- Jun 22, 2005
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Yep, all sneakers. Only wound up keeping 10-15 of those pairs by the end of 2022, 5 by the end of 2023, and 5 up to this day for this year so far.
That's addiction for ya. I just finally decided to make a change.
[Discussion] Downsizing/Minimizing Sneaker Collection or Quitting Collecting (WITH TIPS/RESOURCES)
Yep, all sneakers. Only wound up keeping 10-15 of those pairs by the end of 2022, 5 by the end of 2023, and 5 up to this day for this year so far.
That's addiction for ya. I just finally decided to make a change.
- Jul 28, 2017
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since 2019 (covid), i think i averaged buying about 30-40 pairs a year..
i am currently in the 330+ range right now.
i only know this because i recently moved and had to pack all this crap into boxes.
i counted 34 big boxes (20x20x20) of only sneakers.
SMH.. wife wanted to kill me. (she still does)
i was living off cheap rent and priorities were definitely not right back then.
i've been telling myself that this has been going on too long and that it's time to offload 90% of the collection i own (clothes included)
i dont have time to wear them all, and im technically not allowed to at work.
so all this money and time i've spent is literally just collecting dust (hoarding).
so yea, i can admit that i have a problem.
i am currently in the 330+ range right now.
i only know this because i recently moved and had to pack all this crap into boxes.
i counted 34 big boxes (20x20x20) of only sneakers.
SMH.. wife wanted to kill me. (she still does)
i was living off cheap rent and priorities were definitely not right back then.
i've been telling myself that this has been going on too long and that it's time to offload 90% of the collection i own (clothes included)
i dont have time to wear them all, and im technically not allowed to at work.
so all this money and time i've spent is literally just collecting dust (hoarding).
so yea, i can admit that i have a problem.
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- Jan 10, 2010
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IVE ONLY COPPED 9 PAIRS THIS YEAR.
IVE ALSO SOLD 7 PAIRS.
IM LITERALLY AT A POINT WHERE KEEPING UP WITH SNEAKERS IS VIRTUALLY IRRELEVANT TO ME. IF I SEE SOMETHING ON TWITTER THAT CATCHES MY ATTENTION… MAYBE…. BUT I GET ON TWITTER LIKE ONCE A WEEK.
. I NEVER CHECK SNKRS APP. IM AT WORK TOO MUCH TO EVEN HAVE THE BULK OF THE PAIRS I HAVE. AND WHEN IM OFF, FLIP FLOPS IS MY GO TO
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rbk93
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- Jun 29, 2016
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Sometimes I feel like I don't even know why I still buy sneakers lol. I'm not in school anymore so I don't really have anyone to impress outside of myself, but I do like nice things. Or perceived nice things.
My work usually revolves around sneakers for the most part. I work for/associated with Foot Locker, associated with Reebok(up in the air because I essentially kind of just let go today right as the holidays are starting), and the other two positions I have(delivery driver and caregiver) all know me as the sneaker guy.
It's a bit of snob appeal, but I just have a hard time seeing myself wearing some shoes...if you get the gist of what I'm saying.
My work usually revolves around sneakers for the most part. I work for/associated with Foot Locker, associated with Reebok(up in the air because I essentially kind of just let go today right as the holidays are starting), and the other two positions I have(delivery driver and caregiver) all know me as the sneaker guy.
It's a bit of snob appeal, but I just have a hard time seeing myself wearing some shoes...if you get the gist of what I'm saying.
Air Champa
formerly champa
- Feb 23, 2017
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Well I'm down to 12 pairs. I've even gotten rid of some grails. I just don't care anymore. I think the only reason I'm even keeping 12 pairs is because they're too beat up to try and sell. That endorphin rush of running out and copping new kicks is long gone.
- Dec 9, 2022
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Older I get, chances are I might let them go. Unless Im hooked back in. Love hate relationship.
- Jun 22, 2005
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Black Friday month and all the holiday deals are starting to pop up. Linking this post as a reminder for folks to stay strong again!
- Jul 22, 2012
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I was thinking this today knowing that we'll be getting ready to move soon. More work for me. Smh.
The Hedonic Treadmill
- Jun 22, 2005
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I forgot I discovered this sometime within the year and it showed up again in something I watched recently. This thing might be so damn true here, but it's called the Hedonic Treadmill (or Hedonic Adaptation).
