The 26 Best Sneaker Websites for Buying Kicks in 2024

• Site: https://sneakerlinks.com/
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Upcoming releases

Sneaker Links, which has been in business since 2018, is so good because it puts everything in one space for you. As soon as you log on to the site they have upcoming releases lined up for you as well as a section showing past releases. If you’re looking for a specific product, you can type it into the search bar and it’ll give you all the information about the drop including where you can buy it, how much it costs and whether it’s available right now or not.  And if you’re not looking for anything in particular, it has links to different brand sections like Yeezy, Nike Jordan and more. It’s a pretty useful site.

What makes Sneaker Links unique is that they are are ran by the JustFreshKicks team, meaning there's years of sneaker experience amongst the owners to account for, along with a wide range of connections that ensures you'll be getting the most up-to-date info on the latest and greatest in the sneaker community.

• Site: https://solelinks.com/
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Upcoming sneaker releases

Sole Links and Sneaker Links are unrelated other than the fact that they both were established in 2018, but they perform much of the same task in giving folks looking for the latest drops the most information about them. When you jump on to Sole Links, they list the upcoming sneaker drops out in a menu on the site. Click whatever shoe you’re looking for and they have all the information you need to cop — the release date, where you can buy both nationally and internationally, and they even have where you can find the sneaker on the resale market. The site also has an app that you can download that sends notifications on upcoming big drops just before they’re about to happen.

Some of the newest releases to hit the Solelinks website are the Nike Zoom KD3 'Vibrant Yellow,' the Nike Dunk Low 'Sky,' and the Air Jordan 14 Retro 'Black/White. Solelinks updates their calendar with the newest upcoming releases daily/weekly, so make sure to keep up with them regularly for updates.

• Site: Sneakers N Stuff
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Copping new sneakers

Sneakers N Stuff was founded in 1999 by Peter Jansson and Erik Börjesson Fagerlind, and as a franchise is pretty great, but its website is even better. They consistently have the latest and greatest drops in the sneaker world available on their site. It’s not bot-proof, but it does take excess security measures in preventing bots from invading the site with a bunch of security protocols you have to do before it allows you in. Like every other sneaker site, they have a release calendar that shows you what’s coming down the line. They also have an abundance of brand products available on-site from Nike to Kahru. Not to mention all the sales it feels like the site always has.

Sneakers N Stuff carries a vast assortment of brands for both men and women including the likes of adidas, Jordan Brand, Clarks, Nike, New Balance, Reebok, Salomon and more. The options are limitless with tons of sneakers being available in a range of sizes, so make sure to checkout everything the site has to offer.

• Site: https://www.sneakershouts.com/
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker releases and restocks

Personally, I was introduced to Sneaker Shouts through its Twitter account. The account shared all of the latest discounts available on different websites and sent tweets out about the latest hype drops that were coming every weekend. Once I learned they had a website? It was over. The website’s landing page has the latest releases and restocks that have dropped from around the industry. Its menus include new releases, sneaker deals and even deals in a general fashion, including everything from.

Big Streetwear brands like Chinatown Market to other brands we know and love like Champion and Patagonia. We'd still venture to say Sneaker Shouts is a website best used for sneakers, but it’s always good to know the company has other fashion functions should you need it as well.

• Site: eBay
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Reselling and finding rare sneakers—used and new

Now, this one probably seems kind of obvious and it might also feel a bit dated. But there aren’t many better sites out there to cop kicks on than eBay, which has been in the business of sneakers since 1995. Obviously, visiting the secondary market space means that you didn’t cop the shoe that you wanted at retail. But eBay allows you to at least haggle that price before you pay too much more and it also provides expansive consumer protections that save you from being duped by fake products.

The best part is that there are a ton of vintage and OG kicks just sitting on the site. Anyone who considers themselves a tried and true sneakerhead has been through eBay at least a few times looking for steals on some kicks someone has forgotten about. It’s always a real treat when you find something a vintage classic, and it's even better when you luck out on finding a brand new sneaker that just hit the market.

