How To Get Shoes On SNKRS

Introduced all the way back in 2017, the Nike SNKRS app is the Swoosh label’s specific platform for limited-edition releases. If you’re looking to get your hands on a hyped release, the chances are that it’ll only launch via SNKRS. Hyped pairs such as Air Jordans, Dunks and Off-White collaborations will all be released via the app. Launches like this won’t load onto the Nike website, they will remain exclusive to SNKRS.

If you’re new to the sneaker scene or unfamiliar with the app, it can be a little confusing, as there’s plenty of different types of releases and ways to enter. We’re going to give you a step-by-step rundown of how you can cop via Nike SNKRS and how to increase your chances of winning the raffles, so read on for everything you need right here at The Sole Supplier!

When it comes to shoes actually releasing via the Nike SNKRS app, there are several methods in which the pairs will drop. The first of these is a general first come first serve method, also known as a FLOW release. These pairs are usually less hyped and available in much larger quantities, and also not expected to sell out straight away. You can cop pairs from this method simply by adding to cart and filling out your payment details, it shouldn’t be too much trouble.

Next up is the LEO method, which is a two-minute raffle system. The pair will drop at an allocated time (usually 8 AM GMT), and users will be allowed to sign up with their personal details and payment method for 2 minutes only. After this period, the entries will close, and Nike will randomly select certain accounts as winners. Their payment methods will be charged and they will have successfully copped the sneakers in question. Medium-hyped sneakers are usually released via this method to make sure everyone stands an equal chance of copping.

Last but definitely not least is the DAN raffle system, which gives users a 15 minute window to enter the raffle. The fundamentals of this system are exactly the same as the 2 minute raffle, it just gives users more time to enter. This type of release is specifically reserved for high-heat sneakers such as Off-White or Travis Scott collaborations. Once again, winners are picked totally randomly and you must enter your address and payment details prior to entry.

The idea behind all of these raffle systems is to discourage resellers from using bots to cop multiple pairs. Of course, there are ways around this, and the resellers will always be one step ahead of the game. It’s worth noting however that this system is a lot harder to trick, therefore sneakerheads do genuinely stand a better chance at getting their hands on pairs.

The Nike SNKRS app can be installed onto pretty much any smartphone, whether that’s an iPhone, Android or Google device. Simply head to the dedicated app store for each OS and search for the Nike SNKRS app. Once you’ve downloaded it onto your device, we recommend setting up an account well before you plan on entering any launches, and also to save your payment details to avoid any last minute confusion on the morning of the launch.

Many users report larger success rates when using Apple Pay as their payment method, as it’s a common occurrence for banks to accidentally recognise the transaction as fraud when using a credit or debit card. This can be especially frustrating, as you may think you’ve copped the shoes only for the payment to be declined at the last minute.

Entering a draw via Nike SNKRS is a relatively simple process. Make sure you’re regularly checking the app for the specific pair you’re interested in. Once it arrives on the app in the days or weeks leading up to launch you can hit the “Notify Me” button in order to receive release reminders. You’ll then receive a push notification just as the raffle goes live (usually 8AM GMT). To enter, simply select your shoe size from the menu and choose your payment method. Next up hit the “Enter Draw” button and then keep everything crossed.

It’s hard to say exactly which pairs release on the SNKRS app as opposed to what releases via Nike’s desktop site, as sometimes pairs will release unexpectedly on either platform. In short, more hyped releases such as Jordans, Dunks and collaborations will usually be released via SNKRS. Debut silhouettes that are accompanied with marketing campaigns will also often launch via the app. If you’re looking to get your hands on a popular pair, there’s a high chance it will be available on SNKRS.

The Nike SNKRS Pass is a unique way that the Swoosh brand conducts in store releases. Physical releases in store have long since been a problem for Nike, as long queues and angry resellers are not easy to deal with, and of course not everyone leaves with what they had expected. Instead of conducting FCFS releases, Nike now offers the chance to reserve a pair in-store using the SNKRS Pass system. To participate, you must be within a certain location range of the specific Nike flagship store to enter, and it works much the same as a raffle, you select your size and then await the confirmation.

If you are successful, you must head to the Nike store in question that day and pick up and pay for your pair. This is the only way hyped sneakers are now released via Nike stores, and these releases happen in major cities all over the globe.

Exclusive Access is a chance to cop a limited-edition pair before anyone else, via the Nike SNKRS app. Users chosen to receive Exclusive Access will be greeted with a push notification informing them of the opportunity and they will then have to try and rush to the app to cop the pair while they have the chance. This usually happens around a week to a few days before the scheduled release of the pair and only a selected number of users will be given the chance. It’s worth noting that Exclusive Access (or EA, as it’s often called) is not a raffle and pairs sell out on a first-come-first-served basis.

For a long while sneakerheads had wondered exactly how Exclusive Access worked, and there were more than a few rumours on the topic. Some claimed it was regarding how often the user placed orders at Nike, others reckoned it was to do with clicking around on the app, while plenty of people believed it to be totally random. After many months of speculation, the Swoosh brand finally spoke out regarding how the Exclusive Access system actually works.

As part of a larger news article, Nike stated “There are 50+ variables which may be used to determine which members are awarded Exclusive Access for a given product. These variables span prior launch entries on SNKRS, content engagement, poll responses, as well as a number of other factors.” They continued on to say “Exclusive Access is always delivered via a Push Notification, so members should be sure to have their Push Notifications enabled for SNKRS, invitations are good only for a limited time. Additionally, Exclusive Access does not mean a pair is reserved in a member's size, but rather assures first chance at the product.”

Many sneakerheads have questioned exactly how one can win a raffle over the years, and many also have opinions on the matter. Here at The Sole Supplier, we’re firm believers that when it comes to raffles it really is a matter of pure luck. The Nike SNKRS app is designed specifically to pick winners at random, allowing those who really want a pair to get their hands on them. With that said, Nike’s statement regarding Exclusive Access above just goes to show that if you interact within the app enough, you may stand a better chance at getting your hands on those all-important limited edition releases!

We’ve tried to be as in-depth as possible with our Nike SNKRS app guide, so if you started this as a total novice we’d like to think you might stand a better chance at copping after reading this guide. Make sure to use the app regularly and check exactly when the pairs you’re after are releasing, as if you don’t have reminders turned on you can easily miss them! Waking up early on a Saturday for SNKRS releases is all part of the fun, so be sure to set your alarms and enter those raffles to try and secure your heat! While SNKRS is often your best chance of hitting the jackpot, if you’re really pining after a specific pair you should enter raffles at almost every retailer.

This way you’re increasing your chances hugely, and the chances of copping multiple pairs are slim. In the unlikely event this happens, remember you can always return the second pair or sell it on (potentially for a profit) on the resell market. So get entering all those raffles and we wish you the best of luck in growing your sneaker collection! Make sure to keep it locked in right here at The Sole Supplier for all the latest footwear news and updates, that way you’ll Never Miss A Drop™!

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