I think that we’ve all heard of women who have more pairs of shoes than days in the year. These aren’t just any shoes, though. They’re fancy shoes that cost lots of money. We’re talking about people who have invested the equivalent of a college education in shoes. I think that’s crazy, but they’d probably think that I’m crazy for some other reason. Anyway, women who own hundreds of pairs of high heels aren’t the only shoe obsessed folks out there. There’s also a group of people called “sneakerheads.” I always thought that function came first in sneakers (or gym shoes as my girlfriend insists they’re called), but that’s not the case for these people. It’s all about having a hot pair of kicks, and to stay up to date on what’s hot, they’re an online magazine called Nice Kicks. Shoe geeks are just like any other geeks – they want more information, and that’s what Nice Kicks provides.
Unless you’re a sneakerhead, you probably have a hard time understanding why people need a publication about sneakers, but here’s what it says on Nice Kicks’ About page:
For years, shoe-enthusiasts have relied on message boards and forums for information pertaining to sneaker release dates, pricing and availability, but more times than not have been left frustrated due to the lack of in-depth and correct information. Nice Kicks was started to solve this problem and offers readers a daily destination where credible information, the history of the sneakers, and an expert’s opinion is made the priority.
So, if you love sneakers enough to read about them, then you’ll probably be interested in the Nice Kicks Internship Program. They’re looking for a number of interns to work on projects in “publishing, fashion, entertainment, art, culture, marketing, and interactive media.” The internships are unpaid and located in their Austin, TX office, but I’m sure there will be some sneaker related perks. Make sure you check out all of the internship details first, then apply by sending a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to internship@nicekicks.com.
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How long should I wait to hear back after applying?
It’s hard to say. There’s no reason not to follow up a week after applying.