Industry News covers the business side of sneakers: resale platforms, brand deals and the gray areas of buying and selling. Read what unauthorized authentic shoes are and whether they’re legal, what a sneaker plug is, and how new marketplace features like StockX Listings and the StockX Mystery Box work. We also follow athlete deals, such as Kylian Mbappé leaving Nike for On, and resale markets outside the US. It’s for resellers and anyone who wants to understand the sneaker market beyond release day.
Streetwear is such a huge part of today’s pop culture and our lives obviously. However, that wasn’t the case a few decades ago. But one of the brands that helped the industry become what it is today is Stüssy. So today, we’re gonna go through the whole thing. What is Stüssy? Where can you find…
Oh, the magic and drama of the sneaker and resale industries. From buying sneakers for retail to finding the right place to resell them, it’s a battlefield out there. However, it usually goes pretty smoothly. Unfortunately, sometimes shady things happen, and today’s case is very much like that. So, what’s up with Restocks declaring bankruptcy?…
If you’re a sneakerhead or reseller, then you’re probably aware of the industry’s roots in the US. However, the world caught on to how valuable kicks are, and sneakers became an international phenomenon. Now, we already discussed European and Chinese markets that keep growing by the day. But another market is also on the rise.…
Remember June 2023? That was when Nike dropped the Nike Mac Attack campaign featuring Travis Scott and John McEnroe. Everything was fine and dandy back then. But well, not everything always goes according to plan. So today, we’re gonna take a look at the Travis Scott John McEnroe drama! But is it really drama, or…
In addition to cool kicks and style, the sneaker industry always serves us with legal drama. Surprisingly, this time it’s not Nike suing some brand for copyright infringement. However, it does involve a close Swoosh collaborator: The Whitaker Group. In fact, James Whitner, founder of the company, was named in a $32 million resale scheme.…
Another Chinese New Year, another Chinese zodiac, but this time, it’s legendary (literally)! And of course, it became a yearly tradition for the Swoosh to commemorate each new year with amazing releases. Obviously, the Nike Year of the Dragon won’t disappoint with all the hot drops! From performance to lifestyle, Nike covered all the bases…
It seems like the Nike legal team is, once again, putting in the extra hours! Mind you, this isn’t the first time that the Swoosh took another brand to the court. You can check out the legal drama here! This time, Skechers and New Balance got the short end of the stick. And the reason…
The sneaker industry might have some dope collabs, but streetwear sure isn’t lacking in that department! So today, there are no kicks to talk about, but maybe we’ll inspire some styling ideas. You see, the NIGO x KAWS partnership dates back to the early 2000s, with the two knowing each other since 1996. In 2023,…
Crocs, the embodiment of comfort, went through ups and downs for years. But what keeps this iconic footwear brand so popular? Spoiler alert, it’s the magic of their unexpected collaborations (and their fun X account). From Balenciaga’s towering platform clogs strutting the Paris Fashion Week runway to MSCHF’s Big Yellow Boot viral sensation, Crocs leave…
The year is turning out to be much different than everyone’s expectations. And when it comes to the Yeezy saga, nobody knows how things would unfold. This time though, the decision came as a reaction to an international issue. However, the decision to cancel the third Yeezy wave comes down to the origin: Kanye and…