How to spot a hipster

Everyone looks like a hipster these days, but since hipster is a dirty word, no one will admit to actually being one. So how do you find a real hipster when you need one?

In order to aid you in your quest (for whatever it is, clove cigarettes, obscure bands, keffiyahs) I offer you these 3 easy steps:

1. Go someplace cold.
   
2. Wait for it to snow.
   
3. See who is wearing canvas shoes.

Most people will sacrifice fashion for utility during a blizzard. True hipsters, however, own nothing besides Converse All-Stars, TOMS and maybe some Vans.

While the rest of us are wearing snow boots, rain boots, hiking boots, anything to keep the wet out and our jeans dry, hipsters embrace the weather and get soaked.

If you just can't go another minute without a hand-rolled cigarette, the kid wearing black Chucks in a pile of slush is the one to ask.