10 Signs You're a Sneakerhead Newbie

You gon' learn today.

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Everyone has to start somewhere. We know that. And those of us who are heavily into sneakers understand that there's a learning process involved, one that everyone has to go through. Back in the day, before the blogosphere big bang, there was no choice but to go through it alone. Which was good and bad—you may have made more mistakes, but no one outside your direct circle ever had to know about them. Now, with your Tumblr linked to your Twitter linked to your Instagram linked to your Facebook, the whole world can know about your sneaker screw-ups within moments of their happening. So before taking that flick of your latest pick-up, check out 10 Signs You're a Sneakerhead Newbie. There's no shame in making mistakes, but hey, the fewer the better, right?

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You keep track of exactly how many pairs you have.

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You pay re-seller prices instead of waiting for a re-stock.

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You're tempted to eat the silica gel.

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You think all good releases require a campout.

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You buy fakes.

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You can't tell the difference between the Air Jordan VI and the Jordan 6 Rings.

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You think clearance sneakers are for losers.

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You pick your favorite sneaker based on what other people think.

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Your collection consists only of Foamposites.

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You call retros "OGs"

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