Footsites are hands down one of the most popular copping targets. With how much stock these sites
drop, how could they not be? The question is: how do you take that stock? Competition
is fierce, and many leave empty handed. By having the best bot for footsites? Sure. But
you’ll need more than that. Having the right proxies is absolutely vital if you want to cop
on any site. But finding out which providers are the best can be tricky. That’s why today
I’m listing down the best footsites proxy providers to easily up your sneaker copping game.
Let’s start with the basics. Footsites is a term used to describe brands that belong to
the American sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker. These are Foot Locker, Eastbay,
Champs Sports, Footaction, and Kids Foot Locker. The cool thing is that all of these brands use
the same drop methods and have the same bot protection systems. So good news - if you get
proxies that work for one of the brands you can use them on the other ones too.
As you can imagine, Foot Locker is a big chain. It has stores and servers in the US, EU, and Asian
countries like Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Another thing I must tell you is that they do have
CAPTCHAs. But you’ll already know that if you’ve seen our video about the easiest sneaker copping
targets. To deal with them you can use services like Capmonster and 2captcha. Sneaker bots often
have these services integrated. Or your bot might have an AYCD tool that has direct integration
to those services. If not, no problem. You can purchase AYCD’s monthly subscription separately.
Ok now that we’ve got our basics covered, what kind of proxies
should you choose to cook on footsites? Footsites are some of the most abused
websites on the internet. To combat botters, they’ve enforced a strict security system
called Datadome. This means that copping with DC proxies will lower your chances of
success. Your best bet is residential or ISP proxies because they’re much harder to detect.
Also, get proxies in the same country where the footsite servers are located.
US for Footaction, United Kingdom for Footlocker UK, and so on. Though don’t worry about getting
IPs in the same city. Footsites use a queue system to drop their sneakers.
So proxy speed is not that important as well. Third thing, if you get rotating residential
proxies, make sure they can hold the same IP for at least 10 minutes.
Best if they can hold it for 30. If your IP changes while you wait, you might drop out.
These are the main qualities to look for in footsites proxies. Of course,
choosing a reliable provider is as important. So let me recommend the ones that we tested here,
at Proxyway. As always you’ll find the full list in the description down below. So check it out!
Our first recommendation is Smartproxy. What does it have to offer? To put it simply – it won’t hurt
your wallet as much as premium providers, while giving a comparable service. Its cheapest plan
starts at $75. However, Smartproxy doesn’t offer pay-as-you-go so keep that in mind.
The provider’s residential proxies are fast, work well during important drops,
and cover all the locations needed for footsites. You can generate as many IPs
as you need, as long as you have traffic. In addition, you’ll receive fast customer
support. And these proxies are easy to use with no prior experience. Pair all of this
with 30-min sticky sessions, and you have all of your sneaker copping needs covered.
Well, almost all. If you have an eye for ISP proxies, you won’t find them here.
The second provider on the list is - Proxydrop. Proxydrop
offers a residential IP pool optimized for sneakers. The best part about this provider
is that you don’t have to buy much, and the traffic never expires. So,
don’t worry about using the monthly quota or that you’ll lose access after one release.
The IPs cover all main locations, and two of the three residential plans are always in stock.
But, Proxydrop comes with a few downsides. The price per gigabyte is rather high - $18,
and it may be tough getting the support to respond fast, especially on weekends.
Another strong provider which I’m sure you know is Bright Data. It has an impressive infrastructure
that’s unlikely to go down even during the most demanding release. In addition to that, the
provider offers both resi and ISP proxies. They’re highly customizable both in terms of locations
and rotation settings. By the way, Bright Data’s IP pool is the second largest on the market.
But not everything is as bright as it may seem. The plans are on the expensive side
and Bright Data technically doesn’t allow reselling. The service is technically demanding,
so you may find this provider hard to use. The fourth provider is NetNut. If you’re
specifically looking for ISP proxies, NetNut is where they’re at. This provider supplies probably
half of the market with fast ISPs. However, it’s mostly through resellers or NetNut’s own brand
Chi Proxies. The general ISP plans are priced by traffic and may not be sneaker-optimized.
You might also consider NetNut’s residential proxies – they’re pretty good too.
NetNuts downside is lacking user experience, which is especially tough when you’re starting out.
The 5th recommendation is Oxylabs. It’s a premium provider with the biggest residential proxy pool
in the market. The IPs are high-quality, stable, and reliable. Copping is made easy with 30-min
sticky sessions and all the relevant locations. Oxylabs also offers a dedicated account manager.
But to use all of these benefits, you’ll have to pay the price. $300 for starters,
which may be too much for a few pairs. However, if you’re interested
in reselling, Oxylabs is a great option. And the 6th provider on the list is - GeoSurf.
The provider’s residential proxies are high in quality and perform well. In addition to that,
you get sticky sessions that last up to half an hour. The provider’s IP pool is quite small,
especially compared with others. Despite that, it does cover all the relevant locations.
Keep in mind that quality comes at a cost. GeoSurf is one of the most expensive providers,
with plans that start from $450 per month and charge by traffic.
Have you tried any of these providers? If yes, what was your experience?
Let me know in the comments. These are my top provider picks,
but if you’re not new to this channel you’ll know I’m not gonna stop here. Let me give you
some quick advice about copping on footsites. Footsites use a lot of traffic. They’ve added
a gif in the queue that can quickly eat through your bandwidth allowance. Some bots have a way
around this; check if yours does. You can still try DC proxies.
They might get blocked more often. But, considering what I just said,
they also cost less and don’t have traffic limits. Have separate billing profiles for tasks.
Footsites have a very strict payment processor called Adyen.
If you use the same profile for multiple tasks, you might receive cancellation emails.
Try buying from different locations. Even if you live in the US, copping from other
countries can increase your chances of winning. Just make sure that the shipping price is worth
it and that they’re able to deliver to you. Even the best proxies won’t work 100% of the time.
Copping from Footsites involves many parts. A lot depends on your sneaker bot,
the right setup, and sometimes luck. However, if you follow the advice I shared today
you won’t need to rely on luck alone. Of course, do your own research, try out different providers
and see what works well for you. And if any of the proxy providers peaked your interest, don’t
forget to check out the links in description. Thanks for watching! See you in the next one!