Designer Jordans
Designer Jordans are very popular, so it comes as no surprise that counterfeit versions are being sold in stores and online. To avoid becoming a victim, here are the tell tale signs.
Materials
The molds of the fake models look the same as the genuine product. The mold is actually stolen from the company. Using this mold, several copies will be made. But that is where its similarity to the real Jordans ends.
Unlike Nike, the materials used by the counterfeit products are of poor quality. The fake Jordans will also cave in and have no traction.
The Air Jordan logo is stitched on the real shoes. On the fake, it is painted or printed. The genuine designer Jordans will have the smell of new sneakers. By contrast, the fake Jordans will have a rubber cement smell.
Size
The real Jordans will fit the size stated. The fake ones are smaller by half or a full size. Tip: if a company claims it has all the sizes even for the Jordans back in the 1980s, it is almost certainly a fake.
About Vendor Claims
Some will claim that while the shoes are not genuine, they are samples or replicas. The only genuine samples come in size 3 ½ for children, 7 for women and 9 for men. If they sell any other size, it is a fake or illegal.
Physical Characteristics
If you put pictures of fake and real Air Jordans together, the differences will be conspicuous. The authentic Air Jordans have a higher top than the fake.
The fake Jordans also have a duller color compared to the genuine product. Sometimes the logo may be in the wrong spot or even be backwards. You can go to the Nike website and look at photos of Air Jordans.
Buying Tips
Buy only from reputable stores. A vendor that sells shoes for a large discount is likely selling a fake. Be careful when buying at online sites. Some sellers at auction sites may pass off fakes as originals.
If a company claims they are selling a new model, check the Nike site for verification. Don’t hurry the buying process so you don’t end up getting a fake. In other words, know as much about the product before you buy it.
Having your own designer Jordans is easy because they are available in different places. Just steer clear of the fakes so you don’t turn into a victim.
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