Is Sneaker collecting in your 40's Stupid?

[@utubeutubeutubeutube12]

When you’re older and have money, you can collect all the things you ever wanted as a kid 🥰

[@javerstubbs7809]

Is it bad collecting baseball cards bad after 40!🧢

[@CarlosHernandez-rl2wg]

Yup. I collect sneakers, films, MP Transformers (Almost done), and NECA TMNT (Almost done). These were things I couldn't cop when I was younger. I got the funds now and still pay all my bills. So yeah, I don't care.

[@juddarcano151]

I’m in my mid 30’s starting to be financially stable. Nothing can stop me from collecting sneakers I can’t afford back then

[@jissanhuq3792]

Ironically i never cared as a kid lol. I really think what we have now is way bet than what we got as kids especially with the color ways and collabs

[@antlew8077]

Yea, mid 30s is when I got back into sneakers and that had a lot to do with it. Once you start seeing the retirement funds start to build you relax a bit.

[@BJA1127]

Dude...I'm a 61 year old sneakerhead and my 21 year old sneakerhead son and I bond over our sneakers! LOL!!

[@deangruwell6555]

❤❤❤

[@GhostfaceTeacher]

I'm a teacher and nowadays an important part of teaching is developing connections with the students and rocking some Js to class immediately humanizes me and the kids don't see me as an enemy or authority figure that just wants to get them in trouble. We often bond a little over sneakers.

[@victorgonzalez7258]

Same here bro me and my son talk about sneakers all the time. Another way for us to bond and talk and share common interests.

[@BryanMartinez-yh2kh]

I just hit 50 and copped the black cement 3’s on the shock drop, recently. And…when I expressed my excitement at work…my boss who’s around the same age)…laughed and made fun of me for being happy about gettin a “W” on $220 sneakers (plus shipping). So…yeahh…I feel this video 1000%. Am I ever gonna change? HELL NO.

[@MOET02]

My doctor I work for and the rest of the office looked at my like I’m crazy because I finally won in 5 years on being ok SNKRS 😂😂😂

[@BryanMartinez-yh2kh]

@ HA! They just don’t understand the struggle, man 😅

[@mrbigupmyself]

Your boss may smoke $100 cigars, have a $2500 dog, or even have a $5,000 rifle that sits in the safe the most of the time. We should get what we like because we get joy from it. Other's validation never needed or recommended

[@JamesSchlanger]

@@mrbigupmyselfexactly! I might not spend top dollar on golf clubs or a fishing boat, but I am gonna spend my hard earned on what I’m passionate about, my sneaker collection.

[@krispetty308]

I just turned 47 today and I best believe that I’m going for those BC3’s tomorrow no doubt it’s my money that I work hard for and my bills are paid and my family wants for nothing then I’m copping the shoes I want!

[@patricknorris7616]

Collecting sneakers in your 40s is only stupid if you’re spending money you don’t have. If you can afford it, and you like it, age should not be a factor. I’ve noticed that as I’ve gotten older, I’m more aware of the types of sneakers I end up wearing so I focus on those rather than buying hyped pairs.

[@peewee3030]

Facts

[@roadrash76]

Yup, which is why most of my sneakers are Puma Suedes. But I do have a few select Jordan’s that I never had as a kid; J1,J3, J4 and J9.

[@printerganginvestments]

@@roadrash76I’m a real sneaker head but the concept of having 100+ sneaker collections and not being rich is crazy I stay 10 to 40 pairs tops just enough to always have something nice to wear

[@marcop.525]

That's why i always end looking for a pair of Kayanos, 990s or Ultraboosts. Aging doesn't forgive your feet 😅

[@topspot4834]

Yeah, nothing worse than the mom or dad who wants to be friends with their kids instead of parents, and think dressing like a teenager will make them look cool ... You definitely don't wanna be that guy in your 40s wearing zebra 350s and ripped jeans!

[@Two3-SK]

I’m 54 and I am finally at a point in my life when I can get the kicks I never was able to get when I was younger. I grew up loving MJ, and the culture. There is no age that is or is not appropriate to collect sneakers. You have to do what you feel in your heart and don’t worry about the noise around you. Great video ❤

[@TheDoozie43]

Yup I remember buying original release jordan 1s through 20s no problem in the store so it’s great to see them coming back again!

