Sneakers term you should know if you sneakershead
If you ever confused when you heard, read, or see something like VNDS, DS, BNIB, or NOS. You should read this.
In the sneakers game there’s some term that used to describe the condition, type, or colorways.
So Check this out, there’s some term that you should know in the sneakers community.
DS or Dead Stock
It means the pair of old released but not too old. The condition are new, never worn, never ever tried on.
This term sounds like NOS (new old stock)
VNDS or Very Near Dead Stock
Already tried on, but still in great condition. No scuff, crease, mark, etc
LE or Limited edition
As it is, thats limited pair of shoes
PE or Player Exclusive
Made for athletes with their preferences like color, fit, type, model, etc
This is the list and short explaination
-AJ Nike Air Jordan
-AM Nike Air Max
-AF Nike Air Force
-Vans OS Vans Old Skool
-CT Chuck taylor
-OG Original or Original Release
-NDS Near Deadstock
-SB’s Nike Skateboarding Shoes
-SE Special Edition
-NWT New With Tags
-Bred or Bread Black/Red Colorway (Usually Bulls)
-Hypebeast = Someone that likes a pair of shoes because they are rare, limited, or just because someone else likes.
-NWOT New With out Tags
-NIB – New In Box
-Mules = a model of shoe that has been mader in a slipper
-Retro a model of original air jordan that had been re released to the public
-J’s Jordans
-GR General Release
-Beaters shoes you wear without caring for condition
-Holy Grail Most desired sneaker that you most likely will never attain
So there are some term about sneakers, hopefly it helps you before buying, collecting, or buying.
