by Nick Engvall
Like many subcultures, the world of sneaker collecting has its own vernacular that may seem like a foreign language to the uninitiated. If you're new to this world, it can be intimidating. And even if you've been around for years, there may be a few terms you've never understood and have been embarrassed to ask about. Sole Collector has compiled a glossary to help guide your way through the complex world of sneaker lingo. Read below to get your knowledge up.
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by Nick Engvall
Like many subcultures, the world of sneaker collecting has its own vernacular that may seem like a foreign language to the uninitiated. If you're new to this world, it can be intimidating. And even if you've been around for years, there may be a few terms you've never understood and have been embarrassed to ask about. Sole Collector has compiled a glossary to help guide your way through the complex world of sneaker lingo. Read below to get your knowledge up.
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Aglet
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Airs
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B-Grade
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Beaters
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Bespoke
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BHM
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Breds
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11.
CDP
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Colorway
13.
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DBs
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Deadstock
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Deubré
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DMP
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Factory Lacing
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Flames
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Frags
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FSR
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GR
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Grails
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Heat
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Highs
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HOH
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HTM
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Hypebeast
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Hyperstrike
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ISS
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Js
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Lace Swap
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Lateral Side
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Lows
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Medial Side
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Mercer/21 Mercer
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Mids
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Midsoles
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NDC
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NDS
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NIB
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N00B
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NOS
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NT
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#NTDenim
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NWB
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OBO
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OGs
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On Ice
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Player Edition
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Player Exclusive
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PLM
63.
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Quickstrike
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Red Octobers
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Remastered
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Reseller
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Restock
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Retro
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Sample
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SB
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Sole
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SOLE/SC
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Special Edition
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Tonal
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TZ
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Upper
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Uptowns
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VNDS