I was scrolling through StockX last week, checking average sale prices on some 2026 releases, and something hit me. The gap between retail and resale on certain pairs right now is genuinely insane. We are talking $200 shoes selling for $1,700. $500 shoes moving for $1,300. And the thing is, these are not random sample […]

A new UBS survey of 3,100 high-net-worth collectors just confirmed something we already knew: rarity is everything. Forty-three percent of collectors ranked uniqueness and rarity as their top priority when buying. For Gen Z, that number jumps to 48 percent. And 80 percent of Gen Z HNW collectors do significant research before pulling the trigger […]

Most sneakers lose money. That is the uncomfortable truth nobody in the resale space wants to talk about. SneakerPulse data shows the typical sneaker trades 17% below retail. Nearly 60% of all releases sit below their retail price on the secondary market. If you are buying shoes as an investment, the odds are stacked against […]

The Nike Air Max Goadome Low “Black Croc” releases October 15, 2026. IV4517-001. The Air Max Goadome Low is getting another release this fall, and the Black Croc colorway adds a premium texture to the boot-inspired silhouette. The Goadome Low is part of Nike’s ACG-adjacent lineup. It is a boot-sneaker hybrid that handles cold weather […]

The Nike Sabrina 4 “Desert Pink” is a bright new colorway for Sabrina Ionescu’s fourth signature shoe. The Sabrina line has been one of Nike’s most consistent performance signatures and the 4 continues that tradition with a colorway that pops. Sabrina Ionescu has built one of the best signature lines in basketball. The Sabrina 1, […]

The Converse All Star Square Toe DR LE OX is a hiking-coded dress sneaker from Converse Japan. Brown suede and black leather versions land on October 23. D-ring eyelets and rope-style laces give the classic All Star a boot-like feel. This is not your standard Chuck Taylor. The square toe is the first thing you […]

The Vans LA Dodgers Pack releases October 9, 2026. Two classic Vans silhouettes in Los Angeles Dodgers colorways. The Dodgers are one of only three MLB teams with a Vans collaboration, and the “Los Doyers” branding on these shoes celebrates the team’s deep connection to LA’s Latino community. The pack includes two colorways. One uses […]

The Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow” releases October 8, 2026. Vans is bringing back its bejeweled Old Skool 36 for the Fall/Holiday 2026 season. The Pearlized Pack is one of Vans’ most popular lifestyle releases and the Marshmallow colorway is the standout. The Old Skool 36 is a women’s-specific version of the classic Old […]

The Reebok Angel Reese 1 “Reese’s” releases October 20, 2026. $160. The candy-inspired colorway of Angel Reese’s first signature shoe with Reebok is a perfect match for the player and the brand. The name alone tells you everything you need to know. Angel Reese is one of the most talked about players in the WNBA. […]

The Nike LeBron 23 “Laser” released September 18, 2026. IM5125-100. The pair is inspired by a Player Exclusive that LeBron James wore on Christmas Day in 2003. The LeBron 23 digs deep into LeBron’s history and the Laser colorway is one of the most personal. The 2003 Christmas PE was an Air Zoom Generation, LeBron’s […]

The Nike LeBron 23 “Hyper Pink” releases Fall 2026. JF4656-600. The colorway pays tribute to one of the biggest milestones of LeBron James’s career: becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The pink LeBron 15 PE that James wore when he broke the record inspired this colorway. LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time […]

The Nike LeBron 23 “LeBronto” releases October 3, 2026. IH1513-602. $210. Silt Red, Black, and Metallic Copper. The LeBronto colorway references LeBron James’s playoff battles against the Toronto Raptors, one of the most memorable rivalries of his career. “LeBronto” is the nickname that emerged when LeBron James repeatedly eliminated the Toronto Raptors from the playoffs. […]

The Nike Air Foamposite One “Dr. Doom” is getting a retro in 2026. HF0794-003. The original Dr. Doom Foamposite released in 2016 as part of the Fantastic Four pack. Ten years later, it returns. The Foamposite One is Penny Hardaway’s signature and the Dr. Doom colorway is one of the most distinctive. The Dr. Doom […]

