@@Theycallmekenney No it does not predate me. Nike's stock is cut in half right now because there is no secondary market anymore. 2020-2022 almost every Jordan and SB sold out in seconds, now they are sitting because Nike killed off any resale by over-saturating the market. Nike layed off hundred of workers and are cutting production back.
@@Turk_2023 Nikes stock don’t have anything To do with resell that’s how delusional you new age sneaker heads are. Nike makes majority of their money from APPAREL not RETROS and SBs you people are so delusional it’s hilarious. Nike has REAL competition in the APPAREL and RUNNING market with brands like Hoka and ON, sneaker heads are clowns. The country Nike depends on the most in CHINA and the Chinese have declined in their support for other brands. You people are just scammers and don’t wanna work lol
Real sneaker heads are happy, paying re-sell was always a scam. I love it when Nike floods the market with Grails. I hope they release them all to bring the price down to retail so real sneaker heads can cop what they want.
But grails are sort of called grails because they are hard to get whether you want to admit it or not, like no one is saying panda dunks or white forces are their grail, and thats because they are easy to get
@@camyeoman4180 maybe but to me Grails are personal and tie me back to a memory, they don’t deal with limited. Concords remind me of middle school dances, Kobe grinches remind me of Christmas, all white AF1’s were what I had on feet when my kid was born . U do u as long as the story is good anything can be a Grail
No cap references to shoes being a brick or a grail is literally a part of the problem 😂. Just let a shoe be a shoe and we can walk in to any mall and get any pair. Thank you kindly.
Sneakers are NOT dead. I am sure real sneakerheads are living the life getting what they want when they want. On the other hands, RESALE IS DEAD, and this is an amazing thing for sneaker heads.
Sorry but I totally disagree 🤨 Take a look at the apps and tell me what you see Travis’s selling for ?? Travis’s still selling dozens of pairs a day for hundreds of dollars above retail 💵. 🤷♂️✌🏼
i used to be a sneaker head, but i just dont care anymore, i still have my shoes, but no need to get every pair, theyre just shoes, theres more important things in life. invest in yourself not shoes
Feel the same way, really don’t understand how people could have multiple pairs of THE SAME SHOE just because it was a different release 🤦♂️ people really buying recycled shoes over and over as if they’re new will never make sense to me.
Sneaker culture is well and alive. It’s these bum ass resellers who are dying, cause they can’t fleece the people who actually want a pair to wear. It’s a great time to buy sneakers right now.
But resell is what brought the culture together. Sneakercon and got sole are resale companies that bring the culture together under one roof. If resell is dead why are sneakercons and got sole always filled? People are there to resell not to just stand around.
I stopped caring. This is actually the first sneaker video I've watched this year. I haven't checked for any of the new releases in that time either. I was obsessed for years (2017-2023), but I eventually realized how much of a time/money waste it is to be a collector. I sold most of my collection (about 75 pairs). Now I just have about 12 of my favorite pair in rotation. That's more than enough.
Sneakers aren't dead homie. Normal folks have to deal with inflation, rising living costs, shit economy/ job market, etc. We can't just post what we're eating or wearing on Snapchat everyday like you and Mina do to get money.
@@Theycallmekenneywow! You commented under EVERY thread? I see it now. You are just upset because Kamala isn't going to win the election my guy. That's what this is. You have to back your race no matter what. You're THAT guy.
Honestly, I have been out of sneakers for the past few years because waiting online for hours just to be bought out by a bunch of bots or having to pay resell prices was just not fun for me. I think we all fall victim to the hype, but I wear every pair in my collection and idc if other people dont like them (Jordan Mids... like BFFR they look fine....)
When the Big Mac meal is $18 at your local McDonald’s, we have a problem. The economy is shot. I don’t care Nike is releasing all this crap. I’ll buy what I like and move on.
Bro 130 euro for basic pure white/black AF1 is cringe as fck 😃 I can buy many other NB/Calvin Klein for 50-100 and they will be natural leather not fake materials like Nikey. + I can buy 2 pair of fake material Pumas which are more cool than boring AF1. I am not a hater, I like AF1 but real price should be 65 euro lol 😂@@elmazizo3639
Being a sneakehead for almost 20 years - as fast as Jordan was releasing shoes, we couldnt keep up. It was like whats next…never had time to breathe and appreciate what i was buying. I think this economy started making people stop trying to keep up with all these releases and actually wear what we already have and not keep them as wall decor.
As far as Nike goes, also as someone who worked there, the reason for the mass production of all the color ways and even the amount of stock dropping as far as I know is because they are trying to kill the resale market
Yea qias tryna push this narrative that resell is dead knowing that there good homies cool kicks is still popping. Lowkey I think qias salty that cool kicks is still relevant in LA when he was the first person to put shine on them and receive nothing back.
Yup and I think playboi carti had a lot to do w it! Carti was a fashion icon between 2016-2019. After he stopped wearing supreme and Jordan his style completely changed and his fans followed. Nowadays he’s wearing Rick Owen’s, Dr martins, timbs, and other weird shit that make fans buy the same thing. They slowly moved from Jordan’s, Adidas, supreme, and Bape to weird emo shit that has no resell value. Kids nowadays are wearing sambas, shell toes, ASICS, and new balances. Shoes you’d get roasted back then are now trending. I could definitely say fashion has changed the snkr game for sure.
I use to be into sneaker I’m from ny so I had taxi 12s since a kid I liked the whole vibe but I do feel like fashion changed nd most sneakers look goofy to me
Higher cost of living, food cost, etc. Parents can’t afford to buy their kids sneakers & us older people really tight on money. I go to the grocery just to grab a few things, don’t even need a shopping cart, bill comes out to $50! If you live in CA like me, you’re just screwed all around.
People are moving out to other sneakers like new balance, GATS, Adidas and even pumas. Nike and Jordans is just not as trendy as it used to be. Fashion is cyclical and nike and Jordan’s cycle seems to be at an end
I agree with this I'd much rather buy new balance or asics. Another factor is fashion trends, when people were rocking skinny jeans Nike was killing it
I'm loving these times. Prices dropping lower is great for us "real heads". What's really dying is reselling, and I love that too. Once upon a time only a few people tried selling sneakers. Those were people who were actually into it. Nowadays I'm sure we all know at least a handful of people who has tried/still are trying to sell sneakers. Making a small buck of the SNKRS-app. I myself have had friends ask me how I think a sneaker is going to perform in price after the release, like trying to get my 5 cents on whether to go for them or not. People who aren't really into sneakers. I'm excited for new releases, but the fact that I can cop stuff that I used to call a personal grail now is just amazing.
