Going on my 9th year in the "sneaker culture", who still does it for the love?

[kicksnmusic]

Over the years I've bought into hype and have spent frivolous amounts on things including kicks, gear, recreational activities etc. that are associated with "the sneaker culture". Looking back I spent tens of thousands of stuff I don't wear/use anymore. But, I don't have many regrets (minus a FEW fiscal ones).

Who else still really lives that shoehead lifestyle circa 02-06 when it was genuinely popping, and not that mainstream version sold to the masses with 20 colorway releases and JB and other brands "falling off" and releasing dozens of "limited" shoes every month, etc.

I just bought a pair of UNDFTD 1's (went back and finally got the purple pair), crazy how after all these years I didn't care for most new releases but still find myself hunting for REAL heat. 

 

[kicksnmusic]

Over the years I've bought into hype and have spent frivolous amounts on things including kicks, gear, recreational activities etc. that are associated with "the sneaker culture". Looking back I spent tens of thousands of stuff I don't wear/use anymore. But, I don't have many regrets (minus a FEW fiscal ones).

Who else still really lives that shoehead lifestyle circa 02-06 when it was genuinely popping, and not that mainstream version sold to the masses with 20 colorway releases and JB and other brands "falling off" and releasing dozens of "limited" shoes every month, etc.

I just bought a pair of UNDFTD 1's (went back and finally got the purple pair), crazy how after all these years I didn't care for most new releases but still find myself hunting for REAL heat. 

 

[superpusha]

You my friend, are a sheep. 

 

[superpusha]

You my friend, are a sheep. 

 

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

i'm not knocking your passion for sneakers since most of us on here have the same passion but that term "shoe game" is corny. it's not a game, there's no winners or losers we collect shoes simple as that.

 

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

i'm not knocking your passion for sneakers since most of us on here have the same passion but that term "shoe game" is corny. it's not a game, there's no winners or losers we collect shoes simple as that.

 

[diego]

2007.
Is this it?

 

[everydaykicks]

No one cares here buddy

 

[diego]

2007.
Is this it?

 

[everydaykicks]

No one cares here buddy

 

[4wrestling]

How exactly are shoes a game?

 

[4wrestling]

How exactly are shoes a game?

 

[k2theablam]

Lol, real heat. They're just sneakers man.

 

[k2theablam]

Lol, real heat. They're just sneakers man.

 

[thorrocksjs]

Originally Posted by kicksnmusic

Over the years I've bought into hype and have spent frivolous amounts on things including kicks, gear, recreational activities etc. that are associated with "the shoe game". Looking back I spent tens of thousands of stuff I don't wear/use anymore. But, I don't have many regrets (minus a FEW fiscal ones).

Who else still really lives that shoehead lifestyle circa 02-06 when it was genuinely popping, and not that mainstream version sold to the masses with 20 colorway releases and JB and other brands "falling off" and releasing dozens of "limited" shoes every month, etc.

I just bought a pair of UNDFTD 1's (went back and finally got the purple pair), crazy how after all these years I didn't care for most new releases but still find myself hunting for REAL heat. 

Yeah I still do it for the love . This is GD where liking sneakers is lame,Red Wings are the only shoes you can wear, J.Crew Dress Pants >>> Samurai Jeans  and Making threads about how you don' like sneakers anymore and Niketalk aint what it used to be is the trending topic. Ignore this fools commenting  .

 

[thorrocksjs]

Originally Posted by kicksnmusic

Over the years I've bought into hype and have spent frivolous amounts on things including kicks, gear, recreational activities etc. that are associated with "the shoe game". Looking back I spent tens of thousands of stuff I don't wear/use anymore. But, I don't have many regrets (minus a FEW fiscal ones).

Who else still really lives that shoehead lifestyle circa 02-06 when it was genuinely popping, and not that mainstream version sold to the masses with 20 colorway releases and JB and other brands "falling off" and releasing dozens of "limited" shoes every month, etc.

I just bought a pair of UNDFTD 1's (went back and finally got the purple pair), crazy how after all these years I didn't care for most new releases but still find myself hunting for REAL heat. 

Yeah I still do it for the love . This is GD where liking sneakers is lame,Red Wings are the only shoes you can wear, J.Crew Dress Pants >>> Samurai Jeans  and Making threads about how you don' like sneakers anymore and Niketalk aint what it used to be is the trending topic. Ignore this fools commenting  .

 

[josebronx]

not that broke anymore FTW

still wear them tho

 

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

Originally Posted by K2theAblaM

Lol, real heat. They're just sneakers man.

exactly,  if your a grown adult  the real heat you should be copping is called a nice house and nice cars.

 

[josebronx]

not that broke anymore FTW

still wear them tho

 

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

Originally Posted by K2theAblaM

Lol, real heat. They're just sneakers man.

exactly,  if your a grown adult  the real heat you should be copping is called a nice house and nice cars.

 

[iblink]

No one pays attention to kicks on the general boards hombre.

 

[iblink]

No one pays attention to kicks on the general boards hombre.

 

[365k]

Grew out of it, now I just rock my f'd up Pumas. Comfy beaters FTW.

 

[365k]

Grew out of it, now I just rock my f'd up Pumas. Comfy beaters FTW.

 

[devildog1776]

Shoes keep your feet from getting dirty....

The days of copping 5 stacks worth of sneakers a yr is so juvenile and unimportant.