Kerin is a 24 year old graduate student studying sports management. She became interested in sneakers when her friend got her into reselling to make some extra cash in college. She shies away from sporty shoes and favors sneakers such as Converse and Vans.
Reclaiming the Term, "Sneakerhead":
How D.C.-based women are making room for themselves in sneaker culture
A sociological deep-dive by Kash Aboud
Kimberly is a 29 year old video producer and filmmaker. Her love of sneakers stemmed from growing up in Miami, where sneaker culture is particularly vibrant. Once she moved to L.A. as a teenager, she started to get into hip-hop dance and culture, and with that came her love of sneakers. Her favorite pair is the adidas Superstar, the first pair she purchased with her own money.
adidas Superstar
Nike Air Max 95
Fila Disruptor 2
"I’m really into fashion and sneakers because I express myself through clothing. Even though I like to dress up and I usually dress very femininely, my day to day life—when I’m filming for example—requires shoes that are more practical. So I think being able to show my personality even when I have to dress down is important."