How to Tell If Yeezys are Fake

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With Kanye West and Adidas regularly releasing new Yeezys each year, people are attempting to profit by creating counterfeit sneakers. To ensure you’re getting the real deal and not wasting money on some fraudulent pair, keep an eye out for the designs, materials, and prices of each pair. It’ll make spotting a fake pair of Yeezys a breeze!

Things You Should Know

• Fake Yeezys have a disproportionate Adidas logo, a “Sample Made in China” label on the size tag, and white text on both insoles.
• Examine the shoes’ stitching and patterns for inconsistencies.
• Keep the price, seller, and packaging in mind when you buy a pair of Yeezys.

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Checking the Logos and Labels

• The same goes for the “YZY” logo printed on the shoe.
• Check the side of the shoe for Adidas’ famous trefoil design!

• If the shoe is real, it will simply have “Made in China,” along with a bar code and the usual size and gender specifications and serial code. [1] X Research source

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• The text should read “adidas YEEZY” with the Adidas trefoil in between.
• The insoles’ text should not be pure white but a dark gray that almost blends in with the background color.
• Insoles should be mirrored images of each other.

• On counterfeit pairs, they use the letter “V” instead of the correct “W.”
• The letters on the fakes curve up while the real Yeezys go straight across.

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Looking at the Stitching and Patterns

Look for messy stitching. On a fake pair of Yeezys, the stitching is a messy criss-cross. The real ones have neat stitching that creates an “X” on both sides with a square separating them.

• The dots outside the rectangle don’t count.

See how the stripes on the inside of the heel tab blend in. On fake Yeezys, the stripes look like they’ve been printed on. [2] X Research source

• The shoe’s tongue is another dead giveaway regarding its realness. A fake pair of Yeezy’s soft material makes the tongue slouchier, while a real pair stands straight up. [4] X Research source

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Considering the Price and Packaging

• Yeezy 500s will be released on July 7, 2018 and are listed for $200. [5] X Research source
• Authentic, two-year old Yeezys are being resold for $1,500. [6] X Research source
• If you find a pair going for $100 and it’s not on sale or clearance, don’t buy!

• Adidas offers visitors to its site the option to sign up for updates regarding Yeezys. [7] X Research source

• A fake pair of Yeezys won’t have the correct serial number on the box. Verify the shoes’ number with what is on the box to make sure you have the real deal. [9] X Research source

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References

1. ↑https://www.capitalxtra.com/style/how-to-spot-a-fake-yeezy-boost-350-v2-uk-us/
2. ↑https://www.capitalxtra.com/style/how-to-spot-a-fake-yeezy-boost-350-v2-uk-us/
3. ↑http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/42094761/how-to-spot-fake-yeezy-trainers
4. ↑https://www.capitalxtra.com/style/how-to-spot-a-fake-yeezy-boost-350-v2-uk-us/
5. ↑https://www.adidas.com/us/yeezy
6. ↑http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-repsneakers-20170905-htmlstory.html
7. ↑https://www.adidas.com/us/yeezy
8. ↑https://www.capitalxtra.com/style/how-to-spot-a-fake-yeezy-boost-350-v2-uk-us/
9. ↑http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/42094761/how-to-spot-fake-yeezy-trainers

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To tell if a pair of Yeezys are fake, look for an oversized Adidas or YZY logo on the shoe, which is a common giveaway for fake Yeezys. Check the inside label for “Made in China,” the bar code, shoe size, gender specifications, and serial code. If it has any other information, the Yeezys are probably fake. You can also count the red dots on the heel tab, which there are 9 of on real Yeezys. Another easy way to check is to look for the serial number on your box and check it matches the number on your shores. In general, if you paid less than 200 dollars for a pair of Yeezys and they weren’t from a reputable store, they’re likely to be fake. For more tips, including how to tell a fake pair of Yeezys from the stitching, read on!