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Getting Started with SneakersBook: Set Up Your Sneaker Collection

To start tracking your sneaker collection with SneakersBook, download the free app on iOS or Android (or use the web app), create an account, and add your first pair by scanning it with your camera or searching by name or style code. Your collection, values, and stats sync across devices automatically.

Step by step

  1. Download SneakersBook

    Get SneakersBook free on the App Store or Google Play, or open sneakersbook.com in your browser. All three stay in sync.

  2. Create your account

    Sign up with your email or a social login. Your account keeps your collection backed up and available on every device.

  3. Add your first pair

    Tap Add Sneaker. Use Scan to Add to recognize a pair with your camera, or search by name, brand, or style code and pick the exact colorway.

  4. Record your details

    Enter your size, condition, purchase price, and purchase date. These details power your collection analytics and portfolio value.

  5. Organize into collections

    Group pairs into named collections such as Daily Rotation, Grails, or Jordans. You choose which collections are public and which stay private.

  6. Explore your dashboard

    Review collection stats, estimated market values on each pair, upcoming releases, and the community leaderboard.

What you get with a free account

The free tier covers everything a collector needs to catalog a collection: unlimited browsing, core collection tracking, estimated market values on each pair (based on recent market data), release drop reminders, public collector profiles, leaderboards, achievement badges, and community upvotes.

SneakersBook Pro adds higher collection limits, price alerts, price-history charts, advanced analytics, and CSV or PDF export for insurance or record keeping. You can start free and upgrade whenever your collection outgrows the basics.

Tips for a clean catalog from day one

Log the purchase price and date on every pair as you add it. Backfilling later is the number one chore collectors regret, and accurate cost data is what makes your portfolio analytics meaningful.

Use consistent condition grades as you add pairs (deadstock, worn a few times, beaters). Condition tracking helps you understand what your collection is really worth and which pairs deserve better storage.

Frequently asked questions

Is SneakersBook really free?
Yes. Core collection tracking, estimated market values, drop reminders, community features, leaderboards, and badges are free. Pro is an optional subscription for power features like price alerts, advanced analytics, and exports.
Do I need to add my whole collection at once?
No. Most collectors add a few pairs to start, then batch the rest over a weekend. Scan to Add makes large collections fast because the camera fills in details for you.
Does my collection sync between phone and web?
Yes. Your account syncs automatically across iOS, Android, and the web app, so you can add pairs on your phone and review analytics on a bigger screen.

Try it in the free SneakersBook app

Track your sneaker collection, see estimated market values, and never miss a drop. Free on iOS and Android.

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Last updated: July 2026