STEPN Sneakers Guide: Choosing Your First Pair of NFT Sneakers
You may have already read a review of the Move-to-Earn game STEPN on our website. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the important part of the game — choosing your sneakers.
How to choose STEPN sneakers
Before you buy sneakers in STEPN, download the app and run for 10 minutes in running mode without sneakers. This is so that you can find the right type of sneaker for you.
There are a total of 4 types of sneakers in STEPN. The right sneaker for you depends on your average running speed.
To determine your average running speed, go to the app home page and press START.
Run for 10 minutes at your comfortable pace, or just walk if you cannot run.
After 10 minutes, press the Pause button and press the red STOP button. You will see your average running speed on the screen.
TRAINER sneakers allow you to earn regardless of your rhythm, they are profitable at speeds of 1 to 20 km/h. You can both walk and run fast at will. This means you don't have to stick to the bottom line and push yourself (like on the RUNNER) or, on the contrary, deliberately slow yourself down without exceeding 10 km/h (like on the JOGGER).
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How do I increase my STEPN shoes energy?
The energy depends on the number of trainers you have.
If you have only 1 or 2 sneakers, 2 energy is charged per day for 24 hours. Every 6 hours, 25% of your energy is replenished. In this case, it is 0.5 energy.
One energy = 5 minutes of running.
So, in 24 hours, you can only run for 10 minutes with 1 or 2 running shoes.
If you have 3 regular running shoes, then you receive 4 energy per day instead of 2. Every 6 hours, 1 energy will be replenished.
If you have 1 unusual sneaker, you are given 1 extra energy. For example:
You have 2 regular (grey) and 1 unusual (green) sneaker. Your total energy would be 5 units. 4 energy for 3 sneakers +1 energy for unusual sneakers.
With each additional unusual sneaker there will be +1 until the total number of sneakers equals 9. Even 9 regular sneakers will give a new energy boost.
Once you've decided on the type of trainer you want, you need to decide on the quality of the trainer. How to Increase Your Energy.
STEPN Sneakers quality
There are several variations on the quality of sneakers. The better the quality, the more benefits they offer. The quality of the sneaker determines the number of points you receive for upgrading the sneaker, as well as the amount of extra energy and the basic starting parameters.
The quality of the trainers also affects the price of level upgrades and the price of mint.
Common gray (common)
Uncommon green (uncommon)
Rare Blue (rare)
Epic Purple (epic)
Legendary Oranges (legendary)
There are currently 4 different sneaker qualities available in the game. Ordinary, Extraordinary, Rare and Epic. The legendary ones will be added to the game at a later date.
Wear and repair sneakers
It's also worth talking about wear and tear in STEPN, as this parameter directly affects how much tokens are earned. Initially, the wear level is 100, which means that the sneakers are completely repaired. After each training session, the sneakers will wear out and their efficiency will drop as follows:
STEPN shoes repair costs
The repair cost depends on the level of the sneaker. The strength attribute does not affect the repair price itself, but the amount of wear and tear removed per workout. In other words, strength 10 will result in 2.5 units of wear, and 15 will result in 2 units of wear.
The table below shows the level of the sneaker, and the cost per unit of repair for common and uncommon rarity sneakers.
Sneaker level | Common Rarity (GST) | Uncommon Rarity (GST) |
|---|---|---|
0 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
1 | 0.31 | 0.41 |
2 | 0.32 | 0.43 |
3 | 0.33 | 0.45 |
4 | 0.35 | 0.46 |
5 | 0.36 | 0.48 |
6 | 0.37 | 0.50 |
7 | 0.38 | 0.51 |
8 | 0.40 | 0.53 |
9 | 0.41 | 0.55 |
10 | 0.42 | 0.57 |
11 | 0.44 | 0.60 |
12 | 0.46 | 0.62 |
13 | 0.48 | 0.64 |
14 | 0.50 | 0.66 |
15 | 0.52 | 0.69 |
16 | 0.54 | 0.71 |
17 | 0.56 | 0.74 |
18 | 0.58 | 0.77 |
19 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
20 | 0.62 | 0.83 |
21 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
22 | 0.67 | 0.89 |
23 | 0.70 | 0.92 |
24 | 0.72 | 0.95 |
25 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
26 | 0.78 | 1.03 |
27 | 0.81 | 1.06 |
28 | 0.83 | 1.11 |
29 | 0.87 | 1.14 |
30 | 0.90 | 1.18 |
When to carry out repairs
It does not make much difference when to repair your sneakers, as long as they have a wear level higher than 51. You can repair your sneaker after every training session, or you can postpone it for a while to earn more tokens. You should not allow the wear level to fall below 51, as this will have a negative effect on your earnings.
STEPN Sneaker attributes
In STEPN each sneaker has 4 types of attributes:
There are also 4 gem slots in each sneaker, which are unlocked as the level of the sneaker increases. Gems give a boost to your basic stats.
Find out more about choosing sneakers at STEPN in the video below:
Conclusion
So, we've looked at all the options that sneakers have in the STEPN game. For a beginner, the best choice would be a JOGGER sneaker. They have balanced features, gem slots, and are relatively inexpensive. The payback period for this type of trainer is one and a half to two months.
Disclaimer
Play-and-earn games can be highly risky due to price volatility. It is worth remembering that the tokens used by STEPN are not only in-game currency, but also cryptocurrency traded on an exchange. This type of investment requires a balanced approach. Gamers' investment in the game could suffer. We do not encourage you to invest your money in such products, and we are not responsible for any money lost. All investments you make are at your own risk.
