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.
The sneaker industry was never gonna be the same after the Adidas Kanye breakup. After all, the Yeezy line certainly left its mark on it. However, the brand with the three stripes came out and announced that Yeezys are back! And well, they were for two very interesting waves of releases and restocks. However, nothing…
Most popular sneaker brands by 2022 global market share, per Statista: Nike 18%, Jordan Brand 11%, adidas 9%, plus two 2025 U.S. surveys compared.
The Loki of the sneaker industry is back, with a collab this time! We all know how MSCHF is always finding ways to send ripples in the industry. After all, their shoes are an obvious giveaway (and their… interesting non-sneaker projects). This time though, MSCHF is playing itself and making a profit off of its…
Just when we thought that the year couldn’t get any better, the Swoosh comes with an announcement. The Nike Kobe line is coming back this summer! But this news is here after a couple of years of back and forth between Nike and the Bryant family/estate. So, here’s everything you should know about the comeback…
The NBA is one of the most followed basketball franchises in the world. With millions of followers tuning in to each season, you know it’ll always be interesting. But beyond the actual play, many watch and keep up with the players, their deals, fits, and more. Because of this popularity, many other industries benefit, mainly…
We’re usually all about the facts, and worst case, the trustworthy rumors. But today, we’re getting all subjective and giving you a piece of our mind! You see, 2023 was a pretty calm year with Nike dominating on most fronts. Well, calm wouldn’t be the first word many would think of to describe the year……
We hate to be the ones to bring in the bad news peeps, but it is what it is. So, you know how the Nike Tom Sachs partnership was a pivotal part of the hype at some point in the industry. Sadly, that isn’t the case anymore with the sneaker industry adding Sachs’ name to…
What’s worse than taking Ls? It’s hitting the W on Nike SNKRS, only to turn into an L later. And in the case of the unlucky peeps who hit on the Nike SB Dunk Jaritos, this L hits harder. You see, awesome collabs like those don’t come by as frequently as we’d like. So, when…
Unless you’re a collector who doesn’t mind paying a ton of money for kicks, you definitely have a budget whenever you go sneaker shopping. Now let’s face it, when you’re young, you usually have little to no income! And even as an adult, not everyone has the means to invest in flagship sneakers like Air…
The Adidas Yeezy saga seems to finally be coming to an end that will please everyone! From lots of financial losses to negative environmental impact, Adidas chose between two evils. However, the final decision ended up being a middle ground for everyone. That decision is that Adidas will sell the remaining Yeezys, and donate part…