50 Sneaker Personalities You Should Follow on Instagram

One of the best things about sneakers is how they connect us to people that share our passion for kicks. Now that social media tools like Twitter and Instagram exist, we can connect with hundreds, if not thousands more sneakerheads around the world. While we've gone over famous sneakerheads for you to follow on Instagram and Twitter, we have also come to appreciate hundreds of others who make our sneaker habit at least seem like it's remotely close to sane. You probably already follow your favorite sneaker shops and your favorite bloggers but we'd bet that there are still a lot of great people putting out cool, sneaker-related content. With that in mind, we decided to share with you some of the people we follow on Instagram, so check out 50 Sneaker Personalities You Should Follow on Instagram.

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The first lady of #SneakerMafia isn't on this new retro craze, she has been doing it for a minute and earning the respect of some heavyweights in the tri-state area. It's nothing to catch Karina chopping it up with people at sneaker shows, proving her value at a true sneaker fan.

If you have noticed a much smoother transaction process on Ronnie Fieg's Kith site you might wanna dap this guy right here. AO has been behind the scenes for years helping people find great sneaker deals and now e-thuggin' for Kith. It ain't hard to tell that Andy's passion for kicks is the prime drive behind his success.

The jewelry might be his forte but Ben Baller just stunts in every fashion possible, especially his sneaker game.

Not too many photos on Corgi's page, that's because he throws up some great heat he is selling and takes it down when someone makes a transaction. Yeah, yeah—we know a million lames sling sneakers on IG everyday but Corgi brings back some classic kicks from last decade you won't find many other places.

Started from the bottom now he here, Croatian started off having one of the best eBay stores and now his new Project Blitz site is one of the most well-respected shops.

We're sure most of you guys are aware of DamnnEricka from her great YouTube reviews but allow us to hand you a late pass if you're missing out on her IG page too. Thank us later.

Dennis was a big reason Karmaloop flourished and now as the man behind Diamond's marketing plan, he continues to help Nicky D's company grow. During his world travels he hits the masses with some dope photos of illuminating champagne bottles and a seriously wet sneaker collection.

If you have been keeping up with Quickstrike than you already know about our dude, Clark Kent. Few guys get hit up by Nike for opinions like Kent and very few civilians get the kind of early hook-ups like God's favorite DJ either.

A real G in the shoe game, DMV has been helping bring awareness and shed some truths on the culture for a while. When you have the respect from the streets it's easy to get that connect on some great sneaks.

Most these girls in their retro Jordans are straight catfishing, but Angela has been doing this for a minute. Need proof? Check the IG page and see her OG Supreme Dunks that might give Russ Bengtson's pair a run for it's money for most worn. Wear Your Kicks! Respect.

Anything but a hypebeast, The Butcher is known for rocking the originals and honoring what made the sneaker game what it is today. Not to mention previews of his latest collab cook-ups is always a good look.

GK III, sounds just as legit as the superstar athletes he gets to hang out with. George has been the under-boss at Nice Kicks for a minute and his Kicks on Court series is how all sneakerheads spend their lunch during basketball season. Stay locked to his IG page for some exclusive first looks straight from the locker room.

Few people understand sneakers and know the history better than Gary Warnett. He doesn't even need to show off his crazy collection, most of the time he is educating the youth (and myself) on Instagram without likely knowing. If you want to learn something, this is a great place to start.

Those python-laced Jordans you been seeing all over IG, Tumblr, and just about any other site—this guy. The custom MVP of the first half of 2013, expect more big things to come from this kid.

One of the best in the game, Jeff Staple is someone you want to study and duplicate the success. Like most creators, check out previews of what he is working on and information on how to get it.

Gotty! Being the man behind a successful site like The Smoking Section usually means people are going to treat you pretty well and hook it up, a feeling none of us know about so it's kind of fun to stalk his Instagram and pretend what that might be like.

When your gig is sitting front row for every important NBA game, getting first-looks at LeBron's PEs, and being within 500 feet of the Heat Cheerleaders (we legally are not allowed)—do we need to keep going?

When you're the Marlon Brando of the sneaker blog game, it's only natural that you are going to get the best of the best. La Puma has been setting trends for years now and with IG his sneaker photo co-signs go a long way with Complex readers and the rest of the internets.

Maybe we're bias but sneaker writers tend to have some of the best pages and cleanest photos—our dude John Kim over at Sneaker News rarely disappoints.

