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A class action lawsuit filed against clothing and sneaker reseller StockX has reached a settlement in Quebec. The lawsuit alleged that certain prices listed on StockX’s website hid various fees from customers, which goes against Quebec’s Consumer Protection Act. Those eligible for the settlement must have purchased a product on the website using the “Buy […]

Nike’s lawsuit against StockX, which began last year as a dispute over how the reselling platform was using Nike trademarks for its NFTs and has since evolved to include serious challenges to the authenticity of products traded on StockX, took its latest spicy turn last week. A heavily redacted document submitted by Nike lawyers on […]

StockX is once again facing the challenges of scaling its business combined with the struggling global economy, confirming today it laid off a portion of its workforce. Under 80 employees were impacted by layoffs at the Detroit-based company, whose marketplace is one of the most popular ways to buy and resell sneakers. All the affected employees worked in […]

The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne, and Matt Welty. This week, they break down the release of the Tom Sachs x Nike GPS at Kohl’s, whether or not the Nike Air Max Bliss looks like a New Balance 992, the closing of NikeLab 21 Mercer, and the StockX coupon […]

While it’s easy to think of fashion as one of the most exclusive lanes in culture—for good and for bad—the reality is that personal style is one of the most diverse and inclusive facets of life right now. No matter who you are or where you come from, owning your personal style is the first […]

Recently, StockX has been in the news for making its service more expensive for users, announcing a new $4 shipping fee for sellers that officially kicks in this month. However, last night, the sneaker marketplace was a hot topic on social media for saving its customers money—even if it wasn’t aware that it was doing so. During the evening, […]

Here’s the thing, when it comes to sports, skateboarding and basketball are closer than you think. Both can be done on municipal courts or in packed arenas, they require a ton of jumping, and style always plays a major role in each, expressing yourself without saying a word. Basketball is a sport uniquely suited to […]

The same day Ebay announced its own fee increase for sneaker sales, competitor StockX has also made a change that will affect sellers beginning next month. In an email to sellers, StockX said it will add a $4 shipping fee for all single-item shipments. According to the email, the change is being made to address cost […]

Big money can be made if you land the right sneaker or sell a ton of pairs. But what’s the best way to flip your inventory? There are many ways to resell your shoes. You can flip them hand-to-hand to people you know, drop them off at big consignment retailers such as Flight Club or […]

StockX today laid off a substantial portion of its workforce as it looks to continue to grow and invest in “long-term sustainability,” a statement said. The company confirmed a total of eight percent of employees were impacted by the layoffs, although it isn’t specified which departments were affected. Additionally, StockX confirms that those let go received […]