[@xinjian1996]

I'm 28. My mom and family members came into my room and said. Wow, why u have so many sneakers, are you a centipede🤣😂

[@donkeefe6222]

Say yes I identify as a centipede with all the dope sneakers! Then let your parents know they told you you could be anything you want to be!

[@choloxviiimxco5087]

😂😂 my mom told me the same thing

[@Daewonnni]

What a compliment ❤

[@philiphanan1493]

I’m dead. 💀

[@mattlang8946]

I'm 48. I remember as a kid in a low income family looking at all my MJ posters on my wall. I knew I'd never own those Black Cement 3s. But who knew they would retro those things almost 4 decades later! I have most of the shoes right now because A. I love them & B. Because that little boy in the 80s deserved more than Payless shoes that disintegrated in a couple months time. I'll keep collecting them until they put me in the ground. That being said, I have a bout 50 sneakers and thats about all I need. As I get new ones I give a pair away I haven't worn in awhile or sell them on the cheep.

[@anindyaganguly5243]

Exactly, capping around 50 is good! For me though, the number is roughly 10, I have felt. I will probably go upto 20, if I fall in love with something in the way. But again being 34 and an Indian all sneakers don't suit me and so I consciously avoid buying the pairs which I won't wear. I do have a two cheap sneakers for being complete beaters but for the rest, I keep them healthy. 😅😅

[@robertocortezjr8069]

This!!!...this right here!!! Exactly why I became a sneakerhead. Well said 👏

[@warrenmundy8390]

After spending the past 20 odd years collecting wearing and generally enjoying sneakers, the best thing about the whole scene is the stories about each pair and how much they can mean to you as a person. They can never be stupid.

[@FredQuijada]

I’m turning 50 next week. I’ll never stop collecting sneakers. Period. It’s all about the journey and the buy-sell-trade. Can’t nobody tell me nothin.

[@vuey23]

I really hope you mark the occasion by buying a new pair or undsing a pair ❤

[@MrGhost2501]

I'll be 50 too in february and I feel exactly the same.

[@johnsonmansr77justamessenger_]

I’m 48 and as long as I’m blessed to still be alive I’m rocking Jordan’s. I know that all J’s aren’t comfortable but for the ones that are I’ll still wear them.

[@tonymorales5997]

I'm 51 and I smoked when I was younger for 25 or so years. So I've had to lung surgery one on each, so I feel like I can do what I want. Lucky to be here. Mostly I've ALWAYS been the guy who isn't influenced or do I feel like I have to answer to someone as old as my son TELLING me what I can do. My wife has no issue with it so I'll stop when I stop. NOT BEING DEFENSIVE (DONT HAVE TO BE) JUS T SAYING GOOD dayto ALL sneaker heads!

[@hobogloves]

I’m 42, my priorities changed two years ago when I had my daughter. I still love sneaker culture and the collection I have, but definitely haven’t been buying in the last two years. Ive sold a lot in last couple of years *got the collection down to 40 pairs. I had a pretty good run and I’m happy I was collecting SBs long before the hype and got to experience and be a part of sneaker culture in some of the best years before the hype beast era.

[@sneakernomics5547]

Love that!

[@INSTAFIX_543]

It’s not stupid at all. We the over 40 crowd are the original buyers of these of Jordan’s. We lived it and experienced it live as it was happening. So to see Jordan brand continue to release those of classics and being able to buy those now is something truly special. Special to us because we weren’t all able to buy those when we were young. Jordan’s are still a staple in the culture and remains trendy in some form or fashion for even the young heads. So if anybody should be getting their hands on some it would most definitely be us. Not to mention life is short . Buy what you want . Live, love , laugh!

[@mtzano]

From a 45 year old with about 150 in current collection, I agree with your thoughts. People collect coins, comics, cards, cars, etc. Ultimately things that bring joy. If you're financially stable, who cares about what others think on how you spend your "fun" money. I went out with the Mrs last night and we dropped $200 on a fancy dinner. I'll poop that out later tonight. Friends will judge me for spending $200 on "another" shoe I'll have for years in great condition but will not judge as harshly a fancy dinner that costs the same

[@deangruwell6555]

Totally agree .. only my dinners can run about $500 ( wow at you 😂😉) later it’s just pooped out .. pfffttt 😂

[@person2991]

I think you need to go to the doctor if you’re having dinner then pooping it out 24 hrs later

[@jasonwalker5596]

I’m in my 40s I’ll never quit collecting

[@mondomondo9138]

i agree

[@Letsgo44444]

I want to be in my 70s rocking js. Js...

