael Jordan wore this style in the 1996 NBA playoffs when he won the NBA Finals MVP. The shoe sports the No. 23 on the heels and is sure to sell out.

Apple Air Pods Pro Price: $249 For the Apple-only music head in. When the wireless Bluetooth earbuds first hit the scene in 2016, the game changed. The earwear eliminated cords and background noise. In typical Apple fashion, this upgrade is available with new features, including active noise cancellation using a two-microphone technology concept that can switch to transparency mode and a swishier look.

Savage Fenty by Rihanna Price: Starting at $7 for VIP members For the lingerie collector. Do you have a friend who can’t get enough of a chain or boutique lingerie shop? Well, entertainer and entrepreneur Rihanna has them covered. For the third year in the row, she’s made our holiday gift guide, and this year, it’s all about lingerie. Savage Fenty has sleepwear, jumpsuits, and pantyhose, along with bras and undies. You can pay full price for pieces, or you can get the handy-dandy monthly subscription box for $49 and take advantage of deep VIP member discounts.

Instant Pot Duo Price: $119.95 For the meal preppers or family cook. The Instant Pot will change your life. First, it can cut down cooking time by 70 percent. But it’s an all-in-one, so you can get rid of a load of your cooking aids/counter hogs such as the steamer, crockpot, pressure cooker and rice cooker. Need we say more? Oh, OK. It has 15 one-touch settings and dishwasher-safe accessories.

Televisions/sound bars Price: From $149.99 For the man cave/she shed. So you’re looking to build a designated space for your significant other to decompress, have some privacy, host bro night or girls night, and you want to have some nice digs. How about starting with the high electronics – specifically a sound bar and a television? In The Undefeated newsroom, we were torn between Samsung and Vizio, so we’re providing some solid options. For your television, the Vizio VIZIO 65-inch M-Series Quantum ($699.99) boasts the vibrant colors, new SmartCast technology, voice control remote, Apple Airplay, and Google Chromecast streaming, brighter color and more. You can complement the television by amplifying your sound with the VIZIO 36-inch 2.1 Sound Bar System ($149.99). For this sound bar, it’s all about the bass, music/television streaming and high performance. On to Samsung: The 2019 65-inch Class Q60R QLED Smart 4K UHD TV ($999.99) offers a 4K UHD processor, more than a billion shades of color on its color volume and ambient mode. We also recommend the HW-Q60R Samsung Harman Kardon Soundbar ($279.99) as its partner because of its dedicated panoramic audio experience and the clear dialogue. Lots of words there, but trust us, they work.

Adidas Star Wars Collaboration Price: From $70 For the Star Wars fan who wants to tighten up his or her shoe game. With this collaboration, they can do both. In partnership with Lucasfilm, Adidas unveiled the Adidas x Star Wars 2019 collection across basketball, running and originals on Nov. 1. The pack features eight custom basketball iterations, including the Harden Vol. 4, Dame 5s (with inspiration from Luke Skywalker’s green lightsaber) the D Rose 10s and more.

Cyber Monday

The Perfect Bag for Work

For the “it-girl” traveler or The Undefeated managing editor. Trust us, if your bae is all about her hustle, she is in great need of a really nice, really functional workbag. And don’t be cheap. They’re investments! Here are two tested and tried favorites of 2019: Holly and Tanager Professional Backpack (8 gorgeous leathers) Price: $412.50 (25% off) Marketed as for women, by women, Holly and Tanager figured out how to fulfill the needs of the fast-moving and discerning for the female frequent flyer in your life. From backpacks, cross-body bags and totes to accessories including bag straps, cardholders, travel cases and wallets, the brand has spanned into a line of full-service must-haves for your travel. The Professional in black patent leather looks paparazzi-ready in the airport and straight bragging in the gym. Senreve Maestra Bag Price: From $95 First, the Maestra fits all the stuff you need to be all the people you need to be from dawn to cocktail hour. Second, the bag can be worn as tote, a cross-body, a satchel or — wait for it … a backpack. For real. And each iteration looks good without making it look as if you’re dragging around 10 pounds of tech in a five-pound bag. What is it they say about women having to be competent and effortless? Yeah, that’s not reasonable, but the bag will make it look like you have it like that.

