Thank goodness for shoes. Before they were invented, we had to just develop crazy thick calluses on our feet and hope we didn’t step on anything too pointy. But shoes don’t just keep us safe from harm, they also keep us safe from boredom. You probably know more than a couple of sneaker heads or shoe fanatics. When it comes to collecting footwear, some folks can take their obsession a little bit too far. A hobby’s a hobby, but chill out.

But no matter how single-minded someone is about getting their hands on every piece of merch for their feet, there are some items they can do without. A certain shoe fad is creeping up this summer, and it’s leaving even the most die-hard shoe lover scratching their heads and wondering why anyone would ever be caught dead wearing them. Yet, people are indeed wearing them. What is “them?” Well, saddle up for a wild ride, partner…

By Dave