[@madvillanmf8650]

same like Wu tang I'll rock forever till I can't.

[@CyborgNS6NL]

Same, touching 50 soon. Never stopping.

[@Gankzta]

Lil nggaz like me think all you OGs look cringe trying to look my age with a white beard 😂 ONG 😅

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

The fact that we still get that feeling of joy from something we like, is a great thing.

[@AdiLadBelfast]

Can relate to this on so many levels. It used to be "another pair, really?" Now nothings questions are asked. It's my vice, I don't gamble, I don't do drugs. There's worse ways to spend my cash

[@ruhsannmcclain3962]

Hell no I’m 40+ and I have 78pairs after selling at least a 100 pairs..And I’m not done

[@zzzzzdagod8973]

as a 30 year old sneaker collector i think my main thing with collecting is being older i’m able to get all the shoes i wanted when i was younger but could with limited resources. now i feel like im not really a collector that needs to grab every pair but really getting my personal collection to where i want it to be and if i see something i like along the way i’ll get it

[@vm-ct2ty]

Bro. I’m in my early 50’s, married with kids and a mortgage and still collecting kicks! And there’s no shame in my game! In the 90’s I collected comics (which I still have). A few years ago I bought old toys that I couldn’t get when I was a kid cuz we were broke. For the last few years I’ve been getting kicks. Like u said…there are legit, good reasons why we collect. Great, great video my man!

[@Sputnikaz]

As a 46yo, when the (now) Jordan retros were releasing, it wasn't in my family's budget to get a new pair as I was growing. I can afford them now, and I make a point to wear ALL of my pairs...at my job at that. I'm in sales, and they are conversation starters. I also like setting myself apart in my fits at work. Let the haters hate.

[@southlondonsfinestb755]

I will always keep adding to my collection. I was born with a disability, which effects my walking among other things so since I was I kid i’ve been obsessed with sneakers

[@flipordrip]

I got my first pair of J's in 1989. I was 9. I'll never forget the way those shoes made me feel, and I have been chasing that feeling ever since.

[@paulbien1060]

I love this video - such a great and balanced take from someone who really gets it. With every hobby under the sun there will be people who don’t get why in the hell you’d do that. Some people run marathons, some people cover themselves in tattoos, and some people by infinity sneakers. We have a saying in my my family “don’t yuck somebody’s yum” and so if people think sneaker collecting is stupid they should keep quiet, move on, and not collect sneakers. Like what you like, and leave people alone!

[@star42]

My god Jordan you are like my inner monologue, nailing every single points I constantly say to myself in my mind. I'm 44, been into Basketball sneakers since highschool (90s) as I hooped back then, but only really started collecting since 2015-16 (Thanks to the Ultraboost). I look around my sneaker-room/office nowadays and, like you said, the sheers numbers of boxes in there is starting to bum me out abit. I am working on thinning out the herd, and focus only on Reebok (those were my aspirations back in HS) and Ultraboosts, as I usually wear nothing but. Thanks for being the sounding board for us old sneakerheads mate! Keep up the amazing work.

[@ItsAVZfromCR]

Its another hobby. Some people buy toys, cards, art, etc. Its all good as long as no harm is done and you get a kick out it.

[@mrrayner7162]

I feel it's good for people to have a passion for something, and I generally don't pull punches if someone tries to mock me for being a 40 year old with a home studio and a semi expensive gaming PC. £550 on a graphics card? You betcha! I love having a space that I can let go of the daily monotony and tough stuff (young child, dealing with work). Whether it's a wall full of sneakers, a room full of video games or DVDs, drilling holes in your walls to stick panels to make your space not sound like a cave, or racks of synthesisers, having something that isn't a person that brings you joy is fucking delightful.

[@paladinsrage4646]

Sneakers help me complete my look and gives me a new sense of confidence; clothes, shoes, cologne… are all investments into yourself and I’d say absolutely worth it if you can budget it without being irresponsible. I only have a single pair I won’t wear, simply because I plan on wearing it for something specific due to the value it holds for me. Not money wise but both in what the shoe is, and my own history with it and how I was given it. 😊 Edit: I seriously recommend investing in custom insoles for your feet, ones that are custom made and formed to your foot. I just take out my insoles and rotate the custom orthotic to whatever I wanna wear, it completely fixes 90% of shoes being uncomfortable and upgrades comfortable ones to a new level!

