Sneakers to Cop Now
The state of the economy around the world in 2022 has been detrimental to the sneaker resell market. In the United States specifically, we have dealt with a rise in gas prices, a rise in the price of goods and services, and a rise in the price of things we commonly enjoy. Inflation is a major problem and many people are feeling the effects of what has been happening. Unfortunately for sneaker resellers and small consignment shops, this means people have less money for sneakers which are nonessential for living. This topic has been discussed throughout the sneaker media world in 2022 by YouTubers, bloggers, and mainstream sneaker media companies. Although the economy is in a disparaging position, if you do have the means to spend some extra money on sneakers, then this is an opportunistic time to do so. The sneaker resell industry mirrors the stock market; when things are trending in the direction of an economic recession, then the stock market is crashing and so is the price of sneakers. Though this may be a terrible indication of the economy, it also means the cost of sneakers to invest in may be at a discounted price.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the sneaker secondary market was booming because people were receiving money from the government or working from home and not going anywhere to spend money. During the pandemic, people became more interested in sneakers because the industry became very social media friendly and people had no where to go and nothing to do. People who had already been into sneakers were posting their collections and taking pictures of what they had stored in the closet, and people gravitated to that content. We also can’t forget that The Last Dance Michael Jordan documentary released during the pandemic, and his sneakers once again became the focus of the industry after kind of taking somewhat of a backseat in terms of hype to Yeezys and other sneakers. After the documentary, Jordan brand footwear skyrocketed in price. If you were into sneakers before this period or you became interested during the pandemic, sneakers became very difficult to obtain because of the quick growth of the industry through social media and the inflated prices as a result.
Today, we see somewhat of a correction in the secondary market, and it is a good time to take advantage if you have the means to do so. Here is a list of some of the sneakers you should be looking to cop now while the prices are reasonable and before the holiday season gets started. All of the prices have been taken from StockX which is the best online gauge for sneaker prices on the secondary market. The average sale price is the average price listed on StockX for size 10.5 or 11 men's shoe (sizes that were arbitrarily chosen because they are common shoe sizes). That price will give you an idea of what the sneaker usually sells for. However, keep in mind that the average price may be higher than what the sneaker is actually selling for currently because that price also factors in the high prices for people who purchased the shoe before the release or before the market started taking a dip (this is important because the shoe may eventually start to sell for its average price if its higher than the current selling price).
The sneakers listed below can be good investments if you're not really interested in wearing any of them. Most of the sneakers listed are collaborations that will hold value or potentially go up over the next 6 months (other sneakers are quality GRs). Pay attention to the notes in red listed under some of the sneakers as they will tell you more about the market for that particular sneaker. Honorable mentions for sneakers not shown will be listed as well.
Sneakers Under $200
Jordan 5 Green Bean
Retail: $200
Average Sale Price: $191
Nike Dunk High Michigan (2020)
Retail: $120
Average Sale Price: $192
Note: Prices this year range from $130 to $200 for all sizes.
Nike SB Dunk High Supreme By Any Means Navy
Retail: $128
Average Sale Price: $243 *Note Below
Note: Can be bought for about $180 to $200 for all sizes currently.
Nike Air Max 1 CLOT KOD/CHA/Solar Red
Retail: $150, $140, $130
Average Sale Price: $125, $136, $176 *Note Below
Note: Nike Air Max 1 CLOT Solar Red can be bought for about retail price.
Nike Air Max 1 Maroon
Retail: $160
Average Sale Price: $147
Nike Air Max 90 Bacon (2021)
Retail: $140
Average Sale Price: $163
Nike Air Trainer 1 Travis Scott Wheat/Grey Haze
Retail: $160
Average Sale Price: $212, $201
Note: Is currently selling for below $200 for all sizes.
New Balance 2002R Conversations Among Us
Retail: $130
Average Sale Price: $198
Note: Can be bought for about $145 to $200 for all sizes currently.
Yeezy Slides
Retail:
Average Sale Price:
Yeezy Slides (Bone, Pure, Onyx, Ochre, Green Glow) selling for below $200 for all sizes.
Honorable Mention: Crocs Pollex Salehe Bembury, Nike Dunk Low Undefeated, Nike Dunk High AMBUSH Flash Lime, Nike Dunk High 1985 Undercover UBA, Nike Dunk High Varsity Maize, Nike Air Force 1 Low Undefeated
Note: Some sizes will be listed for just above $200.