I cant agree with the argument that its a good time to be a sneakerhead because now the jordans and dunks are sitting on shelves for under retail. First, that just means that no one wants to rock them anymore. I am one of them, I was a huge sneakerhead and all about the culture- until I looked in the mirror one day in my mid 30s and realized, the silhouette no longer looks good anymore. All of the jordans feel cluncky and heavy and the nikes are just not comfortable and the quality on every pair is very underwhelming. I gotta say its almost embarrassing to be caught in a jordan at my age at this point. The other thing is- even the younger generation of kids dont wear them anymore like we used to! Its no longer about nikes and jordan only, I see the diversity in the kicks these days among the younger kids and I find that to be a positive thing. Nikes and Jordans were cool but it has finally fallen and I am actually glad.
I disagree with that, they are sitting because Nike is mass producing them and people don't want the colors being released. They flooded the market with less desirable shoes and resellers can't keep up with the supply and low demand. Sneaker age we are in currently is GLORIOUS. I don't even buy Jordan's anymore what for when I have a prior release of the same shoe in pristine condition, I buy other models and wear them.
Yup I actually ran into this same issue about my age. I honestly feel better wearing my snakeskin boots than I would wearing something that a 13 yr old should be wearing 😂
It’s actually pretty good for the OG sneaker heads. I remember being in middle school wanting some exclusive Jordan shoe and my parents saying no because they were hella expensive. Now I can buy them cheaper without that big price tag. Middle school me would be very happy 😂 also kinda crazy that it’s been 8 yrs ago that I subscribed. You’re the real OG!
Interesting video Qias! I used to be a big sneaker head from 2012-2020.. I think what kinda did it for me was growing up and realizing sneakers aren't all that anymore. My collection had over 100 sneakers and now I have about 20ish. I think people just grow up and move on from materialistic things. Don't get me wrong, I still buy sneakers here and there but the "hype" like you stated isn't there anymore. People still buy sneakers which is good, but companies are just making a fuck ton of them. There are people like myself who still love sneakers and buy them for the right price. As the consumer, we just prefer retail over resell. Resell is dead and I truly believe that is a good thing since everyone can get what they want now. 😎🔥
@raspekwahmen3622 I understand there are plenty of reps out there. It's understood if you don't want to wear them. I seen Kobe's in store as well after release. Depends on which one you are particularly after. I've seen rep options that are identical and played the same so that debate to me is a personal one
People are moving to more comfy and fashion forward sneakers like New Balance or Asics. People are more focused on fashion rather than sneakers itself. Also, Nike shoes are oversaturated in the market. People are switching to something new. Even Crocs are selling out than Nike so it tells something
The thing is: they overdid it. Always taking Ls, I don’t see a point of paying thousands of € resell, so at one point it’s like it’s not even worth trying. And in the end: things come and go, most people who „grew up“ in the 2016-2019 SoundCloud, rap, Streetwear, sneaker culture moved on to more „adult“ stuff in a sense of like you have (unfortunately) less time, other bills to pay etc.
It is crucial for a company to have a diverse customer base and not rely solely on a specific niche market (Sneakerhead). The prevalence of resellers has made it challenging for genuine enthusiasts to afford certain products, leading to inflated prices. It is questionable whether a significant portion of consumers would be willing to pay such high prices for sneakers.
Resale and the hype are dead. As someone who got into sneakers almost 20 years ago, this feels like pre-2011, and I'm here for it. Sneakers are more alive than ever.
I scored a Lost and Found Jordan 1 pair off Offerup worn once, no box, for like 80 bucks about a year ago, and when the guy brought them to me he pulled out a slightly used and worn pair of Chinese New Year 5 Lows and gave them to me for free, insane day I still remember it vividly
Something that no one mentions is that the quality has gone wayyyyyy down and idk bout other people but that has definitely caused me to buy a lot less I’ve sent back more sneakers this year for quality than I have in my entire life and no that is not a lie
To me, what made collecting sneakers so special was playing the game. Joining raffles, running to store, waiting in lines, which most of the time resulted in defeat, is what made it such a great experience to actually get a pair. The reason a new shoe felt so good was because it had felt like I had won the game. I had put in the effort to get the shoe and it had paid off. It was extremely satisfying. Another aspect that made collecting so special was the hunt of finding a sneaker for a good price. I always felt like paying resale was like opting for a 'pay to win' feature in a video game. It's kind of like legal cheating. You don't get the same sense of gratification from paying $400 for a shoe that costs $160 retail. That's why finding a great deal on a pair of shoes was so rewarding. Either being first in line for a store and getting a pair retail, or searching the used/second hand market and paying under retail. It was awesome because you had a sense of pride in the fact that you had gotten a pair of sneaker, a pair which most people would end up paying some ridiculous resale price for, that was super cool and didn't cost your life savings. It was a sneaker that had value much higher then the amount you paid for. You could rock them and not feel like each step is depreciating the value. What has ruined sneaker for the moment, for me and for a lot of others, is that they just don't feel special anymore. Just like Qias said, there is something special when only one color way of a certain silhouette drops in a year. It gives the consumer time to enjoy the shoe instead of always buying the newest color way. Nowadays, Nike is just pushing out way to many designs and it is making it too easy to get them. There is no more hunt. They took away what was special to me. However, although the sneaker market is at a weird place right now, I predict that there will be a sneaker drought soon. Nike is pushing out a ton of stock, but will soon cut off the outflow. This will create scarcity in the market. Nevertheless, it will allow the market to balance itself out and in the end, when the dust settles, we will be left with a balanced market, where shoes are still obtainable, but there is still a game to be played.
