1. A person who collects limited, rare, OG, or flat out exclusive kicks. Usually the collection consists of Jordans or Dunks.
2. A person with background knowledge of certain sneakers.
by brandoneezy March 22, 2005
Someone who shows a great passion and knowledge for kicks ; you don't necessarily need a lot of kicks. If you don't know whats on your feet, you're a hype.
I am a sneakerhead.
by jstforkicks April 17, 2011
Somebody who owns a number of sneakers and is always up on the latest J's that come out. Their collections consist of rare, vintage, and collectable sneakers from classic Chuck Taylor's to custom Nikes.
Jay: "Man Kam, you have so many sneakers!"
Kam: "I mean what can I say? I'm a certified sneakerhead!!"
by WONDEROO!! July 11, 2008
Somebody who collects mainly Nike, and Jordan shoes, and gets VERY offended when you question their love (sneakers).
Typically hype beasts they will try to "cop" any expensive, and or popular shoes.
(2014)
Person: DUUUDE look at the Adidas
Sneakerhead: WHAT!! I WILL NEVER ROCK ADIDAS!!
(2017)
Sneakerhead: Bro, peep the Adidas boost.
Person: All of a sudden fam
Look at that sneakerhead over there.
by Boss Bush March 08, 2017
People who collect a lot of shoes. Someone who usually uses social media like just_for_the_kicks on IG.
Person 1: Bro, I follow just_for_the_kicks and they are getting a huge collection!
Person 2: Yeah, they are some dope sneakerheads with a huge collection!
by SlimReaperTreyFive October 15, 2014
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by domsnyder April 14, 2014