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
This Unreleased Nike SB Dunk Low From 2015 Resembles The Cherry 11s
Throughout the early 2010s, The Swoosh began attributing the iconic casts and colorways of the heralded Air Jordan 11 to the skateboarding communities’ obsession with...
Mayor Reveals Never-Before-Seen Air Jordan 1 Quai 54 Sample
Jordan Brand’s past Quai 54 offerings have been understated in their nods to France, often incorporating its national colors in more subtle ways. With this...
The Jumpman Celebrates The Season With The Air Jordan 8 “Eight-Nog”
On Christmas Day, many of us were cozied up inside, spending some much-needed time with family and friends. Kelsey Amy, however, was clocking in a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...