The 10 best selling sneakers of 2020

Despite the existence of a global pandemic and having spent several months in confinement, the world of sneakers has not suffered any setbacks.

The data and purchases compiled by StockX for the Lyst year report have given us some clues about consumer tastes.

10. Jordan 1 Retro High NC Tochi Leather (W)

To inaugurate the ranking are the Jordan 1 Retro High NC Tochi Leather (W), the best selling female model of the year – more than 30,000 pairs -, confirming the growth of exclusive launches for women.

9. Nike Space Hippie 03 Vast Grey Hyper Crimson

The trend towards sustainability is obvious this season. We have seen it through the launch of models made from sustainable and recycled materials. The Nike Space Hippie 03 Vast Grey Hyper Crimson was the best-selling sustainable shoe at StockX in 2020, with a resale price twice as high as the retail price. According to the site’s data, the resale price of a sustainable shoe is double that of the classic ones.

8. New Balance 992 Joe Freshgoods No Emotions Are Emotions

Of course, New Balance could not miss this ranking. The New Balance 992 Joe Freshgoods No Emotions Are Emotions was one of the triggers that the searches over the 992 in Lyst increased by 1303%.

7. Yeezy Bosst 350 V2 Carbon

The adidas Yeezy Bosst 350 V2 Carbon with 15,000 pairs sold in StockX in the first two weeks after launch was also a must. This Kanye West signed silhouette was the most successful in the adidas catalog.

6. Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead Bears Orange

The Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead Bears Orange tripled the resale price compared to last year. They are now priced at approximately 2,500 euros.

5. Nike SB Dunk Low Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Dunky

Following the same line, we find the Nike SB Dunk Low Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Dunky. Without a doubt, one of the strangest collaborations of this 2020. The result was an average resale price in StockX of about 1,200 euros – an increase of 1500% over the retail price.

4. Nike SB Dunk Low Travis Scott

In fourth place we find Travis Scott with his Nike SB Dunk Low Travis Scott, whose value has risen by 50% since the February launch with a resale price of 1,300 euros. At Lyst, searches for Dunk Low increased by 443% between February and March.

3. Air Jordan 1 Retro High Dior

This model marked a before and after in the alliance between streetwear and luxury: the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Dior. Its resale price exceeds 10,000 euros.

2. Air Jordan 4 Retro Off-White Sail

In second place is the Air Jordan 4 Retro Off-White Sail; the first collaboration for women between Virgil Abloh and Jordan. In fact, it was the most successful Off-White launch of 2020. The resale price of this pair is over 1,000 euros – 500% more.

1. Air Jordan 12 Retro Flint

“The Last Dance” is to blame for the Air Jordan 12 Retro Flint’s top ranking. During the season premiere on Netflix and ESPN, Jordan’s sales on StockX increased 40%, making it the best selling shoe of the year – 40,000 pairs in the first month alone.