It's been pretty difficult to keep track of sneaker releases of late. Release dates—for most things; not just sneakers—keep changing and mostly due to what's happening in the world. But with things beginning to look up, hopefully there'll be less erratic changes so we all don't have to wait long for the sneakers we desire.
On Cop the Drop this week, we take a look at three very different releases. The first features a unique camouflage print, the second is an iteration of one of basketball’s most iconic silhouettes, while the last one really doesn't require an introduction.
As always, we'll be breaking down our recommendations of whether each sneaker is a worthy investment (or not). It's not all fun and games, after all.
Ready? Let's get into it then.
Commodity: Nike Air Max 90 'Orange Duck Camo'
We daresay that the last release that's part of a pack is usually the best. And that's the case with the Nike Air Max 90 'Orange Duck Camo'. This colourway follows the 'Reverse Duck Camo' and 'Green Duck Camo' iterations, featuring a safety orange highlight that's both a standout and a seamless combination together with the brown camouflage pattern.
Where: Nike SNKRS
When: 16 June 2020
How: Add to cart
Retail: SGD219
Price of the Nike Air Max 90 'Orange Duck Camo' on the resale market in the last 7 days: Peaking at SGD557 with lows of SGD216. The average sale price is SGD294.
Recommendation: Hold on to it for a while.
It's still early days to tell if the Nike Air Max 90 'Orange Duck Camo' is a worthy investment to hold on to for long. But judging by the price gap on the retail market, it may be a good idea to hold on to the sneaker for a while more. At the very least, it is one of the sneakers that's part of the Air Max 90's 30th anniversary, and as we all know, sneakers tied to a significant milestone tend to be pretty good investments.
Commodity: Reebok Question Low 'Fluid Blue'
Reebok is keeping it simple with its latest Question Low sneakers. Based on a basketball classic, the Question Low is much more streamlined but still designed with proper cushioning and comfort in mind. This particular version comes fixed with patent leather toe overlays while keeping everything else tonal against a white base. Sometimes, less is more.
Where: Reebok
When: 18 June 2020
How: Add to cart
Retail: SGD167
Price of the Reebok Question Low 'Fluid Blue' on the resale market in the last 7 days: Peaking at SGD278 with lows of SGD153. The average sale price is SGD212.
Recommendation: Go long only if you want to.
Initial online reception has been positive. Yet, it's a whole other story on the resale market. Only 35 pairs have been sold so far on StockX and not exactly with great returns. At the end of the day, it is a great pair of sneakers that's bound to be a stellar addition to any sneaker collection, but bear in mind that the Question Low doesn't really have a solid returns track record.
Commodity: Nike Adapt BB 2.0 'Oreo'
From its debut, the then-named Nike HyperAdapt was Nike's most expensive pair of sneakers ever but we good reason. It was, after all, the first-ever pair of self-lacing sneakers that made everyone's Back to the Future II dreams a reality. The Nike Adapt BB 2.0 is the second-generation of its basketball offshoot and this iteration is too delicious to resist, especially when its referred to as 'Oreo'. As per previous incarnations, change the fit and the colour of the light-up buttons on the midsole using your iPhone or Android device; you'd never want to manually tie shoelaces ever again.
Where: Limited Edt
When: 13 June 2020
How: Add to cart
Retail: SGD499
Price of the Nike Adapt BB 2.0 'Oreo' on the resale market in the last 7 days: At the time of publication, no sale has been made yet. However, the asking price starts from SGD575 on StockX.
Recommendation: Go long.
There's no denying the technological marvel of this. It made waves when it was first introduced in 2016 and will continue to do so with every update. Nike is pretty much the only one continuously releasing this in the mainstream commercial market so every pair that you can cop, you'd want to hold on to for a long while.
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Issues surrounding sustainability and environmentally conscious designs get heightened every year. And they're the highest around this period where various days have been dedicated to drive awareness towards an environmental topic annually. With sneaker culture dropping a wide assortment of new kicks each week, there's always room for one or two that are designed with lower negative impacts to the environment.
On Cop the Drop this week, we take a look at three releases that are coveted for various reasons. One's quite possibly the most incredibly sought after silhouette now, the second is made out of ocean plastic, while the last one introduces us to a new frontier of environmentally conscious footwear design.