• Site: StockX
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker reselling

StockX was founded in 2015 by Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber, Greg Schwartz, and Chris Kaufman, and in recent years, the platform has probably overtaken eBay as the primary tool sneakerheads use to browse through the secondary market and for good reason. The site offers a bunch of tools and protections for both consumers and sellers that keep folks coming back. They treat the sneaker market like the stock market — you get to see the going rate for the sneakers you want over its lifespan. Like eBay, StockX operates on a bidding system where the seller sets the lowest ask and bidders compete to make the highest bid for a product.

Having the context of what the sneaker generally goes for generally helps consumers make decisions on how much they’re willing to pay. It’s extremely useful, even if you’re not going to end up using the company for your sneaker purchase. StockX has gotten to the point where you can pretty much find any sneaker new and old on their website, making them the biggest resource available to sneaker buyers that they can take advantage of.

• Site: https://www.goat.com/
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker reselling

GOAT was also founded in 2015 as another method of being able to obtain new sneaker releases. Now, GOAT isn’t really a website. But it functions in the same way that StockX and eBay do in terms of using a bidding system to purchase shoes on the secondary market. Unlike StockX, it doesn’t have an expansive view of the sneaker market, but when you’re making an offer you can see what the highest bid is and what you need to do to beat that bid out. GOAT also sells new, used, and defective sneakers and occasionally provide discounts for their customers to use so no sneaker goes to waste on this app. They dabble in streetwear, too, which is always something to keep in mind should you want an outfit to go with your new sneaker purchase.

While GOAT's catalog isn't as vast as StockX, they still have a helpful selection of brand new and used sneakers in their catalog that are worth checking out if you are a sneaker lover. If you search hard enough you may even be able to find some rare gems that you've been on the hunt for as well.

• Site: https://www.kicksundercost.com/
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker deals

Like Sneaker Shouts, I was also introduced to Kicks Under Cost as a Twitter account. The account occasionally had the latest in drops coming down the line, but its primary function is finding you the best discount possible on the kicks you’re looking for. As soon as you jump on the site, they have a section for the most recent deals. Instead of having a bestsellers section, they have the best selling deals section. It has dropdown menus for shopping by brand, the latest deals and new releases. It’s a pretty simple site, but its function in the ecosystem is essential.

Some of the latest selections to hit the Kicks Under Cost website are the Billie Eilish x Nike Air Alpha Force '88 "Fire Red" (which is on sale at the time of this writing), the Air Jordan 11 Retro "Gratitude, and the hyped Nike Mac Attack QS SP Travis Scott Cactus Jack. There's plenty of others to browse through as well.

• Site: Grailed
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Used sneaker reselling

Grailed was founded in 2013 by Arun Gupta, Jake Metgzer, and Julian Connor. Like eBay, Grailed focuses on the most sought after kicks that have hit the secondary market. Let's say you’re looking for the latest Nike x Travis Scott dunk that just dropped this holiday season. When you click on sneakers, that shoe is included at the very top of the site. You can click on it and it’ll show you every single listing of the shoe with prices to go with it. You can click one and make an offer or you can buy it immediately.

Unlike StockX and GOAT, you can also message the seller to try and negotiate a bit or ask any questions you may have. This site’s biggest focus is streetwear, but its system is so good for sneakers even if it’s not as expansive as some other places. Grailed is also a great option if you don't care about having sneakers in perfect condition; you can find a grail pair of kicks for far below traditional resale price just to have the opportunity to rock a beloved sneaker.

• Site: adidas
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various locations globally
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers

Adidas is pretty obvious here, right? Of course you’d go to a brand site to buy its kicks. But even though this is a layup, there are still things they could’ve messed up. But they didn’t—the site is flawless. It’s so incredibly clean and well organized. They always have their promotions lined up as soon as you log on and they’re only one click away whereas, for some of their competitors, it seems like you can never quite find what you’re looking for. They have a notification system for sold out sizes that is incredibly useful and their essentials section always seems to hit all the right notes—they include actual essentials and not just the latest products.

If you're heavily into the sneaker scene, remember adidas has partnerships with Pharrell, Bad Bunny, James Harden, and Derrick Rose to name a few. So there's plenty of drops throughout the calendar year that will keep you happy when it comes to dope sneaker releases.

