THERE’S a new TikTok trend and it might mean that you’ll have to keep a close watch on your Nike Elite backpack.
Thieves are taking the zippers from Nike bags and are posting about it on TikTok, but why are they doing this? Here’s everything you need to know.
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What is the Nike Elite Zippers theft trend?
The trend began on TikTok and is very popular amongst Gen Alpha communities on the app.
It involves users posting videos of themselves covertly taking zippers from Nike Elite bags belonging to strangers.
Some videos even show people stealing zippers from bags in shops and attaching them to their own bags.
There are now thousands of videos of the thefts on TikTok, which have been uploaded to the platform under the hashtags #NikeElite and #zipper.
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Why are Nike Elite Zippers being stolen?
It is not known where this trend began, but it has become very popular on the platform.
The zippers can be easily removed, which has led some to speculate that this could be why Nike Elite bags are targeted in the trend.
The popularity of the Nike Elite Bag with Gen Alpha could also have made it an easy and logical target.
Some older TikTok users are now claiming that this is not a new trend and that similar practices happened when they were at school.
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How can you protect your Nike Elite Zipper?
It is possible for Nike Elite bag owners to protect their belongings.
A counter-trend has begun to take root on TikTok that shows users how to double or even triple tie their zippers.
Although there’s no guarantee, it might make it harder for thieves to take your zipper.