How to Apply to the Nike Tester Program

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Learn how you can try unreleased sneakers and apparel for free

Co-authored by Chance Dubinick and Amy Bobinger, BA

Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Becoming a Nike Product Tester
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• Testing Nike Products
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• Do Nike product testers get paid?
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• Avoiding Scams
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Nike’s Voice of the Athlete product testing program is a well-kept secret that anyone can apply for. In this program, you test out unreleased items, then submit your feedback so Nike can improve their products. We’re explaining how to apply, how to actually test the products once you get them, and how to avoid common product testing scams. Let’s get started!

How do you sign up for Nike product testing?

• Apply to be a Nike product tester at this page.
• Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your information, like your date of birth, your email, your shipping address, and your sizing information.
• If you are chosen as a tester, you’ll receive an email with further instructions from Nike.

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Section 1 of 4:

How to Apply to Be a Nike Product Tester

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   Visit Nike's Voice of the Athlete site and click “Apply.” The Nike product testing page outlines how to become a product tester: Fill out the application, and if you’re selected, Nike will send you sneakers or apparel (depending on what you select in your application) and ask you to submit your feedback online. After you read through these instructions, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Apply.”

   • Clicking “Apply” will take you to this registration page.
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   Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your information. On the first page of the application, fill in your country or region, the tester’s date of birth, and your email. If Nike is currently accepting testers in your age group, you’ll proceed to the next page of the application, where you’ll answer what kind of product you’d like to test (apparel, footwear, or both). The website will then ask if you’re a Nike employee or an athlete in the NCAA.

   • The Nike product testing program is separated into 3 categories: children, teens, and adults. Child testers must be 12 years old or younger to qualify.
   • If Nike isn’t currently accepting testers in your age group, check back another time.
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   Sign the release and waiver agreement provided. This agreement releases Nike from liability and gives them permission to photograph or film the product or performance testing. It’s also an agreement to return all Nike products provided to you during the testing process.

   • If you are or might become a student-athlete with the NCAA, the waiver is an agreement that you are responsible for your eligibility and agree to follow the NCAA’s rules and regulations.
   • If you’re a legal guardian applying for a minor (a child or a teen), you will need to provide your address, phone number, and the child’s date of birth along with your signature.
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   Enter your shipping address and sizing information. Enter a valid shipping address (not a P.O. box) and click “Next.” The website will ask for your gender, height, weight, and the product category you’d like to test. It will also ask for your clothing and shoe sizes.

   • The categories include American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Men’s Training, Running, Skateboarding, Soccer (Global Football), Sportswear, Tennis, and Women’s Training.
   • Nike tends to look for applicants who are experienced in one of these categories and would use a product in that category regularly.
   • You may have better luck being accepted if you choose a whole number as your shoe size (e.g., US 8 instead of US 8.5), since whole sizes are more commonly used for samples.
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   Fill out your profile on the website. After you submit your application, go to the dashboard and fill out your profile. You might have a better chance of being selected if you have a detailed profile, since it may flag you as a good fit for a specific product. Be sure to fill out your “About Me” section, as well as the sizing details in the “Body” section.

   • If you get an email with follow-up questions about your experience in your preferred sports or activities, be sure to answer that. For instance, if you choose to test skateboarding apparel, you might need to answer how many years you’ve been skating, how often you skate, what kind of skating you do, and your preferred sock height.
   • It can sometimes take a really long time to hear back about the status of your application—some testers report that it took a year or more before they were even notified that they were approved. It can take a similarly long time before you actually receive a product to test, so be patient!
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How to Test Nike Products

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   Follow the testing instructions once you receive a product. When you get your product, carefully read any paperwork that comes with it. You’ll typically be asked to wear the item for a certain amount of time—typically 1–2 months. You will also likely be asked to log the number of hours you use the products and what activities you’ve used them in.

   • Nike does not allow you to share the items on social media. You may have to sign a non-disclosure agreement if you’re selected to participate as a tester.
   • You’ll also have special instructions like not leaving the product unattended, and only wearing the product in specified places.
   • This TikTok from @_instagrambler gives a good breakdown of how testing works.
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   Return the products at the end of the testing period. Keep the original packaging that you got the product in. After the product test ends, return the product by following the instructions that Nike provides to you.

   • There will typically be a return label included when you receive the product.
   • Returning the product allows Nike to evaluate the wear patterns in the garments or shoes. That way, they have real-world feedback about how their items are holding up, which helps them develop better products in the long run.
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Do Nike product testers get paid?

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   Nike does not pay people to test their sneakers or apparel. You also do not get to keep the items—after the trial period is over, you are expected to ship them back to Nike. However, you do get to try unreleased sneakers and clothing items for free and contribute your experiences so Nike can improve their products.

   • Some testers have said they have gotten benefits like coupons or gift cards, but these are not guaranteed.

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Avoiding Nike Product Tester Scams

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   Only interact with official Nike websites and emails. The official Nike emails are producttesting@nike.com or test.apparel@nike.com. Scammers may use an email that varies slightly from the official emails (like producttestingnike@gmail.com). If you’re not sure whether an email from Nike is real, contact the company directly at 1-800-344-6453 to verify it.

   • Similarly, third-party scamming sites may use realistic URLs and logos, but the only authentic Nike testing program is through .
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   Avoid fake job listings or paid testing gigs. Scammers may create fake job postings or websites claiming to be looking for Nike product testers. These fraudulent sites often claim that you can earn hundreds of dollars by testing Nike products, and they promise free products at the end of the test. This isn’t how Nike product testing works, and they’re often a scam.

   • These scammers often ask you to purchase gift cards, then send them the number on the back of the gift card to “verify” your purchase. This is a scam—they’ll just take the money off the gift card, leaving you to foot the bill.
   • Scammers might also ask you to cash a check, then use the money to purchase Nike products. You may be able to cash the check successfully, but a few days later, your bank will reject it. If you’ve already transferred the money out of your account, you’ll have a negative balance, and you’ll owe any non-sufficient fund fees charged by your financial institution.
   • This TikTok from @zogg.fit describes the poster falling for a Nike product testing gift card scam, and this TikTok from @larrymaluotoga describes being approached for a mystery shopper check cashing scam.
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