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Welcome to Sneakerhead Academy! If you want to become a certified Sneakerhead or sneaker hunter, or maybe just brush up on your sneaker essentials, then you've come to the right place. Here you can discover your inner sneaker in all its diversity under the guidance of our trained professors while working toward your degree.
Basic Sneaker Education
Brands & Famous People
Sneaker Technology & Specific
Sneaker Models
Buying & Collecting Sneakers and Sneaker Culture
Non-Credit Classes & Lectures
Sneaker World News
October 13, 2005
Converse Debuts (Converse) RED to benefit the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. For more information, please visit the JoinRed website or to order a pair of (Converse) Red, visit the official Converse online store.
May 24, 2006
January 20, 2006
December 3, 2005
Featured article! The Sneakerhead.com article on how to avoid buying fake sneakers has been updated with more tips and ideas for how to spot fakes. Click here to read the How to Avoid Fake Sneakers article.
November 16, 2005
New article added to the Sneaker Academy! The Sneaker Hunter, Celebrity Sneakers article has been added. Meet our Sneaker Hunter, Sam Shoelock and read about his sighting of famous sneaker brands on celebrity feet.
November 9, 2005
New article added to the Sneaker Academy! New Balance brand history has been added.
Freshman Sneaker Hunters: General Information
These required classes cover the history and anatomy of a sneaker and practical guides for choosing sneakers and caring for them.
The History of Shoes
This is the first and most basic sneakerology course. This class covers the history of shoes and footwear from primitive man to the modern sneaker era.
The History of Sneakers
This basic course covers the history of sneakers from their invention to the present day with an emphasis on U.S. manufacturers.
Basic Shoe Anatomy
This course explores the basic anatomy of a sneaker in preparation for the hands-on, real-world experience of choosing a pair of shoes.
Shoe Dictionary
A helpful resource for all students of sneakerology. Look up definitions for all shoe and sneaker related terminology.
Choosing Great Shoes
This hands-on class is taught in the sneaker hunter lab where students will have an opportunity to gain practical knowledge in the field of choosing the appropriate sneakers for any situation.
Caring For Your Sneakers
This course is also taught in the sneaker hunter lab. It allows students to learn care for their new sneakers.
Sophomore Sneaker Hunter: Sneaker Manufacturers
U.S. Shoe Brands
This required class covers the history and evolution of the current major manufacturers of all your favorite sneakers. (3 credits)
Primary Brands
Primary brands are well know by most consumers. They are household names like Nike and Reebok.
| Nike | Reebok | Adidas |
| Puma | Converse | New Balance |
| K Swiss | Air Jordan | Timberland |
Secondary Brands
Secondary brands are not as well known. They are often regional favorites or shoes for a specialized purpose like skateboarding or basketball.
| Asics Tiger | Fila | Pony | Keds |
| AirWalk | Spalding | Ryka | Skechers |
| Vans | Havana Joe |
Nike Air Jordan: A History
This optional class is a supplement to U.S. Sneaker Manufacturers course. In this class, you'll learn about the history of Nike Air Jordan brand and the implications of Air Jordan becoming a separate company.
Evolution of Air Jordan Sneakers
This optional class is a supplement to our Sneakerhead 201 course. In this course, you'll learn the history of the Air Jordan brand as we discuss the nineteen different Jordan shoe models.
Junior Sneaker Hunter: Sneaker Technology
Sneaker Tech
With an emphasis on Nike as the model for all brands this course instructs the junior sneaker hunter on the technology that goes into making sneakers.
Required Courses: Sneakerhead 101
Nike Research and Development
Recommended for all Nike brand majors, this class offers a brief introduction to the research and development process for Nike, Inc.
The Evolution of Nike Shox
This supplemental course, the Evolution of Nike Shox, is recommended for all Nike Brand majors. Professor Sneakerhead will guide you through an exploration of the design and implementation of the Shox technology.
Recommended Courses: Sneaker Tech, Nike Research and Development
Senior Sneaker Hunter: Self Defense
Self defense is a must for any sneaker hunter. Sneaker Academy will teach you how to protect yourself.
Identifying Fake Sneakers
Sneakerhead Academy is proud to offer the first in a series of advanced sneakerhead self-defense classes in order to help its students learn the basics of identifying fakes and factory variants.
Credit Cards and the Internet: What You Should Know
Sneakerhead Academy is proud to offer the second in a series of advanced sneakerhead self-defense classes in order to help its students learn the basics of using their credit cards on the Internet.
Non-Credit Classes & Lectures
All sneaker hunters and sole collectors are invited to attend guest lectures by The Sneaker Hunter, Sam Shoelock and read sneaker reviews from Sneakerhead.com
The Sneaker Hunter: Celebrity Sneakers 2005
Quotable Sneakers
A History of Sneakers in Film
Spotted! Sneakers in Modern Film & Television
Sneaker Reviews
- Nike Air Force One / Air Force 1
- Puma Easy Rider
- Adidas Samoa
- K Swiss Classic Luxury
- New Balance 608
