Disinfected shoe boxes and socially-distant sneaker deals: How sneakerheads can safely maneuver reselling during the pandemic

• The sneaker resale industry has been pummeled by the coronavirus outbreak.
• For resellers navigating the industry during the pandemic, extra hygiene precautions are necessary in order to curb further spreading of the virus.
• Lance Stewart, a 15-year-old sneaker reseller who has made over $20,000 in sales this year alone, and says he is on track to make six figures in sales by the end of 2020, told Business Insider how he's staying safe while running his business.
• From using new boxes to wearing masks at meet-ups, here's how to navigate the pandemic as a reseller.
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It's hard to find an industry that has gone untouched by the coronavirus outbreak.

When it comes to sneakers, the pandemic has impacted the multi-billion dollar industry at various levels, from supply chain to resale. High level sneaker resellers previously told Business Insider that their businesses were experiencing slower sales and a decline in business from the outbreak.

But even amid a global pandemic, some sneaker resellers are finding ways to adapt their businesses to keep functioning at a profitable level.

Business Insider spoke to Lance Stewart, a 15-year-old sneaker reseller, about how he recommends taking precautions as a reseller during this time. Stewart, who has made over $20,000 in sneaker sales this year alone and says he is on track to make six figures in sales by the end of 2020, said he is implementing a few major changes to make sure he can run his business in the safest possible way.

From wearing protective gear to conducting socially distant meet-ups, here are four steps to work safely as a reseller during the pandemic.

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