What started as a simple love for athletic shoes has blossomed into a worldwide cultural movement: the sneakerhead phenomenon. For some, sneakers are more than just footwear—they are symbols of ...
Sneakers are a $55 billion global industry. According to sneakerhead data website StockX, the secondary market for rare and limited-release sneakers is estimated to be worth over $1 billion.
ST. LOUIS – Sterling First-Bey of north St. Louis is an admitted sneakerhead. When he saw a recent shoe deal on Facebook that he couldn’t refuse, he acted fast. “I like Air Max [shoes].
He was a “sneakerhead” who loved to collect shoes and was always looking to buy a new pair, even if they all looked the same to his parents. He also loved music of all kinds, especially ...