I actually love this era of sneakers. It feels so nostalgic and I'm able to get practically every shoe I want at retail. Also a huge boost I get a chance to snag some of my childhood grails that I could never afford at the time like galaxy foams and all star KD 4s
Most people saying that they should stop releasing retros and different colorways are the ones that have huge collection already...we should be more happy that people get the show they want even if we have the same and it's rare! It's good that most people can get sneakers they like
The good ol’ days were when you’d go to these big sneaker shops in LA, Las Vegas, etc, and seeing shoes like shattered backboards and thinking it was crazy af seeing those 😹
The real reason is mostly everybody has a sneaker collection now. There are too many good options to choose from as well. Nike is starting to release more grails too. So until people start wearing out their collection we’ll be in this stage.
Q, I’m gonna start wearing and enjoy my sneakers I’ve been keeping on ice..I appreciate your insight on the sneaker industry ..always locked in on your channel✌️
I am so happy to hear about Nike taking action against bots. The Jordan 6 Olympics that came out in August 2024 are still available to buy from many retail stores. That's a good thing.
This sounded more like a reseller rant than a true sneakerhead stating kicks are dead now with good reasoning. I been a sneakerhead since the early 90's. I'm now having the time of my life because I can actually go into a store and try a shoe on again, and pay RETAIL!!! If anything sneakers have been liberated!
This is such a sad video. Pretending that you’re not a very large reason for all of this. The resell, the hype, the limited stock, Supreme, Babe, Yeezy, YOUR INFLUENCE DID THIS! Your not the only one, but you are literally top 3. STOP THE CAP!
As a sneakerhead since 2021, I found a love for the hobby and became an enthusiast quickly. The sneakers I liked, I wanted. But eventually, I quickly found out that even normal sneakers were hard to get and it became annoying. I still hit a lot, but it was stressful. But now, I’m just glad to have the ability to cop what I like.
I think there are many reason why. The new generation " kids" were not in the culture when it was huge for us. The "street wear" era paved way to a lot of nike's success and basket ball culture which only "people" from that era cares about most. We also have Nike suing all the diy / custom culture individuals and entities with CNDs who had supported Nike for so long as the brand. Nike's sneaker output isn't as good anymore i guess this depends on what shoe that may be and etc. Other than that the current resell market is running shoes and luxury brand culture " archival clothing" is the current wave. Overall, it's everything that is happen all at once that is causing this. At the end of the day what is dead is the Era of it's culture when sneaker collecting is prime and the death of what Nike used to represent as a brand / movement.
THE TOP REASON why sneakers are dead is because of the connected resellers and influencers jacking up prices. The brands are also making things too limited and overpriced.
The resale market may be dead, but sneaker culture is thriving. In fact, there has never been a better time to get yourself in the sneaker community. We’re experiencing a return to the golden era, where enthusiasts can actually secure a pair at retail prices, just as it was always meant to be. This is the authentic sneaker culture-accessible and true to its roots. It was never about how expensive your pair of Jordans were. We wear them because they look nice and have heritage behind them.
They need to bring out more of the higher numbers like 15, 16, 17, and 18 they brought out 15's in 2015 and had only two colors then did 16 in 2016 and brought out 1 color come on jordan brand!
It’s simple, the normal sneaker fans who have like a 4-6 shoe collection got tired of the market being inflated by resellers and crazy market price for a 180 shoe. I’m glad people are struggling they caused this
I've been in to sneakers since the early 00s too, I absolutely love this! It's a dream come true to get these fire ass pairs for under retail. This is what we all waited and lost out in 2020-2022 for. The average person got screwed over so badly during those years too no one gives a shit and people can barley pay for rent let alone deal with Nikes extreme price points. I really hope we don't go back to the old dark days brining shitty shoes and putting retros on the shelf. That sucked.
I actually bought Military Blue 4's for resale $400 because I thought they were gonna SELL OUT QUICK And then I saw it in-person in CHAMPS. Had my size. Online doesn't even show it. In was in that Mall. And I was disappointed with myself..
Hey bro, been following you a mad long time. Never have I ever felt like a video was more accurate to the current state than what you talked about in this video. I have been thinking about this recently because I was pondering about getting back into reselling, but then I thought about it and I actually enjoyed the state of the market because it’s consumer friendly not seller friendly. For the best for all of us.
Resell is dying not sneakers this is the perfect time to buy grails or just build up your collection for cheap. I work at Nike so seeing all the returns or shoes sitting is amazing for me cause I’m copping Jordan’s for 100 bucks.
I think sneaker culture changed but its not dead. 1) Folks nowadays are cool with wearing Crocs. Back in my say we would never be caught wearing Crocs. 2) Nike Basketball sneakers aren't popping. When Nike Basketball sneakers are lit the culture is so much better 3) Nowadays the only sneakers that people want are colabs like Travis Scotts or Salehe Bembury. 4) People only buy kicks they think are gonna have a high resell value. Otherwise it's considered a "brick" 5) Lastly to many people buy to resell and not to actually wear.
I’ve been out of the sneaker game for sometime now. I still love sneakers but stop buying because it was an expensive hobby. As someone who STILL loves sneakers and don’t buy them anymore I really love Nike giving everyone a chance to cop their favorite shoe. I haven’t bought a Jordan in an about 5 years but I’m actually excited and thinking of buying the Aqua 8 which is my all time favorite Jordan. I slept on the 2015 pair and excited that I can actually get the shoe for retail.
Man listen!! Enjoy moments why ya can ... cause when the shoes do a another turn around it won't be easy again!! I been a sneaker head since 1993 I've seen highs n lows so appreciate while sneaker market is for the low...
The market crash of sneakers is a big F-U to all those who buy and bought sneakers inorder to resell them for more and by doing that, take away from the people who want them. How many stores opend with the concept to double the retail price and sell the shoes, that were ment to be sold for much lower price. Go close your sores now and go back to the burger king counter.
I copped 2 pairs of shoes that are fire as fuck for below retail in the last month (salahedemburry New balance 990, and ASICS gel-NYC cement grey/ ash rock. Both size 11) *I’m so happy this shi happened*
A big part is people now want to be more comfortable. As a sneakerhead, I often chose my yeezy slides or birks over my 100+ other shoes because they are comfortable for day to day
I'm in between the two options.. I CARE and I DON'T CARE so.. Basically, I Resold 1 Pair of J's and they were the Patent Bred 1's (BUT, I Sold them for UNDER Retail) I don't scam people like other Resellers But I've always been a fan of Jordan 1's since 6th grade, and I do love J's from Models: 1's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 7's (Kinda), 9's (Barely), 11's, 12's (Barely), and 13's I don't think I CLARIFY as a Sneakerhead tho, considering since I've only ever had 4 Pairs of J's in my LIFE so far..