Authentic, Autographed NBA Gear (for the sports collector) powered by Panini America Price: From $173 For the sports collector, you can find autographed NBA Gear and other swag powered by Panini America. For most sports fans, it can be pretty tricky obtaining autographed memorabilia. Sifting through shady sellers, ungodly markups and fakes can take on a task that ends on the road to nowhere. But we’ve found that Panini eases your mind and provides signed jerseys, balls, cards, and other gear that are certified to be real and priced without any of the third-party fees.

Rora Organic — Bamboo Sheet Set Price: $179 For your fancy slumberer. Ranked at the top of items of importance in our busy newsroom was sleep. And after a hard day at work, a good night’s sleep for anyone is a necessity, and these sheets will hit the spot. They are soft, breathable, and may sleep more comfortably than cotton. The fact that these bamboo sheets are organic help if you’re on your natural kick.  

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Blended Designs Price: From $5.95 For the woke schoolkid. Kudos to Blended Designs for launching their new “I Can Do Anything” collection. Send the child in your life back to school after the holidays in style with backpacks, pencil cases, lunchboxes, and apparel that motivates and inspires students. The I Can Do Anything features’ profession’ themed products that celebrate a variety of careers from doctors to doulas, and educators to engineers. The products include 100 different career fields and showcase the breadth of career possibilities available for professionals and students of all ages.  

The Fierce 44: Black Americans Who Shook Up the World by The Staff of The Undefeated, illustrated by Robert Ball Price: From $9.99 For your black pride reader. This one is on us and it all started with a staff project that morphed into a version developed to enhance young minds. Inspired by the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama, the book strongly lists 44 African Americans who transformed the world. From movers and shakers such as Fredrick Douglass and Aretha Franklin to Oprah Winfrey and Ida B. Wells, this book is sure to showcase how these individuals sparked change.

Vero Mastodon Activewear Price: From $19.99 Vero Mastodon can give your workout buddy the look plus inspiration. A fitness lifestyle brand made popular by the men and women of the U.S. military, this line is made to inspire and diversify fitness options.

Pretty Honest Candles Price: From $12 For the candle lover, this is perfect. All soy with phthalate-free fragrance oils, these candles fill up a whole home. A few writers tried the product and loved the scents that lingered for days. They burn for up to 50 hours, there is no black smoke, metal wicks, or headaches and they are biodegradable.

SLAPS Price: $24 For your healthy hair-obsessed natural, this classic satin-lined cap will do the trick. The SLAP (short for "satin-lined cap") eliminates bed head, tangles and can be worn out or to bed. It’s also better on the eyes than the traditional bonnets that most men hate.

Pru Apparel Price: From $30 For the active woman in your life or the one trying to get active. Talk about female empowerment, whether you like yoga, running, or aerobics PRU offers activewear that fuses culture into chic fitness gear. Claiming “power, representation and unity,” the company provides leggings, sports bras and bodysuits to “motivate women towards enlightenment and strength” while encouraging a strong sense of self-confidence, pride and community.

Afro Girls Price: $17.49 For the stylish mover and shaker, online clothing company Society 6 is offering an array of tote bags from black designers. The bags can be used for the gym, work, long-distance travel, subway rides or just because. Featuring original artwork with bold colors, the bags are sure to be an eye-catcher for whoever receives them.

Cards for All People Black Card Revoked Fifth Edition Price: $17.99 For your card game-playing, know-it-all cousin who can get his or her black card revoked. This game powered by Cards for All People is back by popular demand with its fifth edition titled Original Flavor. The company promises to “double down on fun questions about the moms and families.” Designed for up to six players, this edition includes 81 new questions, 26 response cards, and a new culture category. But don’t sleep on other items, including Angry Moms, Latino Card Revoked, and the Black History edition.

Beard Grooming Kit – Scotch Porter Price: From $8 to $120 For the beard gang. Many guys are donning the James Harden, Malcolm Jenkins, Ed Reid beard, and often guys participate in the cancer awareness “No Shave November” theme for the winter, when they grow full beards. Either way, beard grooming has legit become “a thing.” From beard bonnets to beard wash and conditioner, men can pamper themselves with products that are all about the facial mane. The beard line starts at a low-priced beard serum, and it’s sure to help your man along his beard journey.

Miss Jessie’s Price: From $10 For the naturalista curly-coily girl, the brand Miss Jessie’s has a lot of your needs. For women who sport their natural curls, there are thousands of hit-or-miss products out. But the Miss Jessie’s brand has become a staple for many women looking to maintain their coils. The award-winning premium hair care company caters to people of every ethnic background and is often used by celebrities including Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Yara Shahidi.