[@franalations]

I’m currently 36. been collecting since I was 17 and been doing videos on KZbin since I was 20. I still enjoy collecting sneakers. Not to the same extent as I did back in the day. But I’ve always enjoyed collecting art you can wear. Over the past 4 years I’ve shifted more of my focus to NFTs aka digital art. But I’m always gonna be a sneaker fan. And it’s been cool to see these two hobbies intertwine and NIke being at the forefront of an emerging technology. Even tho it COULD risk brand image being 90% of the world still believes crypto/ NFTs are “bad”

[@dainbramaged284]

As I spin through the comments on here Jordan I notice you have an older viewer base. I am also up in my late 40s and still curating a healthy collection. I think that is awesome that guys and gals our age still love the hype shit!

[@Taree]

I am in my 50s and i just started two years ago. I love sneakers. Makes me happy.

[@JamesSchlanger]

Same here. I’m about to turn 52 and just started collecting about 2 1/2 years ago. I enjoy every bit of it 👍🏽

[@andy_0161]

Love this. It has no age limit

[@HambinoTWFS]

I say if you like it and it makes you happy then go for it regardless of age. I don’t have a massive collection but still a collection and I wear them all. It brings me back to when I was a kid getting the new Allen Iverson sneaker every year, and I cherish those memories watching my favorite players growing up. If my collection gets too hefty I’ll sell off some ones I don’t use as much. I buy sneakers because I like them, not because I’m searching for compliments, but I have gotten more compliments than I would have expected and had quite a few nice interactions with people just based on the sneakers I was wearing. It’s a nice feeling when you discover you share a common interest with someone. Personally, I wouldn’t want to give up on something that brings positivity to my life just because I got a little bit older. Love your videos brother, keep doing your thing

[@matthewbawden9085]

Never too old. I’m nearly 40 and I’m still collecting. I enjoy the story behind certain models and collect them as art. I do only have a modest collection of around 40, and have worn most of them. Only found your channel recently and enjoy your content.

[@davidaguilar905]

Jordan your video makes perfect sense growing up in the 90s I couldn’t afford my collection but now I’m just enjoying every second of it

[@albertarca6328]

This video hit 10000%. All your input is spot on, love it. I’m 39 and I’ve been collecting since I was 15, I’ll never stop. But yes I end up grabbing the door beaters when my wife and kids say I take too long to come down and leave lol

[@bigdogbee]

Im 54 and been collecting since a teen

[@Pelleus]

Thank you for your service 🫡

[@KenzieTrinityDeasy]

33, only been collecting for 5 years, I only own 22 pairs, before this I never wore anything Nike, had Zero idea about this Sneaker Community. I fell in love with the AJ1 high silhouette. This is coming from a girl who wore Combat boots for 17 years. I see the as an Artist shoes as art, especially the SBs. I also collect random stuff, so why not pick up another hobby. Also I wear every single pair of my shoes, I’m really enjoying this, and will be continuing

[@jissanhuq3792]

LOL i just started in my 40s… i had a son 3 years back n pressed for active hobbies so needed something that spoke to my artistic, fashion n creative senses. It’s something that does not take away from my family life at all and is easy to traverse in modern times. Some of my retros are likely also being saved for my 2 sons

[@Terbo_tert]

I’m 41. I agree with about everything you said. Although I try to be more selective than impulsive nowadays. Impulse buying caused me to have to rent out a storage unit lol

[@jasonasuncion1758]

This was a great vid. As a fellow child of the 80s and 40+ yr old, ive struggled internally lately with this hobby and culture. I felt you really hit all my thoughts on this and actually feel better after watching. Definitely looking to downsize collection and distill it to ones i truly love and let the rest go. Ill always been into snkrs and will prolly continue to collect but time to revise and throttle back volume

[@kiwihoopers]

I used to collect sneakers purely because I can afford to and they make me happy. Now collecting sneakers becomes secondary as I choose to collect good karma and make others around me happy first. That makes me the happiest.

[@WayneLiu945]

I am 40 and I've been into sneakers since I was 15, not going to stop because I still have the passion and love the culture. Without passion, why do we even live for?

