Okay so yesterday I totally fell down a rabbit hole trying to snag some Luka Doncic shoes. Not even sure why the itch hit me, maybe watched one too many Mavs highlights. Anyway, figured I’d write down how it actually went down, step by messy step.
The Starting Point: Pure Curiosity
It started simple. My buddy Marc mentioned Luka’s shoes were fire after seeing him play. So, I grabbed my phone right there on the couch and just typed “Luka Doncic shoes” straight into Google. Just testing the waters, you know?
First wave of hits? Overwhelming.
- The official Jordan Brand site popped up – makes sense, he’s signed with them.
- A bunch of big name retailers followed: Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods.
- And of course, eBay. Always eBay.
Problem was, tons of results were actually for other Jordan shoes people thought Luka wore, not his actual signature line. Had to squint at the pictures and descriptions.
The Deep Dive: Hunting Deals & Stock
Alright, got the signature ones figured out: mainly the Jordan Luka 1 and the newer Luka 2. Next mission? Finding a pair in my size (12), a colorway I didn’t hate, and hopefully without blowing my whole paycheck.
Round One: The Big Retailers
Hit the Jordan Brand site first. Looked slick, easy to navigate to the Luka shoes section. But… almost every single color of the Luka 1 in my size showed “Sold Out.” The Luka 2 had a few options, but mainly those wild, bright color schemes. Price was solid at retail (around $100-$120), but stock sucked.
Moved over to Dick’s Sporting Goods website. Same story, honestly. Saw a couple Luka 2s listed, clicked ’em fast… only to get that dreaded “Not Available” message when selecting size 12. Why even show it? So frustrating!
Round Two: The Resale Hunt
Feeling a bit defeated, I figured eBay was my next stop. Searched “Jordan Luka 1 Size 12.” Whoa. The range was nuts.
- Some sellers wanted way over retail – like $150, even $180 for “rare” colors. Nah.
- Saw some scary low prices too ($50-$60) from sellers with zero feedback. Sketchy central. Definitely avoided those.
- Then I found a few legit-looking sellers listing the Luka 1 in a decent blue/grey colorway (think it’s called “Talavera”?), size 12, for $99.99 – below retail! Shipping was a few bucks, but still a deal. Got excited!
Started watching a couple of those $99 auctions. Also peeked at GOAT – same shoes were going for like $110-$130 there. So eBay seemed like the potential win.
The (Almost) Victory Lap
Stayed glued to my phone like a weirdo as the auction for that $99 pair was ending. Felt like a spy thriller! Made a last-second bid and… got em! Or so I thought. Paid through eBay checkout feeling smug.
Then the kicker.
Got an email maybe an hour later: “Seller has issued you a full refund.” What?! Messaged the seller immediately. Their reply? “Sorry, item out of stock, inventory error.” You gotta be kidding me. Guess someone else snatched them offline first. Total buzzkill.
Almost gave up. Decided to try one last thing: local store pickup. Used Dick’s “Check Nearby Stores” feature. Surprisingly, one store about 15 miles away showed a pair of Luka 1 “Mystic” colorway in stock. Size 12. Called them. Actual human confirmed they had them! Held it at the counter!
The End Result? Finally!
Jumped in the car this morning, drove over, walked in, picked them up. Paid retail ($110), but honestly, just getting them without hassle felt like a win after yesterday’s scavenger hunt.
So what’s the real deal?
- Finding Luka shoes at big retail sites (Jordan, Foot Locker, Dick’s) feels impossible sometimes. You need luck or patience to catch restocks.
- Resale sites (eBay, GOAT) have tons, but prices swing wildly and you MUST check seller reviews like a hawk. Watch out for stock errors too!
- Don’t sleep on checking local store inventory online and calling. Old school, but saved my bacon.
- Pure retail ($100-$120) is obviously cheapest. Resale goes up fast unless you find a motivated seller.
Would I call this an easy win? Heck no. Took me all afternoon and a wasted eBay bid. But holding them now? Worth the chase. Hope this helps someone else avoid my early pitfalls! Now I gotta actually go hoop in them…