Being a sneakerhead is probably the coolest hobby in terms of collecting—people with comic books, Pokemon cards, and stamps just don't look fresh while they are doing their thing. Wear any of those things in public and you might get arrested. That said, the dedicated sneakerhead is still subject to ridicule and being misunderstood by people who don't understand our way of life. Complex decided to break it down so sneaker fans know when to be patient with their friends and family—this is also a guide you can share with outsiders who just don't get it. Hit the jump and check out 10 Things A Non-Sneakerhead Would Never Understand.
We Have Hundreds of Pairs of Sneakers
We Will Camp Out Overnight For Sneakers
We Nickname Our Sneakers
We Will Spend Our Rent Money on a Pair of "Old" Sneakers
We Will Wear Sneakers For Any Event, Even Our Wedding
We Take Photos of Our Sneakers for Social Media Every Day
We Will React Irrationally To Scuffs
We Will React Irrationally To Scuffs
We get it, going out with us and watching us walk around like a kid playing the hot lava game seems pretty stupid but just like your car, house, or Drake-looking cable knit sweater, our sneakers represent an investment to us. We take great care and pride in something that holds sentimental value and monetary value alike. We can't condone the violence that some 'heads take to but damn, be careful where you're steppin' homie.