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Top 25 Must Follow Lead
In the Twitter world, a crazy amount of well-crafted opinion, ideas, utter nonsense, and sexual advances get thrown out like three-day old Chinese food (that General Tso's is definitely still good on the second day). However, even with all the clutter, some 'heads still effortlessly dominate when it comes to RT's and followers that actually pay attention to the sneaker science that they graciously bestow. These guys and girls stay up on their kicks, display their new acquisitions, put us up on deals, and let us know where we can find our Grails. And, while you might already follow 'em, we decided to put them all together — just in case you aren't (we didn't include stores, so don't feel hurt, retailers). So, Tweoples, let's check out the Top 25 Must-Follow Sneaker Influencers on Twitter...
DJ Clark Kent
DJ Clark Kent
Twitter: @DJCK_BROOKLYN
Why You Should Follow: Clark is a LEGEND. The Team ATF's Five-Star General's one-a-days are daily fire. Also, the fact that he often gives away parts of his incredible footwear arsenal for charitable purposes makes him a top-notch, stand-up guy that deserves every bit of respect that he's earned.
Andy Oliver
Andy Oliver
Twitter: @AndyOliverWpg
Why You Should Follow: You'd think Andy was tracking down the most amazing deals on some of the most sought-after kicks in effort to stockpile and/or resell them for his own gain, but that's not his game! This guy legitimately is out there for the assist and has most definitely helped countless individuals come up on some good finds.
Premium Pete
Premium Pete
Twitter: @PremiumPete
Why You Should Follow: Pete travels the continental US with his SneakerTubeTV team and it appears as though he never misses a stride. He's got a passionate obsession with kicks and it's most certainly shown through his words and presence in every city he touches.
Sneakerbox Clyde
Clyde Edwards
Twitter: @sneakerboxClyde
Why You Should Follow: Think about people that are "on it" in terms of sneakers, than multiply that by two. Clyde's been enterprising and expanding the sneaker market for some time now by way of Inside The Sneaker Box and he's definitely a guy to look out for.
Nick DePaula
Nick DePaula
Twitter: @_NDP
Why You Should Follow: Nick speaks like an insider, and maybe it's because he is. A part of the Sole Collector team who also does in-depth intervews for the Eastbay blog, it seems as though Nick almost studies the intel he receives before he lets it go to the masses.
Corgishoe
Corgishoe
Twitter: @corgishoe
Why You Should Follow: Corgi's name comes from his beloved dogs Bubba and the late El-A. But, what really blows us away is the extensive list of deadstock sneakers that he's got for sale. Even if you're only intending to follow him for the nostalgia of seeing your favorite kicks, you can't help but to be tempted to buy when you see your size come up in his tweets!
Gary Warnett
Gary Warnett
Twitter: @gwarizm
Why You Should Follow: The guy behind A Complete Guide to Seinfeld's Sneakers and The 50 Greatest Sneaker Moments in Movies (not to mention Crooked Tongues and a fantastically off-center blog) Gary is basically a wizard when it comes to knowledge of sneakers and painstaking attention to detail. If you're intending to make a name for yourself within the sneaker culture, Gary's definitely a valuable person to learn from.
Matt Halfhill
Matt Halfhill
Twitter: @nicekicks
Why You Should Follow: The founder of Nice Kicks, Matt is an innovator and OG in the blog game. He's also got a successful shop in Austin, TX – where he still finds the time to impart sage sneakerhead truths we'd never know.
G-Roc
G-Roc
Twitter: @TheShoeGame
Why You Should Follow: The leader of The Shoe Game, G-Roc is a straight connoiseur. With all of the big names coming out of ATL, G-Roc's name consistently is at the top when it comes to kicks – deservedly so.
Mayor
Mayor
Twitter: @_MAYOR_
Why You Should Follow: With one of the largest Air Force 1 stockpiles known to man, we're still wondering when Mayor's episode of 'Hoarders' is coming on. He's got tons of exclusives and it's always great to see them when gets a hold of 'em.
