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As global sneaker culture continues to grow, sneakerheads worldwide are looking for affordable ways to purchase limited-edition shoes like Adidas Yeezy. 1688.com, Alibaba Group's wholesale platform, often offers competitive prices, but international buyers face challenges like language barriers and shipping restrictions. That's where Loongbuy, a specialized Chinese proxy shopping service becomes invaluable. Here's a step-by-step guide to buying authentic Adidas Yeezy through Loongbuy from 1688 suppliers.
1688 connects buyers directly with Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers, often offering lower prices than international marketplaces. While ordering directly requires a Chinese bank account and domestic shipping address, proxy services like Loongbuy solve these problems by acting as your local shopping agent.
Navigate to 1688.com and search for "Adidas Yeezy" (try both English and Chinese characters: 椰子鞋). Focus on sellers with:
For your reference, compare various Yeezy models and prices in this product comparison spreadsheet
After registering on Loongbuy's platform (available in English), you'll receive a Chinese shipping address and contact number. When checking out on 1688, you would:
An advantage of using Loongbuy is their built-in QC (Quality Check) service. At no additional cost, their team will:
Loongbuy supports multiple shipping carriers to balance cost and speed:
| Method | Delivery Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| EMS | 10-15 days | Budget shipping |
| DHL Express | 3-7 days | Urgent deliveries |
| Sea Freight | 25-40 days | Large bulk orders |
For one pair of Yeezy Boost 350 V2 priced at ¥800 on 1688:
Loongbuy supports PayPal, Wise (TransferWise) and credit cards. Note that Customs duties vary by country - they can prepay duties for certain destinations ("DDP" service) to avoid delivery hiccups.
Should you receive flawed items or wrong models, Loongbuy mediates returns/refunds with sellers - This safety net isn’t possible with direct purchase. Their bilingual staff handles all 1688 communications including returns negotiation.
Using a proxy service might slightly increase initial cost compared to theoretical direct purchase, but provides invaluable layer of convenience and protection when sourcing authentic Yeezys from Chinese suppliers. Always cross-reference sellers against our spreadsheet resource