RESOLUTION #1

Stop hoarding sneakers and actually wear them

You know that last scene in Raiders of the lost Ark, when the ark is all boxed up and piled amongst all those other boxes? Yeh, you know where we’re going with this. How many of y’all Community’s bedrooms, corridors, toilets look just like that last scene?

We’re all guilty of having a few pairs of sneakers that are still sitting boxed up in our closets, collecting dust. Well, in 2024, you’re gonna break the cycle and rock those sneakers like there’s no tomorrow. Sneakers ain’t belong in no museum neither, that heat belongs on your feet!

RESOLUTION #2

Stop spending all your money on sneakers!

Yeh, we said it! We’ve all been there, dropping stacks of our hard-earned cash on the latest releases, only to realise we can’t afford to eat for the rest of the month. Time to get our priorities straight and find a better balance between our love for sneakers and our bank accounts. Pot Noodles aren’t a sustainable diet fam! Resist the urge to buy every limited-edition sneaker that drops. It’s not healthy for your bank account, and you don’t even have enough feet to wear them all.

RESOLUTION #3

Stop collecting up shoeboxes

Why y’all be hoarding shoeboxes like they’re more precious than the sneakers themselves? We've all got those closets full of shoeboxes stacked to the ceiling, like we’re running some sort of sneaker storage facility. It’s time to let go of our attachment to cardboard and free up some space. Unless you plan on using those boxes as a makeshift fort for your pet hamsters, it’s time to bid them farewell and make room for more sneakers.

RESOLUTION #4

Resist the temptation of buying limited-edition sneakers…

…just coz they got a backwards swoosh. Now we gettin’ controversial! We’ve all been influenced by celebrity endorsements and collabs, thinking that if our favourite rapper or athlete rocks a certain shoe, we’ll automatically become as cool as them. Let’s remember that it’s not the kicks, nor the hype that make us who we are, but our own unique style and personality. Plus on the flip side, your health will improve as y’all know, too much salt is bad for you.

RESOLUTION #5

Stop using sneaker lingo in everyday conversations!

We get it, you’re passionate about sneakers, but dropping phrases like ‘hits different’, ‘fit’, ‘drip’ or ‘hypebeast’ during a casual chat about the weather might confuse your non-sneakerhead ‘muggle’ friends. Let’s save the sneaker talk for the sneaker forums and give our mates a break from deciphering our secret language, fam.

RESOLUTION #6

Stop wearing your sneakers to bed

We get it, you love your kicks, sometimes more than your kids, especially if they’re being little 💩 s. But let’s give your feet a break, shall we? Your sneakers need some rest too. Plus, your significant other will appreciate not waking up to a face full of sneaker soles every morning. It’s time to let your feet breathe and give your bed a break from all that sneaker action, even tho it might be the only action it’s gettin’. 😳

RESOLUTION #7

Finally learn how to tie your shoelaces properly

Yeh, we know it’s embarrassing when society considers you to be an ‘adult’, but some of y’all still be struggling with the basic art of tying your laces. You’ve just been rocking loose laces and tripping over yourselves for way too long. So, in 2024, you’re gonna hit up the tutorials, practice your bunny ears, and become masters of lace-tying. No more faceplants because of untied shoelaces, folks!

RESOLUTION #8

Stop judging people based on their choice of kicks

We’ve all been guilty of silently judging someone’s sneaker game, whether it’s their outdated kicks, ridiculous red boots or a questionable black and white colourway! 🤭🤐 In 2024, let’s Embrace the Evolution and diversity of sneaker culture, and remember that everyone has their own unique style. Who knows, maybe those ‘ugly’ sneakers will become the next big trend, and you’ll be left eating your words.

RESOLUTION #9

Start a sneakerhead support group

We’ve all been there in the Community. Waiting in line for hours, refreshing our browsers like maniacs, and entering every raffle only to take the biggest L of our lives. It’s time to come together and support each other through these tough times. In 2024, you’re gonna form a support group where you can cry, laugh, and share your sneaker woes. Together, you'll get through every sold-out drop, raffle loss and cancelled release. We’re on this L-Train together, fam!

RESOLUTION #10

Stop wearing your new sneakers on rainy days

Damn, it’s heart-breaking to see them fresh clean kicks get covered in mud and water stains. We live in the UK peeps, it f#%kin rains all the time, you can’t go making them beaters on day one. Best wrap your new sneakers in old Tesco bags or invest in some stylish rain boots instead, so your kicks can stay dry and fly!

If you ain’t taken our advice and mash em’ up, don’t be resorting to random cleaning hacks you found on the web neither. Learn how to clean your sneakers properly with this Jason Markk tutorial (other shoe cleaners are available). 🧽✨

RESOLUTION #11

Stop buying sneakers just because they’re on sale

We’ve all fallen into this trap. You see a pair of kicks on sale, having seen the same pair on sale six months ago. Suddenly you convince yourself that today, you absolutely need them, even though they’re two sizes too small or in a luminous colourway that makes you look like a 40–something toddler. Listen up, resist the urge to splurge on sale items that you ain’t ever gonna wear, and instead save up for those grails you’ve been dreaming about.

RESOLUTION #12

Bravely venture out of your comfort zone

By wearing sneakers that don’t match your outfit perfectly. Y’all know about the daily stress of getting that ‘fit’ right? Well for 2024, try letting go – relax a litttle. It’s okay If your ‘drip’ level drops or your ‘dope’ style looks a little more dopey! Sometimes a little clash can create a whole new level of street style.