[@Ermatinger503]

I’m 36 and have been collecting sneakers since I was 9 years old and have zero desire to quit. Us “old heads” are the last of a dying breed that actually remember Jordan playing, the impact he had on the game and how great the sneaker game was in the beginning

[@OxRockwell]

Some people buy a sports car when the mid-life crisis hits, some become sneaker-heads in their 40's instead

[@JG_88]

This video was needed my friend. Btw, you are a legit real dude for doing this. I buy a lot of my shoes because as a kid, I could never afford to have them on my feet. My mother provided me with what she could. Now that I am an old bastard, I buy what I like what I want what I never had and what makes me happy. 🥂

[@tylercyr6138]

Man I'm 38 and I personally don't care what people think! I love sneakers and always have and there's so many I missed out on when I was younger because I couldn't afford them or missed out, so now I'm able to do so

[@primoskickz]

I will stop .. when i die lol , good stuff brother.

[@LitRhoads]

Watch u doing over here pri ?! 😂

[@ROC_Planes]

I saw you last video pri , u actually shout out Jordan , so it’s true you do see his videos lol !

[@primoskickz]

@@LitRhoads chillin... lol !

[@primoskickz]

@@ROC_Planes his good peeps brother , real recognize real ..

[@FUMEjoy]

What’s up primo ?!!

[@karkarots]

Coming from a poor state of living back then and being jealous of other people's material stuff you bet your you know what I'll buy them when I get to I point I can. Not on my 40s yet but deep down I know these purchases aren't just investments or bragging rights but a tap on my shoulder saying "Mate you worked so hard you deserve this."

[@G_e_o_r_g_i_e]

I used to collect tons of shoes when I was in my early 20’s, then life happened so I slimmed down my collection to like 20 pairs but I was still buying shoes. Now I’m 28 years old and I made a commitment to only own 10 pairs of shoes (beaters included) If I want a new shoe I have to resell a used pair on goat or eBay before I buy a new pair. That’s my rule which saved me lots of money!

[@CanceIed]

Facts, these days I rather spoil my kids or save money for a vacation trip every summer. If I die tomorrow my wife will probably sell all my shoes in a garage sale for $5 each 😆

[@G_e_o_r_g_i_e]

@@CanceIedFor real my wife would probably donate them. She already hates the clutter as it is 😂

[@abdulaliakbar1175]

You have definitely reached out to me, my friend. This video was definitely what I needed.

[@MarshallGreen-x7x]

Great perspective! Not sure about your sneaker collecting in my 40's question, as I'm now in my 50's and I have just been in the game for the past 2-years My philosophy...buy what you like, put on feet what you want, and for me, WEAR THE HELL OUT OF THEM AND ENJOY.

[@VISlXVI]

I’m 28, and have been into sneakers since i was 11 years old. It’s been a wild couple years i have about 40+ pairs now buying everything i ever wanted from my highschool days. Will never stop collecting, this video hit home.

[@shaneilellis9832]

One the psychological reason of consumerism is to get customers to build a emotional connection to a brand or a product.

[@4SureFamily]

If you do things right, I think as your getting older you start to have more expendable income. It's very hard to stop! I hit on the last two raffles: Jordan 4 Fears and Black Cement 3s but didn’t confirm to purchase. I'm 52 and I just got my second pair of Jordan 1 Low Howards. I'm trying to do better, meaning buying only shoes I'm going to wear on feet. I have about 280 sneakers in my collection but don't have as much heat as you do, lol. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jeren6924]

Heat is subjective. Heat is mostly the most hyped shoe by other people. I got early access to the AJ3 Black Cements yesterday…But I don’t even like ‘m and I really don’t know why I would want those lol so they’ll go to my bro for retail.

[@FrankBIV]

I'm 53 and I will NEVER stop collecting. It's a part of who I am. My wife's a collector,my kids are. I buy sneakers for my 80 year old dad. I can't wait to see him unbox his Black Cement 3's. No shame in my game. I wear and do what pleases me. Don't GAF about what anyone thinks. I live in NYC so its an everyday thing seeing many sneakers heads my age or older. With that being said,I am also an over the road truck driver 😢. So I have over 200 DS pair because I hardly have time to wear them. Salute 🫡 and thanks for the great content as per usual.