As always, we'll be breaking down our recommendations of whether each sneaker is a worthy investment (or not). It's not all fun and games, after all.
Ready? Let's get into it then.
Commodity: Nike Dunk Low SP 'University Red'
Nike is celebrating a couple of significant anniversaries this year. The iconic Dunk silhouette was first designed in 1985 by Peter Moore—only the man responsible for the Air Jordan 1. Like the name suggests, it was conceptualised as a basketball trainer, but like all great sneakers, has cemented its place as a cultural icon. The Nike Dunk Low SP 'University Red' is a classic that harkens back to the original 'Be True To Your School' campaign.
Where: Nike SNKRS
When: 12 June 2020
How: Sold out on Nike Singapore but available through raffles by various sneaker platforms
Retail: SGD159
Price of the Nike Dunk Low SP 'University Red' on the resale market in the last 7 days: Peaking at SGD1,109 with lows of SGD370. The average sale price is SGD462.
Recommendation: Go long.
We're looking at a reworked reissue here that remains, in every way, true to the original; cut to fit in with today's sensibilities. This specific colourway is quite potentially one of the most iconic in the series too. The Dunk will always be part of the streetwear lexicon and to hold on to a pair that's a tribute to the original as part of its 35th anniversary, is bound to be a smart move.
Commodity: adidas x Parley Ultraboost DNA
Released in conjunction with World Oceans Day this week, adidas' longstanding partnership with Parley commemorates the duo's first Ultraboost collaboration sneaker five years ago. This time, the iteration pushes the boundaries of the Ultraboost silhouette like never before. Sleeker in appearance, the adidas x Parley Ultraboost DNA is crafted with Parley's recycled ocean plastic uppers and stitched with wave-like 'Blue Spirit' stripes; proving that being environmentally conscious doesn't mean skimping on the aesthetics.
Where: adidas
When: 8 June 2020
How: Resale market
Retail: SGD250
Price of the adidas x Parley Ultraboost DNA on the resale market in the last 7 days: Peaking at SGD444 with lows of SGD291. The average sale price is SGD353.
Recommendation: Short it.
While this particular iteration of the adidas x Parley Ultraboost DNA is probably the best-looking yet, it's hardly something to shout about. Don't get us wrong; it's an impressively designed sneaker for what it is—a lifestyle pair that's also performance-driven—but hardly an investment piece that'll age well. Furthermore, adidas x Parley sneakers aren't exactly a rare commodity. Get this pair because its the sleekest version of the Ultraboost we've seen thus far but don't keep your hopes up for a great return on the resale market.
Commodity: Nike Space Hippie 03
It's admirable to see how Nike has been trying to push sustainability to greater heights as a company, yet still manage to create designs within that space that hypes up the community. The Nike Space Hippie 03 is part of the Space Hippie series and is the only high-cut iteration available. Almost half of the pair of sneakers is made out of recycled materials, with the upper alone derived from 85 percent recycled polyester, including recycled plastic bottles, T-shirts and yarn scraps. That striking Crater Foam sole you see, is a combination of Nike Grind and other blends of foam for even better stability. Trash, honestly, hasn't looked this futuristic.
Where: Nike SNKRS
When: 11 June 2020
How: Resale market—sold out on Nike Singapore
Retail: SGD259
Price of the Nike Space Hippie 03 on the resale market in the last 7 days: At the time of publication, there's been no sighting of the Nike Space Hippie 03 on the resale market.
Recommendation: Go long.
We're putting it out there that the Space Hippie is one for the history books. By looks alone, it's the kind of sneaker that would probably end up in sneaker culture exhibitions the world over. It's undoubtedly unique, an important advancement when it comes to sustainability in the sneaker world, and let's face it, it's a pretty cool name. It's always risky to bet on a pair of new sneakers, but judging how Nike's big on sustainability, we're guessing this won't be the last we'll be seeing of the Space Hippie. So get in on this early.