• Site: Nike
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various global locations
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best for: Buying new sneakers

The best part about Nike’s website is that you don’t really have to travel very far to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you just scroll down a bit as soon as you pop on the first page, they show you the trending shoes of the day, weekly curated picks and new products that have just come in. That’s all separate from the SNKRS app, which shows you Nike’s release calendar and allows you a chance to buy the most hyped shoes they have coming down the line. You’ve got to be quick, though, before it sells out in a matter of minutes.

Aside from the SNKRS festivities that seem to have people up in arms every single weekend, you can find a wide range of Jordans, Lebrons, KDs, and even classic simple choices like Air Force 1s and running sneakers via the Nike website that don't require you to have to essentially deal with a raffle. Whether you hit or not, you'll always leave the Nike website happy.

• Site: Amazon
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: New sneakers

Amazon isn’t necessarily the place that you’d think you’d be able to buy good shoes, but I’m telling you, don’t sleep on Amazon when it comes to sneakers. Sometimes you stumble upon gems there. For example, they’ve got a bunch of pairs of Adidas FYW 97’s available right now that you can buy from half off that come with prime shipping. As a somebody who has purchased sneakers off Amazon on numerous occasions I can tell you two things—Prime, Prime, Prime! If you are somebody who doesn't like to sign up for monthly subscriptions, consider making Amazon the exception. You'll save tons on shipping (all you have to do is look at how much shipping will cost for the same item on other websites), and you can get your order as fast as a day or two.

Now if you're looking for the latest Air Jordan that just released on the SNKRS app, Amazon is not the place where you're going to find that. However, if you just want simple casual sneakers that you can use for style, errands, or workouts (Reebok for example), Amazon is the place where you can find those types of shoes at very affordable prices.

• Site: KickDeals
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker deals

KicksDeals is primarily a Twitter account built to keep you up on the latest deals in the sneaker world much like Kicks Under Cost. However, this site is much more expansive in terms of the search options it gives people. They have menus for Jordan deals, Nike deals, the best overall deals and even Nike’s clearance stuff. They also have a menu separating every deal by brand. The best part of the site might be the ability to “upvote” deals made that are made available—sort of in the way Reddit users can do the good posts in their favorite forums. That’s useful when sorting through deals that are still active and inactive.

According to KicksDeals, the main goal of their platform is to never pay over retail for any shoe that you buy on their website. Considering the company has never had any complaints in this regard (they've actually had nothing but positive reviews in this area), we'd say they do a good job at staying true to their word.

• Site: https://www.footlocker.com/
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various other global locations
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying sneakers/new releases

While they've been around since 1974, Foot Locker just became a huge option in finding sneakers that you like because of its FLX program. Through Foot Locker’s FLX rewards system, any purchase you make builds up points toward rewards in the future on Foot Locker and any of its subsidiary sites including Eastbay, FootAction and Champs. That makes having an actual Foot Locker rewards account much more valuable—if you’re shopping at one of these sites you might as well be shopping at all of them. The best part is that when they each have a raffle, you’ll be able to enter for that specific shoe that you want once but that entry travels across sites so it makes it easier to avoid bot clutter.

Foot Locker is another place where you aren't going to find the latest Air Jordan or Bad Bunny drop, but that doesn't mean there isn't a ton of great sneakers at your disposal for you to browse through—because there is. No different than when you go to an actual Foot Locker location, there's a wide variety of sneakers from pretty much all the major brands to choose from (and even more so online). With prices also being on the affordable side, Foot Locker is a great source for copping sneakers.

• Site: https://www.finishline.com/
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various other global locations
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers

Finish Line has been in business since 1976, and while their STATUS rewards program might not be as expansive as Footlocker is right now, but it’s definitely worth being a part of. The more points you accumulate, the more money you get back that can be used toward another purchase. Every time a user earns 200 points, they get $20 back. Each dollar you spend with Finish Line is worth ten points as a lower-tier member in the program. The higher you get, the more points you earn. It’s a pretty sweet deal for sneakerheads. As your rewards build-up, the easier and cheaper it becomes for you to buy shoes.

Similar to Nike, adidas, and Foot Locker, Finish Line remains more of a one-stop-shop for getting new quality sneakers that are stylish and affordable, but not necessarily the place where you are going to snag the most hyped releases of the month. That said, there's still plenty of great shoes to be shopped here.

