Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.
Sneaker trading has the ability to generate two kinds of emotions. There are those feelings of joy when you come across a sneaker you’ve been searching for, and then there’s that feeling of regret when you let go of a shoe you wish you still had in your possession. Most of us have been on both sides of the spectrum and can vividly recall a sneaker trade that transpired in the recent past or years ago.
Our sixth installment of Kick Chronicles features multiple members of the Nice Kicks staff detailing their best and worst sneaker trades. Check out some of the unbelievable sneaker trades we’ve made – for better or for worse – and share your own stories of unforgettable sneaker trades below.
Matt Halfhill
Nike Air Force 1 for Nike Air Penny III
There has never been a shoe that I gave away and regretted doing it. I have given away some VERY nice shoes in my life: Yeezys, South Beaches, Miami Nights, KRINKS just to name a few. Yet, the recipient was always someone who appreciated them. The best part is that great shoes always find a way of coming back around to me when I least expect them. I don’t know if it is paying it forward or sneaker karma, but I subscribe to the idea that the best way to receive is to give.
The best trade I have ever made was with a friend from high school 10 years after the initial proposal. I offered any shoe for a pair of Penny IIIs. My friend just wasn’t willing to give them up. Thanks to Facebook, he tracked me down and said he would take me up on my offer for a pair of brand new AF1 lows. Not only was it great to connect with an old friend from my days in Fresno, but it was even better that at last I could scratch the Penny IIIs off the list.
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