[@adamone2]

35 watching and reading articles on Fat joes collection got me interested in the game as a kid but was poor now im grown and can afford them i love it the excitement never stops and sneakenomics keeps me on top of my game no cap on god certified hood classic

[@bigdogbee]

I can totally relate. As soon as I open my eyes, I’m thinking about what I’m gonna wear. You should see my T-shirt collection. 😂

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

One life to live, do what you want and enjoy.

[@jonathandelapunta9149]

Watching you since day 1, all the real talk is what i love on your content.

[@andrewpequita6569]

46 year old here. I got up early yesterday and waited in the cold for the BC 3 even though I still have one 2018 I wear and one 2018 on ice. I keep my collection under about 175 pairs and I know how ridiculous it feels at times. I go through every emotion in this video. I really only rock a few pairs these days but I’m still stocking like an idiot. I still love it though. It’s made me money as much as it’s cost me. Well, maybe not as much as it’s cost me. Haha.

[@ebelen1]

Love the content and as a 54-year old, I couldn’t help but laugh when you brought up the in-laws. My MIL judges me hard on wearing a new pair every time I see her haha.

[@mandeepruprai7257]

Such a relatable video and articulated where I’m at perfectly. I’m 48, can’t see myself stopping buying shoes and I always grab the beaters when popping out especially if I haven’t looked at the weather forecast 😂

[@ceelobee2794]

48 year old here. This episode hit 100%. Wifey is going to laugh her ass off at the truth. But for real, if we weren’t in an okay position in life I might be tripping a bit. I’ve pulled back over the years, but I’ll never stop. I love the game!

[@bighomiethrift]

I'll just put it like this. There are collectors of everything in this world and collecting shoes is probably the least crazy thing to collect.

[@jairopresinal6377]

Nailed. I have a friend on his 50s that started to collect pins . Just seeing his excitement about them brings me joy as a sneaker collector. I wish my dad collected something and was able to share it with me.

[@footballtime5474]

i think the biggest factor is your motivation- are you genuinely passionate about the art of sneakers or do you just want popularity from classmates/coworkers/strangers online. most of the people that are tapped into sneaker youtube/reddit/forums etc. genuinely care... however its rather easy to tell when someone just wants it for the clout

[@aljamin45]

I'm closer to 50 than 40 and the number of pairs that I own (and wear) is closer to 50 than 40. I feel like this brings a sense of balance to my life 😊 Great video. I think you've hit the nail about collecting in general.... sneakers are 'just' another thing to collect that can bring joy - it just so happens that you can wear 'em and sell them on if you want.

[@victoralvarado7284]

42. It's all about the chase. Sweet dump of endorphins when you snag a hard to cop shoe... Then it just sits with the rest. That said, I've noticed that my patterns have changed as well. I enjoy the comfortable functional stuff but still enjoy having exclusive stuff. So it's a lot of collab NB, Solomon, Saucony, Adidas, and Asics stuff. If I don't hit on retail, I never chase. It's become easier for me to let go of shoes I don't get a W on. Slowly fading out of the game and I'm okay with it. Just like most of you guys, I have enough shoes to last me 2 lifetimes before I'd actually "need" a pair.

[@solesearching7020]

I agree 110% its a hobby, addiction, consumerism etc but we enjoy collecting sneakers! Great video my guy!!! I watched it like 10 times already. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MrKane1173]

Great post. At 51 years old I definitely have moments where I ask myself "What the f*ck am I doing?" The thing is, I still truly enjoy the process, the community and the joy I get from acquiring a new pair. It doesn't stop being fun just because you're a bit older. These days I just focus on tracking down grails and trading away multiple "mid-level" pairs to build a more curated collection.

[@hallssneakers]

I'm 45 still collecting and there ain't no signs of stopping either 👌🏻👌🏻

[@sergiof91w8]

Being 49 years and going through major life changes for about a year does put a lot of perspective on things. Sneakers to me still catch my eye but no longer excite me. My shoes I’ve collected in the last 25 years is just a constant reminder of who I’m not anymore. The same goes with all the other hobbies around that time it’s just the reality of it all. I’m about to hit 50 and I want to be mobile, I don’t want to be bound to materialistic things.

[@craigbart7086]

I'm 60 I still wear Jordans but having a room full of sneakers is a waste of money.

