16 Things Hardcore Sneaker-Lovers Know To Be True

    When you want to wear your new pair, but it's raining.

    1. When you leave the shoe store with a fresh pair of kicks.

    2. When you build a whole outfit around your shoes and you look outside and it's raining.

    3. But you decide to go out anyway.

    4. But you don't leave the house without certain ~precautions~.

    5. NOT TODAY, SATAN.

    6. And if Plan A doesn't work, there's always a plan B.

    7. When you develop new moves to keep your shoes *safe*.

    8. When you know that this is not just a box of shoes. THIS IS A GIFT FROM GOD:

    9. When your beloved shoe children start to age.

    10. When you give your shoes a full examination after a day outside because there better not be ONE DAMN SCUFF.

    11. When this is a standard scene at home:

    12. And you know the *power* of a toothbrush.

    13. When looking at this photo literally makes your skin crawl.

    14. When you're just so proud of your new sneakers.

    15. When all of your friends come over and the shoe game is HIGH.

    16. When you refuse to let foot injuries affect your shoe game.

    Sighhhhhhhh.