10 Things Twitter Changed About the Sneaker Game
Things done changed.
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It seems like it has been around forever, but Twitter has only been kicking since March of 2006. Since that time, the site has grown to be one of the most visited sites on the web and just recently went public. As the site has grown, so has the sneaker game. Twitter was once a thing for tech insiders, and the sneaker game was once a thing for the really dedicated collector. While we will not say that the sneakerhead is the reason for the Twitter explosion, the growth of Twitter has certainly had a huge impact on the sneaker world. Keeping all that in mind, we put together a list of Things Twitter Changed About the Sneaker Game.
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It's easier to sell kicks.
eBay, Craigslist, Consignment shops are all great ways to sell a pair of sneakers, but with Twitter, you can get get direct access to a pool of buyers that are just as hyped about those sneakers you bought as you are.
It gives the ability to follow actors and athletes.
Yes. You could follow celebs and pro athletes before the advent of Twitter, but it was way more difficult. You had to visit 20 different sites a day, all of which were posting the exact same information. These days, you can just follow Kobe or Bun B and see exactly what they're wearing and what they think about the latest sneakers.
There's easier access to sneaker information.
Back in they day, the best way to get insider info was to dig through forums. Though we still do it every once in a while, Twitter makes it 10x easier to get information on the latest drop that is 6 to 9 months out.
Direct information from the brand.
Prior to Twitter, if you wanted information from a brand, you had to either write a letter, give them a call, or have a really great connection at a sneaker store. With brands like Nike, adidas, and Under Armour responding directly to you on Twitter, now is the time to ask all the questions you wanted answers to.
You can RSVP for sneakers on Twitter.
When was the last time you camped out for a pair of sneakers? Exactly. With Twitter, you no longer have to take off of work because you can sit at the office and reserve a pair of the latest and greatest kicks with the click of a button.
There's access to ridiculous shoe deals.
Before Twitter, it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time if you wanted to get a deal on a pair of sneakers. However, with the immediacy of Twitter and the wonder of the internet, anyone can "come up" on their grail with a single tweet.
It has turned collectors into #influencers.
In the regular world, being a bit obsessive about sneaker will have you looked up on in a certain way that isn't exactly positive. However, in the world of Twitter, your collection can quickly catapult you to superstardom. Seriously, look at the people you follow now.
Sneakerheads can talk to other sneakerheads.
For the longest time, the only way to get access to other sneakerheads was via a forum or Nike Talk, or even the old fashioned telephone. Not any more. With Twitter, do a simple search for sneakers and you are instantly connected to a worldwide network of sneakerheads.
Vine, duh.
Technically, Vine isn't Twitter. However, Vine is owned by Twitter and it made it easier for sneakerheads to make videos about their kicks for others to see. Yes, it's only six seconds, but how long do you really need to show off those Air Jordan XIs?
Twitter reacts has changed everything.
There have been a ton of stories about sneaker pick-ups gone wrong, but the advent of Twitter has allowed us to collect the "misguided" musings and put the on display for all to see. Before Twitter, there was Facebook and it was difficult to search. But not Twitter. When a big sneaker releases, the stories almost write themselves.