This week’s Market Watch takes a step back into the LeBron vs. Curry debate with a look at the way the NBA Championship changed the way sellers were listing on StockX. We also look at a handful of July’s sneaker releases and the most popular sneakers on the site this week. Check it out below.
1. 238% Increase in LeBron Asks Listed
Since the June 18th, a day before the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James won the NBA Title, there has been an increase new Asks for LeBrons of 238% on StockX. Now might be the time to pick up those grails, like the Air Zoom Generation First Games or Wheats. Comparatively, Stephen Curry Under Armour listings have only increased 15% over the same time period and Kyrie listings have remained consistent. Click here for a comparison of LeBron vs. Kyrie vs. Lebron sneaker resell numbers.
2. Top 5 Sneakers on StockX This Week
- Jordan 12 Retro Flu Game
- Yeezy Boost 750 Light Grey Glow In The Dark
- Jordan 8 Retro Champagne
- Jordan 11 Retro Low Cherry (2016)
- Jordan 4 Retro White Cement (2016)
3. Nike Celebrates the Olympics With New and Classic Styles
With the Rio Olympics right around the corner, Nike reached into the vault and is dropping a huge collection of USA Olympic-inspired heat. Included in the upcoming releases are classic sneakers like the Air Max 180 and Air Presto, as well as new styles like the Presto Flyknit Ultra and LeBron Soldier 10.
4. Kendrick Lamar x Reebok Classic Deconstructed
Kendrick Lamar and Reebok have teamed up for a third collaboration. Judging by the way the first two moved, you’ll want to keep an eye on these. Read more on the Kendrick Lamar x Reebok partnership here.
5. Drake’s OVO Air Jordan 12
Drake’s next Jordan collaboration seems to be overshadowing most of this summer’s Jordan retro releases. It will be interesting to see how these move and how they impact the overall state of the Jordan resell market.