Graded Shoes Company is the world’s first sneaker grading and encapsulation company.

Once your shoes are mailed to our facility, we authenticate, professionally grade, and permanently encapsulate sneakers in our patented GS1.

By providing collectors with revolutionary new standards and tools, we are focused on long-term sneaker collectability.

The GS1 is the world’s first sneaker encapsulation — a custom-engineered display encapsulation designed to protect and preserve a pair of sneakers for life.

Our patented grading algorithm evaluates over 20 condition factors across outsole, midsole, upper materials, structure, and interior. This process ensures consistent and transparent grading — combining human expertise with measurable precision.

In addition to authentication and grading, we encapsulate each pair in our patented GS1, which is designed for long-term sneaker protection and preservation.

Once you purchase a Pre-Order Code for GSC Services, you will receive an email notification, which includes your personal Pre-Order Submission Code.

As soon as 500 Pre-Order Promotional Codes are sold, Graded Shoes Company will begin accepting grading submissions.

Pre-Order customers will receive an email prompting their submission as soon as 500 orders are reached.

No. Pre-Order Submission Codes are non-transferrable, and only for use by the original buyer.

All Pre-Orders for GSC Services will include the Limited Edition Benchmark 3,000 Collector Tag, signifying that pair as among the first 3,000 graded.

All Pre-Orders for GSC Services will include Free Shipping, which is not included on standard submissions.

Lastly, all Pre-Orders will include Express Services, ensuring that your timeline for GSC Services will not exceed 7 business days.

1. Purchase a $99 Promotional Code.
2. Ship your sneakers to the GSC authentication facility.
3. We authenticate, professionally grade, and encapsulate your pair.
4. Your sneakers are returned to you, perfectly preserved in our patented GS1.

Your $99.00 purchase covers one sneaker submission, including authentication, grading, encapsulation, and return shipment.

Yes — the buyer is responsible for shipping the sneakers to Graded Shoes Company Headquarters, located at:

PO Box 4612, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Return shipment after encapsulation is included in the $99 submission.

(Pre-Orders will include FREE SHIPPING)

Yes. Each pair requires its own submission and Promotional Code.

Average turnaround time is 1–2 weeks from the date your sneakers arrive at our facility. Times may vary during high-demand periods.

Our grading algorithm measures 20+ condition factors across key categories including outsole, midsole, upper, laces, shape, and interior structure.

Each factor contributes to an overall grade that reflects both visual and structural integrity.

If authentication fails, the sneakers will be returned ungraded with documentation stating they did not pass verification.

The grading and encapsulation process will not proceed.

Yes — every encapsulated pair comes with a digital record and verification ID that includes a breakdown of its grading and authentication data.

The Benchmark 3,000 Series will represent the first 3,000 pairs of sneakers graded.

The first 3,000 pairs will include the Benchmark 3,000 tag, representing that they are among the first 3,000 pairs graded.

All Pre-Orders will include the Benchmark 3,000 tag.

No. Once sealed, the capsule is permanently sealed to ensure authenticity and preservation integrity.

The GSC1 capsule accommodates one pair of adult sneakers, up to men’s US size 14. Each unit is custom-positioned and sealed to prevent movement.

Oversized encapsulations, which are designed to hold larger shoes will be coming soon.

Yes. We grade both brand new and pre-owned pairs. Grading results will reflect the condition accordingly.

The first 3,000 sneakers graded by Graded Shoes Company will be a part of the Benchmark 3,000 Series, which comes with a Limited Edition GSC Tag (Limit 3,000).

No limit per customer — however, only the first 3,000 encapsulations will qualify.

Yes — visit our “Grading Guide” gallery to see visual examples of wear, flaws, and deductions across outsole, midsole, and upper materials.

Yes — digital record verification is currently in development and will be introduced in a future update.