8 Reasons You Should Watch the Documentary ‘Sneakerheadz’

Last night (Aug. 4), XXL got an opportunity to get get advance screening of the highly anticipated movie, Sneakerheadz. Dedicated to the sneaker culture, director/producer/screenwriter, David T. Friendly and Mick Partridge do an amazing job of capturing the essence of a sneakerhead and the cultural influence of the lifestyle.

Opening in theaters in New York City and Los Angeles on Friday, Aug. 7, Sneakerheadz features some of the biggest sneaker curators from around the world as they describe their fascination and love for sneakers. Combining the worlds of hip-hop, sports and fashion, Friendly and Partidge showcase how all three categories bring together the sneaker community.

With a national release set to follow after the Aug. 7 release date, Sneakerheadz will so be available on Aug. 21 through Vimeo On Demand. Whether you're a sneakerhead or not, we strongly suggest you check out the Sneakerheadz documentary and get a taste of what it is to be a true sneakerhead. With that said, here are eight reasons you should check out this documentary.

1. The cast of Sneakerheadz includes a long list of popular sneaker curators such as Jeff Staple, DJ Clark Kent, Ben Baller, Rob Dyrdrek, Vashtie Kola and more.

2. Some of the most exclusive and rarest sneakers that have dropped throughout time are featured on the documentary.

3. Learn the vocabulary and terminology used within the sneaker community.

4. Learn the difference between sneaker hunting during the pre-internet era and the digital era we live in today.

5. Director, producer and screenwriter, David T. Friendly and Mick Partridge do a great job of capturing the sneaker culture and essence from all over the world with the Sneakerheadz documentary.

6. The film highlights some of the biggest and most well-known sneaker boutiques from all over the world.

7. Learn the difference between sneaker collectors in the U.S. and sneaker collectors from all over the globe.

8. The documentary's trajectory with every cast member and their challenges to get their hands on certain sneakers is extremely entertaining.