Trust is the whole product
We treat authentication like the whole business depends on it — because it does. Each pair runs the same in-house process before it's ever listed.
How every pair earns its place
We treat authentication like the whole business depends on it — because it does. Each pair runs the same in-house process before it's ever listed.
- 01
Source & intake
Pairs are bought in person or from trusted suppliers and logged into intake.
- 02
Physical inspection
Stitching, glue lines, and construction are checked against known originals.
- 03
Tag & SKU check
Size tags, style codes, and factory markings are cross-referenced.
- 04
Materials & build
Materials, weight, and finish are compared to retail references.
- 05
Condition grading
Wear is documented and the pair is assigned an A / B / C grade.
- 06
Studio photography
Four+ angles shot as-is so you see exactly what arrives.
- 07
Verification ID
Each pair gets a unique NW-#### ID logged with its verification date.
Three grades. Zero surprises.
Our grades describe real, physical condition. What you see in the photos is what you get.
Grade A — Near new
~90% life leftLight or no visible wear. Clean uppers, crisp soles, minimal creasing. As close to fresh as pre-owned gets.
Grade B — Solid rotation
~65% life leftHonest wear with plenty of life left. Some creasing or scuffs, structurally sound, ready to run.
Grade C — Character built in
~40% life leftWell-worn but wearable. Visible flaws documented in photos. Priced to match the story it carries.