12 Ways Sneakerheads Influenced Men's Style

A comprehensive look at the ways sneakerheads and sneaker culture has influenced men's style.

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There's something about a musty T-shirt and ill-fitting jeans that take away the luster of a fresh pair of sneakers. We're not saying that you have to look like you're trying to get street styled to be cool, but it helps if your outfit is just as on point as what's on your feet. Sneakerheads, often, get bad raps as notoriously poor dressers, but what if we told you that they're way more influential to the world of style than anyone had previously imagined? 

Through the years, sneaker culture has pushed style forward, and they're more often than not early adopters who then spread trends to the rest of the world, and even trickles into high fashion. To see the impact that sneaker nerds have had on the way the world dresses, check out 12 Ways Sneakerheads Influenced Men's Style.

Selvedge denim

The birth of the alphet.

We've become sportier in our sportswear.

The second wave and commercialization of streetwear.

Breaking down the wall between streetwear and menswear.

Retro has gone from sneakers to clothing.

You can't escape joggers.

Slides aren't just for the beach or ballers.

Socks are just as important as the sneakers.

Skateboarding introduced people to streetwear and sneakers.

High fashion has a thing for sneakers.

Sneaker boutiques were our first introduction to style.