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Resale Market Update: Vans and Crocs Heating Up?

A recent report from Footwear News highlights a clear change in the sneaker resale sector. The data shows that everyday silhouettes, specifically the Vans Old Skool and various Crocs models, are generating significant brand heat on the secondary market.

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State of the Sneaker Market (March 2026): Resale Velocity

The recent StockX 10-year report covered by Complex names the Nike Dunk Low "Panda" as the most resold sneaker of the last decade. This massive transaction volume highlights a structural inefficiency in the physical resale market.

State of the Sneaker Market: The Hype Cycle

The news of the Air Jordan 5 "Wolf Grey" returning in 2026 has sparked a familiar buzz. This colorway is a certified classic, and its resurgence is a reminder of how the footwear industry operates on a predictable, oscillating rhythm.

Building Trust in Sneaker Resale Again: The Consignment Problem

Physical consignment stores dominated sneaker resale for years. Walk in, drop off your Jordans, let the shop handle authentication and sales, collect your payout. Simple. Trusted. Until recently.

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METAZ August Update: Collaboration Campaigns & MOOAR!

This month, we’re excited to share that our collaboration with MOOAR and the FSL ecosystem (including STEPN) has officially kicked off.

Unpacking the Hidden Costs of Sneaker Resale Platforms

Trading sneakers on resale platforms like StockX or GOAT can seem like a goldmine for enthusiasts and resellers, but the costs often sneak up on you.

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State of the Sneaker Market: NB Era?

The recent surge in New Balance sales isn't a fluke of fashion. It is a fundamental shift in what consumers value. As the "dad shoe" aesthetic moves from trend to staple, we examine what this means for the future of sneaker investing.

Why Your Collection Should Never Have to Move

Moving a sneaker collection is the ultimate "stress test" for any collector. It is also proof that the traditional way of owning sneakers is fundamentally inefficient. Here is why the future of collecting is custodial.

The Kirkland Dunk & The $50 Problem: Why Traditional Resale Fees Are Killing Your Margins

The Nike SB x Costco collab is a fun flip, but it exposes a serious flaw in the current resale market. When you trade physical boxes back and forth, the only guaranteed winner is the shipping company.

Market Update 2026: The New Rules of Sneaker Resale

The post-pandemic hangover is officially over. According to StockX’s latest data, the sneaker market entering 2026 has matured into a landscape defined not by blind hype, but by "scarcity, storytelling, and community." Here is where the real money and attention are flowing right now.

Why Nike Dumped RTFKT and What It Means for the Future of Collecting

In a one-two punch that rattled both Web3 evangelists and traditional retail investors, headlines broke that Nike is quietly winding down its NFT acquisition, RTFKT, at the same time its subsidiary, Converse, reported a staggering 30% revenue drop.

The $80 Million Lesson: Why "Paper Sneakers" Are Dangerous

The sneaker world was recently rocked by the sentencing of Michael Malekzadeh, the owner of Zadeh Kicks, to 70 months in prison for a fraud scheme totaling over $80 million.