Sample
Sample sneakers are pairs produced to test how designs look in practice and functionally perform. In the long process of bringing a sneaker from the whiteboard to store shelves, sample pairs are one of the final steps in that operation. It’s also one of the most captivating for sneakerheads, allowing consumers to engage with the ever-enticing question of “what if,” as well as baking in some inherent ultra-exclusivity. While any in the category will often become an object of fascination, samples of hyped silhouettes or collaborations can often command resale prices above 5 digits.
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
Up Close With The Black Air Jordan 4 SB Wear-test Sample
2023’s release of the Nike SB Air Jordan 4 was so widely celebrated, that there HAS to be another release, right? While it seems like...
This Is What Albino & Preto’s Nike SB Dunk Could’ve Looked Like
Albino & Preto’s Nike SB Dunk Low introduced countless people to the world of high-quality jiu-jitsu apparel. Although neither party has revealed the complete backstory...
Travis Scott’s Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Olive” From Rolling Loud Festival Is Up For Auction
As the world waits for both his Jordan Jumpman Jack and Nike Attack “Cactus Jack” releases, Travis Scott has recently been linked to an auction...
Nike’s Unreleased “Cool Out” Concept Meant To Help With Post-Game Recovery
Since joining Instagram this past summer, legendary Nike sneaker designer Aaron Cooper has routinely dropped nuggets of knowledge across the ecosystem. From revealing the false...
This Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Sample Walked So The “Palomino” Retro Could Run
Houston’s Travis Scott has more than a dozen collaborations with Nike, Inc. under his belt, which almost included an Air Jordan 1 “Black Dark Mocha.”...
Yoon Reveals Unreleased “White/Red” AMBUSH Nike Uptempo Sample
Yoon Ahn and the rest of the AMBUSH team have been producing story-driven, fashion-forward product with NIKE, Inc. since 2018. Over the years, the partnership...
Bad Bunny’s Unreleased adidas Forum Buckle Low Sample Experiments With Orange Flair
Bad Bunny has taken a step back from the spotlight, but his adidas Forum Buckle Low continues to demand the spotlight. Recently, the Puerto Rican...
Up Close With The Rare Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low In Yellow
Bad Bunny may have angered countless fans over the last four months with his love life, but the Puerto Rican superstar continues to treat sneaker...
Could More Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1s Be In The Works?
Virgil Abloh was a man of the culture, climbing his way up from Pyrex Vision all the way to the hallowed ground of Louis Vuitton....