The Worst Instagram Sneaker Clichés

Try harder.

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Sneakers and social media are a match made in heaven. Or hell, depending on how you look at things. You can either make the most of it and show off your kicks in a unique way that makes them look good, increases your followers, and in general connects you to more people with the same interests. Or, you can be that fucking guy. The one that does all the lame shit that everyone else does. We're not saying that we don't partake in the lame clichés every now and then—in fact, check the pics. What we are saying is that you should look around. Recognize what people are doing. Then take some initiative to do things different. Do it better. Check out the The Worst Instagram Sneaker Clichés and let us know which ones you're guilty of and how you're going to step up your Instagram game this week.

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Sneaker circles.

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"Oops, how did THOSE get in the background?"

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Sneakers not being worn.

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Stacks of boxes.

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Sneakers riding shotgun.

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Aw, you and your girl have the same kicks.

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Wearing two different sneakers at the same damn time.

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Trunk full of sneakers.

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"It's Bred. Like bread. Get it?"

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Licking sneakers.

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