Sneaker Dictionary

Sneaker Dictionary

General Terms:

  1. Deadstock (DS)

    • Shoes that have never been worn and are in their original packaging.

  2. OG (Original)

    • The original colorway or edition for a particular shoe model.

  3. Colorway

    • The color combination of the shoe. For example: “Bred” (Black + Red).

  4. Hype

    • The excitement or anticipation surrounding a shoe. Often used for limited edition models.

  5. Cop

    • Buying shoes. Example: “These sneakers are a must-have!”

  6. Drop

    • The official release date of a shoe.

  7. Restock

    • When a previously released shoe becomes available for purchase again.

  8. Resell

    • Reselling shoes, often at a higher price than the original price.

Types of Shoes:

  1. High-top

    • A high-top shoe that covers the ankle. Example: Air Jordan 1 High.

  2. Mid-top

    • A mid-top shoe that just reaches the ankle. Example: Air Jordan 1 Mid.

  3. Low top

    • A low-top shoe that ends below the ankle. Example: Nike Dunk Low.

  4. Runner (Running shoes)

    • Shoes designed for running, such as the Adidas Ultraboost or Nike Pegasus.

  5. Chunky Sneaker

    • Shoes with thick, robust soles, such as the Balenciaga Triple S.

Materials and Details:

  1. Primeknit

    • Adidas' knitted upper technology is lightweight and flexible.

  2. Flyknit

    • Nike's knitted upper technology, similar to Adidas Primeknit.

  3. Suede

    • Suede material, often used in premium shoes.

  4. Gum Sole

    • Rubber-colored sole that provides a classic and clean look.
  5. Icy Sole

               A bluish icy effect sole, this is the coolest sole type.

Events and Culture:

  1. Sneakerhead

    • A shoe enthusiast or collector who is passionate about sneakers.

  2. B-Grade

    • Factory-defective shoes sold at a lower price.

  3. Sneaker Con

    • An international event where shoe enthusiasts meet, buy, sell and swap sneakers.

Technologies and Innovations:

  1. Boost

    • Adidas' energy-returning sole technology.

  2. Zoom Air

    • Nike's technology that uses air cushioning to improve flexibility.

  3. React

    • Nike's soft and durable foam sole technology.

  4. Gel

    • ASICS cushioning technology that provides comfort and shock absorption.

Sneakers Condition:

  1. Cond-Condition: The condition of the shoe.

  2. VNDS (Very Near Deadstock)

    • Shoes that have been worn once or twice but look almost new.

  3. Beater

    • Shoes that are worn regularly and are already worn out.

  4. Heat

    • A rare or valuable shoe that is in high demand.

  5. Creased

    • The creasing of the shoe that occurs during wear, especially around the toe area.

  6. Custom

    • Custom-made or painted shoes.