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To get your hands on limited (and sometimes even general release) sneakers can be quite a challenge these days. The number of sneakerheads and aspiring sneakerheads continues to grow on what seems to be a daily basis. Although you can look at it as a bad thing, there is also a tremendous upside. More people have an opportunity to get involved in sneakers. Yes, you can get a job in sneakers. But for most, getting your hands on a pair of kicks is still the priority. With Twitter, you can find info well before release dates and restocks if you're following the right people and you'd be surprised who the right people to follow actually are. From consumers to blogs to industry insiders, the people in the list that follows, if worked in conjunction, should prove beneficial whether you're a sneaker veteran or a rookie in the game. Whether it's early info, allocation info or restock info you're after, following these folks will ensure you're on a couch copping. Check out 25 Must-Follow People on Twitter For Sneaker Release Info.
run_zombie_run
Twitter Handle: @run_zombie_run
Why You Should Follow: From Roshes to SB to Euro Quickstrikes and more... tons of links to straight fire.
Deftronic
Twitter Handle: @Deftronic
Why You Should Follow: Hip-hop, BS and music but the core is kicks. Release information, links and god knows what else could appear.
Kustoo
Twitter Handle: @Kustoo
Why You Should Follow: Weekly recaps, release information and a diverse set of coverage nets a definitely follow. Not everyone has time to sit on Twitter all day BUT those recaps are hard in the paint — and the videos... you should already know.
SneakHeat
Twitter Handle: @SneakHeat
Why You Should Follow: Solid feed of current info... gems for days. The entire SneakHeat community's shared info (whether it be via Twitter or Facebook) winds up here.
TheShoeGame
Twitter Handle: @TheShoeGame
Why You Should Follow: Been in the game for YEARS. Early information months prior. Coupled with a few of the members on the list, his early info and their daily grind = copped
NolaTreyDawg
Twitter Handle: @NolaTreyDawg
Why You Should Follow: Grinds 18/7... because even he needs sleep — links for days.
JBreak23 / KarateKickz23
Twitter Handle: @JBreak23 / @KarateKickz23
Why You Should Follow: If they are related, doesn't that count as one person? Huge Lebron fans and huge MJ fans coupled together with a love of gadgets and the game, makes this (these) timeline(s) one (two) to follow. Maximum grind.
SneakerSteal
Twitter Handle: @SneakerSteal
Why You Should Follow: Patience saves pockets... Outlet finds all day every day. If you don't need EVERY pair on release day, these are your people.
FoamsApp
Twitter Handle: @FoamsApp
Why You Should Follow: Another hot shoe that has its one person behind the handle is FoamsApp. If its Foam related, check the timeline
MarcDolce
Twitter Handle: @MarcDolce
Why You Should Follow: It's not often you get to speak to a NSW designer, but Marc is active on Twitter and occasionally engages followers. While not EXTREMELY active, the gems and information outweigh the lack of activity.
SBDetroit
Twitter Handle: @SBDetroit
Why You Should Follow: Continuous amounts of sneaker information from Nike, Jordan, Reebok, Nike SB, etc. They have everything covered.
Nightwing2303
Twitter Handle: @Nightwing2303
Why You Should Follow: Primarily one of the top sneaker reviewers in the game, Chris has recently kicked off Kicks OFF court and regularly blesses his Twitter followers with upcoming releases and early purchase information
ericmatenaer
Twitter Handle: @ericmatenaer
Why You Should Follow: Finding Nike.com links, upcoming teaser shots and just an all-around team player. Not to mention he dropped the MSRP for the Yeezy III yesterday.
Jcenky
Twitter Handle: @Jcenky
Why You Should Follow: Isn't afraid to get his hands dirty and find those links, and then share them with the sneaker community
KicksAddiction1
Twitter Handle: @KicksAddiction1
Why You Should Follow: Checks for links like its his job — maybe it is. Whatever the case, just go follow!
DeadStockNYC
Twitter Handle: @DeadStockNYC
Why You Should Follow: Lots of release info but in addition, DeadStockNYC retweets restocks and deals on the daily.
TeamRoshe
Twitter Handle: @TeamRoshe
Why You Should Follow: The Roshe Run is the new "cult shoe" of the last few years, and TeamRoshe is always on the forefront of the latest and greatest information. I guess having the designer of the shoe in your corner doesn't hurt!
LRJ23
Twitter Handle: @LRJ23
Why You Should Follow: LeBron information oozing from its pores, from samples to PEs with release date information. Not many 'restocks' posted but once THEY get the dates, YOU get the dates.
KicksDeals
Twitter Handle: @KicksDeals
Why You Should Follow: The KicksDeals team is always scouring the internet for the latest and greatest. Might be a $20 off coupon, might be a restock, might be a random last pair, regardless they are putting in the time so YOU don't have to.
KixandtheCity / MaZe1er
Twitter Handle: @MaZe1er
Why You Should Follow: Rich continually pops out valid information under his site @KixandtheCity, from leaked upcoming products to random restocks. There is always someone available to field your question and if you're quick enough — slam down that lob city.
GentryTwo3
Twitter Handle: @GentryTwo3
Why You Should Follow: Gentry Humphrey is the former head of Jordan Brand and now the head of Nike Sportswear. While Mr Humphrey doesn't tweet regularly, he does occasionally drop gems, confirming releases and the occasional tweet back to followers questions about upcoming products. And if that's not enough, he gives pairs away sometimes, too.
DreDayCoop
Twitter Handle: @DreDayCoop
Why You Should Follow: Early information, restocks, coupons on some of the latest sleeper sneakers. If it's at an inflated price, you aren't reading his feed about it. Lots of Reebok information and he cops what HE wants — hopefully its what YOU want too.
J23App
Twitter Handle: @J23App
Why You Should Follow: Release information at the touch of a button, with a cleverly created application you can plan your next YEAR of purchases. Also, every weekend Matt inputs "one-stop shopping" with links to ALL major retailers in one spot... his timeline.
EaglesandHeat
Twitter Handle: @EaglesandHeat
Why You Should Follow: Restocks, allocation information, layups all day. Alex makes it seem like sharing information is his job. If you're trying to come up, click that follow button.
HeidiBurgett
Twitter Handle: @HeidiBurgett
Why You Should Follow: Release information... not exactly. But let those other guys post up their countless links, numerous "spy" shots and exhaust all outlets... when Heidi tweets it, it's OFFICIAL. As Nike's official PR pro, if it's on her timeline IT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!
