Sneakers are multi-purpose, perhaps the most versatile fashion accessory you’ll ever buy. You can wear a sneaker for running or shooting hoops with your friends. You can pick a sneaker to compliment an outfit or make a big fashion statement. You can build an entire outfit around a sneaker and, if you wish, make them the focal point of your fashion. Finally, you can even collect a sneaker, with people releasing signature footwear that accrues value.
It’s not just ballers or athletes who get a sneaker drop either; former President Barack Obama had his pair, Nike Hyperdunks, which fetched $25,000. That sounds like a massive sum of money, but it’s not when you consider News Week lists the most expensive sneakers as being Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy, yours for a mere $1.8m. Yep, that’s right, one point eight million dollars. That’s a lot of money to spend on a pair of sneakers if you want to kick around your yard with friends!
Luckily, you can still make a big statement without spending thousands of dollars by watching special releases, limited edition drops, and those unique sneakers that will make your friends green with envy. If that sounds like something you’d like, these tips are the best way to stay informed and ready to pounce when the right pair drops.
Follow Influencers
These days, influencers are a great way to stay abreast of what is happening in the sneaker world. The more followers they have, the more likely they will collaborate with a significant brand over a sneaker release. It might not be the news of when it drops you’re after, but perhaps a review, or to know what’s hot and what’s not. It would help if you looked up Dominic Chambrone, Amel Mainich, and Mark Bostic to understand the market a little better.
Join a Community
The sneakerhead community is a thriving group of people who openly support others searching for the correct pairs at reasonable prices. Sneaker resource SoleSavy is a great place to find like-minded sneakerheads passionate about their hobby and looking to help you get one step ahead. Its platform seeks to put you one step ahead of resellers and profit-makers but monitors different suppliers for the latest releases. It’s good to get involved, especially if you have previously lost out and had to pay over the odds to a reseller with no passion for the sneaker.
Do Your Research
You can get as much help as you like; the very best help is the type you get when you help yourself. Think of it like this; if you are being advised on places to buy and which sneakers are hot, others will likely be too; that’s certainly the case with influencers. However, if you’re looking into releases off your own back and finding your outlets, you might stumble upon a method others are not being advised to follow.
Perhaps there’s a little-known influencer with great content about upcoming releases but with a smaller following. We’re thinking of someone like Bio, who often showcases neat sneakers but is not in the top 50 sneakerheads on Instagram, having under 2,000 followers. They might not get all of the big news, but what they do get is shared between fewer people and, therefore, more opportunities for you to take advantage.