Nike Wins Partial Judgment Against StockX in Counterfeit Sneaker Lawsuit

Nike has secured a partial legal victory in its ongoing lawsuit against StockX, with a New York district court ruling that the resale platform sold counterfeit sneakers, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

The court sided with Nike’s claims that StockX sold at least 37 counterfeit pairs of sneakers, including four purchased by Nike investigators and 33 by a third-party buyer, Roy Kim, who previously revealed he unknowingly bought fake Air Jordan 1s from the platform.

While the judge ruled in Nike’s favor regarding the sale of counterfeit shoes, other claims—including trademark infringement, false advertising, and injury to business reputation—were dismissed. StockX’s motion against Nike was also denied, meaning the remaining legal issues will go to trial between June 15, 2025, and Nov. 15, 2025.

StockX responded to the ruling by defending its authentication process, emphasizing its investment in counterfeit prevention. The platform stated that the counterfeit shoes in question represented only 0.0004% of the 17.8 million Nike sneakers reviewed during the lawsuit.

“We’ve invested millions of dollars in technology, training, and tooling, and we stand behind every product sold on StockX with our Buyer Promise,” the company said in a statement.

StockX also criticized Nike for pursuing litigation rather than collaborating to fight fakes, adding, “We look forward to the opportunity to tell our story to a jury at trial.”