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Summer might be the time that everyone looks to un-deadstock their heat but that doesn't mean it's all sun and games. Reality is, summer forces a lot of sneakerheads out of their comfort zone. Wearing flip flops? No socks? Yeah, there's quite a few things that are more of a pain in the ass for sneakerheads than one might think. With that said, check out The Most Annoying Things About Being a Sneakerhead in the Summer and let us know how you deal with the drama of summer in the comments.
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Everyone wears sneakers in the summer (and thinks they're a sneakerhead).
All of a sudden everyone and their uncle seems to be a sneakerhead in the summer. Those in the know can tell a fake from a mile away, though.
There's too many shadows in your Instagram photos.
Ain't nobody got time for that.
The NBA season is over, so no new PEs for a couple months.
We get an embarrassment of riches during the playoffs - thanks, LeBron - then nothing until October. It hurts.
Everyone else is wearing white-on-whites too.
Not like you can blame them but really, sometimes we look like clones in the summer months.
Foamposites don't come with air conditioning.
Not even Jesus can save you from this problem.
You can't wear sneakers poolside without looking like a lame.
At least if you're a guy, you can't. Clearly, this rule doesn't apply to the ladies.
Some a**hole always wants to push you into the water when you're wearing sneakers poolside.
Don't think we don't remember either, retaliation is inevitable.
Way more outdoor activities gets them dirty
Whether it's the beach, softball, barbecues, or other stuff, summer keeps us active and that means, well, actually wearing your kicks!
No socks is way more comfortable but smells.
No socks and your boat shoes is the way to go in the summer, word to Wiz Khalifa. But damn, that shit stinks more than his other favorite pastime.
It's impossible to look cool in flip-flops.
Even with a badass Harley, you still look lame in flip flops.
What do you do with your sneakers when you get to the beach?
Just look at the pic, even Jay-Z confused himself by wearing Yeezy 2s to the beach.
Some sneakers don't go with camo shorts.
It's hard to screw up camo shorts but there are a handful of sneakers that just won't cut it. Not to mention, socks.
Camping in the heat sucks.
Unless your local spot has a fire hydrant nearby to keep things cool, camping in these streets for releases can become a heated affair.
Everyone hates quitters.
Yeah, those no-show socks never stay in place, quitters.
South Beach LeBrons aren't actually made for the beach.
OK, maybe some were.
