As temperatures continue to heat up, there’s never been a better time to update your footwear rotation. However, choosing the best crep for the summer season is no easy task, there’s practicality, comfort, and versatility to keep in mind, as well as inevitable pub garden trips, festivals and last-minute holidays, too.
With many sneakerheads already flexing their creps in the summer heat, the chances of copping an authentic sneaker grail can be increasingly harder to find. Thankfully we have eBay, which last year launched its Authenticity Guarantee, a new service which has been designed to add an extra layer of security and trust between eBay’s sneaker sellers and customers. Each of these tell-tale steps is performed by a team of skilled sneakerheads, whose jobs include a ‘sniff test’ to ensure the creps that are being sold are 100% legit.
Now, with continuous rollouts and fire releases, choosing the right sneaker—or even navigating the world of sneaker drops—can be a whole other job in itself.
That’s where we come in.
From the Nike Air Jordan 4 to the Adidas Yeezy Boost “Wave Runner”, the Complex UK crew have put together a list of modern classic, Authenticity Guaranteed, sneakers that you can get your hands on through eBay right now*.
1. adidas Yeezy Boost 700 “Wave Runner”
To this day, the Yeezy Boost 700 “Wave Runner” is still one of the best sneakers to come out of the wild fields of Calabasas. Originally landing in 2017, the iconic dad shoe was officially debuted during the Yeezy Season 5 runway show in 2017 and then launched via Yeezy Mafia pre-order without any warning.
Fuelled by continuous updates and colourways, the “Wave Runner” has gone through several iterations in its time to remain hype-worthy. However, no variation had come quite as close to perfection as the 700 “Wave Runner” design. Wrapped in a smooth grey upper and complete with iconic Three Stripe embellishments, you could argue that the Wave Runner paved the way for the dad sneaker craze that dominated the sneaker game in every imaginable way. Initially fetching £300, thankfully, today, the beloved silhouette can be copped at a more reasonable price on eBay.
You can head to eBay’s sneaker marketplace and check out the full range of Yeezy Boost 700 “Wave Runner” sneakers by clicking this link.
2. PUMA Slipstream Lo “NeverWorn”
Originally designed in 1987, the Slipstream Lo is one the most popular PUMA sneakers on the market. A fundamental classic, the reimagined basketball shoe remains instantly recognisable thanks to its premium leather uppers and tonal soft-suede overlays.
However, if you’re looking for a pair of beaters without the hassle of wearing them down, look no further than the “NeverWorn” Stripstream Lo. Embracing an authentic vintage aesthetic, this sneaker is characterised by a fresh fabric mix and retro-aged materials—which take cues from sneaker history—as well as glue stains and abrasions. With sleek black leather uppers and a gold-tone logo on the sides and at the heel, the silhouette is a must-have for anyone who’s asked “how long have you been collecting for?”
Feeling these? You know where you can get them? eBay.
3. Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red”
Designed by iconic Nike designer, Tinker Hatfield, the Air Jordan 4 was released in 1989 and soon reached new heights thanks to several pop culture moments, Spike Lee’s comedy-drama Do The Right Thing and a host of successful advertising campaigns. Launching alongside three additional inaugural colour combinations—including “Military Blue” and “Cement Grey”—the brand’s “Fire Red” colourway has received nothing but love since its release.
Worn by Michael Jordan during his time on the court, the heritage sneaker boasts all the very best features you’d expect from a Jordan silhouette including mesh overlays, an extra-large pull tab on the heel and an oversized Nike Air insignia, the Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” is perhaps the most versatile sneaker on our list and is perfect for both a hard flex or an impromptu game of basketball.
Don’t sleep on this one – you can cop the Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” now via eBay.
4. Reebok “Ghostbusters Ghost Smashers”
Inspired by the fun-loving Ghostbusters franchise, the Reebok Ghost Smasher is the epitome of the ‘90s child. Most recently relaunched with a protruding proton pack, nostalgia-inducing emblems and a worn weathered finish, these mad but undoubtedly brilliant Reebok Ghostbusters Ghost Smashers sneakers are well on their way to becoming a certified classic.
The perfect silhouette for Halloween and beyond, this sneaker can be copped at an absolute steal on eBay. However be sure to save those coins, as there is a whole host of additional Authenticity Guaranteed Reebok grails that are worth adding to your rotation as well.
You can head over to eBay’s sneaker marketplace to cop the “Ghostbusters Ghost Smashers” via this link.
5. New Balance 550 “White Grey”
Originally released in 1989 under a “P550 Basketball Oxford” model name, it’s fair to say that the New Balance 550 is truly having a moment. Thanks to the success of its 2020 Aimé Leon Dore collaboration, the ‘80s-inspired basketball silhouette has, in many ways, followed the same path that Nike has gone down with the Dunk, ultimately bringing the worlds of basketball and skate culture together to create a release that has taken the sneaker field by storm in recent years.
Dozens of colours, continuous restock and a growing demand are just some of the ingredients of the silhouette’s success, however not one has come as close as the “White/Grey” colourway. Arguably the cleanest sneaker on the market right now, the shoe’s leather uppers and minimal branding provide everything you need for a real authentic and vintage feel.
Once an obscure, overlooked model within the brand’s century-old catalogue, securing this pair at launch seemed somewhat of a challenge, however with eBay Sneakers, you know there’s always the possibility of a second chance.
Looking for a fresh pair for your rotation? Click here to see the full range of listings for the New Balance 550 “White Grey” on eBay.
Head over to eBay’s sneaker marketplace to check out their entire crep range and more*. You can also read more about the Authenticity Guarantee for sneakers here.
*All sneakers shown here were available via eBay at the time of going to press. We have selected styles with a good level of availability on the platform, although as eBay is a live marketplace we cannot guarantee they will all be available at all times.
