Another victory in Nike’s string of lawsuits, this time against resell platform StockX. A judge in New York ruled that StockX is liable for selling dozens of fake sneakers. The case involved four pairs purchased by Nike researchers and 33 sneakers that ended up with collector Roy Kim.
Nike vs. StockX
Over three years ago, Nike filed a lawsuit against StockX. Initially, the case focused primarily on the platform’s use of NFTs, which Nike claimed infringed on the sports giant’s trademark rights.
Later, Nike expanded the lawsuit to include allegations that StockX had also sold counterfeit shoes. According to Nike, this demonstrated that the NFTs, which were meant to serve as proof of authenticity, failed to fulfill their purpose. The issue escalated when Nike purchased dozens of pairs through collector Roy Kim and discovered that some of them were fake.
The judge ruled in favor of Nike, holding StockX responsible for selling counterfeit shoes, but dismissed other claims, such as trademark infringement, false advertising, and reputational damage. A counterclaim from StockX was also rejected. The trial was originally scheduled to continue in the second half of 2025.
Replica sneakers
StockX emphasized that combating replica sneakers has always been a core part of the platform. The company stated that only 0.0004% of the 17.8 million Nike sneakers checked during the relevant period were counterfeit. Since its founding in 2016, StockX claims to have removed over $80 million worth of suspected counterfeit products from the market.
On August 29, 2025, both parties announced that the case would not proceed further. In a joint statement, they said the dispute had been settled privately. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
It appears that Nike can rest easy for now, after yet another “won” lawsuit. In recent months, the brand has frequently gone to court in an effort to protect its trademark. After settlements with BAPE, the Shoe Surgeon, and now StockX, a lawsuit against Edison Chen is also on the horizon, following his indictment a few weeks ago.
Keep an eye on the Sneakerjagers news page for updates on this (and other) Nike-related lawsuits.
