Today, we’d like to say Happy Birthday to the world’s most important sneakerhead— John Mayer. You may be asking yourself how in the world did Mayer ascend the sneakerhead ladder of importance. Fear not, we’ve got you covered. In a world where everyone post things on social media for clout and notoriety, Mayer has managed to rule the sneaker world with humble brags and quiet boasts. Mayer has perfected the art of the subtle flex and for that we thank him. Join us in wishing John Mayer a big Happy Birthday as we look back at some of his best Instagram flexes.

Acronym x Nike VaporMax

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Mar 21, 2018 at 1:39pm PDT



NikeID Air Max 90 ‘Spirit Level’

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Jul 23, 2017 at 11:28am PDT

Off-White x Air Jordan 1 ‘UNC’

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Jun 16, 2018 at 9:16am PDT

Nike Air Max 1/97 ‘Sean Wotherspoon’

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Apr 1, 2018 at 4:02pm PDT

Nike React Element 87

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Aug 29, 2018 at 6:47pm PDT

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Sep 13, 2018 at 8:04pm PDT

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Jul 14, 2018 at 2:23am PDT

Levi’s x Air Jordan 4

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Jun 17, 2018 at 6:46pm PDT

Nike Air Huarache

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Jan 11, 2018 at 11:37pm PST

Off-White x Nike Air Presto (Online Ceramics Custom)

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Jul 31, 2018 at 11:17pm PDT

Nike Hyper Adapt

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Dec 2, 2016 at 4:35pm PST

Acronym x Nike Presto Mid Utility

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on May 25, 2018 at 6:36pm PDT

Off-White x Nike Air Max 90 ‘Air Mayer’

View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Mayer ???? (@johnmayer) on Aug 8, 2017 at 4:01pm PDT

Not enough Mayer? Do yourself a favor and catch Mayer’s Instagram show ‘Current Mood’ Sunday’s at 11pm EST/9pm PST. Happy Birthday King!