Because sneakerheads have distinct tastes, it can be difficult to choose the ideal gift for them. To help with this dilemma, ...

Sneakers are a $55 billion global industry. According to sneakerhead data website StockX, the secondary market for rare and limited-release sneakers is estimated to be worth over $1 billion.

Business Insider spoke with three sneaker enthusiasts — also called "sneakerheads" — about which pairs they think are worth investing in and what styles they'd skip right now. Here's what they ...