What is the SNKRS app and why is it trending on Twitter?
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SHOE culture is all the rage across the United States as well as the world, and everyone wants to be the first to get the new shoes.
One of the biggest players in the industry, NIKE, constantly releases new shoes, exciting sneaker heads around the country.
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NIKE’s SNKRS app logo What is the SNKRS app?
The SNKRS app is NIKE’s sneaker release app, where customers can put in bids to get the newest shoes as soon as they drop.
The app, which is available both on the App Store as well as Google Play, is free to join, and all that’s needed is a free account.
According to the NIKE website, to enter a drawing:
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The Screen the app gives you if you secured a bid Why is the SNKRS app trending on Twitter?
While the SNKRS app sounds good in theory, the app has gained many negative reviews.
The main reason for the negative reaction seems to be that people aren’t actually winning any of the bids.
In the aftermath of a bid, many users take to Twitter and social media to voice their discontent with being passed up.
Most recently, the much hyped UNC Air Jordan 4’s released, and had sneaker heads everywhere waiting for the notification.
However, many did not get the shoe and took to Twitter to voice their complaints.
Here are some reactions:
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On May 5, 2021, the brand new Zion 1 as well as a new colorway of the legendary Adidas Stan Smiths is set to drop.
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Some fans are even taking to the App Store, hoping to leave bad reviews to encourage the company to adjust the app.