sneakerhead

American  

[snee-ker-hed] / ˈsni kərˌhɛd /

noun

Slang.

1. a person who collects and trades sneakers as a hobby, and who typically is knowledgeable about the history of sneakers.

   The sneakerheads are doing a booming business on eBay.

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Etymology

Origin of sneakerhead

First recorded in 1995–2000; sneaker ( def. ) + head ( def. ) (in the sense “fan, devotee”)

Example Sentences

If you are a sneakerhead or hungry for the glorious Air Jordan origin story, this film may not be for you.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

It’s an unforgivable affront, and one any sneakerhead knows all too well: Like a dent in a new car, a scuff is hard to come back from.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2023

He collects grievances like a sneakerhead collects Air Jordans.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2022

The sneakerhead community was buzzing this week over the resignation of Ann Hebert, Nike’s vice president and general manager of North America.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2021

Consider, for instance, 19-year-old entrepreneur Joe Hebert, or “West Coast Joe,” as his sneakerhead buddies almost certainly do not really call him.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2021