The ultimate sneakerhead guide

Why do we love sneakers so much?

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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to collect more is a combination of hype releases and love for older releases that have a cool concept or point of historical reference.