It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. If you're not familiar with what that is exactly, the month of May commemorates people of Asian decent, as well as the fine folks of New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Not everyone gets into sneakers the same way, but you may have had similar experiences if you're into sneakers as an Asian American. To see what we mean, check out 15 Signs You Grew Up an Asian Sneakerhead.
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You actually know how to pronounce Roshe Run.
You freaked out over the Supreme x Bruce Lee Vans.
You stored your sneakers in one of these.
Your local sneaker boutique wrapped products in cellophane.
Your first pair of "Airs" were tsinelas.
Fuck mowing the lawn, straight As got you new sneakers faster.
Your 16-valve, twin-cam, lowered, over-exhausted, Acura Integra with BBS gold-spiked rims and a subwoofered stereo has a Supreme sticker on it.
You had fresh kicks for breakdancing battles.
You've played in a basketball league where 5'10 is considered tall.
You're trilingual: English, your native language, and eBay.
After a successful sneaker campout, you treat yourself to boba.
Your style icon was Pharrell, but you identified with Chad Hugo.
You own a pair of Manny Pacquiao Trainers, Jeremy Lin Air Force 1s, or other related items.
You take sneaker circle photos at every function you go to.
No matter what kind of heat you were rocking, it never stayed on your feet past the front door of your house.