Only just seen this video now after not seeing the channel or yourself for years!! Used to love the old school style lifestyle vlogs with sneaker culture mixed in. I’ve never been a huge sneaker head but always enjoyed the content ❤️
Thankfully I’m a patient sneaker buyer. I don’t mind waiting a year or so for a shoe to die out in hype. Got the Chicago 2s last week for 150. Got the DMPs today for 200. The culture is still alive. Resell is dying and people are being more thoughtful about their spending habits.
I never bought into the whole after market, bloated sneaker market! I'm old school! Go on the Ave, cop a pair of sneakers for regular price and move on! I would never pay 100s of dollars for sneakers! As an old school sneakerhead, I love that prices are going back to normal!
You are point with those takes, at least from my perspective. I got into sneakers again late 2019 and then when the lockdown happened I went kinda crazy buying reseller kicks from GOAT and other similar sites. I was making better money and decided to treat myself wigh a nice pair of 13s and from there it was more boredom and not being able to do much and had some extra spending money as a result. I admittedly went for the cheaper retros that weren't in the highest demand and some good discount deals. Found a few for retail only due to timing and a bit of luck. Being size 15 I had less options and resale sites had my size usually $40-$50 more. As far as hype dying down I really agree with too many ofthe same models being released with so many colorways. I would get legit angry seeing a new Jordan 1 released almost every 2 weeks at most around 2021-22. Same for the 3s, 4s and 5s it was like okay enough already. 13s are a top 3 model for me but they started dropping so many colors I started to not like them at all. Oversaturation and increased retail has definitely soured the sneaker game for me. Again, I am a very casual sneaker head but all of your points made hit home for me. Now being in in my 40s I am going more subtle with my kicks but if a banger drops I'm still likely to consider copping but not like 2021-22 when I was all over the best deals and hot sellers.
Sneakers dead or resell dead? Real sneakerheads are not mad. Actually glad the ones who cop to just resell are weaving out.
i must be a real head cause im not mad, actually im so happy i was able to get the 11 gratitudes, they were just sitting..!
This!! I have been able to get everything I wanted this year for retail or less. I may even build up the courage to go for Kobe’s again.
@@Blueberry_B05 ain't shit to be mad bout 😆
Resell is dead.
Resell is dead sneakers are the best they have ever been rn no complaints lol
Reselling is what’s dying out… too many greedy people and buyers just don’t care anymore…
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Reselling is the reason sneakers took off, so its a double edge sword.... Nike needs reselling to keep hype alive.
@@Turk_2023reselling is not why sneakers took off. This game predates all of you hypebeast.
@@Theycallmekenney No it does not predate me. Nike's stock is cut in half right now because there is no secondary market anymore. 2020-2022 almost every Jordan and SB sold out in seconds, now they are sitting because Nike killed off any resale by over-saturating the market. Nike layed off hundred of workers and are cutting production back.
@@Turk_2023 Nikes stock don’t have anything To do with resell that’s how delusional you new age sneaker heads are. Nike makes majority of their money from APPAREL not RETROS and SBs you people are so delusional it’s hilarious. Nike has REAL competition in the APPAREL and RUNNING market with brands like Hoka and ON, sneaker heads are clowns. The country Nike depends on the most in CHINA and the Chinese have declined in their support for other brands. You people are just scammers and don’t wanna work lol
Real sneaker heads are happy, paying re-sell was always a scam.
I love it when Nike floods the market with Grails. I hope they release them all to bring the price down to retail so real sneaker heads can cop what they want.
Yes Sir
People are just reselling past heat obviously there’s still a market for that but I agree tho these past releases have been bricks.
But grails are sort of called grails because they are hard to get whether you want to admit it or not, like no one is saying panda dunks or white forces are their grail, and thats because they are easy to get
@@camyeoman4180 maybe but to me Grails are personal and tie me back to a memory, they don’t deal with limited. Concords remind me of middle school dances, Kobe grinches remind me of Christmas, all white AF1’s were what I had on feet when my kid was born . U do u as long as the story is good anything can be a Grail
No cap references to shoes being a brick or a grail is literally a part of the problem 😂. Just let a shoe be a shoe and we can walk in to any mall and get any pair. Thank you kindly.
People ain’t worried about shoes rn, the economy is expensive and priorities are in other things.
Sadly yeah
@@loganlynch6510it's also election year. Gotta take that into consideration. Economy is tip-toey just based on political shifts
He mad he can't ripoff people no more
Facts, everybody is just trying to survive, don’t nobody give af about what’s on your feet lol
I don’t care how bad the economy is, im not putting my hobbies to the side or wearing some bummy clothes or regular ahh shoes.
Sneakers are NOT dead. I am sure real sneakerheads are living the life getting what they want when they want. On the other hands, RESALE IS DEAD, and this is an amazing thing for sneaker heads.
No not really cause what's dead is the economy which made sneakers dead which made reselling dead which is now making youtubers dead😂😂
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@@GeeNee13😂😂😂😂😂😂 Facts!
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@@GeeNee13 its a bit of both. Reseller dying and bad economy so people put priority on things.
don't get it confused, sneakers aren't dead the economy is
Facts
Sorry but I totally disagree 🤨 Take a look at the apps and tell me what you see Travis’s selling for ?? Travis’s still selling dozens of pairs a day for hundreds of dollars above retail 💵. 🤷♂️✌🏼
It’s only him though
@@3supnext as opposed 1400 plus like the used too 🤷🏾♂️
Samething😂😂
i used to be a sneaker head, but i just dont care anymore, i still have my shoes, but no need to get every pair,
theyre just shoes, theres more important things in life. invest in yourself not shoes
Facts
Yep, that about sums it up.
Yup
Remember that you can only wear one at a time.
Im literally moving mine because they just sit in my closet, not being worn for years at this point
Yep i agree shit the samething dufferent color ive started gettting into boots birkenstocks and crocs lol
Feel the same way, really don’t understand how people could have multiple pairs of THE SAME SHOE just because it was a different release 🤦♂️ people really buying recycled shoes over and over as if they’re new will never make sense to me.
