10 Things Being a Sneakerhead Teaches You About Style

Believe it or not, your sneaker obsession has taught you some stylish habits.

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Sneakerheads have a lot of habits when it comes to their main hobby. Accruing tons of kicks means you have to organize where you keep them all, budget your cash flow in order to not go broke, and even maintain each shoe so it stays looking as fresh as possible. What you might not know is that plenty of these habits can also be applied to your personal style.

Product-wise, there's a world of difference between menswear nerds and sneakerheads, but passion-wise, there are a ton of similiarities. Besides, if your sneaker game is top-notch, then perhaps it's time to pay attention to the rest of your closet too. Good thing you've already got certain basics down pat. Here are 10 Things Being a Sneakerhead Teaches You About Style.

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10. You learn to appreciate the classics.

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9. You know when you're being overcharged for something.

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8. You nerd about about small design details.

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7. You can spot fakes from a mile away.

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6. You don't need to wear everything you buy right away.

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5. You learn that "more expensive" doesn't always mean "better."

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4. You actively find other brands to separate you from the pack.

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3. You can easily use the Internet to find a specific item.

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2. You learn how to maintain leather and suede.

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1. Designers become really important to you.

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