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The 15 Sneaker Personalities You Should Follow On Instagram

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Instagram has became the new rage in 2011/2012. You can follow someone's life via pictures instead of having to read the verbal nonsense that usually goes along with it. Last week we hit you with the best rappers to follow and we know you are patiently waiting for the best eye candy — for now we got the best people to follow who are showing off their sneaker heat. Click on the gallery for The 15 Sneaker Personalities You Should Follow On Instagram.

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Nice Kicks/Matt Halfhill

Instagram name: Nice Kicks

Followers: 15,139

Photos taken to date: 281

When you talk about connoisseurs in the sneaker game, Matt Halfhill's name rings out and his blog Nice Kicks slays the game. If you want to see whats good as far as new releases, camp out lines at the Nice Kicks Shop, or some classic sneakers Halfhill has held on to, make sure you follow along.

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Ronnie Fieg

Instagram name: Ronnie Fieg

Followers: 4242

Photos taken to date: 818

The king of Kith and the dopest colorways in the game, Ronnie Fieg keeps things on point with his sneak previews to his latest collaborations, sneaker models, and vacations that make your Griswold Wally World summer trips make you want to end your life.

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Feet Heat

Instagram name: feetheat

Followers: 444

Photos taken to date: 389

Hailing from Philly, Feat Heat reps the Sole Control consignment shop that caters to celebs like Fabolous and Wale when they roll through the city. When he isn't hooking up they A-List sneakerhead rappers, dude is posting some fire of his own.

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Yu-Ming Wu

Instagram name: MrYuMingWu

Followers: 299

Photos taken to date: 151

We already told you last year our man Yu-Ming was worth a follow on Twitter — now its time to get familiar with his Instagram game. The man behind great sites like Freshness Mag and Sneaker News, Wu has some fancy footwork thanks to connects like Clark Kent and his great knowledge of the game.

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Chris Lee

Instagram name: CtotheJL

Followers: 1456

Photos taken to date: 2579

When you talk about streetwear brands and the style that goes with them, you're talking about Chris Lee, the mind behind some of Good Wood's greatest drops. Not only does he come correct with the Js, Yeezys, and other holy grails but his passion for the Nike Free movement shows with his ridiculous iDs he showcases on Instagram.

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Jon Buscemi

Instagram name: jonbuscemi

Followers: 1057

Photos taken to date: 326

Not our homie Nucky Thompson but one of the great minds behind Gourmets' footwear. Their kicks are a little more grown and put together than your standard basketball sneaker release and a must for any collection of shoes. Going through Jon's Instagram you it ain't hard to tell his appreciation for quality work and great cuisine.

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Nehodibosicom

Instagram name: nehodibosicom

Followers: 167

Photos taken to date: 85

We're not 100% sure about this one other than the fact that their website is down for construction and they are a self-proclaimed "Social network for sneakerheads" online. What we do know is their "sneakerporn" tag might be well deserved compiling photos of very scantily clothed women rocking or holding up some of the dopest sneakers. We have a feeling this Instagram is about to blow up — you're welcome for the recommendation.

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Ben Baller

Instagram name: benballer

Followers: 31,528

Photos taken to date: 418

Ben Baller is not only the jeweler to your favorite rapper, he also has a sneaker collection that rivals some of the best. Scroll through his pictures at various events with platinum rappers and Kim Kardashian and you will get to the picframe classic shots of some of the rarest Jordans and Dunks — welcome to the good life.

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Joe La Puma

Instagram name: jlp8

Followers: 1104

Photos taken to date: 85

Not too many people get asked to hit up Flight Club with Jim Jones — La Puma is cut from a different cloth. The editorial strategist at Complex is an expert in various fields such as style, music, or his first passion — kicks. Scroll through his photos and catch classics like Larry Johnson's Converses to the Jordan "Banned" Is.

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Jeff Staple

Instagram name: jeffstaple

Followers: 7049

Photos taken to date: 662

"I'm droppin' shit like a pigeon." Biggie knew and no one except Staple could make bird fecal matter into some of the most hype products in the game. Jeff Staple turns dreams into reality and the creator of the "Pigeon" Dunks gives a look into one of the greatest creative minds — a must follow...like right now.

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Clyde Edwards

Instagram name: sneakerboxclyde

Followers: 1003

Photos taken to date: 429

Sneakerbox Clyde has been holding it down in Miami at Mr. R Sports for a while now, is the man behind Inside the Sneakerbox, and is one of the coolest guys in the sneaker game. Check out his Instagram and catch him daily showing off new heat — we mean like every day, something sick.

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Premium Pete

Instagram name: premiumpete

Followers: 1014

Photos taken to date: 832

Pete knows two things: the best damn pizza on this earth and the greatest sneakers of all-time. Check out his page to see the cugino rocking Jordan IIIs with his suit, some exclusive Nikes, and chopping it up with Just Blaze in Dunks.

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Modern Notoriety

Instagram name: modernnotoriety

Followers: 1644

Photos taken to date: 187

The editor of the site Modern Notoriety usually keeps things on point with looks of his Jordan collections that are dozen deep each model, deadstock Yeeys, and some rare looks at samples and other limited releases.

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Nicky Diamonds

Instagram name: nickydiamonds1

Followers: 28,936

Photos taken to date: 612

Nicky Diamonds is the man, the myth, the legend behind the always sick Diamond Supply Company based out of L.A. Dude is killin' it on Instagram with looks at his Jordans, more upscale kicks, shots of the city, and the new store.

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Theophilus London

Instagram name: TheophilusLondon

Followers: 10,127

Photos taken to date: 386

If you have been loyal to the Complex Sneaker channel you know that Theophilus is one of the biggest up-and-comers in the sneaker game. Not only does he have a closet full of trillness, he is cooking up some heat of his own. Changing up the typical point of view sneaker look, you can catch TL on stage rocking Air Mags or some Jordan VIs — definitely worth a follow.

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