Sneakers.co.id – In recent years, the sneaker scene has not only stretched, but you could say it has become the mainstream in the fashion world, the number of sneakerheads is increasing.
The years that made sneakers.co.id always excited to share information about fashion especially shoes sneakers.
For those of you who have long had a hobby of collecting sneakers – sneakerhead – Of course you are very fluent in using the term HS, QS, LS, #WOMFT, AND, LPU… But for those of you who are new to this scene, of course you have wondered what these terms mean.
Nah, this time sneakers.co.id will share information about terms that are often used by sneakerheads. Previously we have also shared about the terms in the parts of sneakers.
We think this is important! Let you be well informed. Let's look at the terms used in the world of sneakers.
Common Terms Used Sneakerhead
General Release (GR)
General release, or GR, sneakers are produced in large volumes for the mass market. In some cases, they may fall in a variety of colorways, at a time. Considering how easy it is to get GR sneakers in retail, generally there is no sensation behind it.
AND
Original or Original Release. This refers to the first release of the shoe (as opposed to re-release). If we take Air Jordan 1 for example, The OG is the one that was released last year 1985.
Retro
Usually this term is used when sneaker certain re-released, say “retro” added to it.
FSR
Full Size Run. “Atmos still have FSR from them guys!” means that a wide variety of sizes are available for sneakers certain.
LPU
Recent Take. Showing off the latest shoes picked up by sneakerhead.
I KNOW
Special edition.
ON
Player Exclusive. Shoes made especially for an athlete and will not be released on the market.
Jumpman
This one should be pretty self-explanatory: Jumpman refers to the Jordan Brand logo – pictures of Jordan's achievements against gravity on the court. Jumpman features in almost all retro Jordan and performance sneakers.
Flip-flop
If you have friends who don't like certain sneakers before, but suddenly like it because it's trending for example. Sometimes they even immediately rent the latest shoes to look cool. You can tell that they are flip-flops.
This term refers to people whose opinion about sneakers often changes drastically. Facts, You may have to ignore the sneakers they hate or ignore their reviews.
Hypebeast
Nicknames for those who always try to get all the sneakers that are currently hot. Even willing to pay a fantastic resale price. They are people who believe in hype.
Reseller
They are the biggest contributors to the overpriced resale market we see on sites like StockX. They buy sneakers in bulk and resell them at a huge profit. Depends on your experience, maybe you like them or hate them. Some sneakerheads have found retailers who open their doors to help them sell sneakers that are rare or have sold out, while others believe retailers have made certain sneakers too expensive to buy.
Restock
A blessing for almost all sneakerheads. Restocking is a magical occurrence when a retailer gets a number of new shoes sold out. This gives sneakerheads a second chance to get the shoe they're looking for.
Collab
Short for collaboration, the term collab refers to sneakers that come out of a partnership between two brands or brands and personalities. The term collabo is more commonly used in the European context.
The Terms in the Shoe Box
Nike
HS – Hyperstrike
HS labeled shoes are the most exclusive of them all. They come in very limited quantities, with the majority going to friends and family (FNF) artists and celebrities.
Example: “Playstation” Nike Air Force 1, which are promotional shoes given to Sony employees in 2006.
QS – Quickstrike
Shoes that are classified as rare that are not exclusive like Hyperstrike's output. Traditionally, QS sneakers don't have a labeled release date, but now they have it. Usually available in Tier stores 0 who sells the most exclusive sneakers; an example is the Invincible United States, Dutch Patta, Atmos Tokyo, and Singapore Surrender Shop.
Example: Nike Roshe Run Hyperfuse
SP – Special Project
Nike SP represents the highest Nike quality, and is also an avenue for Nike's creative endeavors. All NikeLab releases are SP and some collaborations are also categorized as SP.
Example: Nike Free Flyknit Mercurial SP
HTM
HTM is the first letter of Hiroshi Fujiwara's first name, Tinker Hatfield dan Matt Parker
The HTM shoes were designed by a creative trio consisting of Hiroshi Fujiwara from Fragment Design, legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, and Nike CEO and designer Matt Parker. The three have been working together since 2002 to create and experiment with the latest technology and unique designs.
Example: Nike Flyknit HTM trainer +
SB – Skateboarding
These shoes are specially made for skateboarders and usually have a thicker tongue.
Example: Nike Dunk Low SB
LS – Lifestyle / Lifestyle
Shoes meant for casual wear and not for looks.
Example: Air Jordan 4 LS
NRG – Energy
Not much is said to define exactly what NRG stands for, but if the release nature of NRG shoes like the Air Yeezy and Galaxy Foamposite is anything to go by, NRG can well point out a very limited number of shoes.
Example: Nike Air Yeezy 2 NRG
PRM – Premium
Example: LEBRON XII LOW PRM
NSW – Nike Sportswear
New products derived from reinvented classics are considered NSW.
Example: Nike Tiempo, before soccer shoes, turned into lifestyle shoes.
New Balance
New Balance shoes usually have a code name that can be found on the inside of the tongue. This code can be broken into three parts for easy parsing.