Sneaker culture is well and alive. It’s these bum ass resellers who are dying, cause they can’t fleece the people who actually want a pair to wear. It’s a great time to buy sneakers right now.
True. I was able to cop the military blue 4s for retail when it came out
Resellers are taking hits. Not us guys who actually wear shoes. lol
Resell is dead not the culture itself
But resell is what brought the culture together. Sneakercon and got sole are resale companies that bring the culture together under one roof. If resell is dead why are sneakercons and got sole always filled? People are there to resell not to just stand around.
@@2200shotta hmmm at that point, i consider resell in sneakercon is different in my opinion
Resellers has to actually work at a real job now. These are good times for sneaker heads
I stopped caring. This is actually the first sneaker video I've watched this year. I haven't checked for any of the new releases in that time either. I was obsessed for years (2017-2023), but I eventually realized how much of a time/money waste it is to be a collector. I sold most of my collection (about 75 pairs). Now I just have about 12 of my favorite pair in rotation. That's more than enough.
You’re in a good place bro
exactly , like a normal person.
It’s the reseller’s fault 😂😂
Sneakerheads are complaining?? There’s no real sneakerhead complaining about sneakers being easy to get
Exactly
facts jason and i loved your video on aj low pandas, just got myself a pair
ikr? I am stoked. I can buy the Jordan 6 Olympics without having to go to Stock X.
@@bball3048mmfr KD Nerfs easy to get also
Its ppl who want to sell their sneakers mad lol buy cheap now like its bitcoin
Sneakers aren't dead homie. Normal folks have to deal with inflation, rising living costs, shit economy/ job market, etc. We can't just post what we're eating or wearing on Snapchat everyday like you and Mina do to get money.
Thank you , somebody have a sense of whats really going on, this guy only know about sneaker but not the economy
Yeah when they say the economy is doing great... they are speaking about the filthy rich people.
That’s BS y’all was using reselling to pay your bills. You shoulda got a real job and called it a day.
@@Theycallmekenneywow! You commented under EVERY thread? I see it now. You are just upset because Kamala isn't going to win the election my guy. That's what this is. You have to back your race no matter what. You're THAT guy.
@@mhp3677 you have brain worms
Bruh the economy is hell
When Crocs is like the number one selling shoe brand we know we got a problem
100 percent, ugly as fk
The problem is that nike killed the resellers by becoming the resellers. These starting prices are absolutely ridiculous.
Honestly, I have been out of sneakers for the past few years because waiting online for hours just to be bought out by a bunch of bots or having to pay resell prices was just not fun for me. I think we all fall victim to the hype, but I wear every pair in my collection and idc if other people dont like them (Jordan Mids... like BFFR they look fine....)
When the Big Mac meal is $18 at your local McDonald’s, we have a problem. The economy is shot. I don’t care Nike is releasing all this crap. I’ll buy what I like and move on.
YEP we can also blame the Biden admin
its the price that kills it for me. they pushing 250 for a pair. im passing
You still passed when it was $190 so what’s the difference
200-300$ not bad for a middle class man that loves sneakers
But 500$-1000$ is pushing it extremely so we might not see that for awhile
Bro 130 euro for basic pure white/black AF1 is cringe as fck 😃 I can buy many other NB/Calvin Klein for 50-100 and they will be natural leather not fake materials like Nikey. + I can buy 2 pair of fake material Pumas which are more cool than boring AF1. I am not a hater, I like AF1 but real price should be 65 euro lol 😂@@elmazizo3639
I’m happy I get all the sneaker that I want …. I’m happy resellers are not making money
Sneaker are not dead. Some people may just be using their money for bills and others things that is important.
Those people were already broke they were scamming with bots they shoulda got a job instead of scamming.
@@Theycallmekenneyhey there Kenney! There you are keeping your people on the plantation in yet another comment! Go get em soldier!🫡
@@Theycallmekenneyit’s not scamming lol, just has something to do with Supply and demand
@@user-xb4dw2td4z it’s scamming
Being a sneakehead for almost 20 years - as fast as Jordan was releasing shoes, we couldnt keep up. It was like whats next…never had time to breathe and appreciate what i was buying. I think this economy started making people stop trying to keep up with all these releases and actually wear what we already have and not keep them as wall decor.
As far as Nike goes, also as someone who worked there, the reason for the mass production of all the color ways and even the amount of stock dropping as far as I know is because they are trying to kill the resale market
makes sense , they werent seeing any ends from it
Resale and TH-cam ers are the ONLY who thinks sneakers being unpopular sucks.
We OG are lovin it.
Sneakers not dead, Resellers dead and Economy Dead💀☠️
Yea qias tryna push this narrative that resell is dead knowing that there good homies cool kicks is still popping. Lowkey I think qias salty that cool kicks is still relevant in LA when he was the first person to put shine on them and receive nothing back.
Sneakers are a luxury and a fast food meal is almost 20$ the economy is dead
I think fashion as a whole, is overshadowing snkrs as far as statement pieces go.
Good point.. ppl like the flare of the outfit it seems right now
Yup and I think playboi carti had a lot to do w it! Carti was a fashion icon between 2016-2019. After he stopped wearing supreme and Jordan his style completely changed and his fans followed. Nowadays he’s wearing Rick Owen’s, Dr martins, timbs, and other weird shit that make fans buy the same thing. They slowly moved from Jordan’s, Adidas, supreme, and Bape to weird emo shit that has no resell value. Kids nowadays are wearing sambas, shell toes, ASICS, and new balances. Shoes you’d get roasted back then are now trending. I could definitely say fashion has changed the snkr game for sure.
I use to be into sneaker I’m from ny so I had taxi 12s since a kid I liked the whole vibe but I do feel like fashion changed nd most sneakers look goofy to me
With inflation, Ppl have no money to spend on non necessities
You sound sad that yall can’t gatekeep sneakers anymore 😂😂😂
Refuse to pay over 100 for sneakers now.
is this 1996?!??!
dude! In 96 the 14 Jordan’s was 125.00 and we complained like hell! Wtf are you talking about! So think about how old all these Jordan’s actually are!
