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Already large, Instagram blew the eff up in 2012. Last month Android joined in on the iPhone exclusive app and then Facebook dropped a billion to buy it, proving this isn't just a fad. If you're checking for some influencers or people with the latest and greatest, we got you. A few months ago we dropped the inaugural list of 15 people and we decided to double up. Click on the link to check 15 More Sneaker Personalities You Should Follow On Instagram.
ShawnPecas
Shawn Pecas
Instagram name: therealpecas
Followers: 4,586
Photos taken to date: 319
Who? For real, don't be ashamed if you don't stalk Def Jam album booklets for credits. The name might not have crossed your path — until the Yeezy 2 sightings anyway. Once the label's executive showcased his pair of the most anticipated sneaker of, well, ever he turned into one of the most envied sneaker collectors. Anything you need, he done had that a long time ago.
JonWexler
Jon Wexler
Instagram name: wex1200
Followers: 1,197
Photos taken to date: 194
In the end the utmost respect from the people shows a brands' true success to its influence on culture and this year adidas Originals is on one. The Jeremy Scott collabs, Busenitz skating shoes, among other aggressive moves has made The Three Stripes brand the hottest company this year. Jon Wexler may have had a little something to do with that as the adidas global director of entertainment and his focus on influencer marketing — check his photos for some trill projects over at adidas.
GK3NiceKicks
George Kiel III
Instagram name: geokthree
Followers: 187
Photos taken to date: 98
Besides being Nice Kicks' founder Matt Halfhill's right-hand man, George Kiel has turned the site's "Kicks on the Court" franchise into one of the best sneaker posts on the internets thanks to an assist from his team (Ian, Sid, and crew - we see you). Peep the Instagram and get a look at some behind-the-scenes looks at the kicks, previews of posts, and sights from the press box at games.
MarcusTroy
Marcus Troy
Instagram name: marcustroy
Followers: 3,345
Photos taken to date: 1,778
Other than maybe Drake, no one north of the states might be fuckin' with MT's style and sneaker collection — although Aubrey does have a slight advantage. Marcus has been jet settin' and consulting with brands for a minute now and in the process stacking up on some of the illest sneakers which is evident by his Instagram feed.
ClarkKent
DJ Clark Kent
Instagram name: djclarkkent
Followers: 7,063
Photos taken to date: 189
When you're getting hooked up with unreleased Jordan XIs and one of two "Knicks" Foamposites (Spike Lee being the other) you have likely earned the trust of Nike and a title in the streets that no one is messin' with. Take one look at Kent's Instagram and it isn't hard to tell, dude is king of this sneaker thing. Stay FRESH.
NateRobinson
Nate Robinson
Instagram name: naterobinson
Followers: 63,494
Photos taken to date: 569
When you talk about sneaker champs, Nate's name has to be in the debate — even without an official sneaker he has gone the Gilbert Arenas route, making you guess every night what he is going to rock fresh out the box. A long-time Barkley guy, he seems to have made the switch to Jordans in Golden State. Can't argue with that.
RegularOlTy
Ty Mathis
Instagram name: regularolty
Followers: 1,827
Photos taken to date: 194
Hailing from the "Windy City," Ty has quietly been one of the smartest and most influential people in sneaker culture. The Leaders 1354 capo updates his feed with constant looks and new Nike runners like Roche Runs and some Jordan staples for anyone from Chicago — it's good to be sample size.
RussB
Russ Bengtson
Instagram name: russbengtson
Followers: 148
Photos taken to date: 5
Complex's sneaker editor might be a newb to the Instagram game after relentless peer pressure, but dude is to sneaker writing what Elliot Wilson is to the hip-hop mags — a true master. We know soon enough he is going to show off the player editions, grail Dunks, and samples that are going to make you tuck your whole summer in. Can we start with the Deion Sanders XI PE spikes? #FearTheBeard
AndyOliver
Andy Oliver
Instagram name: andyoliverwpg
Followers: 1,305
Photos taken to date: 281
When you have been holding down tutorials on how to find sneaker deals and also the founder of Kicks Deals its not unlikely to have a closet full of quality sneakers that you got for cheap (well under retail). Another day, another sneaker — this is the life of Kith Set crew member, Andy Oliver.
ShowMe
Show Me Your Feet Heat
Instagram name: showmeyourfeetheat
Followers: 5,821
Photos taken to date: 673
A little different than the others for the fact that this is a compilation of other people's work. It's nearly impossible to follow every dope head that is posting great sneaker art, so people submit to this Instagram and they post the best, crediting the originator. Troll through the photos that have made it and see why this is a must follow.
SwaggerGirl
Swagger Girl JP
Instagram name: swaggergirljp
Followers: 1,526
Photos taken to date: 321
We don't know her government, we don't really care. Thanks to the IG Sneaker Community she popped up on everyone's feed and was the unanimous people's champ when it came to female Instagram sneaker personalities. We'll let you figure out why on your own.
FrankButcher
Frank The Butcher
Instagram name: frankthebutcher
Followers: 4,665
Photos taken to date: 1,531
The man behind Boylston Trading Company and those ill cardinal adidas Forum highs that dropped last fall, Frank has been around for a long time putting in work on the low but eventually the talent made him kind of a big deal, word to Ron Burgundy. Peep the resume that is his Instagram and see from his Throwback Thursdays that this isn't new to big homie, copping quality kicks has been a staple in Frank's life.
TeyanaTaylor
Teyana Taylor
Instagram name: teyanataylor
Followers: 125,187
Photos taken to date: 236
The first lady of sneakers uses her Instagram right — sneaker shots and well, her fitness is on point too.
VictorCruz
Victor Cruz
Instagram name: teamvic
Followers: 39,812
Photos taken to date: 342
One of the key reasons your fantasy squad earned you cash, oh yeah — and helped the Giants make another crazy run to the Super Bowl thanks to his "get off me" 80-yard receptions and salsa celebrations. Besides crushin' it on the field, Cruz has taken to Instagram to to post photos of his latest pickups, staying on top of the latest Jordan, LeBron, and other Nike basketball kicks. But can you salsa dance in those?
Wale
Wale
Instagram name: walemmg
Followers: 321,203
Photos taken to date: 174
When we first did our list there seemed to be an unofficial Wale Instagram under his governmental but once this one took off with mad looks at Nikes and Jordans months before they came out we knew this one was official, fuck a verified blue check.