You're scared of puddles because your shoes will get dirty
I'm scared of puddles because I have holes in my shoes
We are not the same
this post was submitted on 23 Apr 2026
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Of course they have holes how else would you get your feet in.
Thanks, Dad.
From a topological perspective, shoes either have a dozen holes or millions of holes, depending on what you count
And the feet go in neither of them.
And they're often dirty enough I can't see the bottom. I may just bloop down there and cease existing.
Consumerism amirite
I'm all for hobbies and people enjoying themselves. But there is somethimg about owning 100 sneakers or 100 funko pops that i just kinda feel gross about.
They are hobbies created by the corporations themselves, inherently soulless.
Especially since sneakers are just a different flavor of fast fashion.
Collecting is a hobby that's just about consuming.
Sure it can be a joy in hunting for the thing, going to estate auctions in weird places you'd never otherwise find yourself, taking a risk on a super beat up then cleaning and repairing it to make it worthy of being part of your collection. Or better yet making your own from scratch, or as a Frankenstein of multiple dead into one functioning one
But just hunting for stuff that was mass produced extremely recently and can't be meaningfully restored, modified or repaired? I just have a hard time seeing that as a hobby. Hobbys are supposed to be time sinks first, money sinks second. A good hobby can usually be done fairly cheaply if you're willing to put in more work. I don't see how just buying stuff and putting it on a shelf can be as satisfying as spending hours making/repairing something.
100 sneakers or 100 pairs? 🤓
100 mismatched shoes
All right shoes. Due to a collection method of going into a shoe store, trying on display models that fit, then just running for it.
It's not a shoe collection, it's a trophy collection.
I don't really see the appeal of any hobby where you just buy mass produced shit to let it sit on a shelf
Yeah unlike my funko head collection which identifies me as a whole original individual.
So glad those are finally dying
Uh yeah! Right eheh... i totally read all of the books on my shelves, no way would i just let them sit there... heh
I think having a backlog of books you intend to read that cost you maybe 10-50 bucks individually (barring collectors items) is wildly different from having a wall of shoes you'll never wear that individually cost you anywhere from $100-$1000 (I'm not actually sure about the prices but I know scalpers go hard for this shit so 1000 doesn't seem crazy).
Also supports the writers
And you think sneaker exec yachts buy themselves?
"And the imperium took that personally."
I see it the same as the people that collect those funco pops or whatever. I don't get that, either. Or collecting plates or old soda cans.
But, worst case scenario, at least you can wear the shoes if they ever stop being worth money because the government has destroyed the economy and we're all living in a Mad Max world.
At least shoes can be used as shoes.
Funkopops was the ugliest toy line I've ever seen get popular until ~~Cum~~Crybaby came along
My cousin got into them pretty early in life. He lived in a cooler climate. I lived in rain every day more than likely South Florida and he came to visit one time and asked me to give him a piggie back a few times while he was visiting. He asked how I dealt with it all the time not realizing I was ever only in boots, flippy floppies, or barefoot.
nooo don't let your shoes get dirty!!! they're clearly for showing! not wearing.
My hobby is hiding mines in puddles, so I can relate.
Big puddles if you can hide mines in them
I picked up a pricey hobby that makes me scared of puddles. And trees. And power lines. Wind. Tall grass. Birds.
I love flying FPV
Urinals too
Last year, I got sneakers with a canvas cover to combat my stinky feet. And they're heckin' excellent for that. But yeah, now rain is scary. If too much comes from above, you get soggy feet. And if too much came from above, you've got dirt puddles that can somehow dye the white rubber rim. 🫠
They're usually basketball shoes and they're for use on a indoor basketball court only. The different shoes are worn by different players so there is some meaning to each of them. It's part of the flare of the game.
Yes the entire hobby is manufactured but people can still enjoy it.
I think that guy would eat a whole cake