Sneaker guides
How raffles, SNKRS, Supreme drops and resale prices really work. Written from the release data behind Droplist.
How sneaker raffles work and how to win more of themHow online, app, Instagram and in-store sneaker raffles work, what decides who wins, the rules that get entries cancelled, and how to enter every raffle for a release without missing one.5 min readNike SNKRS explained: draws, first come first served and Exclusive AccessHow Nike's SNKRS app releases work in the UK and Europe: draws, first come first served launches, Exclusive Access and Exclusive Draw, the launch times that matter, and what genuinely improves your chances.4 min readSupreme drops explained: when, where and how to buyHow Supreme's weekly Thursday drops work right now: the drop time in the UK, Europe and the US, where to buy online, the one per style rule, what sells out and how to prepare.4 min readSneaker release terms explained: FCFS, raffles, restocks, early access and style codesWhat FCFS, raffle, restock, early access, TBC and marketplace mean on a release calendar, how launch times and regions work, why there are three prices, and how to read a style code.4 min readRetail vs resale: how to read StockX prices before a dropWhat lowest ask, highest bid, last sale and sales volume mean, how resale prices move before and after a release, StockX fees in the UK, and how to decide whether a shoe is worth chasing at retail.4 min read
