The main things to pay attention to are the shape and curvature of the toe box, the hourglass shape of the heel, and the look of the Swoosh. Additionally, you should authenticate the Air Jordan wings logo, the tongue tags and the outsole. Pay especially close attention to the fonts used in the logos, stitching and textures.
If you want to see the full general guide for Jordan authentication, just keep reading! This model stays so popular only because of its iconic silhouette. Your main helpers will be the heel and the toe box, which we will talk about later in a separate method.
In particular, the top part should be rather straight. The fake pair has its top part looking too curved.
As for the bottom part, it should have a subtle curve. The replica is too inflated. Overall, the heel looks more bumpy and lacks the elegance the authentic shoe has. However, some replicas have the opposite problem, where the heel area is too straight, without any curve whatsoever.
Look out for that too. Another common flaw is when the midsole is either too thick or too thin. Here the sole seems normal in thickness, however, it is lifted off the ground, while the original lays completely flat on the surface. Only the front part under the toe box should be slightly lifted. The first thing we should pay attention to is the placement of the Swoosh.
Very often in replicas, it is placed too low or too high. The latter is the case with the example below. Due to this, we can conclude that the shoe is fake. However, it is not the only thing, as it can also be placed too far or too close to the shoelace holes. Next, we will look at the shape of the Swoosh itself. The best way to authenticate it is by comparing with authentic pairs, and for that you can use our fake Vs real Jordan 1 comparison.
The Swoosh should not be too short or too long. The shape should also be clear and defined. The three main points are: thin stem, smooth curve, and sharp, pointy tip. Another important element is the stitching. In the majority of fake pairs it is somewhat inconsistent.
You should make sure all the stitches are equal in size and length, the thread is not too thick or too thin, the color is correct, etc. In particular, you should check the stitching that outlines the Swoosh. In particular, the leather upper. Because of this, you need to make sure that the leather is tumbled consistently with the model.
It should be rather textured and visible, but not too crinkled to avoid looking messy and overcomplicating the overall look. One more thing you might notice from the real Vs fake picture below is that the direction of the wrinkles differs too.
The genuine pair has its wrinkles going upwards and to the right, while the fake ones go downwards and to the left. Additionally, you must check whether the sews look right. The real sews here are very thin and delicate, while the counterfeit ones are thicker and longer.
So pay attention to the iconic wings logo, which was initially designed on the back of a cocktail napkin, as it may be the key indicator to if your sneakers are legit. The issue with the tongue tag on the Nike Air Jordan 1's is twofold: 1. The outer tag and the common issues with the swoosh.
Looking at the front label, you can see clearly on the fake version that the swoosh has a waviness to it, a common pattern amongst fake Jordan 1's. When we look at the inner tongue label, there are two common errors here, but it shows only one in the image above. If you look at the left-hand-side label on the real Air Jordan 1's, you will notice the bulk of the text is slimmer and less crunched, whereas the fake pair does not use the space as well, and the font type is far more compressed.
It does not display the second common error on the back of the tongue label in the above image, but this is a sure-fire way to ID a fake pair of Jordan 1's. Look out for the french translation at the bottom; it should read: "Fabrique En Chine" as above. Fake Real. Now let move to the back of the sneakers; the 1st item I would like to draw your attention to is the heel strap stitching. Notice with the authentic pair; there is a clear double stitch that runs through the tag and onto the back of the shoe.
The replicas have difficulty in executing this, with their version only having a single stitch. The stitching is a common issue with the fake Jordan 1's. Do your sneakers have the classic hourglass shape? Some sneaker silhouettes are hard to master, and the Jordan 1 is one of those.
Look at the distinct hourglass shape shown at the back of the kicks. Coming in at the swoosh and then out again at the top of the kicks this iconic shape has been problematic for factories to mimic. As a result, copy's end up looking something like the image below with no shape. Let's now move towards the front of the kicks. Do you notice how the profile on the authentic pair is shaped at the toe?
The design should give the foot a more snug feel and is created with performance and function in mind. Neglected qualities in the fake pair, a corner cut that highlights a lack of excellence in these factories. Now, let's look at the iconic Nike swoosh of the Jordan 1's. Typically, on the Unauthentic pair, the swish tip is not as pointed as on the genuine pair. Also, notice where the swoosh and the white leather underlay join at the heel; these should sit flush with one another. If they are not level, you are likely looking at fakes.
Also, look out for irregular stitching here; any bumps or jumps would highlight a defect not common in Nike's practices. You can also see that the stitching on the genuine Air Jordan 1's follows right to the tip of the swoosh, while the fakes cut corners, another issue that's highlighted above. Go through the following checklist to make sure the shoebox is authentic:.
All authentic Jordans come in a box that has a manufacturing sticker on its side. Check that sticker and make sure:. Look for a tag that is sewn inside the shoe.
It should have a size and a Nike-style code printed on it. Make sure they match the actual size and Nike style code of your shoe. Complete Nike Shoe Fit List. Go to Google to search the model name and colorway of your Jordans.
On the size tag inside your Jordan, you can find the Nike Style Code of your shoe. It is a 9-symbol long code printed in 2 groups — a 6-symbol group followed by a 3-symbol group. The symbols can either be alphabets or numbers. Compare those photos with your Jordans to make sure your shoes have the right appearance.
This is a good way to verify the model and colorway of your Jordans. All authentic Jordans should come in a shoebox that has a manufacturing sticker on its side. Make sure the two match with each other. Make sure they match the model and colorway printed on the shoebox sticker. The stitching on your shoes should be of the highest quality — evenly spaced, no loose ends, no frayed threads. Make sure the Jumpman logo on your shoe is well-made with a well-defined not blurry edge.
The stitching on real Jordans is uniformly done and evenly spaced. On fake Jordans, the stitching can be messy and the gap between each stitch can be inconsistently spaced. On real Jordans, the stitching is symmetric on both the left shoe and the right shoe. On fake Jordans, you may see different stitching on different shoe.
The pattern and color of the stitching on your Jordan should match the model and colorway of your shoe. Compare the stitching on the shoe in the photo with the stitching on your shoe. If the stitching patterns and colors on the 2 shoes do not match, your shoe is not authentic.
Underneath the barcode is a digit UPC that corresponds to the barcode. This barcode and its corresponding UPC is different for each combination of shoe model, colorway, and size. So, for example:. To find out the model and colorway of the Jordan you have, look up the digit UPC printed on the size tag inside your shoe. The online barcode database will give you the model and colorway of the Jordan you have based on the UPC you entered.
If you have to buy from unauthorized sources, exercise great caution to check if your Jordans are fake. Avoid shoes that are unreasonably cheap.
Make sure the colorway you are buying actually exists. Check the shoebox, the manufacturing sticker, the shoe tag, the Jumpman logo, and the stitching to look for any telltale signs of fake products. If you follow the steps in this article, you will cut down your chance of getting fake Jordans substantially. The best way to buy discounted Jordans is to buy from the Nike website, Nike stores, or authorized retailers. The best way to avoid fake Jordans is to buy from Nike.
If you get your Jordans from the Nike website or a Nike store, you are guaranteed to be getting authentic shoes. Next best is to buy from a Nike authorized retailer. Nike does not provide a list of authorized retailers to the public. Consumers normally would have to contact Nike directly to confirm whether a specific retailer you have in mind is an authorized dealer or not.
To save you some time, here is a partial list of major companies that are known as authorized Nike retailers:. One notable absence from this list is Amazon. Many people assume that when they buy from a company as big as Amazon, they will not get fake products.
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