[@gr8aquino]

I’m in my 40s & it all started in 1988 with the Jordan 4. I assure you it’ll never stop until I’m called home to the upper room. I do wear my shoes tho. I wear them all & enjoy them all. 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@PerseoPadua]

Regards everyone! During my late 30’s early 40’s I achieved to complete a 400+ pairs sneakers collection and it took me 6-7 years to sell each and everyone pair… now I’m 52 and for the last three years I’ve started again a very small selective collection that is now around 65 pairs and there’s a few that I haven’t wear in months. A very basic collection I must say, runners (air max 1 the most) and J’s from 1 to 13… and I feel satisfied because I can sell some to my friends and give away to my elder boy who is now 11 years old and just one size smaller than myself… I do wear most of them but honestly, having even 30 pairs is a bit absurd… well you can wear a different pair the whole month every day but you are obligated to care about the rest of the outfit and, living in Finland, most of all, the weather 😅 thanks! Blessings!✌🏽😎

[@JuliusSDeLaCruz]

Thank you for articulating the sentiments of sneaker collecting. It was spot on and felt objective. We understand it could be impractical. For the pairs I don't actually wear, I view similarly to art collecting. The shoes make us feel something by just looking at them.

[@soles_by_b3218]

Im 43 and have been in to sneakers since i was 13yo, but i started collecting when i was older because of funds. You are never to old to want to look fresh imo. Ill never stop collecting sneakers! ill maby size down my collection at some time, butt ill be a sneakerhead till i die

[@Mr.Drewski]

My grandmother is one of the most economically sensible women and is constantly scolding me for my purchases. The one thing she never bother me about is buying sneakers because she says “you have to wear them everyday and you want to be comfortable so you don’t have problems later on”. That’s the only justification I’ve ever needed. To be fair I’m only early 30s but since I’ve been doing it since a teenager definitely starting to feel more like and OG even in what I choose to buy lol.

[@garrickhuggins2272]

Life is too short to wear boring shoes.

[@mikewallace9025]

“Do you wear them” Nahhhh” 😂

[@aaroncookson5335]

Cool video with some great points. I'm 50, and I'm always looking to add to my selective collection of primarily Jordans and Jordan collabs. Collect what makes you happy and what interests you.

[@carywilliams2486]

Im 45. My wife - "Why do you buy sneakers?" Me - "Why do you buy $300 haircuts?"

[@cybergonk83]

I'm (41) from the Middle East so sneaker culture (for the most part) wasn't and still isn't a thing over here, I never had sneakers growing up. However all of that changed once I started making my own money, and with apps like stockx (pre-selling fakes) and Goat, it made buying sneakers a lot more convenient. I've slowed down a lot over the years, today I've got a healthy collection of around 30 sneakers and shoes ranging from Jays to Adidas to Maison Margielas, MSCHFs and other brands.

[@stonedog23]

At 56 I was around when Adidas and Pony’s were far superior to a company called Nike. We didn’t even know how to say it. It was a one syllable word to us. Then this guy from my hometown who was 4 grades ahead of me got his own sneaker line on Nike and that company took off. In 1985 those first shoes in his line, simply called Air Jordan’s ( no number) took off and my friends and I on my college campus were wearing them. I don’t double up and I try to wear as many of my 300 pairs as I can.

[@busseyboy9490]

Great video Brotha. You have becoming my favorite sneaker utuber overseas.

[@charlielee7665]

Damn bro, i needed this video, i just turned 35 and sometimes feel too old to be wearing certain pairs. Also i love the honesty in this video! Lol i really enjoyed this one, thanks man!

[@iwannabelikemikepow]

im 41, and have a modest collection of around 20 pairs. i do wear them all at some point, although most of the time i reach for the 2-3 comfy boys. Sometimes its enjoyable to just own things, and know theyre there. We're simple creatures and it doesnt have to be any deeper than that. As long as youre able to collect without casuing yourself financial issues, go for it. We aren't here for a very long, so find your hapiness where ever it may be.

[@SneakerheadAD]

29 here… no cap my mom hates that I have too many shoes in my closet. She saw it one day and she was in immediate shock 😂 I only have like 50 pairs in my room which is not all that bad, but yeah I need to cut down some cause there’s always gonna be a new sneaker coming out. But I’m still buying shoes cause I love it. Sneaker collecting is a hobby. It is what it is! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@86wasdayr2]

Im 38 i have a good amount of shoes, probably above average, i dnt thnk its a age cap, but its just boring now, but sumtimes it feels good to be like "oh sheet!" "I forgot about these" idk just up to the person. I wear steel toes daily, i guess its my other side of the coin.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@vincentblake3333]

This hit different bro being a man that's 48 and I'm now getting all the sneakers I wanted when I was little lol salute to you for this vid

[@bren70403]

Bro, this hits home me! As someone in their late 40’s this is exactly how I feel. You are 100% correct!

