Our story
We built SOLE VAULT because copping a grail shouldn't feel like a gamble. Every pair that leaves the vault has been photographed, weighed, black-lighted and signed off by a human who knows the difference.
What started as two friends flipping deadstock out of a basement is now a global operation — but the rule hasn't changed. If we wouldn't wear it, we don't sell it.
“Authenticity isn't a feature. It's the whole product.”
The crew
Who runs the vault
Andre Cole
Founder & Head Buyer
Mei Watanabe
Authentication Lead
Tobi Adeyemi
Creative Director
Milestones
How we got here
2018
Two friends start reselling grails out of a Brooklyn basement.
2020
The vault opens online with a 12-point authentication process.
2022
First exclusive collab drop sells out in 94 seconds.
2024
Warehouses in New York, London and Tokyo go live.
2026
500+ brands stocked and 50,000 pairs shipped worldwide.
What we stand for
Our values
Verified always
12-point authentication on every single pair, no exceptions.
Curated, not crowded
We stock what we'd wear. Quality over catalogue size.
Drop-day ready
Real-time release intel so you're never late to the queue.
Built to last
Repair partners and resale credit keep pairs out of landfill.