5 Sneakers I Regret Selling

I’ve probably had 200 different pairs of sneakers pass through my rotation, so you’d think this revolving door approach to sneaker collecting would mean I don’t harbour much sentiment towards individual pairs. Turns out it’s the contrary – I’m filled with regret and a sense of mottainai every time a cherished pair moves on. Here are five that I still feel sad about.

Sure, some of the sneakers on this list can still be found today if I throw enough money in the right direction, but some have pretty much disappeared into the ether. While these sneaker-shaped holes in my heart can always be filled with other shoes from my current collection, the stinging regret often comes back to haunt me when I least expect it. Ouch…