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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Find the model number at home
• Method 2 of 3: Look up the model number in a sneaker database
• Method 3 of 3: Search for your model number through an online retailer

The shoe designers at Nike are known for creating special sneakers. Limited production runs are sought after and valuable collectibles. A pair of Nike "Mags" even fetched $ 52,000 at an auction in 2017. If you want to check whether your Nikes are worth that much online, or if you simply want to replace a worn-out pair, you can usually find the model number on the label on the inside. If not, there is the option to look up the model number online.

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Method 1 of 3: Find the model number at home

1. Look for the label in the shoe. All genuine Nike shoes have a label stitched on which the size, barcode and model number are stated. The label is most easily recognized by the barcode and is located on the inside:
   • The tongue
   • The heel
   • The bow
2. Look for the model number on the label. The shoe's model number is usually listed on the label below the shoe size and above the barcode. It consists of a six-digit number followed by a three-digit number (for example, AQ3366--601).
3. Look for the model number on the box in case the label is missing. If you still have the box in which the shoes were delivered, you can also check it. The number is printed on this. You will find it on the sticker where the size and barcode are.

Method 2 of 3: Look up the model number in a sneaker database

1. Look in a sneaker database. Since some Nike models become collectibles, there is the possibility to search for your specific shoe in various databases, such as: https://solecollector.com/sd/sole-search-sneaker-database. These databases should include not only the model number, but also the "name" of the shoe and a photo.
2. Find out which "series" your shoe belongs to. Nike has 25 different series that a shoe can belong to to date, including "Air Force One" and "Nike Running". Usually the series is prominently displayed on the outside of the shoe. Sometimes this also includes the name of a well-known athlete, for example "Nike LeBron".
3. Search the database for the shoe by "series". Entering the series name into the collection database should yield photos, name and model number of each shoe model of the respective series. Check out these photos to see if the right one is in between.

Method 3 of 3: Search for your model number through an online retailer

1. Search for your type of shoes through a "secondary" online retailer. A secondary merchant in this case is eBay. Here they sell second-hand items. If someone sells shoes like yours online, they should be accompanied by a model number and a clear photo when you search for:
   • Their name'. Nike shoes have unofficial names such as "Sweet Leather Classic" and "Dunk".
   • The year you bought them
   • Their color
2. In case not listed, ask the seller for the model number. Most retail sites have the option to contact sellers with questions about their products. If you find a shoe that looks like yours but doesn't have a model number, you have the option of messaging the seller directly for some additional information. He can probably tell you more about it.
3. Double check your model number. If you think you found the model number, look it up through an online search engine. If the model number matches, then similar shoes should be shown. This confirms that you have found the correct number.