The 10 Most Popular Sneakers on StockX This Year Might Surprise You

For most of us, 2020 has been a wild year and we’re pretty pleased to be nearing the end of the madness, but along the way we’ve also seen some incredible sneaker releases! From the Dior x Jordan 1 to the Ben & Jerry’s Dunk Low, there’s no denying it’s been a strong year. We’ve taken a look at some cold-hard data thanks to StockX and global shopping platform Lyst’s year in fashion report to bring you the most popular sneakers of 2020!

While some of the sneakers on this list are absolutely expected, there’s a few in there that have taken us at The Sole Supplier totally by surprise! So what are you waiting for? Read on and find out the most popular sneakers of the year!

The list starts with this Jordan 1 release from all the way back in pre-pandemic times. The Jordan 1 UNC to Chicago debuted as a women’s only release in February 2020 and pays homage to two of the most legendary AJ1 colorways of all time. It’s the best-selling women’s sneaker on StockX this year with over 30,000 sales and it’s also worth noting that general Air Jordan 1 searches have grown by an enormous 433% this year!

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The Swoosh label debuted the Space Hippie collection back in June as part of the Move to Zero campaign, with every sneaker from the collection utilising renewable fabrics such as “Space Waste Yarn” and “Crater Foam”. The 03 silhouette was by far the most eye-catching of the pack, showcasing hyper-futuristic construction and FlyEase technology. The average resell price of the Space Hippie 03 has remained over double the retail price, with searches for sustainable sneakers up 89% year-on-year.

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If you even loosely follow the sneaker market you’ll already be aware of the powerful force that New Balance has become this year, with the 992 model pioneering this brand transformation. The Joe Freshgoods 992 launched back in February, resulting in a 1303% month-on-month search increase for the silhouette. New Balance’s market share on StockX has since tripled as the brand continues to change the game heading into 2021.

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The first Yeezy on this list comes in the form of the 350 V2 “Carbon”, a pair many sneakerheads hailed as the best Yeezy colorway in a long time. Within the first two weeks of release, the pair had already sold 15,000 pairs on StockX, making the Carbon the fastest selling Yeezy of 2020. The 350 V2 is still a major player on the resell market, selling 4x more than any other adidas silhouette on the StockX platform.

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The Nike SB Dunk has truly dominated 2020, so it’s about time the silhouette appeared on this list. Collaborating with American rock band Grateful Dead, Nike’s dedicated skateboarding line launched three colorways of the Dunk Low crafted from furry fabrics, with the “Orange Bear” the most limited of the three. This pair in particular regularly sells for over £2300 on StockX, which compared to the low retail price makes this Dunk the most profitable sneaker release of the entire year, with a 3000% profit margin!

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Next up comes easily the wackiest collaboration of 2020 - the Ben & Jerry’s x Nike SB Dunk Low “Chunky Dunky”. This sneaker was highly anticipated by footwear fans across the world, especially the special box variation that came packed in a huge Ben & Jerry’s ice cream tub. The pair now has an average resell price of 1500% above the original retail and is the only sneaker from 2020 to rank for highest price, highest premium and highest gross merchandise volume on StockX!

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The Dunk hype was arguably propelled to new heights when Travis Scott launched his take on the silhouette back in February 2020. His “Cactus Jack” variation showcased paisley and tartan patterns that tear-away with wear to reveal a unique elephant-print graphic. Interestingly, these did not launch via the SNKRS app and were available only from skate shops. Searches for Nike SB Dunk Low on StockX increased by 443% between February and March, largely due to this collaboration.

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Here’s one we all knew would make the list - the Dior x Nike Air Jordan 1. Possibly the most hyped sneaker of 2020, this pair retailed for an incredible £1800 making it the most expensive Jordan release ever. It now resells for an average of £7000 and is the highest-priced sneaker on this list.

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Virgil Abloh’s Nike collaborations have dominated the market since he first debuted “The 10” collection all the way back in 2017. This year saw his Off-White label launch it’s first-ever women’s exclusive collaboration with Jordan Brand, working on the legendary Tinker Hatfield-designed AJ4. The clean-looking pair was easily the biggest Off-White release of 2020 and now resells for around 500% above the retail price!

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There we have it, the Jordan 13 Flint has pipped all this year’s high-heat to the post and takes the title of the best-selling sneaker of the year via StockX! The colorway was last released back in 2010, however this time around Netflix’s “The Last Dance” added to the hype surrounding the release, making this the fastest selling sneaker in the history of StockX with over 40,000 sales in just 4 weeks!

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