Sneakers Under $300
Jordan 4 Infrared
Retail: $200
Average Sale Price: $253
Jordan 1 Patent Bred
Retail: $170
Average Sale Price: $337 *Note Below
Sizes 7-11 sale prices are below $300, as low as $230 in some cases. All other sizes are just above $300.
Jordan 2 Union Grey Fog/Rattan
Retail: $225
Average Sale Price: $319, $318 *Note Below
Up to size 11.5, sale prices range from $200 for certain sizes to about $290 for others. Bigger sizes go for just above $300
Jordan 5 Low Doernbecher Michael
Retail: $200
Average Sale Price: $320 *Note Below
Recent sale prices are below $300 for most sizes.
Nike Dunk Low Union Argon
Retail: $150
Average Sale Price: $349 *Note Below
Sizes 6-11.5 sale prices can be bought for less than $300. All other sizes are over $300.
Nike Dunk Low Union Court Purple
Retail: $150
Average Sale Price: $382 *Note Below
Sale prices are below $300 for all sizes currently.
Nike Dunk Mid Social Status Free Lunch Chocolate Milk/Strawberry Milk
Retail: $130
Average Sale Price: $246, $239
Nike SB Dunk High Supreme By Any Means Black/Brazil
Retail: $128
Average Sale Price: $333, $358 *Note Below
Sizes 6.5 and up sell for less than $300 for the black and white colorway. Sizes 6.5 and up sell for less than $300 for the Brazil colorway.
Nike LeBron 9 Big Bang
Average Sale Price: $306 *Note Below
Sale prices for all sizes is mostly well under retail.
New Balance 9060 Inside Voices Penny Cookie Pink
Retail: $180
Average Sale Price: $333 *Note Below
Sale prices for all sizes ranges from under $300 to just above $300 in some cases. Shoe can mostly be purchased for under $300.
New Balance 990v3 Kith Daytona
Retail: $235
Average Sale Price: $247
Honorable Mention: Nike Air Max 1 Kasina Won-Ang Grey, Nike Air Max 1 Kasina Won-Ang Orange, Nike Air Max 1 Patta Monarch, Nike Air Max 1 Concepts Heavy, Nike Air Max 1 Concepts Far Out, Nike Air Max 1 Patta Black, Nike SB Dunk Low Quartersnacks Zebra, Yeezy Foam Runner (Multiple), Jordan 2 A Ma Maniere, Jordan 5 Raging Bull, Jordan 3 Cool Grey, Jordan 1 Black Metallic Gold, Nike Dunk Low Co.JP Samba, Nike Dunk Low Champ, Nike Dunk High Notre Midnight Navy, Nike Dunk High Slam Jam White Black, Nike Dunk High CLOT Metallic Silver, Nike SB Dunk Low Philadelphia Phillies, Nike SB Dunk Low Bart Simpson, Nike SB Dunk Low Paisley, New Balance 550 ALD Purple, New Balance 550 Conversations Among Us, New Balance 990v2 Kith Cyclades, New Balance 990v3 Levi’s Denim, New Balance 990v3 Bodega
Note: Some sizes will be listed for just above $300.
Sneakers Under $400
Jordan 11 Cool Grey (2021)
Retail: $225
Average Sale Price: $324
Jordan 4 Union Desert Moss
Retail: $225
Average Sale Price: $417 *Note Below
Sale prices range from below $300 in smaller sizes up to just under and over $400 in bigger sizes.
Jordan 2 Off-White Black Blue
Retail: $250
Average Sale Price: $463 *Note Below
Sale prices range from below $300 in smaller sizes up to just under $400 in bigger sizes.
Nike Air Max 1 Travis Scott Saturn Gold
Retail: $150
Average Sale Price: $412 *Note Below
Sale prices are just above $300 and even below $300 in a lot of sizes.
New Balance 991 ALD Tan
Retail: $275
Average Sale Price: $359
Honorable Mention: Jordan 1 Georgetown, Jordan 4 Military Black, Jordan 4 Red Thunder, New Balance 991 ALD Grey, New Balance 990v4 JJJJound Navy, New Balance 2002R Water Be the Guide, Nike Dunk High AMBUSH Deep Royal, Nike Dunk Low Doernbecher
Note: Some sizes will be listed for just above $400.
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