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.