God those are some expensive kicks.
The Instagram account PreachersNSneakers is just a little more than two weeks old and it has already amassed a ton of fans.
The account shares images of celebrity pastors, along with a closeup of their chosen footwear and the price tag of the kicks.
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Pastor @realjohngray steppin out something MAJOR in the Ye’vangelical Red Octobers
Featured in the account’s posts are recognizable “celebrity” preachers, including Rich Wilkerson Jr., the officiant of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding, Judah Smith, a friend of Justin Bieber, and John Gray, who has a show on Oprah’s network.
Jones was inspired to create the account after he looked up a song by the band Elevation Worship and noticed the lead singer was wearing an expensive pair of Yeezy 750 Boost sneakers, retailing for up to $1,800.
Armed with his two passions, Christianity and sneaker culture, he started to browse popular pastor accounts that he was already following on Instagram and began to document the instances where he recognized designer gear.
“I’ve had hundreds of pastors and people in ministry message me like ‘Thank you, keep doing what you’re doing. It’s prompting a discussion around what leadership and stewardship look like within the church,’” Jones told Fashionista.
“Somebody called me a hypocrite today and said that I was causing disunity within the church. But I’ve been pretty intentional to leave it relatively open-ended,” he said, alluding to the fact that Jones never outwardly criticizes these leaders and what they choose to wear. In fact, some pastors see it as Jones hyping them up and have asked to be featured on his page with their own look.
Sneakerheads wolves dressed in sheep’s clothing.
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