The Hedonic Treadmill is a theory that says that no matter the gains or losses that happen in life, you'll return to your set happiness. This applies to everything in life and not just shoes, but if we think about it, the chase for new shoes is exactly this. We see a new pair of shoes, we go get it, we then enjoy it, and then we get used to our life having that new pair of shoes, and then we move onto the next thing, and we repeat this over and over.
This picture below describes it pretty spot-on. This applies to ANY sneaker we choose to go for: a pair of hype shoes, a pair of running shoes, a pair of "flashy shoes because we don't have any," and ESPECIALLY "our holy grail." This really explains why there is no true fulfillment at the end of it all; these shoes of any reason become things that are melted into our lives and therefore serve pretty much nothing.
To pretty much escape this with shoes, being able to accept what we have and practicing gratitude helps, and maybe reminding ourselves that shoes are only a tiny fraction of our lives. The whole hedonic treadmill thing applies to all of life too, by the way, and not just shoes.
There's a lot more that you can check out in these links below:
The Hedonic Treadmill is a theory that says that no matter the gains or losses that happen in life, you'll return to your set happiness. This applies to everything in life and not just shoes, but if we think about it, the chase for new shoes is exactly this. We see a new pair of shoes, we go get it, we then enjoy it, and then we get used to our life having that new pair of shoes, and then we move onto the next thing, and we repeat this over and over.
This picture below describes it pretty spot-on. This applies to ANY sneaker we choose to go for: a pair of hype shoes, a pair of running shoes, a pair of "flashy shoes because we don't have any," and ESPECIALLY "our holy grail." This really explains why there is no true fulfillment at the end of it all; these shoes of any reason become things that are melted into our lives and therefore serve pretty much nothing.
To pretty much escape this with shoes, being able to accept what we have and practicing gratitude helps, and maybe reminding ourselves that shoes are only a tiny fraction of our lives. The whole hedonic treadmill thing applies to all of life too, by the way, and not just shoes.
There's a lot more that you can check out in these links below:
rbk93
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- Jun 29, 2016
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Donating a few pairs to Goodwill. Make me feel a little better with all this frivolous spending I've been doing lately.
- Jan 22, 2006
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Work can be pretty casual so sneakers are accepted. Colleagues know me to wear running shoes/sneakers, but don't think anyone as labelled me the sneakerhead simply cause they don't know what shoes I'm wearing other than its a nike and I wear all different colours.
For me, wearing the shoes makes me feel good, so helps me at work lol. Look good, feel good type of thing.
Having a tough day, look down, "well at least these look good with my outfit"
This is 100% true for me.
It's the THRILL of the CHASE of locating a pair and getting them. No longer the same as it used to be when you could shop in person and easily obtain what you wanted. Now its pretty much all online, but searching all the different stores online and entering raffles.
Slowing down with the shoes lately, but it just moves onto the next thing. During COVID it went to hot wheels for a few months (being on lockdown I feel like I was just trying to find ways to spend money) ... and now pixar cars for my kid (or is it for me now? lol). Once I find the grails I want for him, then thats it lol.
rbk93
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- Jun 29, 2016
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Very true.
lauk4kicks
lauk4kicks
- Aug 8, 2012
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I just realized I last purchased a pair of shoes 10/2023. Like a pair I actually tried to get. None of the struck out and missed.
I honestly feel no type of way
I honestly feel no type of way
- Feb 1, 2019
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Y'all giving me hope with these posts. I'm working on it and edging my way toward falling almost completely back. So sick of having a room that looks like the stockroom of a sneaker store.
Wish I would have decided to thin the hoard during the pandemic though. Ain't nothing worth **** right now.
Wish I would have decided to thin the hoard during the pandemic though. Ain't nothing worth **** right now.
- Jun 14, 2022
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I'm finding a lot of joy in circling through the pairs that I do have. Really trying to break the consumerism cycle.
Watched this recently and highly recommend:
Looking forward to this documentary as well, which is right on time for Black Friday.
Watched this recently and highly recommend:
Looking forward to this documentary as well, which is right on time for Black Friday.
- Jun 22, 2005
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I'm definitely watching that documentary.
On an unrelated note that coincidentally relates to this topic (and possibly anything else in life), I learned about reaction vs. response and how they're two different things. Reactions are often emotional and most often (if not always) immediate while responding are more thorough, slow, and logical. I think I might've posted stuff related to this before but I never knew that there's a way to describe it.
