The 10 Scariest Things That Could Happen to a Sneakerhead

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Waking up in the morning and deciding what sneakers to rock can no doubt be quite frightening. So many to choose from, but which go just right? And when did you wear them last? And what will your friends be rocking?  Ah, there are no shortage of considerations to take in mind while picking out which kicks to go with for the day. Scary, we know. Sometimes you just have to close your eyes and point—no really.

Surely this has happened to everyone. You hit up the store, cop a pair of new kicks, but when you get home, the sales associate didn't double check the sizes. Now you're stuck with a 9 and a 10.5. Unless something is a little off between your left and right foot, this just won't work. Gotta pay attention next time.

A midsole crumbling is like being caught on top of a mountain during a horrific avalanche. Losing it all right beneath your feet—yeah, everyone has been there, and it sucks.

Simply put, this is the absolute worst. Whether it's a girlfriend or one of the homies, matching sneakers are really never a good look. Please, call ahead and coordinate sneakers to bypass this embarrassment.

The possibility of scuffing a pair of sneakers runs through every sneaker nut's head every time they lace up a pair of kicks for a night out. Crowded venues and clean sneakers don't ever mix. General rule of thumb: Always keep some cleaner on deck back at the house.

Whether it be for dinner with that special lady, a job interview/outing, or a wedding, chances are at some point everyone has to give their sneakers a rest and wear more formal footwear. Hard-bottoms are quite frightening to most sneakerheads, but hey, sometimes you just have to take an L. Suit up and try not to get caught (literally) slippin'.

No matter what it is in life, no one want to be shown up. This is especially true in the fashion and sneaker industry. What's even worse than arriving to an event in the same kicks as your friend is getting there and him straight stunting all over you with what he's got laced up. Remember, always dress to impress.

Does it get any worse than when you've saved those special sneakers for a certain occasion, then you rock them and no one is there to see you in them? Man, thank the big guy for Instagram, huh? Oh, and if you don't take a picture in them, did you really even wear them?

Whether on purpose or by mistake, missing any given sneaker release is a big deal to many sneakerheads. It's hard not to want every pair that drops. Just gotta tell yourself fellas, quality over quantity, right?

This is a novel idea to some people, but wear your *expletive* sneakers, bro. It can in fact be very scary UNDSing that holy grail, but hey, that's what sneakers are for—to wear. Pretty sure they were even invented to protect your feet, or something like that. Nonetheless, there comes the time to actually head out in those deadstocks.