Best Sneaker Size to Resell - Side Gig Daily (2024)

What men’s shoe size sells the most

The men’s shoe size that sells the most is size 10.5. It’s the most common men’s shoe size and sneaker brands make more pairs in that size because they know more men in the world wear them. For that reason, 10.5 is the men’s shoe size that technically sells the most.

However, that doesn’t mean 10.5 is the best shoe size to sell for any brand. Unlike bae sizes, it’s one of the shoe sizes with a lower resale value. It’s because supply in that size is always so high.

Later in this article, we’ll get into how the supply and demand of a sneaker affect sneaker value.

Profitable sneaker brands have varying best sizes to resell. Let’s look at the best, meaning most profitable sizes, for specific sneaker brands.

Best men’s shoe size to sell for Air Jordans

The best men’s shoe size to resell for Air Jordans is 11.5 and higher. Typically, bigger sizes sell better for Jordans. The reason behind this isn’t really known, but we think it’s because more grown men wear Jordans. This means older buys with bigger feet.

Regardless of the reason, if you’re going for a pair of Air Jordan 1s or 14s, the best size you can aim for is usually a 13.

Another great size to try and buy for Air Jordans is a 12.5. That size is extremely rare and made in limited quantities. If you have the option to pick from every size, try to aim for a men’s 12.5 or 13. You’ll see significantly more profit than other sizes.

Take a look at this screenshot from StockX for a pair of Air Jordan 4 Retro Lightning.

If you look closely, you’ll notice the men’s 12.5 is valued at nearly $30 more than the 12 and the 13. It’s one of the highest valued sizes for this sneaker. This is a common trend not just for Air Jordans, but for sneakers in general.

Also, notice that a 13 is one of the other highest selling sizes for this sneaker.

Popular shoe size to sell for Yeezys

For Adidas Yeezys sneakers, the best shoe sizes to resell are typically smaller sizes like 5 to 7. Resellers call these bae sizes. Bae size definition derives from buying sneakers for your “bae.”

However, larger sizes like 12 and 13 also do pretty well on the resale market for some Yeezys. For example, the Pirate Black 350 V2s resell for good money in all sizes, but the most profitable sizes are bae sizes and bigger men’s sizes.

Yeezys can be tricky because depending on the model, the best size to resell will differ. Do your research before buying and reselling Yeezy sneakers.

Shoe sizes to buy for other brands

In general, size 12.5 in men’s sneakers is one of the best sneaker sizes to resell. It’s the rarest size made by every sneaker brand because few people wear this specific size.

However, if you check resell markets like StockX you’ll see this size always outperforms other sizes. It’s because they are so hard to obtain and therefore the resale value is much higher. Some resellers hold Adidas Yeezys until prices go up and it’s a great investment.

Avoid women’s only size shoes

Sadly, sneakers that only come in women’s sizes should be avoided if you’re a reseller. They almost always lose value in the long run and resell for less money than men’s sizes. These sneakers usually have a (W) next to their sizes or name.

It doesn’t really matter how much hype a women’s only sneaker has, what it looks like or how rare it is, these women’s only size sneakers do worse than others on the aftermarket.

Let’s look at the Jordan 1 Black Toe Satin as an example. It has all the makings of an extremely profitable sneaker except it’s in women’s sizing. It’s an OG colorway, a Jordan 1 High and honestly, it’s an extremely attractive sneaker. Hype was through the roof for this sneaker until it came out. Typically, all Jordans go up in value over time as deadstock pairs are removed from the market, but women’s size sneakers don’t.

As you can see in the screenshot, the resale value for these sneakers actually dropped over time.

Another extremely hyped sneaker is the Jordan 3 Retro A Ma Maniére. It performed lower than expected. If it were in men’s sizes, this sneaker would be over $1,000 in all sizes. But since it’s a women’s only sneaker, it sells for much less money.

How to determine the best shoe sizes to buy and resell

There are several ways to determine the best sneaker sizes to buy and resell. Doing your research on the market and connecting with other resellers are some of the best ways to determine the best shoe sizes to buy and resell.

The more you dabble around with sneaker prices, the better you’ll get with understanding the best sizes to resell.

Do research on StockX

Even if you don’t resell on StockX, it’s a gold mine for information about sneaker trends in different sizes. You can look to see exactly which sizes are selling and for how much. StockX is one of the best sites and apps to resell sneakers and get information from these days.

One of the best features of using StockX for research is the charts it provides. It helps you analyze historical sales trends over the last few years. This goes a long way in making assumptions about where sneaker values will go in the future.

There aren’t many other platforms that provide accurate data on sneaker sizes as StockX does, use it to your advantage. Plus, it’s free to sign up for and use.

Find a cook group

Cook groups are communities of resellers who get inside information about how different sneakers will do in different sizes. You can find a lot of information from a cook group about how different sizes will sell on the aftermarket.

Even if you’re in a free cook group, read through it and connect with other resellers so you can learn faster.

Learn the market

Using information from StockX and cook groups, you can start to learn the market and make your own predictions. You won’t always be right, but the goal is to understand how different styles of sneakers go up and down in value over time.

The sneaker industry is a multi-billion dollar gold mine that you can dive into and learn about. Different sizes, different brands and different values are all part of reselling.

Supply and demand affect sneaker value

At the end of the day, size isn’t everything when it comes to reselling sneakers. Supply and demand play a bigger role. The more limited supply is, the better a sneaker will likely sell in all sizes. Some sneakers will go up in value depending on their supply alone.

Learning about supply and demand is basic economics. The more people who want something that’s hard to get, the higher value can be placed on that item. The same goes for the resale value of sneakers.