Sneaker bots: How to buy, make, and run the controversial online tech
Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. StockX; Samantha Lee/Insider In the sneaker resale world, a "bot" refers to a software application that expedites the online checkout process. Though certainly a controversial aspect of sneaker culture, bots are essential for purchasing latest releases at retail prices. Here's everything you need to know about the business of bots and their role in buying sneakers. There are a few of reasons people will regularly miss out on hyped sneakers drops. But odds...