For example, The M1500BWG can be read as the M-1500-BWG. The first letter refers to gender (“M” for men and “F” for women). The second letter will identify the type of shoe. Therefore, “MR” refers to Men's Running Shoes.
Custom or collaborative sneakers will have a “C” in front (mis. “CM” and “CW”). Each New Balance model has its own style number, and this is shown in the second part of the code. Common numbers include 574, 996 and 1300.
The last three letters usually refer to the colorway of the sneakers. For example, "BWG" means blue, White, and gray on shoes. Exclusive releases may even have special letters for this part of the new balance code. Watch any series Complete New Balance code here.
Adidas
Special
Spezial is a retro Adidas program that revives classic silhouettes from the 80s and 90s that revolves specifically around handball and football boots.. It focuses on heritage, construction and exclusivity.
4D
4D is Adidas' most advanced midsole technology, made using 3D printing technology and Digital Light Synthesis. Hard to miss with its distinctive light green hue and net-like pattern.
Boost
Adidas Boost is one of Three Stripe's most comfortable midsole technologies. Made by German chemical company BASF, the midsole is formed by expanding thousands of tiny particles in a fixed mold. Boost is used in most Yeezy and Ultraboost sneakers, also popularized by Kanye West.
Yeezy
Created and developed by Kanye West, Yeezy line is Adidas' most sought after collaboration. Their partnership resulted in regular releases which often sold out globally and. Outside of Adidas, Kanye West's Yeezy brand creates high fashion clothing, utility boots, and many more.
Vans
Anaheim Factory
The Vans sneakers released under the Anaheim Factory collection are made to emulate the quality and production methods used by the brand's first factory located in Anaheim, California, which opened in 1966.
DX
If DX is written on the shoebox label, it demonstrates the use of higher quality materials and sock lining on the classic Vans silhouette.
LX
If LX is written on the shoebox label, it demonstrates the use of premium materials such as leather and suede in the classic Vans silhouette.
MTE
MTE, or Mountain Edition, is the outdoor division of Vans that takes classic silhouettes and adapts them to all weather conditions.
Syndicate
From year 2005 until 2015, The Syndicate division within Vans was tasked with developing unique collaborations with big names in the world of figure skating and streetwear. Designers are given creative freedom but this means the Vans Syndicate sneakers come with a hefty price tag.
Vault
The most premium line that Vans sells. The Vault consists of classic silhouettes reimagined through the lens of modern art, culture, and street clothes. These sneakers are often the brand's boldest designs
Terms Used by Sneakerheads during Sneaker Transactions
This term you will meet you will buy sneakers. Or, will be asked when you sell sneakers. So it is very important to know the following terms.
DS / BNDS – Deadstock / New Deadstock
There's an ongoing debate among sneakerheads about what deadstock really means. Some people consider deadstock to be a reference for shoes that are not manufactured and sold in retailers anymore. However, most think the term deadstock means shoes in new condition. And when they say new, they are earnest. Shoes that have been tried on once are not considered DS anymore.
NWT – New With Tag
An alternative to DS. Expect the sneakers to come with accompanying tags.
VNDS – Deadstock is very close
This includes shoes that have been worn once or twice and look as good as new.
BIN – Buy Now (Price)
With the growing sneaker community, The administrator has established rules that facilitate the buying and selling of sneakers, and BIN is one of them. Simply put, BIN is the price that sneaker sellers are willing to sell immediately. With the option to quote BIN prices in the online sneakers market, the seller does not have to hold an auction, which eliminates the problem of fake offers, common occurrence on these platforms because they are not bound by legal regulations like merchants on eBay. .
OBO – Or Best Offer
If you see “BIN $ 550 OBO ”, this means that this particular seller agrees to a sale below the BIN harga price (see definition above) and open to reasonable offers.
Flaking
Back off after seller and buyer agree on price, time, and place of transaction.
NIB
NIB atau New In Box, refers to the basically untouched sneakers in the original box. The sneakers are probably years old, but still fresh like the day they left the factory.
Popular Sneakerhead Hashtags
#WOMFT
What’s on My Feet Today
#KOTD
Kicks of the Day
Features of Sneaker Shoes that Sneakerheads should know
Aglets
Aglets are tiny shiny plastic or metal embellishments on the ends of shoelaces. Depends on the style and material, sneakers can give a polished and luxurious look. Sometimes, special edition sneakers get carbon fiber or even bright gold aglets – a little touch to make it stand out.
Colorway
The term ‘colorway’’ used to refer to the colors used on sneakers. They are generally nicknames, whether given by brand or fans. For example, Air Jordan colorway 1 “Bred” refers to AJ1 with a special red and black color combination.
Deubre
Deubré is a small shiny metallic piece of jewelry that can be found through shoelaces. Spoken “du-bray”, This is also commonly called a lacetag. We see this on a lot of Nike sneakers, especially retro.
Tonal
Colored sneakers are available in one color tone. It's very popular with the three-layer black color strip, Red and white. Tonal color lines tend to sell the fastest, especially the tonal black and white colorway.
