On May 27, 1990, a huge shipment of Nikes got lost at sea.In one of the strangest shipping accidents ever, 80,000 pairs of Nikes went missing in the Pacific Ocean en route from South Korea to the United States.

The term “sneakerhead” emerged in the 1980s, describing passionate collectors who hunted down rare and exclusive sneakers. These enthusiasts would camp outside stores, trade sneakers, and obsess over limited releases. It’s a subculture fueled by nostalgia, aesthetics, and a love for kicks!