About Us

Our Story

Nandokicks started the way most real sneaker stories do — with one person who couldn't stop chasing the next pair.

I'm Nando, and before this was a business, it was a closet full of boxes in Boston. I've been a collector for 10 years — hunting drops, learning the difference between a real pair and a convincing fake, and trading with people who care about kicks as much as I do. What started as a personal obsession turned into something bigger when friends started asking me to find pairs for them, then friends of friends, then people I'd never met.

That's really the whole origin: I built Nandokicks to be the seller I always wished I could buy from.

Why authenticity is the whole point

If you've spent any time in sneaker resale, you already know the problem — it's full of fakes, bait-and-switches, and sellers who disappear the second your money clears. I've been burned myself, and I refuse to put my name on a store that treats buyers that way.

Every pair that leaves Nandokicks is 100% authentic. That's not a slogan I print on a banner — it's the standard I built the business on. Every pair is inspected in-hand for stitching, box labels, and construction before it ships. We source only from verified suppliers. We run pairs through Check-Check authentication process. When you buy from me, you're not gambling. You're getting exactly what's pictured, verified before it ships.

Built in Boston, shipping everywhere

I'm proud to run this out of Boston. Whether you're around the corner or across the country, you get the same thing: real product, fair prices, and someone who actually answers when you have a question.

What you can count on

• Authenticity, guaranteed — every pair verified before it ships
• Real communication — you're dealing with a person, not a faceless storefront
• The heat you're after — exclusive drops to everyday classics, restocked often

This started as my passion. It runs on your trust. Thanks for being part of it.

— Nando, Founder