Sneaker and thrift terms can be confusing. Here are plain definitions.
- Preloved
- A secondhand item that was cared for before and is cleaned and described honestly before resale.
- Thrift
- A common word for secondhand goods sold online or in shops, often sorted, cleaned and priced.
- Landa (landay ka maal)
- Imported secondhand clothes and shoes sold in bazaars in Pakistan, usually without grading.
- One of one
- Only one pair exists in the store. When it sells, it is gone.
- Deadstock
- A new, unworn pair, usually in its original box.
- VNDS
- Very Near Deadstock: worn once or twice, almost new.
- Colourway
- A particular colour combination of a sneaker model.
- Silhouette
- The overall shape of a sneaker model, such as the Air Force 1 or Superstar.
- Midsole
- The cushioning layer between the upper and the outsole.
- Outsole
- The bottom of the shoe that touches the ground, also called the tread.
- Toe box
- The front part of the shoe around the toes, where creasing usually shows first.
- Style code
- A manufacturer code printed on the box label and the tag inside the shoe, used to identify the exact model and colourway.
- Grade A+ to D
- Shanasa's condition scale, from like new (A+) to significant wear (D). See how we grade condition.
- Fake or counterfeit
- An unauthorised copy of a branded sneaker. See how to spot fake sneakers.
- COD
- Cash on delivery: you pay the courier when the parcel arrives. See how it works.
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