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
Nike’s Unreleased BREAKING2 Shoe Made For Eliud Kipchoge Appears On eBay
Nike’s ambitious BREAKING2 project aimed to give its runners an added advantage to try and break the sub-2 hour marathon time, a feat that’s yet...
Is Another NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas NMD In The Works?
We’re still waiting patiently for a release date regarding the highly-anticipated NEIGHBORHOOD x adidas Iniki Boost collaboration later this summer. That won’t be the only...
Jordan Brand Employee Previews Air Jordan 1 “Reflective”
What else does Jordan Brand have in store for us in regards to the Air Jordan 1? The classic 1985 debut model from Michael Jordan...
fragment design x Air Jordan 1 “Banned” Confirmed To Be Fake
Update: Jordan Brand confirms that this colorway of the fragment design x Air Jordan 1 is not authentic. The shoes were allegedly sold for $20,000...
A Pink adidas Yeezy Boost Sample Appears
Showing up once again is the mysterious, yet-unnamed new adidas Yeezy model similar to the 350 Boost with a higher, mid-top cut. First thought to...
adidas Is Putting Ultra Boost Soles On The Nemeziz Tango 17+
The KITH adidas Soccer Capsule Collection is coming soon featuring an array of streetwear-ready soccer styles that even include Boost. We’re hoping that the adidas...
This Air Jordan 11 Golf PE For Michael Jordan Is Up For Sale
Remember that awesome Air Jordan 11 Low “Concord” Golf Cleat that Dez Bryant showed off back in March? Jordan Brand continues to bring the heat...
The Nike Spiridon Ultra Features New Two-Toned Color-Blocking
These new versions of the Nike Zoom Spiridon Ultra not only get a remodel for the materials and construction, but the shoe gets a whole...
Was Nike Planning On Releasing Nike LeBron Retros During The Miami Era?
The biggest LeBron James sneaker fans may remember him wearing a pair of mysterious glow in the dark Nike LeBron 3’s back in 2014 that...