We all wear them right, even my dear old mother-in-law wears them. They’ve got to be the one piece of footwear that everyone has at least one pair of or if you’re like my husband you’ll have numerous pairs. There are a number of Sneaker Affiliate Programs out there, but today we’re going to be looking at 7 of the best.
With a predicted market value of $95 billion by 2025 according to Fashionista website now would be a great time to get involved in promoting them.
There are so many different types and styles to choose from it makes the opportunity to grab a slice of this massive pie a very realistic one.
So today we’re going to be looking at 7 of the best Sneaker affiliate programs out there at the moment.
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Sneakerworld
Sneakerworld was founded in 2013 by two best friends who dropped out of school so they could provide people with the latest fashion.
Situated in the heart of the Italian Alps they continue to deliver the highest quality standards that sets them apart from the competition by designing, manufacturing all under their own brand.
They’ve made it their mission to deliver the latest foot and street wear fashion, as experts in their field are able to find the right match for you.
As well as sneakers they also sell clothing accessories as well as brand names.
- Their Affiliate program pays up to 10% commission on all orders, but that doesn’t include sale items
- The cookie period is 30 days
- The average order value is around €110
- Full range of promotional tools
Sneakerworld affiliate program is hosted through Webgains and can be found here: https://www.webgains.de/front/publisher/program/view/programID/11661
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DTLR / Villa
DTLR / Villa Is regarded as one of the countries most successful retailers with overturned 50 stores in 19 states. Before 2017 this was two separate companies but they merged to become one of the nation’s largest fashion chains stocking all the big-name brands.
They even have their own radio station which broadcasts live daily from the Puma Studios inside the DTLR headquarters as well as their own blog.
Pride themselves on the role they play in the music and fashion culture but they also and probably most proud of their efforts in giving back to the community by way of their Community Outreach Department.
- Their affiliate program offers 6% commission
- They have a 30-day cookie period
- They have affiliate exclusive promotions as well as bonus earning opportunities
- Promotional tools
- Payment is made via PayPal
There affiliate program is hosted through Pepperjam which you can access here: https://www.dtlr.com/affiliates
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END
END has been around since 2005 and is known as a menswear retailer dealing in both designer luxury fashion and exclusive sport and street wear.
They have a strong relationship with a large number of brands and designers and as such hold a very large inventory that not only covers sneakers, but also clothing accessories lifestyle and gifts.
There are looking to build relationships with fashion websites that can help promote their brand via their affiliate program.
- They pay up to 10% commission on sales with no limit on how much you can earn
- An average order value of £150
- This has a 7 day cookie period
- All promotional material provided including adverts banners and creatives
- Real-time reporting and sales tracking
Their affiliate program is Handled by Awin and can be found here: https://www.endclothing.com/us/affiliate-program/
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Crocs
Crocs are probably not a brand you’d instantly associate with sneakers, but as well as the iconic slip on they have their own range of sneakers for men, women and children and having been around since 2002 they’re not going to be going away any time soon.
With over 1billion in annual sales Crocs are in the top 10 largest non-athletic brands in the world with their products being sold in over 90 countries.
In order to become an affiliate you will need a website and that will need to be approved, they will actually visit your site to make sure it’s a good fit for the Crocs brand.
- The affiliate program offers an 8% commission per sale
- Commissions are paid each month
- This has a 30-day cookie period
- Full range of promotional material including banners and text links
Crocs host their own affiliate program and can be found here: https://www.crocs.com/affiliate-program/affiliate-program.html
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Tilted Sole
Although Tilted Sole has only been around since 2012 it’s actually been around a lot longer just under different guises. The founders, Sally and Dan Goodman who sold their 40 store chain of casual clothing and sunglasses to look for a new outlook on the traditional retail outlets.
It was in 2003 that they opened Eilatan which eventually evolved into what you see today.
Their primary stock is footwear including all the major brands for men, women and children with an interesting side line in costumes and accessories.
- Their affiliate program offers a 12% commission rate
- They have a 45-day cookie duration
- The average order size is over $100
- They offer free shipping and exchanges with no minimum purchase
There affiliate program is run by LeadDyno and can be accessed here: https://www.tiltedsole.com/pages/affiliate-program
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Bally
Bally was founded in 1851 by Carl Franz Bally and was a pioneer of a welfare system for the people who worked there. Things like a canteen and childrens daycare were introduced as well as a community park.
Bally believed that by looking after his employees they would uphold his dedication to the quality of their product. They even have their own code of conduct which is aptly named ‘The Bally Way’.
With a strong focus on the craftsmanship of their products you can be sure you’d be promoting quality merchandise by one of the worlds unique luxury shoe leather brands
- Their affiliate program offers between 5% and 7% on all sales
- They have a 30-day cookie period
- Full access to promotional materials
- Exclusive content
Affiliate program is run by Rakuten Marketing And can be accessed here: https://www.bally.com/en_us/affiliates.html
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New Balance
Their mission is to put the body in motion with the most advanced footwear technology on the planet. As a way of doing this they have their own wear test team that continually test out new prototypes to ensure their quality.
They are extremely proud to be the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the United States.
New Balance was founded in 1906 by William J. Riley and started life as an arch support company focusing on specialist orthopedic footwear to give the wearer better comfort and ‘new balance’.
It wasn’t until 1938 that they created their first running shoe for the Boston Brown Bag Harriers.
New Balance even created a shoe for President Barack Obama ahead of the 2012 Presidential Election.
- The affiliate program offers a 7% starting rate
- They have a 30-day cookie period
- The average order size is $120+
- Dedicated affiliate management team
There affiliate program is hosted by Rakuten Marketing and can be found here: https://www.newbalance.com/exp-pages/exp-affiliate.html
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SO WHAT NOW?
So there you have 7 of the best Sneaker affiliate programs that you can use on your website. Check them out and I’m sure you’ll find something to offer to your audience. If Sneakers aren’t your thing then you might want to check out some of my other affiliate programs like the popular pet products one
You could either choose to concentrate on running shoes or you could decide that the luxury leather sneakers are a good way to go. Either way with a market this big you’re sure to get a nice slice of the pie.
Me Personally, I like the look of Bally and feel that is a great way to go.
Whatever you choose what’s the point of joining these programs if you’re not getting traffic to your site for people to click your links?
When it comes to that side of things I would highly recommend the affiliate training I used to get my websites making a solid income that I enjoy today 🙂
