[Discussion] Downsizing/Minimizing Sneaker Collection or Quitting Collecting - WITH TIPS/RESOURCES

115 with only 2 feet

Are those numbers just sneakers?!

Like I bought maybe 10 pairs this year so far, but that included workout shoes, some Yeezy slides, loafers and boots

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.
 
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.
 
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If y'all don't mind sharing and if I haven't asked already...how many pairs do y'all cop in a year?

I think Ive averaged around 20-40 pairs a year since 2021.

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😂.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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