• Site: https://www.soleretriever.com/
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various other global locations
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker raffles

Sole Retriever officially relaunched in 2019, and while not an official sneaker buying website, they are a sneaker raffle service that helps give consumers a better shot at snagging sneaker Ws. For each specific drop, users will have the option of entering their name in a raffle through a generated list of online retail locations that will have access to the shoe. Through Sole Retriever, users will also have the opportunity to discover new stores and all of the information and resources necessary to increase their odds of landing a pair. Overall, Sole Retriever is just a great resource if you're looking to get into collecting.

In addition to having a better chance at getting the coveted releases, Sole Retriever also provides you great deals on prices along with the latest exclusive sneaker news and information. Also as long as you're keeping up with Sole Retriever, you'll never miss out on a drop.

• Site: https://hypebeast.com/
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various other global locations
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying sneakers / staying up to date on new releases

Hypebeast was founded in 2005, and while technically designated as streetwear/media website where you can keep up with the latest news and updates in that regard, Hypebeast does have a section specifically for sneakers. Hypebeast also gives you exclusive access to all of the upcoming sneaker releases, including information on which retail websites/locations are offering them. Knowing about a drop weeks or months in advance can improve your chances at being able to get new sneaker releases. They also introduced their own in-person store under the HBX moniker, so it's clear retail is part of the brand's vision.

Additionally, from their many years in the media industry and their heavyweight reputation, Hypebeast has developed relationships with a ton of different brands, meaning that you'll be able to find items from those brands on their website that you can shop via the Hypebeast store.

• Site: Snipes
• Physical Locations: Over 300 stores across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers

As the leading sneaker and streetwear retailer in the US and Europe, SNIPES offers products from top brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and New Balance through its 300 US-based stores and digital properties. SNIPES, who recently acquired and rebranded Jimmy Jazz, works with local community partners as well as international brands and personalities such as its Chief Creative Officer DJ Khaled to support, empower, and celebrate local street culture.

SNIPES was founded in April 1998 by Sven Voth, with the first store opening up in Essen. Along with those 300 US-based stores, SNIPES also has 450 locations across the globe for a combined total of  750 stores globally.

• Site: FEATURE
• Physical Locations: N/A
• Socials: IG
• Best For: Finding rare sneakers

FEATURE has been providing iconic, limited-edition footwear, high-end apparel, and accessories for over a decade, starting with a store in Chinatown near the Las Vegas Strip. Over the years, FEATURE has proven to be the place you can go to get all your rare sneakers. You can thank us for that little piece of information a bit later as you're shopping, but in the meantime, a little more about FEATURE. The company houses over 120 of the most exclusive top-tier brands in the world ranging from Nike to Comme des Garçons.

In addition to their brand selection, FEATURE also has an in-house private label of essential ready-to-wear apparel, graphics, headwear, and accessories as an additional finishing touch to their already great warehouse. Oh and did we mention that they have loads of rare sneakers? Cause they have loads of rare sneakers.

• Site: https://www.converse.com/
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various locations globally
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers

Converse is Converse. And because Converse is Converse, you should constantly stay updated on what's going on and what they currently have to offer. Converse is currently the home to some of the biggest NBA player in the world including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kelly Oubre Jr. amongst others, they were the brand originally put on the map for basketball by their signee Julius Irving aka Dr. J. The lifestyle brand was founded by Marquis Mills Converse via 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts, and was originally known as the place for winterized rubber-soled shoes and boots.

In the decades since, Converse has become a subsidiary of Nike (which happened in 2003), and has grown to the point where they are accruing $2.4 billion in revenue (2023). They are also a pretty darn good spot to cop classic sneakers because, well, they're Converse.

• Site: Nordstrom
• Physical Locations: U.S., U.K., Asia, various locations globally
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers / drop calendars

Nordstrom is another place you can go to shop for sneakers, and the price isn't too bad either. They also might be the only store on this list where what they have online matches what they have in person, so that's definitely a bonus of doing your sneaker shopping with them. In addition to their catalog, Nordstrom also has a nice sneaker release calendar that can help you keep track of what's releasing and when it comes to their website.

