A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead

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A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead
A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead
A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead

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

A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead

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

A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead


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

A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead


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

A Day in the Life of a Sneakerhead


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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Your Homie Sees It Before You Even Notice

Time: 10:57am

Blake saw the whole thing happen. Fuuuuuuuuuggggg...

You Scuff Your Kicks

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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

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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

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You and Your Boys Brainstorm

Time: 1:50pm

Yeah, you got the perfect idea for tonight...

It's Gotta Be The Shoes

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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

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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

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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 Day in the Life of 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?

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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

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Your Friend Sends You This

Time: 4:55pm

and naturally you respond...

When You Come Across the Latest Lame Sneakerhead of the Day

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.