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

For Mr. Irving, who considers himself a sneakerhead, many of the shoes he collaborated on with Nike were personal, like his “I Love You Mom” series of shoes.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2022

The shoes launched a thousand sneakerhead dreams, and his order many years later was for what was supposed to be a 2013 official re-release version.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2021

Yet Nike and its peers benefit indirectly from the sneakerhead hype, giving both sides incentive to keep the resale market strong.

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