Gourmet's aesthetics have always been great and when you follow Jon you definitely get some insight to one of the most skillful minds in the shoe game.

Kidd Swoosh ain't got no worries, some sick kicks and chopping it up with legends—definitely worth peeping.

Mache has been the consistent custom sneaker producer over the past few years, just ask LeBron and KD since they hit him up for special orders. You want to see what crack he has been cooking up? Follow.

One of Nike's greatest minds also takes some of the cleanest sneaker photos, you should probably get familiar.

Before sneakers became incredibly trendy again there have been some key people that have always been getting people the latest and greatest new. Yu-Ming is a veteran and his Instagram showcases some of his favorite kicks, sicker than your average.

No debating Nate's passion for shoes but how can you not follow the guy that rocked Yeezy IIs in a NBA game?

The first lady of Kicks on Fire is about that life, hit her page to check out what shoes stay in her rotation—you just might be able to surprise your girl thanks to her great co-signs and taste.

Jordan Brand connected and the man behind the Container Store drop-front sneaker boxes everyone is biting. Someone cut Danny another check.

One of Ronnie Fieg's best at Kith, Nick is more than ASICS and New Balance collabs—his love for Jordans and classic kicks is evident as soon as you hop on his page. How many other people can claim they helped Roger Federer get into a pair of Yeezy IIs?

The bossman at Modern Notoriety, Castillo posts throwback and unreleased heat alike. Hard to be humble when you're stunting on Instagram.

One of the best overseas, where they care about quality and runners more than the shit we go crazy over. Peter has been the man behind some of the best collabs of 2013 and we have a feeling the summers just heating up.

Never any fugazis, Pete always comes correct with classic shit and new heat alike. While you're waiting on line for your "Toro" IVs he done had that long time ago.

LDRS 1354 is Chicago's greatest sneaker shop and Ty has a little something to do with that. One of the realest and most original guys in the sneaker game, TY's sample size 9 luck also allows him to get a lot of great shoes before you even knew they existed.

Ronnie's Kith brand is killing it right now and if you're on Complex Sneakers than you have probably been chasing a few of his ASICS collabs over the past few years. Few people keep getting better every year but Fieg continues to impress. Stay locked to his Instagram page to see what else you're going to be spending your money on in the future.

The OG. Russ's PE game alone is enough of a reason to follow him but it's sneakers like his beat up Supreme Dunks and Gucci Tennis '84s that really impress true sneaker connoisseurs.

Ree's illustrations are always good for a few laughs—it's funny because it's true.

The king of South Beach, after LeBron. Clyde's take from the retail side always gives us all a better perspective of things from the other side. His dope sneaker shots also help give us a better idea of what's worth buying or passing on.

Another great collector, some diversified heat and clean photos of the collection—forget all your nerdy apps and filters, this is how it's done.

Another member of the #SneakerMafia—Jay has racks on racks of classic Jordans and essentials for any sneaker rotation. You might want to get familiar.

One of the craziest Jordan PE collections, when we re-do this list in a few years we might have a new champ.

Its a tough time for a lot of dudes thirsting over these PE Js—some people are just doing better.

A lot of rappers really don't know anything about shoes, they just have a rep to maintain but Stalley has been a basketball player and a sneakerhead before he was on world wide tours.

Victor Cruz done made it, besides playing football on the biggest stage for millions he also has that Nike/Jordan connect—his own salsa edition trainers too.

Teyana might be the woman you need to thank for making chicks in kicks a thing—follow her on IG, 'nuff said.

Drew's sneaker pics are great but his claim to fame has been preview videos of the hottest shoes a week before they drop. No photoshop, no filters, the real thing.

No hype, no thirst just a good dude who has an affinity for some classic kicks.

Another collector with some trill exclusives and player editions that you might only see from the stands.

If you have been loyal to the Complex Sneaker channel you know that Theophilus is one of the biggest up-and-comers in the sneaker game. Not only does he have a closet full of trillness, he is cooking up some heat of his own. Changing up the typical point of view sneaker look, you can catch TL on stage rocking Air Mags or some Jordan VIs — definitely worth a follow.

One of the best sneaker photographers, it's always great to see dope kicks through a different lens.

He moonwalks in Air Mags and is the biggest rapper sneakerhead. Anything else?

adidas' global director of entertainment and marketing influence, it's always good to see what real people in the industry are doing.