For years I’ve felt great distress over the trends I’ve seen in the sneakerhead community glorifying consumerism. I made time to sit and think about the other worrying traits in this beloved subculture. I came up with a 6 new rules to implement in my own life, in an effort to put the environment above my petty wants.
As the US burns around us in record measure–it sure makes having another pair of shoes feel like a low priority. So…
…try incorporating simple tactics into your every day:
Before you buy, take a step back and evaluate what you need versus what you want.
Fast fashion has taken a toll on the planet. Don’t buy cheap clothes or shoes that will only last for a short period of time, and then wind up in a landfill.
Be a true sneakerhead and make your shoes last as long as possible. You want to get every mile you can out of each pair.
If you want to be a terrible sneakerhead like me, then follow these 6 commandments.
Do you have a tenet to add to to my set of six commandments?
Comment below. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
for the love of nike 
Dude, this is great! So anyway yes. I agree with your commandments, but I’d say do it in style, and if there’s an economic benefit to the planet which outweighs green, go for it.
ha! yes. I do agree that these suggestions don’t have to come at the expense of style. Good point!
Jennifer, great post. I’m always happy to meet someone who takes this stuff seriously. Keep enjoying your sneakers.
Hey there! I feel the exact same way. Thanks for stopping by!
Words to live by. We should all be thinking about what we buy and what we really need. We Americans are so susceptible to hype. We need to take a step back and rethink our priorities.
Yes! I do think we need to take a step back–be grateful for what we have, realize what we can do without, and figure out what we think–not what everyone else thinks.