Why are y'all hyped about old ass shoes that are actually being Resold in different colors? They are still old af! This guy is actually A total Clown!
@@tribalchiefcg You're cracy. I like you, but you're cracy
So you only wear vans?
Higher cost of living, food cost, etc. Parents can’t afford to buy their kids sneakers & us older people really tight on money. I go to the grocery just to grab a few things, don’t even need a shopping cart, bill comes out to $50! If you live in CA like me, you’re just screwed all around.
I live in NY. Imagine paying resell when groceries cost $200+. Not me
As I get older I now wear crocs, ASICS, and brooks due to their comfort. Those jordans and Nikes are not comfortable to wear all day.
Crocs 🤢
People are moving out to other sneakers like new balance, GATS, Adidas and even pumas. Nike and Jordans is just not as trendy as it used to be. Fashion is cyclical and nike and Jordan’s cycle seems to be at an end
I agree with this I'd much rather buy new balance or asics. Another factor is fashion trends, when people were rocking skinny jeans Nike was killing it
I'm loving these times. Prices dropping lower is great for us "real heads".
What's really dying is reselling, and I love that too. Once upon a time only a few people tried selling sneakers. Those were people who were actually into it.
Nowadays I'm sure we all know at least a handful of people who has tried/still are trying to sell sneakers. Making a small buck of the SNKRS-app. I myself have had friends ask me how I think a sneaker is going to perform in price after the release, like trying to get my 5 cents on whether to go for them or not. People who aren't really into sneakers.
I'm excited for new releases, but the fact that I can cop stuff that I used to call a personal grail now is just amazing.
2025 is going to be the best year ever for OGs
I cant agree with the argument that its a good time to be a sneakerhead because now the jordans and dunks are sitting on shelves for under retail. First, that just means that no one wants to rock them anymore. I am one of them, I was a huge sneakerhead and all about the culture- until I looked in the mirror one day in my mid 30s and realized, the silhouette no longer looks good anymore. All of the jordans feel cluncky and heavy and the nikes are just not comfortable and the quality on every pair is very underwhelming. I gotta say its almost embarrassing to be caught in a jordan at my age at this point. The other thing is- even the younger generation of kids dont wear them anymore like we used to! Its no longer about nikes and jordan only, I see the diversity in the kicks these days among the younger kids and I find that to be a positive thing. Nikes and Jordans were cool but it has finally fallen and I am actually glad.
I disagree with that, they are sitting because Nike is mass producing them and people don't want the colors being released. They flooded the market with less desirable shoes and resellers can't keep up with the supply and low demand. Sneaker age we are in currently is GLORIOUS. I don't even buy Jordan's anymore what for when I have a prior release of the same shoe in pristine condition, I buy other models and wear them.
Yup
I actually ran into this same issue about my age. I honestly feel better wearing my snakeskin boots than I would wearing something that a 13 yr old should be wearing 😂
fr - I rather rock some boring looking New Balance dad’s before being caught in some teenager looking Jordans.
Maybe eating is more important than shoes life is so expensive now.
It’s actually pretty good for the OG sneaker heads. I remember being in middle school wanting some exclusive Jordan shoe and my parents saying no because they were hella expensive. Now I can buy them cheaper without that big price tag. Middle school me would be very happy 😂 also kinda crazy that it’s been 8 yrs ago that I subscribed. You’re the real OG!
I'm happy and glad that the reseller is getting screwed
Interesting video Qias! I used to be a big sneaker head from 2012-2020.. I think what kinda did it for me was growing up and realizing sneakers aren't all that anymore. My collection had over 100 sneakers and now I have about 20ish. I think people just grow up and move on from materialistic things. Don't get me wrong, I still buy sneakers here and there but the "hype" like you stated isn't there anymore. People still buy sneakers which is good, but companies are just making a fuck ton of them. There are people like myself who still love sneakers and buy them for the right price. As the consumer, we just prefer retail over resell. Resell is dead and I truly believe that is a good thing since everyone can get what they want now. 😎🔥
If only Nike would drop more Kobes 😭
There are plenty Kobe's out
@@d.felixphoto2260 bruh, replicas are rampant, not even AAA reps. I mean they're out there but just the fakes
@raspekwahmen3622 I understand there are plenty of reps out there. It's understood if you don't want to wear them. I seen Kobe's in store as well after release. Depends on which one you are particularly after. I've seen rep options that are identical and played the same so that debate to me is a personal one
Drop them now that resell prices have dropped, once he died the prices all jumped up.
Sneakers arent dead, we just aren't buying shoes for $300+. Im very happy the prices are normal. Only people who claim it's dead is reseller's.
People are moving to more comfy and fashion forward sneakers like New Balance or Asics. People are more focused on fashion rather than sneakers itself. Also, Nike shoes are oversaturated in the market. People are switching to something new. Even Crocs are selling out than Nike so it tells something
The thing is: they overdid it. Always taking Ls, I don’t see a point of paying thousands of € resell, so at one point it’s like it’s not even worth trying. And in the end: things come and go, most people who „grew up“ in the 2016-2019 SoundCloud, rap, Streetwear, sneaker culture moved on to more „adult“ stuff in a sense of like you have (unfortunately) less time, other bills to pay etc.
Sneakers are dead for casuals.....real ogs still around....finally a time for us
It is crucial for a company to have a diverse customer base and not rely solely on a specific niche market (Sneakerhead). The prevalence of resellers has made it challenging for genuine enthusiasts to afford certain products, leading to inflated prices. It is questionable whether a significant portion of consumers would be willing to pay such high prices for sneakers.
Resale and the hype are dead. As someone who got into sneakers almost 20 years ago, this feels like pre-2011, and I'm here for it. Sneakers are more alive than ever.
And yet the mummy’s, aprils and jarritos are all overpriced af . Definitely not alive bro
I scored a Lost and Found Jordan 1 pair off Offerup worn once, no box, for like 80 bucks about a year ago, and when the guy brought them to me he pulled out a slightly used and worn pair of Chinese New Year 5 Lows and gave them to me for free, insane day I still remember it vividly
This Isn't Hurting The Customer It's Hurting The Resellers 😂 ..
