Sneaker FAQ

Most Nike and Jordan launches on SNKRS in Europe go live at 9:00 CET, or 9:00 CEST during summer time. In the UK that is 8:00. Draws open at that time and stay open for a short window, while first come, first served drops can sell out within minutes. A few releases use a different time, so always check the exact time on the release page. Our Nike release dates and Jordan release dates pages list every upcoming SNKRS drop with its time.

A shock drop is a release that nobody announced in advance. The brand or store simply puts the pair live, often on SNKRS or at selected boutiques, and fans learn about it through alerts and social media. Shock drops are used for special colorways, comebacks of old favorites or surprise collaborations. Because there is no warning, they usually sell out quickly, so the only way to catch one is to get sneaker alerts the moment it goes live.

TBA stands for to be announced. A TBA sneaker has been revealed through official images, samples or leaks, but the brand has not confirmed the release date yet. Sometimes there is a rough window like Holiday 2026 or Spring 2027. Once a brand or retailer names a day, the pair gets a date, a drop time and a store list. You can follow these pairs on our list of TBA sneaker releases.

A store opens an online or in-store raffle a few days before a release. You enter with your size and details, the store draws the winners at random after the closing time, and only winners pay. Nobody can guarantee a win, but you can improve your odds: enter every raffle that ships to your country, use real details, keep to one entry per store and watch the closing times. Our page on sneaker raffles lists the raffles that are open right now.

A restock is when a store puts a sold out pair back on sale at retail. Most restocks come from cancelled orders, returns or pairs held during payment checks, so they often appear a few days after a release. Brands also restock popular general releases with a new batch. There is no fixed schedule and the pairs go fast, which is why live alerts help. The latest ones are on our sneaker restocks page.

You have a few options. Watch for restocks first, because pairs often come back at retail after cancelled orders. Then check outlet and sale sections, especially for general releases. For limited pairs, a marketplace that verifies every shoe, such as KLEKT, is the safest choice, but compare its price with the original retail price before you buy. Our sneaker restocks page and the sneaker release archive help with both.

The Air Jordan 4 fits true to size for most people, but it feels a little snug in the toe box and around the sides. If you have wide feet or like a roomier fit, go half a size up. Women who buy men's sizes usually go one and a half sizes down from their usual women's size. Upcoming pairs, from retros to collaborations, are on our Air Jordan 4 page.

The Nike Dunk Low fits true to size for most feet. The toe box is fairly roomy, so people with narrow feet sometimes go half a size down, while wide feet are usually fine in their normal size. The Dunk High fits the same way. The SB Dunk has a thicker padded tongue and can feel a little tighter, so try it on if you can. See every upcoming pair on our Nike Dunk Low page.

Yes, the adidas Samba runs slightly big for most people. Its long, slim shape means many buyers go half a size down, especially in the classic Samba OG. If you have wide feet, stay with your normal size, because the shoe is narrow at the front. The same tip often applies to the Gazelle and the Spezial. Upcoming colorways are on our adidas Samba page.

Most New Balance models fit true to size, and many come in several widths, such as D for standard and 2E for wide. The New Balance 550 runs about half a size big, so many people size down. Running based models like the 2002R and the 1906 fit true to size with a comfortable toe box. When in doubt, use the size chart of the brand and check the width before you buy.

A style code is the product number a brand gives to one shoe in one colorway. Nike codes look like DD1391-100, the code of the white and black Dunk Low, while adidas uses codes like B75806 for the white Samba OG. You find it on the label of the shoe box and on the tag inside the tongue. Searching by style code is the safest way to find the exact pair in stores, and it also works in our sneaker release archive.

OG stands for original. It describes the colorway or the version of a shoe that came out first, like the black and red Air Jordan 1 from 1985. When a retro is labeled OG, it usually means the shape and details stay close to the original, such as the Nike Air logo on the tongue instead of a Jumpman. You can follow new OG releases on our Air Jordan 1 page.

Start with the seller and the price, because a hyped pair far below market price is a warning sign. Then compare the shoe with official photos and check the shape, the stitching, the logo placement and the quality of the materials. The box label should show the correct style code, size and colorway name. Smell can help too, since fakes often have a strong glue smell. The safest option is to buy from official stores or from a marketplace that checks every pair before shipping.

There are three main reasons. First, European prices include VAT, often around 20 percent, while US prices are shown before sales tax. Second, import duties and shipping to Europe add costs for many brands. Third, brands set prices per region instead of following the exchange rate. As a result, a pair that costs $120 in the US often sells for €120 to €130 in Europe. Our release pages always show the EU retail price in €.

These are kids size ranges. GS means grade school and covers big kids, roughly US 3.5Y to 7Y, which is about EU 35.5 to 40. PS stands for preschool, for younger children, and TD means toddler, for babies and small kids. GS pairs are popular with adults who have smaller feet, because they often cost less than the adult version, although the materials can differ.