It's become extremely difficult to cop sneakers online these days. Not only are you competing with what seems like an ever-growing number of sneakerheads, but you're also up against consumers that use automated methods, a.k.a bots. Like it or not, this is the nature of the culture now. Gone are the days when you could just stroll into your local mall and pick up the latest retros or log on Nike's website to find a full-size run of heat.

You might feel like the odds are against you, and that you have to resort to using a bot. It most definitely doesn't have to be that way, though. With research and the right preparation, you'll greatly increase your chances to flourish. To help get you started, we put together this list of 10 tips on How to Cop Sneakers Online Without a Bot.

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