A shoe lover 'addicted' to buying Adidas trainers has no plans to stop - despite spending more than £30,000 on his obsession.
James Penty says his collection is his pride and joy and he even blew off a romantic Valentine's dinner at the last minute to fly to get his hands on a pair of trainers.
The 33-year-old has queued for up to 23 hours at a time and once drove more than 200 miles to get his hands on a vintage pair.
His addiction began back in 2005 when he bought a pair of rare city series trainers.
James Penty from Sheffield has spent more than £30,000 on Adidas trainers since 2005
His addiction began in 2005 and has amassed a staggering haul of more than 400 trainers
Collectable trainers are known to shoot up in price in the years after they are produced
Petty has insured his collection though to make sure they are protected in case of damage
Penty collects new and vintage trainers and has even flown to Ireland to pick up a pair
Since then the care worker has amassed a staggering haul of more than 400 pairs of trainers - and he doesn't even wear half of them.
As with most collectors, 인터넷카지노 he keeps around 60 per cent of his collection in the box and does not wear them out and about to ensure they stay in mint condition.
Collectable trainers rocket in price in the months and years after their release due to their limited availability.
Penty, who lives by the motto 'always judge a man by his footwear', has even insured his collection with a specialist firm to protect against fire or damage.