In case you needed some more convincing to do your sneaker shopping at Nordstrom, you've got the Wolf & Shepherd Crossover, the Nike Air Pegasus Models, and the V-12 Low Top Sneaker as just some of the examples of what's available (plus more). Don't know what else to tell you if you keep sleeping on Nordstrom other than we'll be doing some of our sneaker shopping there, and that you're missing out big time.

• Site: Famous Footwear
• Physical Locations: More than 1100 locations across U.S.
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers / finding good deals

Also, check out Famous Footwear. Oftentimes the company has a great range of deals to go along with what we personally think is a pretty neat selection of footwear options that can accommodate both casual and die-hard sneaker wearers. This is a tried and true option, and though their selection might not be as wide as some of the others on the list, you can always trust Famous Footwear, which has been around since the year 1960.

As per our calculations, that means Famous Footwear has been an action for more than sixty years, and while sneakers may not have always been a part of their lineup, they've since grown to have a nod-worthy offering of Nike, ASICS, Converse and more within their catalog. Don't sleep on Famous Footwear!

• Site: DSW
• Physical Locations: More than 500 locations across U.S.
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers

Who says you only have to go to DSW for formal footwear? Certainly not us! While DSW might not seem a likely source to get sneakers, you'd better believe they have a wide selection available both in-stores and online. DSW carries a number of brands including adidas, New Balance, Nike, and plenty more, and they also have various styles for men, women, and children, along with quite a few unisex styles as well.

DSW's roots go all the way back to 1969 when they were first known as Shonac Corporation. Over twenty years later, in 1991, DSW opened their first retail location, and proceeded to grow over the duration of the 1990s and 2000s. Now, into the 2020s, DSW is a big as ever, and while they didn't originally have an awesome sneaker department, they certainly do now.

• Site: https://www.endclothing.com/us
• Physical Locations: END. London - 59 Broadwick St, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Manchester, and Glasgow
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Buying new sneakers from big and small designers

Of course, we have to show love to our U.K. fashion family. Whether you are looking for the newest releases in the casual athletic wear department such as Nike, adidas, Reebok, etc., or you are aiming for luxury amongst the likes of Alexander McQueen, END. Clothing has you covered. Oh, and we hear the physical location is very nice as well if ever in the London area. Additionally, END. Clothing also has locations in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Manchester, and Glasgow, and a new brick and mortar opening up in February.

Of course if you're heavily into streetwear, then you already more than familiar with what END. brings to the table. Boosting a catalog of over 3,000 sneakers, END. carries the likes of Nike, HOKA, adidas and more, along with some cool collaborations like Nike x Stussy for example. There's definitely something for everybody at END. Clothing to connect with.

• Site: Stadium Goods
• Physical Locations: New York, Chicago
• Socials: IG / Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker buying and reselling

And last but not least, Stadium Goods is indeed a great place to all kinds of sneakers as well. Having been around since 2015, you can find both new releases and rare vintage sneakers online and and in-stores for excellent prices that won't hurt the bank account too much. Stadium Goods also does a solid job of keeping up with the newer releases in the sneaker game. They might not always have the most hyped on their website, but what they do have in rotation is definitely good enough to satisfy some sneaker lovers.

Stadium Goods' founding mission is to "create an aftermarket for both experts and novices to buy and sell merchandise in an open and authentic way," with the company's speciality being in sneakers and streetwear items that are no longer available at traditional retailers (or have sold out quickly upon being released). There's tons to check out at Stadium Goods, so make sure to give their website a browse.

• Site: https://www.tradeblock.us/
• Physical Locations: Houston, TX
• Socials: IG/Twitter
• Best For: Sneaker trading

Tradeblock is a new sneaker trading platform where you can explore the collections of fellow sneakerheads and negotiate a trade that both of you find equitable. The company was founded in 2019 Tony Malveaux, Darren Smith, and Mbiyimoh Ghogomu, and has the likes of NBA legend Penny Hardaway backing them. The major difference between Tradeblock and some of the other websites we've listed with a buy, sell, trade model is that you are actually negotiating with your peers and trading in sneakers as opposed to "dealing with a website."

What makes that model is interesting is that you are getting to dive into the closets of other fellow sneakerheads to see what they've got in their collections and are willing to part ways with.You can read more about Tradeblock in an interview with them which you can check out here.