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1. How to Spot Fake Nikes
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Nike shoes are among the most popular products in the world, meaning they’re a prime
target for counterfeiters. If you aren’t careful when making a purchase, you might wind up
with a pair of fake sneakers instead of real ones. Thankfully, there are a number of tell-tale
signs you can look for to prevent yourself from getting scammed.
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1. Investigate Nike shoes sellers on the Internet. Be extremely cautious when
purchasing Nike shoes on the Internet. Since you don’t actually have the physical
product in front of you, you can very easily be throwing money at a fake shoe. To
avoid purchasing a fake:
Read website ratings and reviews before buying anything. Bad reviews is an
obvious sign that the seller is not reliable or reputable. However, be careful
because some sites will choose to only show “good” reviews. Do a third party
search by inputting the seller in a third party search site and examining their
reputation there instead of on the seller’s site.
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2. Ensure you are protected from fraud. Some online websites provide their
customers with a return policy, even if the seller is a third party of the site.
Having security that you will get your money back will protect you losing if you
do happen to purchase fake Nike shoes.
2. Avoid sellers that substitute stock shoe photos for pictures of actual Nike
shoes. A stock shoe photo is more aesthetically appealing but it’s not what you
should be looking for when purchasing shoes online. A photo that is obviously shot
within a home ensures that the pair actually exists and its condition can be matched
with the photo.
You could try to contact the seller and ask them to take another photo of the
shoe with an item that determines the date or authenticity of the photo. For
example, ask the seller to take a photo of the shoe next to today’s newspaper.
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3. 3. Avoid items that claim to be "custom," "variant" or "sample" Nike shoes. True
Nike shoe samples only come in men's U.S. size 9, 10, 11, women's 7 and children's
3.5. There are also no such real Nike shoes that are “custom” or “variant”.
View the seller's entire inventory. For unknown reasons, counterfeiters tend not
to sell U.S. sizes 9 or 13 and above.
Older Nike shoes that are out of production are almost never available in a full
sizing run. For example, if you're searching for a pair of vintage Nikes and find a
site that has a stock of 200, they are likely fakes.
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4. 4. Avoid Nike shoes priced far below their normal value. The shoe is either fake or
extremely damaged.
Generally, a Nike shoe that is priced in half is most likely fake. A reasonable
discount is more realistic, especially if the shoe is a limited edition or vintage.
A seller might price it extremely high and offer you the chance to haggle to a
ridiculously low price. Be careful, especially since you don’t have the physical
shoe to verify its state and existence.
Check the shipping estimation. If it will take between 7 and 14 days to deliver
your shoes, they are likely traveling from China (a verified source of fake Nike
shoes) or from another distant country.
If you must order Nikes online, it's best to purchase them directly from the
company's website or from the list of authorized [Nike retailers.]
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5. 5. Don’t buy shoes that are available before the official release date. It is almost
guaranteed that any shoe available before the official release date will be a
counterfeit.
These shoes may look like an upcoming design but are most likely modelled very
closely to look like it. Early release photos allow counterfeits to be produced
without originals to be compared with and many people fall into the trap of
attempting to get their hands on a pair before everyone else.
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6. 6. Verify your Nike shoes. Once you find shoes you like, take more steps to verify their
authenticity.
Double check with Nike or a trusted retailer's website to compare them with an
image of the original shoe.
Ask the seller to verify that the shoes are authentic. You can also ask for their
supplier's contact information for further information.
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7. 1. Examine the packaging. Most fake Nike shoes do not come in an original Nike box.
Instead, they are shrink-wrapped in clear plastic or don’t come in a box at all.
Most of the boxes for fake Nikes are hastily glued together and therefore not as
sturdy as true Nike boxes.
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8. 2. Examine the condition of the shoes. If you have owned similar Nike shoes in the
past, compare them to your new shoes. If the two pairs significantly differ in quality,
your new shoes are likely fake and may fall apart within the first several days of use.
Real Nikes are always softer than fake ones. This is because they are made
from real leather, while fake Nikes are manufactured from pleather.
The midsoles of fake Nike shoes tend to have visible dots from the
manufacturing process, unlike real Nikes.
Check the lacing. Real Nike shoes are usually fully laced, while fakes tend to skip
every other lacing hole.
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9. 3. Examine the SKU number on the box and the labels inside of the shoes. Every pair
of authentic Nike shoes comes with an SKU number that is identical to the SKU
number on their box. If the numbers are missing or do not match, they are likely
fakes.
Check the tongue label. Often, fake Nike manufacturers put outdated sizing
labels on the inside of the shoe. For example, a fake label may tell you the shoe
was designed in 2008 when in fact Nike first manufactured that item in 2010.
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10. 4. Try the shoes on. The soles of most fake Nike sneakers feel plastic-y and don't have
much traction, while real Nike shoes have BRS 1000 rubber soles.
Most fake Nike sneakers do not fit true to size. They generally are 1/2 size
smaller and significantly narrower than real Nikes. Try the same Nike shoe in a
trusted retailer to get an accurate reading of how it feels.
Community Q&A
Question
What side is the Nike tick on?
wikiHow Staff Editor
Staff Answer
It depends on the shoe. Various Nike shoes can have the tick on either the left or right
side, both sides, or have stylized versions of the tick in other positions as well.
Question
Where are Nike shoes manufactured? If the tag says "made in China" are the shoes
fake?
Community Answer
No. The vast majority of real Nike shoes are made in factories in China, Vietnam, and
other Asian countries. The tag is only one indicator; check for the others as explained
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11. in the article.
Question
My Nikes say they are manufactured in India. Does that mean they are fake?
Community Answer
No, India actually has a lot of places that manufacture all types of Nike products.
Question
Can the tongue of a Nike shoe indicate if it is real or fake?
Community Answer
Yes, examine the symbol on the tongue for the symbol. If it is not lined up with the
middle, it is likely a fake.
Question
If the shoes are made in Vietnam, does this mean that they are fake?
Community Answer
No, they are not necessarily fake, since Nike makes some shoes in Vietnam. Check
other identifying features before assuming the worst.
Question
Are all Nike shoes sold in orange boxes?
Community Answer
Most of them are, but there are various special products that ship in boxes with other
colors and designs, including green, black, and pink.
Question
Do real Nikes have a triangle at the end of the check?
Community Answer
No, Nike shoes should not have a triangle at the end. If you spot that, they are most
likely fake.
Question
If the label that is supposed to be on the tongue is not on the tongue but more
towards the side, is the shoe fake?
Community Answer
No, many shoes that are special (exp. Lebrons kyries and others) have it on the side.
Question
If you can visibly see glue where the trainer has been put together, is it likely to be a
fake?
Community Answer
Not necessarily. Sometimes authentic Nikes have some minor flaws. If the material
quality is poor and branded as new they're probably fake
Question
On the tongue there's the jumpman with "AIR" written underneath. Are they fake?
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12. Report stores or retailers selling fake Nikes by emailing Nike. This will help others from
purchasing fake Nikes in the future.
Ask Nikes store staff to help you verify that whether a shoe is authentic or not.
Unfortunately, Nike is not responsible for shoes sold by third party retailers or
unauthorized retailers and will not be able to issue you a refund or compensation.
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