10 Ways Sneakerheads React to Getting Their Grails in GIFs

So necessary.

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It's 2013 and if your GIF game isn't on point than your whole social media existence is failing. Sometimes words aren't needed when expressing your thoughts or feelings on a certain topic and grabbing your favorite kicks is no exception. So if you just grabbed a pair of must-haves for your collection make sure you present them right, not just with a great shot on IG but the perfect animated picture to truly stunt your latest move. Hit the jump to check out 10 Reaction GIFs To Have For When You Get Your Sneaker Grails and feel free to hit us in the comments with your favorites as well.  

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Air Jordan IV "UNDFTD"

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Air Jordan IV "UNDFTD" 

You can make the argument about the Jordan IIIs and XIs all day but its the "UNDFTD" IVs that separate the Cliff Pauls from the Chris Pauls. Its damn near impossible to get your hands on a clean pair and if you do we know you won't be taking your lady friend anywhere but a drive-thru with a value menu for longer than Kevin Ware's rehab program. If you get brave enough to pull the trigger get your people and bask in the glory. 

Nice Kicks x Ronnie Fieg x ASICS GEL Lyte III "Trilogy Project"

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Nice Kicks x Ronnie Fieg x ASICS GEL Lyte III "Trilogy Project"  

All-red kicks just look better, it's not even up for debate and this rare collaboration isn't exactly popping up on Sole Collector's Marketplace every month. Some people get more excited over some kicks than others and we all have our own unique reactions — we're only human. 

Air Jordan X "Knicks"

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Air Jordan X "Knicks" 

Mike broke some hearts in Madison Square Garden but when it comes to those blue and orange Js people are quick to forget. With all the Xs that released last year it was a surprise that Jordan Brand didn't give the NYC natives (like NBA scoring champ Carmelo Anthony) their taste. You're probably going to have to troll eBay pretty hard to find a pair but when you do keep it NY and hit 'em with the salsa. 

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Tiffany"

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Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Tiffany"

One of the few sneakers ladies actually go crazy over. If you missed out on the Tiffany Blue Dunks in '05 it's going to cost you a few car payments to get your hands on a new pair. Unless you know Nicky Diamonds himself — he might be able to pull a pair or two out of storage. 

BAPE x adidas "Super Ape Star"

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BAPE x adidas "Super Ape Star"  

The new adidas x Bape collab is looking promising but can it beat their work from 2003? A lot of companies go overboard when it comes to camo placement but The Three Stripes and those damn apes seem to always get it just right. THe A$AP crew is still rocking old school BAPE in heavy rotation but whose got these? Shooters keep shooting. 

Air Jordan III '88 OG

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Air Jordan III '88 OG 

One of Jordan Brand's best concepts coincided with the 25th anniversary of Michael taking flight from the free-throw line to lock up his second dunk title in as many years. To commemorate the occasion JB took it back by restoring the original Nike Air to its rightful place on the III and leaving thousands scrambling when they missed out on a pair. Resale prices on these joints aren't as outrageous as others, go 'head and grab a pair and throw this .gif in your homies face — nothing says stunting like Khaled not giving a fuck. 

Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Supreme"

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Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Supreme"  

The red retro release in 2012 was a nice move for the new generation of sneaker fans but there's nothing like the real thing. Sometimes less and more and after you unbox your new grails just hit them with this. Life is good. 

Nike LeBron 8 "South Beach"

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Nike LeBron 8 "South Beach" 

We are hypebeasts, trust us it's been said before. The fact is when LeBron took his talents to South Beach, so did his team at Nike. The "South Beach" LeBron is still easily his most unique colorway to date and pre-NDC shutting down in a minute on release dates, these only stayed in stock for eight minutes. Sneaker fads can be just as lame as the "Harlem Shake" but this time it is definitely warranted. 

Air Jordan VI "Infrared"

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Air Jordan VI "Infrared" 

It wasn't that long ago that these dropped in the "Infrared" Pack in 2010 but they still are one of the most sought-after Js of all-time. Is it because Kanye and his disciples Kardashian family still rock them or because it was the shoe Mike wore for the first of his six NBA titles? Either way, Michael seems good with it. 

Nike Air Yeezy

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Nike Air Yeezy II 

No sneaker felt harder to get or has had crazier resale wars than Kanye's last Nike collaboration. The shoe was so hyped that even housewives were willing to pull a few, um, strings to try and get their hands on a pair. At this point weeding out the fakes and getting an honest seller feels like a job in its own, so if you get your hands on a pair we totally understand if you break out the Yeezy dance.  

 

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