Sample

A sample refers to a product produced to test how theoretical designs look in-person and/or functionally perform. In the arduous process of bringing a sneaker from the whiteboard to store shelves, sample pairs represent both one of the final steps in that lineage, and one of the most captivating for sneakerheads. Be it for a collaboration or a new model, a sample produced in the journey from point A to point Z can often command 5 digit sale prices and attract the attention of scores of consumers tantalized by the concept of “what-if?”

Just ahead you’ll find a collection of our articles regarding sample pairs from the likes of Jordan Brand, adidas, Nike and every major sneaker brand.

Sample

Deon Point Reveals Never-Before-Seen Lobster Dunk Sample In Neon Green

2022, suddenly, is at its close — and as we look back on another year gone by, we can’t help but think about our achievements...

By Michael Le December 16, 2022
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Louis Vuitton Once Made A fragment design x Air Jordan 1 From Epi Leather

Louis Vuitton and NIKE, Inc. have cemented their partnership with the help of the late Virgil Abloh, but the two had seemingly worked on a...

By Jovani Hernandez November 17, 2022
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Detailed Look At The Air Jordan 10 “Alternate Bobcats” Looksee Sample

In their final year under the Charlotte Bobcats monicker, the Jordan-owned franchise received its own commemorative Air Jordan 10 colorway. Eight years removed from its...

By Jared Ebanks October 27, 2022
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Hiking Boots Inspired This New Balance 2002R Sample

The New Balance 2002R may not be the most ubiquitous silhouette currently offered by the Boston-based brand, but it’s one that’s drawn the attention from...

By Jovani Hernandez May 22, 2022
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An Alternate Sample Of The Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari” Is Revealed

Tinker Hatfield’s ability to pull design inspiration from outside sources laid the groundwork for storytelling within design. For the Air Jordan 14, the legendary architect...

By Sneaker News February 19, 2022
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Off-White x Air Jordan 4 “Bred” Not Releasing To Public, Jordan Brand Confirms

In the Summer of 2019, Virgil Abloh teamed up with Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art for a full-blown exhibition showcasing the multi-faceted creative’s contribution to...

By Sneaker News February 18, 2022
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This Unreleased Air Jordan 14 Sample Draws Inspiration From Reggie Miller

Originally released in 1998, the Air Jordan 14 is a symbol of Michael Jordan’s love for motorsports, featuring a design directly inspired by the Ferrari....

By Michael Le February 7, 2022
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Vans Sk8-Hi “Freddy Krueger” Will Terrorize Your Dreams On October 1st

Among slasher films, few rival Nightmare on Elm Street, the 1984 classic whose villain — the sweater-clad Freddy Krueger — has transcended far past the...

By Michael Le September 23, 2021
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The 1986 New York Mets Inspired This Scrapped Packer x New Balance 660 Collaboration

In light of the “30 for 30” documentary aired earlier in the week, Packer Shoes’ own Aaron Kr. has teased a scrapped New Balance collaboration...

By Michael Le September 16, 2021
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