Whether you’re a hardcore sneakerhead or somebody who has just started collecting, not only is it important to walk the walk, you likewise requirement to be able to talk the talk. An market that’s growing at a crazy rate by the day, understanding as well as comprehending the lingo is absolutely essential, that’s why we’ve compiled a fifty term kicktionary that will definitely assist you along the way.
From “Beaters” to “Deadstock” to “Uptowns”, The Sole Supplier’s sneaker glossary will keep you in the loop, so stop what you’re doing, bookmark this page, as well as listen up, since things are about to get a bit complicated.
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ACG: All conditions Gear. A Nike sub-division from the early ‘80s that focuses on mountain climbing, hiking, as well as long distance walks.
Aglet: lace tips. The bit bits discovered at the end of laces, they’re usually made of glossy plastic however can likewise be made of stainless steel.
BIN: buy It Now. The set cost that a seller is willing to offer their sneakers for. This usually means there is no negotiating as well as definitely no haggling.
BNIB: brand new In Box. likewise understood as NIB, the sneaker is unworn as well as still in its original packaging total with any type of tags as well as accessories.
BTEC: A slang term utilized to explain an inexperienced reseller who clearly does not understand what they’re doing.
Beater: A sneaker that you quite much wear daily whatever the weather condition as well as don’t mind it getting dirty. Scuffs as well as spots usually provide it character.
CO.JP: idea Japan. Nike sneakers that were made solely for the Japanese market back in the mid-‘90s as well as into the ‘00s.
Colourway: likewise understood as colorway, it’s a combination of colours utilized to differentiate styles. These are usually shortened to one or two words.
Deadstock:{bold} A term that has evolved throughout the years, it now generally means a sneaker that is 100% brand new as well as comes total with the original box.
Deubré: The bit tag that you’d discover at the bottom of the lacing system utilized most commonly for the Nike Air force 1.
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F&F: good friends & Family. A sneaker so unusual that it has only been gifted out to the inner circle of the brand or the collaborator.
FSR: full size Run. This means that a specific sneaker is still offered in every single size.
Flaking: A term utilized to explain a purchaser who backs out of a offer at the extremely last minute after agreeing on a price.
Fufu: Fake. A slang term utilized to explain a sneaker that is inauthentic as well as counterfeit. likewise understood as Fugazi.
GOAT: biggest Of All Time. To be taken literally, it’s utilized to explain a sneaker that is much better than anything that has come before it.
GR: general Release. A sneaker that has been mass created as well as is offered at most retailers. They usually do not offer out however you’d be surprised.
Grail: A sneaker that you have been trying to buy for years. This is the pair that you’re currently striving for.
Holy Grail: A sneaker that you have been trying to buy for decades. This is the pair that you’ll most likely never be able to police officer however you dream of on a everyday basis.
Hypebeast: A term utilized to explain a sneakerhead who doesn’t have their own taste as well as only buys what is prominent at the moment.
ID: Individually Designed. A Nike platform that enabled sneakerheads to customise their own pairs. It has now been replaced with Nike By You.
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Insole: A removeable layer of cushioning that is used inside a pair of sneakers. These can be utilized for comfort, warmth, or deodorising.
Instacop: immediate Cop: A sneaker that you would buy in a split second if provided the chance.
Jumpman: Michael Jordan’s sneaker as well as garments line. named as such because of his brand’s iconic logo that shows MJ’s silhouette.
LE: restricted Edition. A sneaker that has been created in restricted quantities as well as solely offered at choose retailers. They usually offer out immediately.
LPU: latest pick Up: A sneaker that you have just bought that you’re not afraid to flex.
Lateral: The technical term for the outer sidewall of a sneaker.
Medial: The technical term for the inner sidewall of a sneaker
Midsole: The system that sits in between the insole as well as the outsole of a sneaker. These are usually integrated with technologies that offer additional comfort as well as cushioning.
NWT: new With Tags: An alternate method of stating deadstock, it means a sneaker is 100% brand new as well as comes total with the original tags.
OBO: Or finest Offer. likewise understood as ONO, it means that there’s a bit bit of wiggle space on the listed price.
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OG: Original. The original release of a sneaker. While some designs can be re-released, this term is specially utilized toexplain the very first launch.
Outsole: The outer sole of a sneaker. These are usually made of rubber as well as function a series of grooves for added traction.
PE: player Exclusive. A term utilized to explain sneakers that are made solely for athletes as well as will not to be released to the public.
PRM: Premium. A term utilized to explain Nike sneakers that have been made with additional extravagant materials.
QS: Quickstrike. A term utilized to explain Nike sneakers that are only offered at Tier 0 retailers.
Reseller: A person who buys sneakers with the sole intent of selling them to make a profit. Inexperienced resellers are commonly called BTEC resellers.
Restock: This means that a specific sneaker that had previously offered out is now back in stock.
Retro: Retrospective. A sneaker that has been re-released.
SB: Skateboarding. A Nike sub-division from the early ‘00s that focuses on skateboarding.
SE: special Edition. A sneaker that has been created to celebrate a special event or an event.
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SP: special Project. A term utilized to explain Nike’s most innovative as well as experimental sneakers. This includes some partnerships as well as all NikeLab releases.
Sample: one of the many prototypes that sneaker designers had to go with in order to produce the final product. These will never be released to the public.
Sneakerhead: A term utilized to explain somebody who lives as well as breathes sneaker. They gather as well as trade them as well as are usually extremely knowledgeable about them.
StockX: The sneaker community’s favourite resale marketplace. inspect out our full StockX evaluation here.
TTS: true To Size. When a sneaker fits true to your usual size.
Toebox: The section of a sneaker that surrounds the front.
Uptowns: A nickname for the Nike Air force 1. very first utilized in the early ‘80s when the silhouette very first gained popularity in the hoods of uptown NYC.
VNDS: extremely Near Deadstock. likewise understand as NDS, the sneaker shows extremely very little wear however can pass as deadstock to the untrained eye.
WDYWT: What Do You wear Today. A concern utilized on social network that asks what other sneakerheads are using on their feet.
WTB: want To Buy. A term utilized by sneakerheads who want to buy a specific pair.
WTS: want To Sell. A term utilized by sneakerheads who want to offer a specific pair.
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