Sneakerheads are often times a confusing, perplexing and misunderstood bunch. People that aren't into sneakers have no idea what it's like to go through the day with one thing on your mind, sneakers. There are lots of rumors, misconceptions, and stereotypes about sneakerheads, some true and some not. In order to help people understand what it's like to live the life of a sneakerhead, we decided to break it down for you. Check out A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead in GIFs and let us know what you think in the comment section.
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Your Day Starts Out With A Peaceful Wake Up Call
Your Day Starts Out With A Peaceful Wake Up Call
Time: 8:12am
Or rather, make that the sounds of jackhammers and backhoes. Not to mention your apartment walls are so thin you've been trying to ignore the crying neighbor kid for the last hour.
Make Sure Those Kicks Are Clean
Make Sure Those Kicks Are Clean
Time: 8:16 am
You finally got the sleep out of your eyes. First thing's first. You can't be steppin' out without looking fresh so giving your kicks a once over, with your Jason Markk kit most likely, let's you ensure that not even the smallest of smudges is going to hate on your shoe game today.
Get Your Laces Tied Up Properly
Get Your Laces Tied Up Properly
Time: 8:42am
Whether you keep your laces tied tightly or you prefer the unlaced look, getting your shit situated is a fine art. Nobody wants to deal with dragging laces and you know us sneakerheads do everything in style, eve if we tie our shoes.
Finally You're Ready To Attack the Day
Finally You're Ready To Attack the Day
Time: 8:46am
So you make your way your way out...
Oh Snap! You Forgot About That Pair of Kicks on eBay
Oh Snap! You Forgot About That Pair of Kicks on eBay
Time: 8:50am
This is a once in a lifetime chance to score the same pair of kicks you watched last week. But this time, you're not gonna take the chance to miss out on them. Because, YOU WILL NEVER HAVE THIS CHANCE AGAIN!
Time to Get Your First Priority of the Day Out of the Way
Time to Get Your First Priority of the Day Out of the Way
Time: 8:55am
Gotta get that Instagram picture of your kicks posted so people know you're about that sneakerhead life.
Your Homie Just Confirmed
Your Homie Just Confirmed
Time: 8:55am and 30 seconds
Your shit is looking fly today, bro.
Check Twitter to Make Sure You Haven't Missed Anything
Check Twitter to Make Sure You Haven't Missed Anything
Time: 10:30am
Release info, new pictures, or just latest in shit talking, Twitter is where its at. You know everything that goes on in the sneaker world because you follow all the right people and you're positive that nobody else follows them, which makes you the source for info.
Your Homie Sees It Before You Even Notice
Your Homie Sees It Before You Even Notice
Time: 10:57am
Blake saw the whole thing happen. Fuuuuuuuuuggggg...
You Scuff Your Kicks
You Scuff Your Kicks
Time: 10:58am
Now they'll never pass as VVVNDS. How are you ever gonna have money for this week's release?
Time to Find Something to do Tonight
Time to Find Something to do Tonight
Time: 1:45pm
You blow off the scuff because you're about that life. Work hard (sorta), party hard. So you gotta line up the night's events early because otherwise, you won't be able to rock those Cork Lebrons to pop bottles in.
You and Your Boys Brainstorm
You and Your Boys Brainstorm
Time: 1:50pm
Yeah, you got the perfect idea for tonight...
It's Gotta Be The Shoes
It's Gotta Be The Shoes
Time: 2:10pm
Then things get better. Oh shit, did that hot girl on campus just wink at you? Really, though. You know you picked the right kicks for the day now. She must not have seen the scuff.
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Time: 2:15pm
No need to socialize, you got the Internets. Hell, half the time you don't even need to eat. As long as you get your tweets in, you're good. Besides, you're gonna eat well once you flip these LeBron Xs on Saturday. Not to mention, plottin' and schemin' on that beautiful brunette, so you start to type up what you're gonna say when you get the chance.
Finally Got Word You Scored a Pair of Limited Kicks
Finally Got Word You Scored a Pair of Limited Kicks
Time: 2:55pm
Lunch ends on a high note. Everybody likes to floss a little, especially sneakerheads. But the anticipation of those new exclusives you just landed has you ready to wear them the minute they arrive.
A Hard Day at Work as a Sneakerhead
A Hard Day at Work as a Sneakerhead
Time: 3:03pm
Fashionably late, right? Retail or an office job, whatever the case, you stay connected. Keep that ISS post count high and be sure to Tweet your thoughts on that newly leaked Air Max colorway. Nobody knows the struggle.
Did You Get That Email?
Did You Get That Email?
Time: 3:30pm
Did you get that email? Nope, but you got you got your RSVP in for Saturday's release. BOOM! These meetings won't hold you back, these meetings won't hold you back! Ruh!
Your Friend Sends You This
Your Friend Sends You This
Time: 4:55pm
and naturally you respond...
When You Come Across the Latest Lame Sneakerhead of the Day
When You Come Across the Latest Lame Sneakerhead of the Day
Time: 5:26pm
You got the GIF game on lock, so naturally, no words are needed. You knew your replay before you opened the pic he sent.
Your Favorite Celebrity Sneakerhead Was Hating On the Sneakers You're Wearing Today
Your Favorite Celebrity Sneakerhead Was Hating On the Sneakers You're Wearing Today
Time: 7:23pm
Peeped Twitter and shit just got real. The day just went from sweet to salty, real quick.
Another Night of Living That Boss Life
Another Night of Living That Boss Life
Time: 9:35pm
Well, close enough. Your plans finally come to fruition. Holler!!
That Dude on Twitter Was Taking Shots at Your Fam
That Dude on Twitter Was Taking Shots at Your Fam
Time: 9:45pm
You didn't like him anyway, right?
Your Connect Sends "Exclusive" Pics of the New Retro Jordans
Your Connect Sends "Exclusive" Pics of the New Retro Jordans
Time: 11:38pm
Well, maybe their not exclusive but you're pretty sure nobody has ever heard of Marqueesole. That colorway, though. You're not feeling it, but you hit your connect back to order two pair.
You Try to Win That Last Sneaker Auction of the Night
You Try to Win That Last Sneaker Auction of the Night
Time: 2:00am
It's been a long day but that pair of OGs is still at decent price. 2 AM ain't got shit on you, right?
You Finally Give In to Sleep
You Finally Give In to Sleep
Time: 2:22am
You cry yourself to sleep (not that there's anything wrong with that), because those DS 1985 Air Jordan Is in your size ended at just over a hundred bucks. Your dreams will be filled with the horror of newbies trying to stunt in those retros that just dropped. But it's all good, because tomorrow, God willing, you get to wake up and live the good life all over again, the life of a sneakerhead.