Meet the sneakerheads: Collectors who choose a pricey way to get their kicks

Ben Langford
February 13 2022 - 12:00pm
Jeremy Brown prefers chunky, colourful kicks. Photo: Adam McLean
Jeremy Brown prefers chunky, colourful kicks. Photo: Adam McLean

Jeremy Brown doesn't just like sneakers - it goes further than that. He's a sneakerhead, with a clear ethical stance, and he's not alone. But will scalpers ruin the good clean fun?

Shoes have always carried a blend of function and fashion, but it's only recently people have started seeing sneakers as a potential investment - unworn, that is, in the box.

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Ben Langford

Ben Langford

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Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on.

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