Surely, these elements of the merchant/consumer relationship still exist today, however it seems as if the essence of sneaker shopping has long departed. The interaction with the person that brought out the kicks for you meant everything, you established interpersonal relationships with the boutique owner or the guy behind the counter. This certainly isn’t meant to glorify and blither on about the old days and how face-to-face interactions, personal relationships, comfortable folding chairs, and blankets on cold nights all contributed to the cultivation of the “culture” we know and love today.īut back then, consumers felt as if the playing field was even, or, at least, that they had a chance. Others came to me with curiosity, wondering how bots worked, if it was simple, and if it was indeed effective.
Some folks understood that this was a part of the game, as if I was complaining, essentially telling me to suck it up and deal with this new world of consumerism. The process is nearly sadistic at this point.Ī little over five years ago, I wrote about my experience with purchasing a bot online for a pair of black-and-red Jordan 1s.
But you’re not in line against the kid who spends all night camped out with his friends, now you’re up against against technology, where the camp-outs no longer work. In fact, lottery culture is as synonymous with sneaker and streetwear culture as the product retailers shell out on a weekly basis. I’ve never seen a business where loyal customers anticipate not being able to buy anything.
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