An extremely common example that's happened to me: I see some shoes that has me immediately reacting and thinking, "oooh, those are hella nice! I want those!" and then it gets me to want to go look for them to buy them. What I've always done in the past was let my emotions make my decisions, so I go buy them, get that high, and then I'm like "okay, the wave has passed." It wasn't until the last few years where I practiced not acting on those feelings by responding to myself with questions to process it all... questions like "What will I wear these for? How often will I wear it? Will it make THAT much of a difference for me? Does it contribute to my future self?" etc.
I learned (or maybe forgot?) emotions/feelings have no thought process - it just makes us feel or do things most often irrationally without thinking about it first before acting on it... basically the "chicken with the head cut off" analogy. I think it's the "thinking about it" part that has to be learned through resources, intuition/experience, and/or self-awareness. Like, if I didn't pay attention to myself and how I react during Black Friday weeks/weekends, I would've kept continuing to do the same thing and say "yeah I know I should stop buying stuff on Black Friday weekend" without doing anything about it.
That's why I do not like that "buy now, think later" mentality/phrase. I'd rather pay full price or resale for something I absolutely know I want after thinking about it fully instead of buying something on sale while being unsure. Thinking about it lets me do one of two things: run through my values before buying if the shoes do meet all my values, or run me out of exhaustion to where I don't want to buy it anymore (typically within 1-3 days for me). Plus, resale can easily deter me and encourage me to move on.
By the way, I should mention and remind everyone that all of this is difficult one way or another. It's not an overnight thing or process. The only "overnight" thing about this all is if or when you decide to draw the line for yourself. Good news is that if you're here in this thread reading this, that's because you're willing to at least learn and that it IS 100% possible to make changes to your life!
PS - here's the video I watched that breaks down more of what I learned. However, this applies to life in general, particularly about how to respond to the feeling of anxiety.
On an unrelated note that coincidentally relates to this topic (and possibly anything else in life), I learned about reaction vs. response and how they're two different things. Reactions are often emotional and most often (if not always) immediate while responding are more thorough, slow, and logical. I think I might've posted stuff related to this before but I never knew that there's a way to describe it.
An extremely common example that's happened to me: I see some shoes that has me immediately reacting and thinking, "oooh, those are hella nice! I want those!" and then it gets me to want to go look for them to buy them. What I've always done in the past was let my emotions make my decisions, so I go buy them, get that high, and then I'm like "okay, the wave has passed." It wasn't until the last few years where I practiced not acting on those feelings by responding to myself with questions to process it all... questions like "What will I wear these for? How often will I wear it? Will it make THAT much of a difference for me? Does it contribute to my future self?" etc.
I learned (or maybe forgot?) emotions/feelings have no thought process - it just makes us feel or do things most often irrationally without thinking about it first before acting on it... basically the "chicken with the head cut off" analogy. I think it's the "thinking about it" part that has to be learned through resources, intuition/experience, and/or self-awareness. Like, if I didn't pay attention to myself and how I react during Black Friday weeks/weekends, I would've kept continuing to do the same thing and say "yeah I know I should stop buying stuff on Black Friday weekend" without doing anything about it.
That's why I do not like that "buy now, think later" mentality/phrase. I'd rather pay full price or resale for something I absolutely know I want after thinking about it fully instead of buying something on sale while being unsure. Thinking about it lets me do one of two things: run through my values before buying if the shoes do meet all my values, or run me out of exhaustion to where I don't want to buy it anymore (typically within 1-3 days for me). Plus, resale can easily deter me and encourage me to move on.
By the way, I should mention and remind everyone that all of this is difficult one way or another. It's not an overnight thing or process. The only "overnight" thing about this all is if or when you decide to draw the line for yourself. Good news is that if you're here in this thread reading this, that's because you're willing to at least learn and that it IS 100% possible to make changes to your life!
PS - here's the video I watched that breaks down more of what I learned. However, this applies to life in general, particularly about how to respond to the feeling of anxiety.
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- Dec 24, 2013
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Just copped Olive 9s and Black Cements….
BUT.