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There's never a quiet week in the world of sneakers. This week alone, we're looking at a minimum of 22 sneakers across the major sneaker brands out there. Majority of us are home during this time and that only means that we're all (almost) on equal footing when it comes to attempting to cop a pair of sneakers; thankfully.
On Cop the Drop this week, we take a look at three releases that stand out for very entirely different reasons. One's a coveted reissue that was last seen almost two decades ago, the second honours an important and inclusive cause, while the last one is a rare combination we've only seen once before.
As always, we'll be breaking down our recommendations of whether each sneaker is a worthy investment (or not). It's not all fun and games, after all.
Ready? Let's get into it then.
Commodity: Nike Air Trainer 3 'Viotech'
18 years later, and the Nike Air Trainer 3 'Viotech' has made its return. The unapologetically purple sneaker was last seen in 2002 (referred to as Air Trainer 3 B) and its reissue is still crafted in two-tone leather uppers with a grey mid-foot strap and heel's eye stay. But it's really those contrasting yellow accents and Swoosh that make this revived colourway a crowd favourite.
Where: Resale market
When: 1 June 2020
How: Add to cart
Retail: SGD182 (original retail price)
Price of the Nike Air Trainer 3 'Viotech' on the resale market in the last 7 days: Peaking at SGD1,096 with lows of SGD348. The average sale price is SGD388.
Recommendation: Go long.
If you somehow manage to cop the Nike Air Trainer 3 'Viotech' at as low a price as possible in the resale market, we recommend that you hold on to it for a while. Reissues are aplenty nowadays, but the fact that it took Nike 18 years before this specific colourway saw the light of day again is a sign that it may be quite a while before a third reincarnation; if any at all. As it stands, the average resale price can easily score you at least a decent-sized profit. Try to cop this and keep it.
Commodity: adidas Harden Vol. 4 'Pride'
For the uninitiated, June is LGBT Pride Month and with that comes a whole slate of rainbow-themed everything aimed at supporting inclusion and the LGBT community. When it comes to the extensiveness of Pride Month 2020 collections, adidas is at the forefront—NMD, Stan Smith, Superstar and Ultra Boost silhouettes are also part of this year's adidas 'Pride Pack'. The adidas Harden Vol. 4 'Pride' sneaker stands out from the rest of the pack for the vibrant rainbow treatment of its rubber soles; a stark contrast to the relative simplicity of its upper.
Where: adidas
When: 1 June 2020
How: Add to cart
Retail: SGD210
Price of the adidas Harden Vol. 4 'Pride' on the resale market in the last 7 days: At the time of publication, no sales have been made. But starting bids range from SGD35 to SGD293.
Recommendation: Go long only if you see yourself wearing it.
While it's not exactly flying off the e-commerce shelves, a quick check on the adidas site reveals that the adidas Harden Vol. 4 'Pride' is pretty close to selling out. Most sizes are only available in either one or two stocks left. No part of the sales from any adidas 'Pride Pack' products go towards LGBT causes, but adidas continues to be a regular supporter of The Trevor Project and its mission. Cop it to show allegiance and support the cause if you want, but to sell it off on the resale market in the same year seems opportunistic, especially when it's a pair of sneakers that represents a stand.
Commodity: Nike Air Max 90 'Home and Away'
Nike is set to drop a trio of Air Max 90s as part of its 'Home and Away' pack. What's special is that the series is designed with 'rub-away' leather uppers that's meant to change colours after a period of wear. Sneakerheads, however, will immediately notice the inclusion of jewel Swooshes—an incredibly rare detail in the Air Max 90s but fitting seeing how 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the sneaker.
Where: Nike SNKRS US
When: 6 June 2020
How: Add to cart
Retail: SGD182
Price of the Nike Air Max 90 'Home and Away' on the resale market in the last 7 days: At the time of publication, only two pairs have been sold on StockX—at SGD303 and SGD259.
Recommendation: Go long.
Did you miss out on the part where we said that Nike Air Max 90s with jewel Swooshes are a rarity? This is only the second time it has ever been done. While there are two other colourways in the series, the 'Safety Orange' iteration is the most recognisable and feels incredibly familiar. Hence, quite possibly the most coveted of the three. Get ahead of the game and cop this but be sure to leave it be and keep it in pristine condition.
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