If there’s one thing we love more than sneakers, it’s a pair of sneakers with a cool story. And no brand knows how to weave an interesting story the way Nike and Jordan Brand do. But one story in the last couple of years stuck out: the Jordan 1 Lost and Found! In addition to the colorway, the kicks came in really cool packaging that included a receipt. That receipt came from a store called Sandy Bros Sports Depot. So, today we decided to dig a little deeper, and find out the full story behind Sandy Bros! Let’s jump in, shall we?
Jordan 1 Lost and Found – An Interesting Shoe All Around!
Before we get into the nitty-gritty details, we gotta talk about the sneakers themselves. The Jordan 1 Lost and Found was a pretty interesting shoe without even a story behind it. You see, it was a “reimagined” rendition of the OG Jordan 1 Chicago! The main difference was the aged look on these babies, from the cracked leather to the pre-yellowed soles. Despite being a general release, the kicks racked up an average of $405 on the aftermarket!
Oh, and they also became the talk of the town again because some people got mold along with the aging looks. Yikes. But anyway, another detail worth the mention is the receipt that came with the vintage packaging. It was a “hand-written” receipt from a mom-and-pop sneaker shop. The kind that people in the 80s went to to buy the new Air Jordans! Unfortunately, this kind of store is rare nowadays (thanks to giant brands). But the question here is, what’s Sandy Bros Sports Depot?
Sandy Bros Sports Depot – Fiction That Almost Feels Like Facts
So, if you pay close attention to the invoice that comes with the box, the store name reads Sandy Bros Sports Depot. Interestingly enough, if you dig a bit deeper, you’ll find out that the store is, in fact, fictional. Okay, okay, let’s take it back to the story that Nike weaved for the Jordan 1 Lost & Found. The pair is a throwback to the 80s era and draws inspiration from what an OG Jordan 1 would look like if you found it decades later in a dusty stock room. You can read the full story right here!
This story, of course, didn’t simply pass by! The public received this story with a grain of salt. Why? Well, considering that giant companies like Nike are the reason mom-and-pop shops closed. In addition to that, the receipts from the fictional store caused a little bit of confusion among buyers! You see, the receipts that came with the kicks all shared the same serial number. And that made some people question the legitimacy of the kicks. But now, knowing that the store itself is fictional makes things clearer!
Will Sandy Bros Sports Depot Appear Again in More Releases?
While the Sandy Bros Sports Depot story is certainly interesting, there is no news of it reappearing in upcoming releases. However, it would be such a smart marketing move to do so! And if they ever do (or don’t), you’ll definitely wanna add a pair of these kicks to your collection. But when that day comes, you should have a sneaker bot by your side to successfully score the kicks! So make sure you check out the best sneaker bots on the market if that sounds like a good idea. Godspeed!