Jordan Brand is cutting retro releases in 2027. Less is more. After years of flooding the market with retros, Jordan Brand is pulling back. The announcement came in early October 2026 and it signals a significant shift in strategy. Jordan Brand has been increasing retro output for years. More colorways, more models, more collaborations. The […]

The Jordan 6 Rings Winterized in Cobalt Blue is a cold-weather ready sneaker arriving for Holiday 2026. IX8456-479. Cobalt Blue, Anthracite, Vast Grey, and Varsity Maize. The 6 Rings model combines elements from the six Air Jordans that Michael Jordan won championships in, and the Winterized version adds cold-weather features. The 6 Rings is a […]

The VegNonVeg x adidas Samba Mule turns the classic Samba into a slip-on. VegNonVeg is an Indian sneaker retailer, and this collaboration takes the Samba in a direction that no one expected. A mule conversion of the most popular shoe in the world is a bold move. The Samba has been done in every colorway, […]

The Mercedes Benz x adidas Samba is a collaboration between the German automaker and adidas on the Samba silhouette. German engineering meets classic footwear. The Samba has been adidas’s most ubiquitous shoe for the past two years and this collaboration takes it into new territory. The Samba does not need any more hype. It has […]

The Pokemon x adidas 30th Anniversary Collection is a massive collaborative capsule celebrating three decades of the Pokemon franchise. adidas Originals and The Pokemon Company have teamed up for what might be the biggest anime-footwear collaboration ever. Pokemon turned 30 in 2026. The franchise has been a cultural phenomenon since 1996. From video games to […]

The Kith x United Arrows & Sons x New Balance 990v3 releases October 2, 2026. $220. Two colorways. This is a three-way collaboration celebrating Kith’s 15th anniversary, and it brings together two of Ronnie Fieg’s longest-running relationships. Ronnie Fieg has spent much of Kith’s 15th anniversary revisiting past footwear. This project continues that run. The […]

The New Balance 204L “Truffle Salt” is a new model debuting in Fall 2026. The 204L blends 1970s slimness with 2000s tech, creating a hybrid that pulls from two different eras of New Balance design. The Truffle Salt colorway is the launch version. New Balance has been pulling models from its archive and making them […]

The New Balance Allerdale “Moorland Textures” releases October 15, 2026. $250. Olive canvas and brown suede upper. The Allerdale is one of New Balance’s newer lifestyle models and the Moorland Textures colorway is a perfect example of what the brand does best. At $250, the Allerdale sits at the top of New Balance’s lifestyle pricing. […]

The New Balance 992 “Medusa Green” releases October 29, 2026. U992BB. $200. Made in USA. The 992 is part of New Balance’s Made in USA Fall/Winter 2026 collection, and the Medusa Green colorway is the most fall-forward release in the lineup. The 992 uses a half-and-half split between green mesh up top and a brown […]

The Nike Air Max 95 “Shadow Brown” is a boot-inspired iteration arriving for Holiday 2026. The release reinforces the silhouette’s evolution beyond its running roots into heavier, more rugged territory. The Air Max 95 has been getting the boot treatment all year and Shadow Brown is the latest. Shadow Brown covers the upper in a […]

The Futura Laboratories x Nike SB Dunk Low “Bleached Aqua” is a collaboration between the legendary graffiti artist and Nike SB. HF6061-400. Futura 2000 has been working with Nike for years and the SB Dunk Low is one of his most consistent canvases. Futura’s style is instantly recognizable. The abstract lines, the spray paint aesthetic, […]

The Nike SB Dunk Low “Hatch Chili” releases Fall 2026. Inspired by New Mexico’s famous Hatch green chiles, this colorway brings the Southwest to a skate classic. The SB Dunk Low has hosted some of Nike SB’s most creative concepts and the Hatch Chili continues that tradition. Hatch, New Mexico is the green chile capital […]