The DEFINITIVE SUMMER 2020 HEAT Shopping Guide

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As we pass the midway point of a rather eventful and unpredictable year, we look back and see six months and change filled with some groundbreaking sneaker collaborations, revivals of classic icons, and the continuing growth of one of the most successful brands out on the market. That is, of course, the Nike Dunk, the mid-80’s basketball shoe that has regained the helm, the adidas Yeezy, Kanye West’s footwear line-up that has expanded beyond its most popular silhouette, and the Air Jordan, a category that only benefited from the nostalgic boost from television documentaries. There’s no denying that the hottest kicks of the summer season are from these three categories, and eBay once again has been the go-to premier destination to procure all of these must-have items and more in a wide range of styles and prices. And with over 80% of sneakers sold on eBay being brand new, you can rest assured that your pair, whether it be for men or for women, is fresh out of the box.

Though once pushed to the wayside, the Nike Dunk has since become a classic arguably more popular than it ever was during its heyday. While collaborations with old friends — Supreme, Diamond Supply, CNCPTS, etc — spearheaded the silhouette’s rise back up to the top, new colorways and releases have helped cement it as a mainstay for young and old sneakerheads alike. Nostalgia has been induced via a number of classic retros, including icons from the Be True To Your School pack as well as the Dunk Low “Brazil,” while standouts from Nike SB have stole the spotlight for their playfulness alone. Among partnerships with Travis Scott and skate shops the world over, the sub-label has delivered the universally loved Ben & Jerry’s sponsored Chunky Dunky as well as the now unfolding pack of Grateful Dead Dunks — all pairs that are some of the loudest projects to date – and are all available on eBay.

Nike SB Dunk Low Ben & Jerry’s

Whether or not you align with his political views, Kanye West’s taste in fashion cannot be denied. The fruitful growth of his adidas Yeezy label sees no end in sight due to the success of the Yeezy Boost 350 v2, but 2020 was the right time to truly expand the range of footwear with models like the Yeezy Quantum and the Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN. Of course eBay is the right source to get all your Yeezys, but we’ve picked the three that should keep your summer footwear rotation as hot as ever.

Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Zyon

As the last thirty-five years have shown, Air Jordans will never go out of style. And with the added warmth and nostalgia incurred by ESPN’s The Last Dance, the love for MJ has only grown fonder in 2020. There’s been a steady streak of jaw-dropping releases thus far, starting with the famed Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG in the irresistible “Royal Toe” colorway. The Air Jordan 4 honored a past gem with the “Metallic Purple”, while one of the most revered original Air Jordan colorways in history made a return to store shelves for the first time in a decade. These three are just a small selection of the Jordan staples you can get on eBay, so shop them now to round out your collection.