When it comes to stunting on social media, no other platform may be as ubiquitous as Instagram. Sneakerheads are especially fond of the app, posting their daily outfits, weekly pickups, and other day-to-day habits, but sometimes these pictures aren't always what it seems. Often, we find ourselves thinking "Oh really?" when we see a flex photo or something that's clearly staged or straight up BS. To see what we mean, these are the Sneakerheads on Instagram Vs. Sneakerheads In Real Life.
Un-DSing a New Pair
On Instagram:
In real life:
Attempting to protect your sneakers from getting dirty or creased at all costs is counterintuitive to "un-deadstocking." You'll just like look like a dickhead.
Sneaker Collection
On Instagram:
In real life:
While some sneakerheads may have OCD with neat stacks to match, let's not forget the majority. We're sure plenty of 'heads know what a sneaker pile looks like.
Flexing
On Instagram:
In real life:
Ah, the ultimate insta-flex: copping multiple pairs only to wind up unable to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a month. But hey, got them Js though.
Sneaker Lines
On Instagram:
In real life:
If there was ever an orderly sneaker line in New York City I've never seen one. Ever.
Worn Once
On Instagram:
In real life:
Gotta love sellers trying to pass off beaters as "VNDS." Worn once? More like worn in.
You Ain't Got No Yeezy
On Instagram:
In real life:
Sneakerheads can tell when your Yeezys are fugazi, fam. Really.
Sneaker Con Booth
On Instagram:
In real life:
Who are you kidding, you couldn't really afford an actual booth because mom wouldn't pay for it, but that's alright. At least you sold one pair. Right?
Wearing O.G. Sneakers
On Instagram:
In real life:
The consequences of trying to stunt in O.G. heat that's older than you can sometimes be disastrous.
Water and Stain Repellent
On Instagram:
In real life:
Why treat your kicks with water and stain repellent if you're gonna clean 'em afterwards anyway?
Release Day
On Instagram:
In real life:
There's nothing quite like seeing the release day pre-flex when everyone else copped at the store and all you've got is a confirmation email to show for. We hope you opted for expedited shipping.