Something that no one mentions is that the quality has gone wayyyyyy down and idk bout other people but that has definitely caused me to buy a lot less I’ve sent back more sneakers this year for quality than I have in my entire life and no that is not a lie
Same here kinda weird
To me, what made collecting sneakers so special was playing the game. Joining raffles, running to store, waiting in lines, which most of the time resulted in defeat, is what made it such a great experience to actually get a pair. The reason a new shoe felt so good was because it had felt like I had won the game. I had put in the effort to get the shoe and it had paid off. It was extremely satisfying.
Another aspect that made collecting so special was the hunt of finding a sneaker for a good price. I always felt like paying resale was like opting for a 'pay to win' feature in a video game. It's kind of like legal cheating. You don't get the same sense of gratification from paying $400 for a shoe that costs $160 retail. That's why finding a great deal on a pair of shoes was so rewarding. Either being first in line for a store and getting a pair retail, or searching the used/second hand market and paying under retail. It was awesome because you had a sense of pride in the fact that you had gotten a pair of sneaker, a pair which most people would end up paying some ridiculous resale price for, that was super cool and didn't cost your life savings. It was a sneaker that had value much higher then the amount you paid for. You could rock them and not feel like each step is depreciating the value.
What has ruined sneaker for the moment, for me and for a lot of others, is that they just don't feel special anymore. Just like Qias said, there is something special when only one color way of a certain silhouette drops in a year. It gives the consumer time to enjoy the shoe instead of always buying the newest color way. Nowadays, Nike is just pushing out way to many designs and it is making it too easy to get them. There is no more hunt. They took away what was special to me.
However, although the sneaker market is at a weird place right now, I predict that there will be a sneaker drought soon. Nike is pushing out a ton of stock, but will soon cut off the outflow. This will create scarcity in the market. Nevertheless, it will allow the market to balance itself out and in the end, when the dust settles, we will be left with a balanced market, where shoes are still obtainable, but there is still a game to be played.
Find a better hobby kid
I actually love this era of sneakers. It feels so nostalgic and I'm able to get practically every shoe I want at retail. Also a huge boost I get a chance to snag some of my childhood grails that I could never afford at the time like galaxy foams and all star KD 4s
sneaker COLLECTORS are enjoying sneaker game rn but it also sucks cuz now im broke lmao
Most people saying that they should stop releasing retros and different colorways are the ones that have huge collection already...we should be more happy that people get the show they want even if we have the same and it's rare! It's good that most people can get sneakers they like
I agree they have to stop making retro shoes.
The good ol’ days were when you’d go to these big sneaker shops in LA, Las Vegas, etc, and seeing shoes like shattered backboards and thinking it was crazy af seeing those 😹
The real reason is mostly everybody has a sneaker collection now. There are too many good options to choose from as well. Nike is starting to release more grails too. So until people start wearing out their collection we’ll be in this stage.
Nope, keep pumping them babies out. The resell market is out of control.
Q, I’m gonna start wearing and enjoy my sneakers I’ve been keeping on ice..I appreciate your insight on the sneaker industry ..always locked in on your channel✌️
I am so happy to hear about Nike taking action against bots. The Jordan 6 Olympics that came out in August 2024 are still available to buy from many retail stores. That's a good thing.
I came across it at a Nike outlet along the 30% off wall.
This sounded more like a reseller rant than a true sneakerhead stating kicks are dead now with good reasoning. I been a sneakerhead since the early 90's. I'm now having the time of my life because I can actually go into a store and try a shoe on again, and pay RETAIL!!! If anything sneakers have been liberated!
This is such a sad video. Pretending that you’re not a very large reason for all of this. The resell, the hype, the limited stock, Supreme, Babe, Yeezy, YOUR INFLUENCE DID THIS!
Your not the only one, but you are literally top 3. STOP THE CAP!
As a sneakerhead since 2021, I found a love for the hobby and became an enthusiast quickly. The sneakers I liked, I wanted. But eventually, I quickly found out that even normal sneakers were hard to get and it became annoying. I still hit a lot, but it was stressful. But now, I’m just glad to have the ability to cop what I like.
Collect because you like em and the background not the resell price real sneakerheads live
I think there are many reason why. The new generation " kids" were not in the culture when it was huge for us. The "street wear" era paved way to a lot of nike's success and basket ball culture which only "people" from that era cares about most. We also have Nike suing all the diy / custom culture individuals and entities with CNDs who had supported Nike for so long as the brand. Nike's sneaker output isn't as good anymore i guess this depends on what shoe that may be and etc. Other than that the current resell market is running shoes and luxury brand culture " archival clothing" is the current wave. Overall, it's everything that is happen all at once that is causing this. At the end of the day what is dead is the Era of it's culture when sneaker collecting is prime and the death of what Nike used to represent as a brand / movement.
Just waiting for the Black Cement 3s and the White Cement 4s and I’ll be chilling on J’s for a LONG time.
Sneakers are not dead my boi, reselling is what’s dying and real sneaker head are happy AF
Military’s were so easy to get I accidentally got two pairs 😂
THE TOP REASON why sneakers are dead is because of the connected resellers and influencers jacking up prices. The brands are also making things too limited and overpriced.
All that PLUS retail is ABSURD
The resale market may be dead, but sneaker culture is thriving. In fact, there has never been a better time to get yourself in the sneaker community. We’re experiencing a return to the golden era, where enthusiasts can actually secure a pair at retail prices, just as it was always meant to be. This is the authentic sneaker culture-accessible and true to its roots. It was never about how expensive your pair of Jordans were. We wear them because they look nice and have heritage behind them.
They need to bring out more of the higher numbers like 15, 16, 17, and 18 they brought out 15's in 2015 and had only two colors then did 16 in 2016 and brought out 1 color come on jordan brand!
Exactly getting sick of 3s 4s 1s n the odd 5 thrown in...dont get me wrong I love those numbers but I agree we need more o.g different numbers
It’s simple, the normal sneaker fans who have like a 4-6 shoe collection got tired of the market being inflated by resellers and crazy market price for a 180 shoe. I’m glad people are struggling they caused this
Sneakers suck for every sneaker content creator right now and have for a while now
I've been in to sneakers since the early 00s too, I absolutely love this! It's a dream come true to get these fire ass pairs for under retail. This is what we all waited and lost out in 2020-2022 for. The average person got screwed over so badly during those years too no one gives a shit and people can barley pay for rent let alone deal with Nikes extreme price points. I really hope we don't go back to the old dark days brining shitty shoes and putting retros on the shelf. That sucked.
