Josh Luber is a "sneakerhead," a collector of rare or limited sneakers. With their insatiable appetite for exclusive sneakers, these tastemakers drive marketing and create hype for the brands they love, specifically Nike, which absolutely dominates the multi-billion dollar secondary market for sneakers. Luber's company, Campless, collects data about this market and analyzes it for collectors and investors. In this talk, he takes us on a journey into this complicated, unregulated market and imagines how it could be a model for a stock market for commerce.

Josh Luber: Why sneakers are a great investment

Why sneakers are a great investment

Sneakers, not just footwear but an investment opportunity, with Air Jordan 3's resale value skyrocketing 162% since 2011.

Nike's mastery over supply and demand transforms sneakers into an artificial commodities market, driving a $1.2B industry.

A vision of commerce where buying sneakers mirrors stock market transactions, proposing a democratized, efficient marketplace.