Why It Sucks To Be A Sneakerhead In College

Maybe higher education isn't worth it?

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College is great. Let’s make that clear. Higher education is pretty awesome when you consider the new sense of freedom, girls, and parties. 

But with every gift comes a curse, and there are a few nuisances when it comes to being a college sneakerhead. Between rushing around campus, getting acclimated to new settings, and trying to boost alcohol tolerance levels - there are a lot of things that can kill a student's sneaker game.

And for those who are wondering how college will affect their kicks, or all those feeling a bit nostalgic about the matter, we understand. If you can make it through these situations, then maybe you'll be able to wear your grails on graduation day. Until then, you’ve just got to push through and check out Why It Sucks To Be A Sneakerhead In College.

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A lot of your collection has to stay home.

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You're always broke.

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Limited storage

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Being late for class because you're picking out sneakers.

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Can't camp out when you have class.

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Worrying about people stealing your sneakers.

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Hypebeasts on campus.

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Roommates wanting to borrow your sneakers.

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Sneaker deliveries just aren't the same.

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Those drunken nights.

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There's no one to talk sneakers with.

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Harder to find people to sell sneakers to.

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Finding new shopping spots.

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Getting caught in the rain.

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