Upcoming Off White ten re-release will do well for a temporary boost for Nike
For atleast $225 usd.😬✌🏽
No thanks
It’s happening in 2027 bro
I actually bought Military Blue 4's for resale $400 because I thought they were gonna SELL OUT QUICK
And then I saw it in-person in CHAMPS. Had my size. Online doesn't even show it. In was in that Mall. And I was disappointed with myself..
then rock pumas ive seen nice ones $40 ... i dont like js u can be a sneakerhead and not have any
Wow who would’ve thought plastic and polyester shoes would be valued at nearly nothing during a time where a gallon of gas averages $4.50 and milk $5.
As others have said…sneakers are NOT dead…resellers are dead…thank goodness!!
how are these resell stores still making money tho?
@@Thuglifebabybaby more like they could not let go of their pride.
Hey bro, been following you a mad long time. Never have I ever felt like a video was more accurate to the current state than what you talked about in this video. I have been thinking about this recently because I was pondering about getting back into reselling, but then I thought about it and I actually enjoyed the state of the market because it’s consumer friendly not seller friendly. For the best for all of us.
Resell is dying not sneakers this is the perfect time to buy grails or just build up your collection for cheap. I work at Nike so seeing all the returns or shoes sitting is amazing for me cause I’m copping Jordan’s for 100 bucks.
I'm in Japan from the Uk & those Jordan 4 Cement are about £100! I got some Infrared Goretex today for under £55 from the Nike shop!
I think sneaker culture changed but its not dead.
1) Folks nowadays are cool with wearing Crocs. Back in my say we would never be caught wearing Crocs.
2) Nike Basketball sneakers aren't popping. When Nike Basketball sneakers are lit the culture is so much better
3) Nowadays the only sneakers that people want are colabs like Travis Scotts or Salehe Bembury.
4) People only buy kicks they think are gonna have a high resell value. Otherwise it's considered a "brick"
5) Lastly to many people buy to resell and not to actually wear.
Is this the dude who used to smell Yeezys back in the day “you smell that glue bro”
When I started collecting sneaks in 2011 Nike was like $25 a share; today they are at around $80-$85 per share.
Love your content fam! Keep it up! Can't wait to see what else you make in 2024! 👟🔥🎥
Haven’t been watching papa q for a while, feels good to be watching again. 🙏🏽
I’ve been out of the sneaker game for sometime now. I still love sneakers but stop buying because it was an expensive hobby. As someone who STILL loves sneakers and don’t buy them anymore I really love Nike giving everyone a chance to cop their favorite shoe. I haven’t bought a Jordan in an about 5 years but I’m actually excited and thinking of buying the Aqua 8 which is my all time favorite Jordan. I slept on the 2015 pair and excited that I can actually get the shoe for retail.
Man listen!! Enjoy moments why ya can ... cause when the shoes do a another turn around it won't be easy again!! I been a sneaker head since 1993 I've seen highs n lows so appreciate while sneaker market is for the low...
The market crash of sneakers is a big F-U to all those who buy and bought sneakers inorder to resell them for more and by doing that, take away from the people who want them. How many stores opend with the concept to double the retail price and sell the shoes, that were ment to be sold for much lower price. Go close your sores now and go back to the burger king counter.
I copped 2 pairs of shoes that are fire as fuck for below retail in the last month (salahedemburry New balance 990, and ASICS gel-NYC cement grey/ ash rock. Both size 11) *I’m so happy this shi happened*
A big part is people now want to be more comfortable. As a sneakerhead, I often chose my yeezy slides or birks over my 100+ other shoes because they are comfortable for day to day
Haven’t watched qias in years but he’s right that sneaker hype in 2015-18 was peak nowadays the hype has died down so much
I'm in between the two options.. I CARE and I DON'T CARE so.. Basically, I Resold 1 Pair of J's and they were the Patent Bred 1's (BUT, I Sold them for UNDER Retail) I don't scam people like other Resellers
But I've always been a fan of Jordan 1's since 6th grade, and I do love J's from Models: 1's, 3's, 4's, 5's, 7's (Kinda), 9's (Barely), 11's, 12's (Barely), and 13's
I don't think I CLARIFY as a Sneakerhead tho, considering since I've only ever had 4 Pairs of J's in my LIFE so far..
Only just seen this video now after not seeing the channel or yourself for years!! Used to love the old school style lifestyle vlogs with sneaker culture mixed in. I’ve never been a huge sneaker head but always enjoyed the content ❤️
Thankfully I’m a patient sneaker buyer. I don’t mind waiting a year or so for a shoe to die out in hype. Got the Chicago 2s last week for 150. Got the DMPs today for 200. The culture is still alive. Resell is dying and people are being more thoughtful about their spending habits.
I never bought into the whole after market, bloated sneaker market! I'm old school! Go on the Ave, cop a pair of sneakers for regular price and move on! I would never pay 100s of dollars for sneakers! As an old school sneakerhead, I love that prices are going back to normal!
You are point with those takes, at least from my perspective. I got into sneakers again late 2019 and then when the lockdown happened I went kinda crazy buying reseller kicks from GOAT and other similar sites. I was making better money and decided to treat myself wigh a nice pair of 13s and from there it was more boredom and not being able to do much and had some extra spending money as a result. I admittedly went for the cheaper retros that weren't in the highest demand and some good discount deals. Found a few for retail only due to timing and a bit of luck. Being size 15 I had less options and resale sites had my size usually $40-$50 more. As far as hype dying down I really agree with too many ofthe same models being released with so many colorways. I would get legit angry seeing a new Jordan 1 released almost every 2 weeks at most around 2021-22. Same for the 3s, 4s and 5s it was like okay enough already. 13s are a top 3 model for me but they started dropping so many colors I started to not like them at all. Oversaturation and increased retail has definitely soured the sneaker game for me. Again, I am a very casual sneaker head but all of your points made hit home for me. Now being in in my 40s I am going more subtle with my kicks but if a banger drops I'm still likely to consider copping but not like 2021-22 when I was all over the best deals and hot sellers.