Sneakers have been constantly featured in popular culture with brands like
Air Jordan and Yeezy dropping iconic kicks every year. As we see more and
more sneakerheads and streetwear enthusiasts nowadays, sneakers have gone
beyond just a functional pair of shoes to a collectible, a statement piece
in an outfit, and a passion for many. People have started collecting
sneakers for a variety of reasons such as the rich history behind each
shoe, chasing the latest hype drops to flex on their friends, or because
they enjoy collecting rare and hard-to-get items.
For some people, they are enthusiastic about the prospect of having nicer
kicks, while others are OG collectors who have been in the game for a long
time and are strictly in it for the appreciation of history and the design
greats that have graced the history of sneaker lore. Some have been
brought in by the hype generated by the Kanye Yeezy era and the Virgil
Off-White movement, which have captured the minds of new collectors and
brought many new sneaker heads into the game. In any case, the biggest
drive to collect more is a combination of hype releases and love for older
releases that have a cool concept or point of historical reference.