In sneaker resale markets, few metrics matter more than nostalgic valueCNfans
The Reddit Scraper That Measures Yearning
The CNfans automation tool monitors discourse across r/Sneakers, r/Repsneakers, and r/AirJordan, tracking:
- Mentions of specific colorways (e.g., "Bred 4s" vs. "Military Blue 4s")
- First-person nostalgia phrases ("my dad had these in...")
- Original release year callouts coupled with emoji reactions
This raw data populates their Hype-Nostalgia Index, weighing:
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Box authenticity (OG vs. Retro box) | 25% |
| Color accuracy to original | 30% |
| Nike Air branding restoration | 15% |
| Original release decade | 10% |
| Reddit thread sentiment score | 20% |
The 2024 "Fire Red" 3s Phenomenon
Before its release, the CNfans Reddit tracker detected 3.2× more millennial-generation callouts compared to Gen Z mentions. This signaled to resellers that the premium would largely come from 30-45 year old collectors rather than teenagers – accurate predictions based on StockX data showing $70 over retail versus $25 for similar-tier non-nostalgic retros.
The tool outputs results in three formats perfect for sneaker buying teams:
- Color-Coded Heat Map:
- EPOCH Timeline:Co-Purchase Dataset: