In conjunction with the prevalence of smartphones in our lives, sneaker apps have been steadily on the rise. Household sporting retailers like size?, JD Sports, and Foot Locker all offer apps that best help facilitate their customers, while Nike’s SNKRS App has recently been joined by the likes of adidas Confirmed. Both brands, needless to say, require their own platform for customers looking to pluck models from their extensive archive. Whether you’re an impromptu sneaker shopper or a diehard collector trading in a retro for the latest LeBrons, below are 10 different sneaker-related apps. They span from Kickstarter projects to more established platforms, and will help guide you through your next acquisition. Marketed as the encyclopedia of all sneakers, this app is an extensive database of 500+ sneakers complete with 360° hi-resolution rotation views as well as the timeline behind each shoe’s design, technology, and collaborations. For the: Sneaker fan looking for player editions to retros
Developer: U-Dox Brand Development Limited The highly popular sneaker app offers up-to-date sneaker news surrounding releases, stockists, videos, collection catalog, and more. Users can share via their other social media channels. For the: Enthusiasts looking to stay informed Officially the UK’s first sneaker-dedicated app, Sole Supplier provides information and upcoming release dates for a wide range of sports brands in a straightforward, user-friendly program. Users can search and buy sneakers from a slew of independent UK retailers. For the: Collector that also happens to be British A trusty source for exclusive sneakers, the Portland, Oregon-based shop launched its own app SUPPLIED which is responsible for over 100,000 sneaker sales worldwide. For the: Enthusiasts who wants to purchase from their phone Conceived by longtime NikeTalk forum member Matt Berg, J23 provides the latest Jordan information pertaining to new models, releases, and prices.
Not affiliated with Jordan Brand. For the: Jordan addicts Purchase from: iTunes and Google Play The ever-popular GOAT app deserves an honourable mention for dominating the market as the most trusted sneaker marketplace, and the app will be launching its Android version later this month. But Slang has also been rising as the alternative marketplace for used sneakers. Users advertise an old pair of theirs with photos and descriptions, upon which they’re match with another user based on what they want and what they’re offering. Payment by PayPal and debit card are accepted. Call it Tinder for sneakers. Price: Free download, with a $25 USD fee per transaction. Download from: iTunes (and you can grab GOAT from iTunes and Google Play) The leading sneaker site recently launched an updated version of its original app, which sports a clean interface that allows users to easily browse through latest sneaker news, release dates, available colorways, price, and other information.
Users can create wish lists and share their favorite sneakers through other social media handles. Also features an internal virtual currency system where users can earn virtual coins to win free sneakers. Is also compatible with used sneaker marketplace Kixify. For the: Sneakerhead who doesn’t want to spend an actual dime Download from: iTunes, Google Play, and Windows Created by a group of professed sneakerheads, the world’s first sneaker trading app will be an efficient way to trade with safe protection from fraud (and guaranteed a full refund if by some slim chance it does occur). With an emphasis on efficiently getting rid of old sneakers and acquiring new ones at the same time, users can easily monitor and track their purchases with prepaid shipping labels and tracking numbers so your kicks can arrive safe and sound. For the: Conscious trader Developer: Thomas Abebe and Joey Chang Download from: Watch out for the app’s launch in the coming weeks.
An entire social network dedicated to people who share a love for sneakers, Sneakers is an amalgamation of sneaker blogs, store locators, detailed calendars, photo sharing, and more, in an app that thrives off the hype of sneaker culture. What sets Sneakers apart is its integrated social network fully equipped with direct messaging and forums. The app also works offline for those tough times when you don’t have WiFi. For the: Active forum user and networker Download from: iTunes and Google Play Sneaker Crush has most information for Nike and Jordan Brand-specific releases. The purple and white interface lays out a library of sneakers with release dates and prices. Users can catalog their favorite models or simply explore sneaker news. For the: Collector of Nike and Jordan models. Developer: New Leaf Apps LLC Download from: iTunes and Google Play There's no shame in going crazy over the "Grape" Vs, but make sure you know your Jordan history.
J23 is the perfect app if you're really into Jordans and need to get versed in the greatest sneaker so you don't sound stupid chopping it up with your peers in line for the next big release. Click here to download it now from the Apple App StoreJ.I.D's Red Clay RealitySnoop Dogg Joins BadBadNotGood, Kaytranada in Clown-Filled "Lavender" VideoBeyoncé Surprises an L.A. Dance Troupe and They Lose ItEd Sheeran's '÷' Leads Billboard 200 Chart With Biggest Debut of 2017Watch Nicki Minaj Join Drake on the Boy Meets World TourThe Rumored Supreme x Lacoste Collaboration Is Really HappeningInterview: Allen Iverson Didn't Get an NBA Jersey Until He Was in the NBAAfter Beating DepressionCourtesy of our sneakerhead translator, Remington Guest of the Cheap, The Best & The Hidden Sneakerhead: A person who collects rare, limited edition sneakers, which often come with insanely high price tags. We mean, we know a thing or two about archival collections. Ahem, this and this. But when it comes to sneaker-speak, things have a tendency to, well, get a bit convoluted.
So we’ll leave it to Remington Guest, the man behind the Tumblr The Cheap, The Best & The Hidden, to break down, define and school us on what our boyfriends actually mean when they say their kicks are ‘grail.’ Are you ever totally confused when a swag lord talks about sneakers/style/steez? It’s normal to be a bit confused, but it’s NOT okay. How are you supposed to know what to get me for Christmas if you don’t understand what I’m talking about? I’ve got you covered with this training-wheels guide to understanding what my dad would call ‘hip hop culture’ for today’s youth. 1’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’sJordans are made every year, and they are numbered. The ones Jordan played in are especially popular like the Jordan 1’s, 3’s, etc. When you hear yoooo those tens are dope, they're usually talking about a Jordan 10. ACGAll Conditons Gear.A super popular line of Nike products that was recently reintroduced. Very weather resistant gear. Alphet [al-fet]Another word for outfit.
That’s a fire alphet. Beaters [bee-ter s] Shoe in your collection that you allow to get beat up. You wear it A LOT. No matter how many kicks you have, you likely wear these in the rain or when out at the club when you twisted heavy. Bred’s [bred s] Often refers to the color combination of black and red, usually associated with Jordans. Coke Whites [kohk] [wahyt s]Whiter than white sneakers. Always have some coke whites in your closet for mystery and Cov profiles. Cop [kop] Buy something.I gotta cop those Jordan's. Cozy Boy [koh-zee] [boi] When you’re fashionable, but also very, very comfortable — a.k.a cozy. Crepes [kreyps] Another word for sneakers.Eyyy, yo, dude got some super fresh crepes on. Don’t hurt your girlfriend’s feelings by telling her you’re getting some crepes without her. Crispy [kris-pee] When something is very, very clean. Deadstock [ded- stok] When a shoe has never been worn, a.k.a brand new. It has been in the box, and stayed in the box since you bought it.
Never tried on, factory laced. Double up [duhb-uh l] [uhp] When a pair is so dope and if you're lucky enough, you buy more than one pair. Factory laced [fak-tuh-ree] [leys-d] When the shoes are totally untouched. The laces are as they were when the left the factory. Occasionally I'll force my foot into a factory laced shoe and wear it out. Nothing is crispier and makes less sense than wearing shoes with laces you try to never untie. Fire [fahyuh r] When something is hot or really fucking good.Those flyknits are super FIRE on ya feet, kid! Flight club [flahyt][kluhb] A sneaker consignment store. Other than eBay, this is the go-to place for resellers and buyers for limited sneakers. I spend a lot of money here, like my entire tax refund. Fragment/Fragment's [frag-ment’s]Collabs with Nike often. Usually on very limited kicks, fragment design is run by Hiroshi Fujiwara. Friends and Family [frend s] [fam-uh-lee]When a pair is stupid rare. Public School often release F&F pairs of redesigned Jordans.
Runs can be as small as a few pairs and are gifted out to friends and family.Like, I only wear Fire GARMS. Don’t let your parents dress you in garms that aren’t fire. G.O.A.T. [goht] Greatest Of All Time.Often in reference to Jordan or a wildly popular shoe. Grails [greyl s]A highly collectible sneaker. What someone sees as their grail varies from person to person. The shoes Tom Sachs did for Nike are a grail of mine. GRGeneral Release, meaning this shit is easy to find. All retailers will receive this release and essentially makes it swag-less. There ARE exceptions tho.This means it's for kids, but ladies often cope here because they can fit! Gum sole [guhm] [sohl] A kind of sole a sneaker has. It’s a dark brown and is super popular because of its durability. Highs [hahy s] High tops. Top of the shoe extends over the ankle for more ankle support, like jammin’ on the court. Hiroshi [heer-oh-shee]Stands for Hiroshi Fujiwara, one of the most influential dudes in streetwear.
He collaborates on a ton of Nikes. HTMOne of the most limited kinds of sneaker releases is HTM. It is a team comprised of Mark Parker (Nike’s CEO), Hiroshi Fujiwara (streetwear gawd) and Tinker Hatfield (one of the best sneaker designers of all time). These releases are sold in a handful of stores around the world. Hypebeast [hahyp-beest] Someone that only follows hype. There is more buzz/hype around some sneakers than others. A hypebeast only pays attention to these kinds of releases because they’re ‘cooler’ which in turn often makes you a fuccboi. Icy sole [ahy-see] [sohl] When the soles of the sneaker are slightly see through aka icy. Icy soles are super fresh. Infrared [in-fruh-red] A color Nike developed that is linked to some of the most popular sneakers Nike has done. Instacop [in-stuh-kop] When something is so dope, at the first opportunity, you buy it. JB/Jumpman [juhmp-man] Jordan Brand, also referred to as Jumpman for the logo of Jordan jammin’ on the court.
Kicks [kiks] What’s on yo feet. It’s all about dem kicks…is something you might hear in London. Lit [lit]When shit is so dope, it’s pretty much on fire, a.k.a lit up. Lows [loh s] Low tops. Hits below the ankle. Very summer, very Malibu-vibes here. Mids [mid s] Mid top. Hits at pretty much the ankle. It’s the condition of a sneaker. Nike Lab [nahy-kee][lab] Dope line of Nike that sells limited Nike gear. They also have stand-alone stores around he world. Pack [pak] A set of shoes that is released as a series, sometimes separately or together.That pack is way legit. Need to cop the whole thing. Packs make girlfriends mad because you just bought multiple pairs of similar shoes. PE/Player Edition [pley-er] [ih-dish-uh n] Player Exclusive. This means it was made by the brand for the athlete and are almost never sold in stores. Gotta have serious connects to get a pair of these. Reseller [ree-sel-er] Someone that buys as many of a limited release with no intention to wear it, but rather sell them for profit.
We hate them all. Retro [re-troh] A shoe that dropped in the past, like a Jordan, and is being re-released. Dudes go crazy for retros because it gives us Wheaties vibes like MJ on a cereal box. Size run [sahyz] [ruhn] This usually refers to how many pairs a retailer or reseller has. Most stores stock men’s sizes 6-12. Another term is ‘partial size run’, for when a store doesn’t receive a full shipment. Steez/SteezyWhen you combine style and ease. Super fire [soo-per][fahyuh r] The superlative version of fire. Taking fire to a whole new level.Ye those navy joints are fire, but HAVE YOU SEEN THE BLACK AND REDS? Tinker/Hatfield/Tinker Hatfield [ting-ker] [hat-feeld] Pretty much the most legendary sneaker designer of all time — responsible for the Air Max 1 and many of the Jordan models. Praise the based gawd of swag creation. Tonal [tohn-l] A single color — a.k.a all red. Upper [uhp-er] Anything referring to the portion above the sole.