How to Use CNFans Filters to Find the Perfect Jordans (And Heal Your SNKRS Trauma)

Introduction: The "L" Stands for "Learning to Use Spreadsheets"

Let’s be honest with each other for a second. We are in a safe space. Raising your hand if you have ever woken up at 7:00 AM on a Saturday, stared intensely at the SNKRS app, entered a raffle, and were immediately told that you didn't win. Again. For the 45th time in a row. Buying retail Air Jordans or high-performance basketball shoes has become distinctively similar to trying to get Taylor Swift tickets—expensive, impossible, and filled with bots that have better internet than you.

Enter the CNFans Spreadsheet. It’s the chaotic good to the sneaker industry's lawful evil. But looking at a spreadsheet with 5,000 rows of data can feel like doing taxes in a foreign language. Fear not! I am here to guide you through the art of filtering. We are going to find you those Air Jordan 4s or Kobe protros without you having to mortgage your house or sacrifice a goat to the sneaker gods.

Step 1: Accessing the Matrix (The Spreadsheet)

First things first, you need the Holy Grail: The CNFans Spreadsheet. Once you open it, your browser might scream. Your RAM might panic. That’s just the sound of savings loading. Do not be alarmed.

You will see columns for images, names, prices, and links. It looks overwhelming. It looks like an Excel sheet from a frantic accountant in 1998. But within this digital hayfield lies the needle (the sneakers) you are looking for.

Step 2: The Art of the Filter (Ctrl+F is Amateur Hour)

Most newbies just hit Ctrl+F and type "Jordan." Do not do this. You will get 900 results, including t-shirts, socks, and maybe a keychain that looks like a shoe. We want the actual footwear.

Locate the Filter Button: usually a little funnel icon at the top of the column headers. Click it. Embrace it. It is your new best friend.

Filtering by Category

Find the column labeled "Category" or "Type." Uncheck everything. Seriously, clear the board. Now, select only "Shoes" or "Sneakers." Congratulations, you have just removed 2,000 items of irrelevant fluff.

The Brand Filter

Now, go to the "Brand" or "Keywords" column filter. Here is where the magic happens. If you type "Nike," you are still casting too wide a net. You want specifics.

• For Jordans: Type "Jordan" or specific models like "AJ1," "AJ4," or "Jordan 11."
• For Basketball Performance: Look for keywords like "Kobe," "GT Cut," or "LeBron."

Pro Tip: Sometimes the spreadsheet editors get creative to avoid copyright takedowns. If you can't find "Jordan," try looking for "Jumpman" or simply filter by the visual image column if the sheet supports it.

Step 3: Deciphering the "Batch" Codes (The Secret Language)

You’ve filtered down to Air Jordan 4s. Amazing. Now you see terms like "LJR," "GX," "PK," and "Budget." You might think these are obscure boy bands. They are not.

These are batch codes, and they determine whether your shoe looks like it was made by artisans or by someone describing a shoe over a bad telephone connection.

• LJR: Usually the Gold Standard for Jordan 1s. If you want high fidelity, filter for this.
• GX (Green X): Currently the king of Jordan 4s. If you want that netting to look right, this is your guy.
• WKB / S2: If you are actually going to play basketball in these (ball is life, right?), filter for these batches. They focus on the Zoom Air units actually working so your knees don't explode.

Use the "Name" or "Batch" text filter contains option to isolate these specific codes. It saves you from scrolling past the $15 "Jordan 4s" that look like they were made out of cake.

Step 4: The Price Filter (Respecting Your Wallet)

You are here to save money, not to buy the most expensive rep on the market just because. However, there is a floor.

Go to the "Price (CNY)" column. Set a number filter: Greater Than 150. Why? Because anything under 150 CNY (approx $20) for a complex basketball shoe like a Jordan 11 or a Kobe comes with a risk. The risk is that the sole falls off while you are walking to the mailbox. We want budget-friendly, not "held together by hope and glue."

Set your range between 250 CNY and 480 CNY. This is the sweet spot for high-tier batches of Jordans where you get quality materials (actual leather, not cardboard) without getting ripped off.

Step 5: The QC Photo Check (Don’t Get Catfished)

Most good CNFans spreadhseets have a column for "QC Photos" (Quality Control). This is the equivalent of asking for a timestamped selfie on a dating app. You need to verify reality.

Once you filter down to a shoe you like, click the QC link. Do not skip this.

• Check the Jumpman: Does he look like Michael Jordan? or does he look like he’s holding a baguette?
• Check the Shape: Does the back of the shoe have that hourglass shape, or does it look like a brick?
• Check the Stitching: Is it clean, or did the machine sneeze?

If the spreadsheet doesn't have QC links, copy the product link and paste it into the CNFans search bar to see recent warehouse photos from other users. Never buy blind. Blind buying is for billionaires and people who enjoy disappointment.

Conclusion: Walk on Air

Using the CNFans spreadsheet without filters is like trying to drink from a firehose. It’s messy and inefficient. By mastering the filters for Brand, Batch, and Price, you turn that chaos into a curated boutique of sneakers.

Now go forth, apply those filters, and grab those Jordan 1 Chicagos or Travis Scott fragments. Wear them with confidence, knowing you didn't have to sell a kidney to pay resale prices. And remember: if anyone asks, you got them "from a plug." (The plug is a spreadsheet, but they don't need to know that).