I don’t wear sneakers save when going to the gym. However, news about collectors and the exclusivity of certain kinds seems to be hot news (https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-collectible-sneaker-game-a-guide-for-obsessives-and-beginners-1484849746).
Huizinga (see V&R Chapter 6) identifies collecting and joining clubs as a trademark way play builds civilisation.
