sneakerhead

[ snee-ker-hed ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sneakerhead¹

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

Example Sentences

You’ll find a lot of them are focused on electronics, but there are also some dedicated to the sneakerhead community and specific fandoms, like Pokémon.

From Popular-Science

KYX World, a subscription service for sneakerheads à la Rent the Runway, is looking to pitch millennials and Gen Z on its service as a way to access impossible-to-find limited-edition sneakers from brands like Adidas, Nike and more.

From Digiday