How To Sell Sneakers In South Africa

Is there a market for sneakers in South Africa?

The sneaker market is slowly but surely becoming one of the most lucrative industries to start investing in. Similar to stock prices which often fluctuate, the resell value of sneakers fluctuates as well, but the majority of the time, the value increases exponentially.

How much is the sneaker industry worth in South Africa?

The South African footwear industry, a sector that includes the manufacture, wholesale, import, and retail of shoes, slippers, boots, and safety shoes, is proving resilient in the face of tough economic conditions and is worth approximately R54.9bn.

Top -10 Best Sneaker Reseller Sites in South Africa

In South Africa, the sneaker resells market has been on the rise due to more consumers wanting to buy sneakers that they cannot purchase at retailers due to low quantities supplied by the brands.

So to make you feel at ease, we have rounded up a list of the Best Sneaker Reseller Sites that you should definitely check out next time when you feel like doing a Sneaker shopping spree. See the list below:

Sneaker Spaza

Since its launch in 2016, Sneaker Spaza is one of the leading sneaker marketplaces – a sneaker exchange platform that connects consumers and sellers anonymously. This online-only-based marketplace allows users to buy, sell, and trade brand-new, even used/worn sneakers. Sneaker Spaza sets itself apart from the rest with reasonable prices and the lowest consignment fee. You can browse the marketplace online, for some of the sneakers that you might have missed out on recently.

Court Order

Started straight from Cape Town, Court Order is a consignment shop, also an online marketplace offering a variety of sneakers, accessories, and streetwear.  The consignment-based store is owned by Ahmed Seedat and boasts two physical locations – one in Joburg and another in Cape Town. Its site features a ton of Nike, Adidas, and Jordan brands, along with streetwear pieces from Supreme, BAPE, Palace, and more.

La Familia Street Culture

You cannot mention sneaker reselling without naming La Familia, founded by Kayde Psiroukis, famed Vato Kayde. He started running the reselling biz from his mom’s house to moving inside a gym space and now La Familia is located in a well-built space that carries rarest & most exclusive sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The space also houses a Barbershop, Lounge, and a Courtyard area. La Familia lives online, however, also visit their store for some exclusives.

Cape Kickz

Cape Kickz is the home of all things Hype – offering Sneakers and Streetwear. Founded by Grant Baron, collector /sneakerhead, the platform specializes in importing sneakers not available to the local market but also procurement of the local drops. Their site is filled with a variety of sneakers from YEEZY, Air Jordan, Nike X Off-White, and Streetwear brands including Supreme, KITH, and more.

Story Cape Town

Being in the game for a few months,  Story is a Premium Sneaker, Streetwear & Collectibles consignment Store, located in Cape Town and online. The story has quickly become one of the biggest names in Cape Town, headed by Chris Jack and Lukas J Marais. Their premium space houses a variety of sneakers, rare apparel pieces, and accessories.

Limited Run

The recently launched Limited Run, also adds to the list of the best reseller sites. The platform so far has some of the recent Air Jordan releases, along with some YEEZY’s and Apparel.

The Back Door

The Back Door comes latest as one of the to-go-to marketplaces for all things Sneakers, Apparel, and accessories.  The store offers Buy, Sell, Consign, and Trade services available online and has a physical store. Visiting the store you’ll def sure bump into the most recent drops. Jordans, YEEZYs, amongst other limited drops.

The Sole Provider

A freshly launched and new addition to our trusted marketplaces, The Sole Provider is an online-based store carrying some of the key sneaker drops that you might have missed out on.  Air Jordans, YEEZYs, a couple of Nike’s, and Hefted Laces are some of the products that make up the online store.

Swest Kicks

Swest Kicks is a strictly online South African sneaker and streetwear marketplace, serving all things sneakers and streetwear.  The platform maintains its stability by carrying the latest sneaker releases, you can name anything from the Dunks, YEEZY’s, and other heated Jordan Brand offerings.

Sole Reserve

Sole Reserve was founded at the beginning of 2020 with the aim to serve the most recent hyped sneakers and streetwear. The platform offers extended services including selling your sneakers, trading, and as well as sourcing pairs. Shopping wise you can pick up anything from Jordan brand, YEEZY’s, Off-White streetwear, and some cool accessories.

Is selling sneakers illegal?

Generally, it’s not illegal to resell an item that you have legitimately purchased.

Once you have purchased something at retail it is yours to do with as you choose. … If you’re using manufacturers’ logos to advertise the products you’re reselling, you need their permission.