Sneakers have transcended from being sporty footwear to one that can be used as a fashionable complement to your outfit. The sneaker and streetwear culture are still going strong with more brands aside from household names like Nike and Adidas joining in the fun.
We are calling all you sneakerheads out there! We’ve put together our favourite online sneaker retailer based in the US in our latest Buyandship US Top Picks: Sneaker Stores feature! Want to find out where you can cop your next pair? Find out here.
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1. Finish Line
From left to right: Adidas UltraBOOST 19 Pride (~RM746), Nike Air Max 270 SE (~RM456) and Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LXX (~RM228).
US-based Finish Line gives enthusiasts a platform to express their love for sneakers by delivering the latest trends and exclusives from a variety of brands. It’s also a place to go for sneakerheads looking for great deals.
2. Bodega Store
From left to right: Nike Air Max 97 LX (~RM543), Saucony Shadow 5000 Vintage (~RM261) and Vans Vault x Engineered Garments Classic Slip-On (~RM261).
A coveted store for sneaker enthusiasts, Bodega is a must-visit when you’re in the country, but you’ve got to be in the know to do that. To quote SneakerFreaker: “One of the world’s best sneaker shops is disguised as a convenience store!” They also have an online presence, so you won’t have to worry about not being able to visit (well, especially since we’re halfway across the world).
3. Stock X
From left to right: Adidas Ultra Boost 4.0 Game of Thrones (~RM845), Jordan 4 Retro Flyknit (~RM849) and Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 70s Hi Comme des Garcons Play (~RM551).
Sneakerheads and streetwear fans would likely be familiar with StockX, a reselling platform which was founded in 2015. Essentially, StockX acts like a stock market to resells things, with a revolutionary bid and ask function for buyers and sellers, respectively. Sellers can place their asking price on their items, while buyers can place bids – often lower than the asking price – on said items. When the two criteria on the item are met, StockX will automatically match up the transaction.