I WENT THROUGH MY CLOSET AND FILLED 4 TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHES TO DONATE. 2 BIG CONTAINERS OF CLOTHES TO SELL. PULLED MANY PAIRS OF SHOES TO SELL. AND THREW AWAY A TRASH BAG OF OLD BEATERS I BEEN EMOTIONALLY HANGING ON TO.
FEEL GOOD AS A MF. FEEL LIGHTER. FREE.
BREAK THEM CHAINS MY PEOPLE.
BUT.
I WENT THROUGH MY CLOSET AND FILLED 4 TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHES TO DONATE. 2 BIG CONTAINERS OF CLOTHES TO SELL. PULLED MANY PAIRS OF SHOES TO SELL. AND THREW AWAY A TRASH BAG OF OLD BEATERS I BEEN EMOTIONALLY HANGING ON TO.
FEEL GOOD AS A MF. FEEL LIGHTER. FREE.
BREAK THEM CHAINS MY PEOPLE.
- Aug 8, 2012
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I messed up man. Copped the BC3 off the shock drop today.
Last BC3 I had was the ones from the CDP
But I still feel good for this being the first cop in a year. The money I would’ve spent on shoes went to the kiddos and wife.
Last BC3 I had was the ones from the CDP
But I still feel good for this being the first cop in a year. The money I would’ve spent on shoes went to the kiddos and wife.
- Feb 11, 2013
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LISTEN. OG Jordan releases don't count against you lol. imo
- Mar 4, 2022
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- Jan 10, 2010
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I CAVED AND COPPED SOME NB’S LAST WEEK AND SHOCK DROP BC3’S 
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BUT IVE BEEN SAYING TO MYSELF ALL YEAR I WANT BC3’S….. AGAIN. IVE HAD THE 2011’S AND 2018’S
. BUT IVE BEEN SAYING TO MYSELF ALL YEAR I WANT BC3’S….. AGAIN
. IVE HAD THE 2011’S AND 2018’S
- Apr 6, 2013
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I'm trying too downsize. I have a large collection and they are rare pairs. I've been collecting for 20 years, but stopped couple years ago.
I've been trying for years too sell. And I've sold maybe 10 pairs in 2 years.
I understand the scene, they come into fashion and go out if fashion.
Right now I'm just sitting on 100's of thousands of $$$ hoping and waiting for it too hype back up etc. .
And im not selling pairs worth 3k for $400 I'm not desperate like that. That's dumb
I've been trying for years too sell. And I've sold maybe 10 pairs in 2 years.
I understand the scene, they come into fashion and go out if fashion.
Right now I'm just sitting on 100's of thousands of $$$ hoping and waiting for it too hype back up etc. .
And im not selling pairs worth 3k for $400 I'm not desperate like that. That's dumb
- Jan 27, 2013
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What platform are you using? I don't consider myself a collector because I play bball in most of my shoes but I think I have 50 or 60 sales the past 4 years. And again, I don't buy shoes to sell them. I returned 2019 Bred 4s to the store because I didn't like the fit. Returned some GT Cuts as well. But I still ended up with shoes I didn't want but were past the release date, or I realized I couldn't find a time to wear them, or I realized they were just going to gather dust.
I'd rather have the money. But I'll agree with you on one thing, now is not the time. Maybe next Summer things will ramp back up. But while I hope it does for your sake so you can unload your pairs and get some of your money back, I hope the reseller market is all but dead.
With the rise of overseas brands and their slow but increasing forays into the US Market, the days of paying $500 for the chunky dunkys or watching shoes get snapped up by resellers just to price gouge consumers is hopefully over if not for now, for a long time.
That said, people are already speculating about rising prices once these tariffs hit. So who knows what will happen.
But anyway, are you using ebay? goat? stockx? Whatnot? FB Marketplace?
- Jun 27, 2009
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Can't believe I'm just now coming across this thread 
- Dec 18, 2005
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Sounds like you’re at a crossroads:
-Do you want to break free from these possessions having a hold on you, or are you trying to cash out?
You have to decide what your true objective is.
I know all too well the dangers of trying to get “maker value” for stuff I copped. For me, the piece of mind was what mattered most. Once they hit me, it was easy to let go of the stuff I knew I wasn’t going to wear.
Down to about 10 pairs, including this years cops:
-Gold Flightposite 1’s
-Wu Tang Dunks (wasn’t expecting to hit)
-grey 998s
AJ1 shadows (2018 release)
Feels good man
