To the world outside of sneakers, our shorthand, slang, and nicknames can seem extremely confusing. HS — Hyperstrike. Shoes labeled HS are the most exclusive of all. They come in very limited quantities, with the majority given to friends and families FNF of artists and celebrities.
QS — Quickstrike. Relatively rare shoes that are not as exclusive as Hyperstrike releases. Traditionally, QS sneakers did not have a release date tagged with them, but now they do. Example: Nike Roshe Run Hyperfuse. HTM or other initials. The trio has been working together since to create and experiment with the latest technology and unique designs.
SP — Special Project. NRG — Energy. Essentially, everything that goes through the NRG team is hyped up, hard to get, and mighty expensive on the resale market. LE — Limited Edition. A shoe that is produced in limited quantities and is only available through a select few retailers.
LS — Lifestyle. Shoes that are meant for casual wear and not for performance. PRM — Premium. These sneakers come with high-quality finishes and materials but are still considered a General Release. NSW — Nike Sportswear. New products that stem from reinvented classics are deemed NSW. Example: Nike Tiempo, previously a soccer boot, was reinvented into a lifestyle shoe. ACG is an outdoor-specific collection produced by Nike, focusing on sports such a mountain climbing, hiking and long-distance walks.
Flip-flop If you have a friend who disses a sneaker till they see it in person, and they immediately cop a pair, you can say they flip-flopped. It refers to people whose opinions about sneakers often change drastically. In fact, you should probably place bets on them copping the sneakers they hate on. They will make a grab for all the of the hottest sneakers just as they drop, and are open to paying inflated resale prices for them. They are the people who buy into and believe the hype.
Reseller They are the biggest contributors to the overpriced resale market we see on sites like StockX. They buy hyped-up sneakers in bulk and resell them at a hefty profit.
Some sneakerheads have found resellers who open doors to help them cop sneakers that have sold out, while others believe resellers have made certain sneakers way too expensive to add to their rotation. The triple red sneaker was heavily leaked before it dropped. Restock A blessing for almost all sneakerheads. Restock is a magical occurrence when a retailer gets a new batch of sold-out sneakers.
It gives sneakerheads a second chance to cop a sneaker that they previously took an L on. One of the greatest grails that might be getting a restock is the Mars Yard, which you can read about here. Creps Creps is a British slang that refers to sneakers or, as they would call it, trainers. Double up To buy two or more pairs of a desirable or popular sneaker — one pair can be worn while the others are kept on ice for special occasions. In some cases, they may drop in a wide variety of colorways, all at once.
OG — Original or Original release. This refers to the first release of a shoe as opposed to a re-release. Taking the Air Jordan 1 as an example, the OG would be the release. Showing off the latest shoe that a sneakerhead picked up. PE — Player Exclusive. Shoes that are made exclusively for an athlete and is not to be released in the market. The Jumpman features on almost all Jordan retros and performance sneakers. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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