: If you're in a physical sports store, ask an associate if they have older stock in your size tucked away in the back. You can sometimes find brand-new pairs from a year ago at 50% off just because they aren't on the display wall.

: On the StockX Marketplace , you can place "unexpectedly low" bids on sneakers. Sellers looking for a quick payout might just hit your ask.

Buying high-heat sneakers doesn't always have to mean paying high-heat prices. With a bit of strategy and patience, you can often find pairs well below their original retail cost. 1. Shop the Aftermarket "Lows"