Just Like Me (Subscription services books for kids) Price: From $28 For your little reader. If your child is an avid learner or you want to set your little one on a path to become a teacher, the Just Like Me subscription is the perfect gift. With two to three books per month featuring black and brown characters, the company curates the educational products based on age and grade. The engaging books promote self-discovery and a love for reading.  

LAST-MINUTE GIFTS

Amazon gift card Price: From $5 For the Amazon Prime addict. If you know that one person who shops everything Amazon, this gift is the holy grail. It’s not as thoughtful for the professional gift-givers of the world, but for the loved one who spends time thinking about the next item they’d like for delivery, there isn’t anything better.

All Access Masterclass Pass Price: From $99 For the lifelong learner. Your friend who’s always looking to feed their minds with endless information will thank you. With instruction from NBA MVP Stephen Curry to famed chef Gordon Ramsey to magazine editor Anna Wintour to TV show creator Shonda Rhimes, the Masterclass franchise is a never-ending array of classes that offer a wealth of knowledge from your favorite famous person. Your recipient can learn the ins and outs of different fields and gain insight on how to apply these tidbits to their own lives.

Audible membership or Audible book Price: $14.95 For the Audible and podcast lover. You won’t go wrong with this natural, fast and convenient gift for anyone on your list. With Audible books, listeners can hear celebrities, authors and performers read their favorite stories in a wide variety of genres and lengths, making hours in the car or at the airport fly by. Everyone from The Daily Show host Trevor Noah to former first lady Michelle Obama to comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish and Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin has recorded an Audible book.

BTL SVC Travel Cocktail Box Set Price: From $80 The BTL SVC Travel Cocktail custom box set is just for the traveler who enjoys a private nightcap. BTL SVC provides hand-crafted, ready to service cocktails that you can access and/or serve anywhere, anytime at any place.

Extra Goodies

Hyper X Cloud Mix – Hybrid Wired gaming headset plus Bluetooth with wireless technology Price: $199.99 For the gamer in your life. Shopping for a gamer has its challenges, but The Undefeated’s newsroom gamers have decided that new and updated gadgets are your best choice. The Hyper X Cloud Mix is one of the best options. NFL star JuJu Smith-Schuster makes moves on and off the field, catching passes for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and also sporting the latest Cloud MIXRose Gold lifestyle headset from HyperX. The headset works best for on-the-go streamers, mobile gamers, and offers wired and Bluetooth, music listening, high-quality sound and voice chat.

Misfit Command Hybrid Smartwatch Price: $79.99 For the smartwatch collector. From the Apple Watch to the Fitbit, there are a lot of choices, but this brand has stolen our hearts. Misfit’s Ronin smartwatch, with its navy and white colorway, is the perfect gift for the person who runs from the gym to the office with a coffee break somewhere in between. Its design has the look of a regular watch, but comes with at least six months of battery life, auto sleep-tracking capabilities, and the ability to accurately track steps, calories and distance. It comes in the Command line and the Path line and can be ordered in black, grey, pink and rose gold.

Just Listen Lifejacket Jolt Rugged Bluetooth speaker with lighting effects Price: 99.99 For the friend who can’t travel without a speaker. T-Mobile is offering a pretty cool one. The Altec Lansing LifeJacket Jolt offers 30 hours of battery life, an extra boost for a Bluetooth device with its built-in Qi Wireless Charging pad and USB ports, five LED light modes (Multi-color slowfade, Beat to the music, Solid blue, Slowfade, and off) and it’s waterproof.

SEE ME Maxi extra-large makeup organizer and makeup brush and tools organizer Price: From $10 For the makeup stockpile in your life. With the plethora of subscription boxes and the new makeup lines, women purchase and collect beauty items quite frequently. But where do they go? If your friend is storing makeup and skincare products in unused shoeboxes, help out with a gift from JOI. The SEE MEE line is now available and offering stackable organizers and a pretty reasonable price to set your dolled-up buddy on the way to long-term organization.

Crate Club Subscription Box Price: From $49.99 For the survivor in your life. You know that person in your life who almost always has random necessities nearby? Well, the Lieutenant Crate Club Subscription box heard you when you wanted to know what to get. This monthly box is packed with products including first-aid kits for home and auto, and custom survival tools. This is also great for an upcoming trip or an excellent way to start a stockpile for when the zombies come.