sneakerhead

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Meaning · English

A person who owns multiple pairs of shoes as a form of collection and fashion.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

That culture waned in the late 80's and the 90's —remember Jerry Seinfeld in his clunky, generic white sneakers— but now the sneakerhead is back.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sneakerhead” mean?

A person who owns multiple pairs of shoes as a form of collection and fashion.

Is “sneakerhead” formal or informal?

sneakerhead is generally slang.