Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,211 terms across 12 categories.

6 terms in Sneakers starting with “I” · page 1 of 1

1. iced outSneakers
   This term describes sneakers or other items that have been heavily embellished with diamonds or other precious stones, giving them a flashy, high-value appearance. It signifies a custom, luxury modification rather than a
2. import dutySneakers
   This refers to a tax or fee levied by a country's government on goods brought in from another country. For online resellers and collectors dealing in sneakers, import duty directly impacts the final landed cost of the pr
3. in boxSneakers
   This describes a pair of sneakers that are still sealed in their original manufacturer's packaging, often referred to as Deadstock or New In Box (NIB). For resellers and collectors, this condition is paramount because it
4. in the boxSneakers
   This term signifies that the item, in this case, the sneakers, is being sold complete with its original packaging. This includes the shoe box, any original inserts, dust bags, and any accompanying paperwork or tags that
5. in-demandSneakers
   This describes a particular style or model of footwear that is currently experiencing high consumer interest and scarcity in the resale market. When a sneaker is deemed in-demand, it means the supply cannot keep up with
6. insole swapSneakers
   This refers to the practice of replacing the original insoles inside a pair of sneakers with aftermarket or custom insoles. Resellers and collectors engage in this for various reasons, primarily to enhance comfort, suppo