Hype Grail is the category where SneakersJoint gathers the rarest and most coveted sneakers from the collectors' market. It features models that only a handful of lucky raffle winners got at release, pairs from legendary collaborations, and shoes whose story matters as much as their looks. If you're looking for a pair that will become the pride of your collection, start right here.
What makes a sneaker a grail?
The word “grail” alludes to the Holy Grail and in sneakerhead slang means a dream shoe, often very hard to get. A pair's status is usually determined by several factors at once:
- limited run – numbered or regional editions, or ones available only at select boutiques,
- collaboration – a project signed by a fashion house, an artist or a musician,
- history – a pair tied to an important moment in sneaker culture,
- completeness – for collectors, the original box and extras matter too.
The most interesting models in the collection
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1
The design by Virgil Abloh combines the classic Air Force 1 silhouette with the monogram and materials of the French fashion house. In the category you'll find Low and Mid versions, including Metallic Gold, Black Metallic Silver, Graffiti and white pairs with Team Royal, Gym Green and Comet Red accents. These are among the most coveted Air Force 1 pairs in the model's history.
Off-White, The Ten and The 50
The Ten series – ten Nike and Converse classics redesigned by Abloh – remains one of the most important collaborations in sneaker history to this day. From it we carry the Air Presto, Blazer Mid, Air Max 90, Air Max 97, Zoom Fly and React Hyperdunk, among others. Alongside them are the Dunk Low Off-White in the University Gold, Pine Green and University Red colorways, pairs from the numbered The 50 series, and the Air Jordan 1 Off-White Chicago and University Blue.
SB Dunk legends and the Air Yeezy 2
Fans of skate Dunks will find the Nike SB Dunk Low Paris, What the Dunk, Freddy Krueger, Travis Scott and Ben & Jerry's Chunky Dunky here. They are joined by the Nike Air Yeezy 2 in Red October, Solar Red and Pure Platinum – models that made history in the collaboration between Nike and Kanye West.
Collectible Jordans and art projects
Among the Jordans, it's worth noting the Air Jordan 4 Eminem Encore, two KAWS versions, the Travis Scott Cactus Jack and Off-White Sail, as well as the Air Jordan 1 Union Los Angeles, Fragment x Travis Scott and A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3. The list closes with projects on the border of art, such as the MSCHF x INRI Air Max 97 “Jesus Shoes” and the Nike Air Max 1/97 Sean Wotherspoon.
How to buy a grail safely?
The rarer the shoe, the more fakes on the market. That's why every pair in this category goes through full verification with us: we check it under a UV light, compare EAN codes and labels against a reference, and also assess the stitching, materials and box. For collector pairs, we also check whether the box and extras match the given edition. We describe the details on the authenticity at SneakersJoint page.
If you have questions about a specific pair, its size or the extras, write to us. You can also view some of the models in person at our store at ul. Odrzańska 15 in Wrocław.
Frequently asked questions
Are the shoes in the Hype Grail category authentic?
Yes. Every pair goes through authenticity verification by our team before shipping, and with the most expensive models we check it with particular care.
How long is the wait for a pair from this category?
Models available immediately ship within 24 hours. Pairs brought in to order are usually delivered in 2–10 business days.
Is delivery free?
Yes – on orders of 1000 PLN or more you don't pay for delivery, and you can receive your package from a courier or at an InPost parcel locker.
Where to find other limited pairs?
Browse the Nike x Off-White, Nike Travis Scott and Louis Vuitton categories, or check out all the sneakers in our store.
