36 Sneakerheads Discuss Their Craziest Sneaker Pickups

From campouts to the coolest pickups in history

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Being a sneakerhead isn't always easy. Let's just get that out there. The life we choose often sees us sleeping on sidewalks and politicing for sneakers—or worse. Just in the last two weeks we have heard some crazy stories about what people do for a chance to have the latest kicks, so we decided to reach out to a few friends that we know love sneakers and have them share some of the craziest stories when in came to copping a prized pair of sneakers. From random outlet finds to marathon campouts to thrift store come-ups, these are their stories. So sit back and enjoy as 36 Sneakerheads Discuss Their Craziest Sneaker Pickups.

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Air Jordan 11 "Concord"

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Nike Air Trainer 1 "Safari"

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Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Pearl"

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Nike Air Jordan 1

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Air Jordan I "Banned"

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Nike Considered Humara

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adidas KB8 II

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Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam"

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Air Jordan I "Banned"

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Nike SB Dunk Low "Supreme"

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Kobe Bryant/Aston Martin Pack

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Nike Air Force 1 All Star 08 QK

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Air Jordan XI/VI "Defining Moments Pack"

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Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Diamond"

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Nike Air Mag

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Air Jordan 11/12 "Countdown Package"

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Air Jordan VI "White/Varsity Red"

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Nike Air Yeezy "Black/Pink"

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Air Jordan VII For the Love of the Game "Olympic"

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Air Jordan XII (Black/Red)

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Air Jordan XVI (Black/Red)

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Air Jordan V "Doernbecher"

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Converse All-Star Revolution

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Air Jordan IV "Fear"

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Nike Air Max 90/360 One Time Only

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Alife x Reebok Court Victory Pump

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Nike Dunk High SB "De La Soul"

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adidas The Kobe Two

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Air Jordan XVII (White/Red)

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Air Zoom Generation

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Flu Game 12

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Defining Moments Pack

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Air Jordan V

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Nike Air Force 1 "Booba"

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Nike Dunk Low Pro SB "Slam City Skates"

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Air Jordan 1 "Banned"

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