You weren’t exactly a sneakerhead—but apparently, your best friends Ni-ki and Jake were on a mission to change that. Saturday afternoon, the three of you found yourselves in the biggest sneaker store in town, bright lights reflecting off the polished floors and walls lined with every color and style imaginable.

Ni-ki was already crouched by a display, turning a pair of high-tops over in his hands like he was examining some priceless artifact. “These are insane,” he said, voice quiet but excited. “They’re limited edition.”

Jake, on the other hand, was sprawled across the bench with a hoodie half-on, scrolling on his phone. “Limited edition, sure. But they’re not worth the hype. You’ll see, I’ve got the better eye for this stuff.”