10 Things You Should Never Do To Your Sneakers

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Let's not front, you're on here because your sneakers are basically extended family in your eyes — you pay for them, house them, and take care of them. With so much time and money invested it would be a shame to do something stupid after you get your hands on those must-haves on your sneaker bucket list. We decided to give you a guide of dont's so you don't end up looking foolish. Check out 10 Things You Should Never Do To Your Sneakers and let us know any other rules apply to the sneakerhead way of life.

Write On Your Shoes

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Keep Them DS Forever

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Leave Them Around Your Ex

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Throw Your Sneakers At The President

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Wash With Bleach

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Lick Your Sneakers

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Wear To Black Tie Event

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Use Them As Planter Boxes

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Turn Them Into Bicycle Wheels

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Light Your Sneakers On Fire

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Light Them On Fire

If you were able to avoid the wrath of your ex, hopefully you don't go and destroy your own sneakers by setting them on fire. We get that the game is whack and that sneakers mean nothing because they're just sneakers. But have some heart, consider that those Yeezys or South Beach LeBrons are worth a few stacks at least. Rather than torch them for NT fame, sell them and make a video of you feeding the hungry and homeless. $500 in McDoubles could go a long way for someone who hasn't eaten in three days. And if that's still not a good enough reason, please, don't light them on fire while they are on your feet...