[@terraebaker3617]

I’m 49 and have a healthy collection. And I 100% agree that the shoes that are my go-to’s are usually the comfy dad shoes and the Jordans, Foams, Air Max 1’s usually sit, still in the box. Like others in the comments, I grew up poor and couldn’t afford many of the good sneakers as a kid. Also, my sneaker collection has helped me financially, whether to get me through rainy days or to supplement on leisure and umm…better sneakers. Sometimes, people need to shut the hell up and mind their own damn business. Besides, there are worse hobbies to have. 😂 Love the vid and keep holding it down for us old(er) sneakerheads! ✊🏿

[@grahambillions]

Traded collecting sneakers for passport stamps and traveling the world. I live in the most expensive place in the US and the millionaires and billionaires wear Hokas. Nobody of substance gives a shit about someone's sneakers.

[@homerjay8617]

I'm almost 44, so I grew up with MJ and the rise of sneaker culture in the 80's and 90's. I still collect sneakers, mostly Jordans, but I'm selective with what I buy these days. Too many models and too pricey. I've been a sneaker head since the late 80's, having gotten my first pair of Nikes in 1989 and my first pair of J's in 1992. At this point in my life sneaker collecting is just childhood nostalgia.

[@SinisterDeeds214]

I'm 43...a few years ago i sold any and every pair i rarely wore. In recent years I've changed from a sneakerhead to a sneaker enthusist. I buy whatever I like heat or not. And once I don't feel the same love I once did for a pair and I rarely wear them...I sell them. So I went from hundreds of pairs to now maybe 15. Once they leave the rotation I sell.

[@Rgunt8905]

Sneakers at a young age was all about not being able to afford much. That's why comparing shoes with friends was fun. But as an old man, sneakers are easy to attain, and it's weird af when an old dust is trying to relive their youth and even try to compare the latest drop with the youth. It doesn't work anymore. But most of yall will go on in denial and will never admit what it is. But everyone wants to feel important so there you go.

[@notitleproductions]

I began collecting more than a few pairs of sneakers at a time more because it was outside the norm back in the late 90’s, early 00’s. I connected with a smaller community of people who enjoyed them and the culture behind them and to see where everything has gone today, 20+ years later is a bit sad. I’m commenting on a video commenting on two people 20+ years apart, arguing over whether I’m an idiot for having a ton of sneakers. I worshipped the athletes I grew up watching as a kid, and those were the first athletes with signature shoes and a culture of consumerism. I’ll never stop collecting, and my bigger take away is that we’ve micromanaged the culture to the point that “Not Tripping” has an audience to start this conversation. Wear, collect, do what you like! As long as it isn’t harming others or putting you and your family in a disadvantaged position (that’s a debilitating addiction lol) then enjoy yourself! The world needs more people ENJOYING their lives instead of using the internet as a giant fence to cast aspersions over 🙄

[@williamfinucane]

It's pretty stupid no matter the age... but we do it cuz we love it. Im 33. not growing out of sneakers or video games. Or anime. Or action figures.. fuck em

[@bigseanpd7302]

Dude I'm in my 40s and watched and was an avid fan of the man behind the shoe. Now I've vowed to be more selective, yet the love of collecting is hard to overcome, being that I’ve done it for over 30 years!

[@quentin1956]

I have a little bit of a different take on all this as i see it being every ds pair is pure joy and happiness just being owned and viewed visually as you stated very well, when you want a super concentrated dose of joy or are in need of inspiration you can actually wear whatever pair you decide and can repeat this process as many times as wanted, as needed , as possible.

[@verakuyful]

Your money your decision your happiness

[@chriscarodpt]

Love your take on shoe collecting! I’m in my late 40s and I have more than a 100 pairs in my collection. Love your videos

[@jaer.6540]

I decided that im done with sneakers a few months ago (actually found out through therapy that i literally have a shopping addiction). Got it down to less than 20 pairs. I realized that i really only wear crocs and boots at this point. Getting old sucks, as your body just gets too demanding and staying healthy is more important than flossing