Croatian Style
Dre
Twitter: @CroatianStyle
Why You Should Follow: There was an overwhelming response when a legend in the eBay resale game emerged on Twitter last week. How did he kick in the door? With shitload of never-to-be-released Entourage x Nike SB Premium "Lights Out" Dunk Lows! (And did you peep the picture of his Paris Dunks stash? It's OK, you can admit you cried.)
Shoepreme
SHOEPREME
Twitter: @Shoepreme
Why You Should Follow: If you haven't been to Shoepreme, please, venture on over there. The guy meticulously breaks down and curates every aspect of the culture; and you know he's got exclusives.
Soul De Vida
Ivelisse C.
Twitter: @SoleDeVida
Why You Should Follow: In a town saturated with testosterone, 'Vida's got a mansion – a big sneaker mansion! Props and a follow are most certainly due to a girl that can go toe-to-toe with ANY so-called sneakerhead.
Ronnie Fieg
Ronnie Fieg
Twitter: @RonnieFieg
Why You Should Follow: Ronnie's one of the top footwear designers in the game right now. He prides his craft on the use of the finest materials, at a price realizable to the average person, such that you KNOW you're getting value. If you haven't been following him to chronicle his rise via dope Asics and Sebago collabos, you need to start – now!
Carlos Sanchez
Carlos Sanchez
Twitter: @Sneakgeekz
Why You Should Follow: When it comes to sneaker culture, Carlos is the REAL DEAL. Being one one of the first people to use the YouTube format to review kicks, he's one of the smartest guys around and has a passion for sneakers that is matched by few.
Yu Ming Wu
Yu-Ming Wu
Twitter: @mryumingwu
Why You Should Follow: Yu-Ming's one of those guys that you just can't describe for fear you'll come up short. With that said, check out Freshness Mag and Sneaker News to learn you some. (Photo courtesy of Footwear News)
Fran Marchello
Fran Marchello
Twitter: @franalations23
Why You Should Follow: Like all of the other guys on this list, Fran's shoe game is nothing to play with (just check the photo). He's also a really down to earth dude that's got a very true love for the culture.
All Day
All Day
Twitter: @alldayatf
Why You Should Follow: If you know anything about ATF, you know that they are some of NYC's top influencers when it comes to kicks. And, All Day will be the first to let you know by example that you've GOT to be fresh ALL DAY!
Dallas Penn
Dallas Penn
Twitter: @Dallas_Penn
Why You Should Follow: Who else do you know that'll stand outside with 'heads in the blistering cold to document the goings down on a flip cam? That's right, Dallas. He lives for this stuff - and is funny as shit, too.
DJ Gregg Street
DJ Greg Street
Twitter: @djgregstreet
Why You Should Follow: Greg Street's footwear collection is probably one of the most envied in the nation. He also, like G-Roc, has got Atlanta on lock and is one of the BEST radio DJ's around.
Rich Lopez
Rich "MaZe" Lopez
Twitter: @MaZe1eR
Why You Should Follow: MaZe is an all-around good dude and the founder of Kix And The City. His "stockroom" videos are a must. Follow now and thank us later.
Counter Kicks
CounterKicks
Twitter: @CounterKicks
Why You Should Follow: When we're talking sneaker knowledge, like real sneaker knowledge, CounterKicks has got to be mentioned! You've got to appreciate a deep-rooted love for the culture combined with spy shots so far into the future that the people who designed the sneakers may not have seen them yet.
Bun B
Bun B
Twitter: @BunBTrillOG
Why You Should Follow: For real, though, what could possibly said about Bun that hasn't already been said? If you're not already following this guy, we don't if we can really help you out. Legend in the game, true lover of kicks. Oh yeah, and there was that whole UGK thing you may have heard of...
Joe La Puma
Joe La Puma
Twitter: @JLaPuma
Why You Should Follow: Ask anybody that knows him, Joe's pretty much one of the coolest dudes this side of the Mason-Dixon. He's got a wealth of knowledge and divulges it as if he's known it to be true since he was in pampers. Learn some!
Russ Bengtson
Russ Bengtson
Twitter: @russbengtson
Why You Should Follow: Russ is a guy that's got pure wit and the kind of knowledge a normal person couldn't attain in TWO lifetimes. If that's not enough for you, he's an original in every sense of the word – respected because he's the best at what he does.