Champs Guide

Sportswear Retailers

Overview

Champs Sports is part of the Foot Locker Inc. family and runs on the same backend as Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Lady Foot Locker. It uses the same queue system, the same FLX Rewards program, and the same checkout flow. The big advantage of Champs is that it typically has less bot competition than Foot Locker proper, since many botters overlook it or focus only on the main Foot Locker site. Stock allocation varies by release, but Champs often gets a solid share of Nike, Jordan, and New Balance drops.

Card List

• Visa
• Mastercard
• Amex
• Discover
• PayPal
• Gift Cards

Basic Information

Drop Time

10AM ET for most releases, matching the Foot Locker drop schedule. Some Nike/Jordan releases go live at 9AM ET. FLX Head Start drops can open 30 minutes to a few hours before the general release. Always confirm times via the Champs release calendar or your cook group.

Keywords

Product SKU, model number, or direct product links. Use the same style codes you would use for Foot Locker (e.g., DZ5485-612). The product catalog is shared across the Footsite family.

Recaptcha

Same queue system as Foot Locker with device verification and data dome protection. The bot protection is identical since it is the same backend. Clean sessions with good proxies get through the queue more reliably.

Multiples

1 per account and per address combo. Same rules as Foot Locker. Duplicate billing or shipping info across accounts leads to cancellations. Since Champs and Foot Locker share a backend, duplicate info across both sites can also be flagged.

Recommended Bots

Valor AIO
CyberSole
HayhaBots
NikeShoeBot
Wrath AIO
Trickle Bot

The same bots that work on Foot Locker work on Champs since they share a backend. Valor AIO is the top choice for all Footsites. CyberSole and HayhaBots also have Footsite modules that support Champs. Most bots have a single "Footsite" module that lets you select which specific site to target. Grab bots from Bot Mart or Botbroker.

Proxies

Preferred: DC proxies for speed and cost efficiency (Scarlet, Oculus, Leaf DC)

Alternative: ISP proxies for an extra edge on high-heat releases

Champs is less aggressive on proxy bans than Nike or Adidas. DC proxies work well for most releases. ISP proxies give you a cleaner session for high-heat drops where the queue is more competitive. The proxy requirements are identical to Foot Locker. One proxy per task is recommended for queue drops.

Botting Setup

Start Time

3-5 minutes before the drop. Enter the queue early for the best chance at a good position.

Delays

3000-5000ms. Same as Foot Locker. The queue is randomized so aggressive delays do not help.

Task to Profile Ratio

2-3 tasks per profile. Each task gets its own queue position so more tasks mean more chances.

Desktop to Mobile Ratio

50:50. No significant difference between desktop and mobile on Champs.

Profile Setup

Name

Use unique real names per profile. Same strategy as Foot Locker. Avoid reusing names that are already on your Foot Locker profiles since the backend is shared.

Email

Unique email per profile with catch-all domains. Create separate Champs/FLX accounts. Do not use the same email as your Foot Locker accounts.

Address

Jig addresses with apartment/unit numbers. Keep addresses unique across both Champs and Foot Locker profiles since they share a backend and can cross-reference.

Phone

Different phone numbers per profile. Random numbers with your area code. Not verified via SMS.

Card

Use different cards per profile. Since the Footsite backend is shared, a card used on Foot Locker should not be reused on Champs for the same release. Virtual cards help manage this.

Cancel Information

Same cancellation policy as Foot Locker. You can cancel before the order enters the shipping process through your account on champssports.com or by calling customer service. Once shipped, you will need to do a return. Champs does cancel suspicious orders proactively, but less aggressively than Finish Line.

Disclaimer

This guide is for educational purposes only. Always respect the terms of service of Champs and be aware of the legal implications of using bots.