Vinted niche · Sneakers
Retro Nike Sneakers: The Stable Niche on Vinted
Retro Nike attracts loyal collectors hunting discontinued colorways. A clean Air Max 1 OG sells within 72 hours if photos are professional.
Median price
40-150 EUR
Monthly volume
~2,600/mo
Saturation
High
Why this niche works
- Constant demand on retro silhouettes: Air Max, Dunk and Cortez never go out of style.
- Nike re-releases are rare and expensive, secondhand is collectors' default option.
- Compact and lightweight product, shipping costs low, net margin protected per sale.
How to source
- Consignment shops in college towns and urban areas, stock rotates and prices below Vinted market.
- Facebook Marketplace and eBay family lot sales when parents clear after moves, negotiate under 20 EUR per pair.
- Clothing swaps in student neighborhoods, many Cortez and Air Max discounted at 15 EUR.
Signals to avoid
- Yellowed soles and cracked glue: unrepairable, demanding buyers return systematically.
- Fake SB Dunk and Jordan 1: counterfeit quality has improved, verify pair by pair.