Alright, lemme break it down, based on what I’ve kinda pieced together from scouring the internet and, you know, personal experience (cough, cough… let’s just say I’ve been there, done that, got the slightly-off-colored t-shirt).
First thing’s first, where are you even *looking* to buy these things? Seriously, if it’s a dude on Craigslist offering Yeezy Boost 350 v2 “Naturals” for like, fifty bucks? Red flag city, population: you, about to get scammed. Stick to reputable sellers. Adidas, obviously. And, y’know, the *official* Adidas store, not some shady-looking website with a name that’s like, “AdidasYeezysDealz.ru” or something. Come on now. Common sense, people!
Now, let’s say you *think* you’ve found a legit pair. Time for some detective work. Size tags are a biggie. Apparently, fake Yeezys often mess up the details on the size tag. I’m not entirely sure what to look for specifically but I guess the info should match what they are supposed to be. Check online. I’m just saying, pay attention. Little details matter.
And then there’s the whole “limited supply” thing. Adidas, in their infinite wisdom (or, more likely, marketing genius), makes a ridiculously small amount of these things. That’s why they’re so damn expensive. That whole supply and demand thing is a real pain in the butt when you actually want something. So, if it seems too good to be true, like a website offering every single size and colorway at a massive discount? Yeah, probably fake.
Speaking of colors, each Yeezy model (350, 450, Foam Runner, Slides, you name it) has its own specific colorways. Do your homework! Make sure the color you’re looking at even exists. I can not stress this enough, it’s crazy easy to get tricked if you don’t know the details.
One thing I’ve also gathered is that the unique colourway and size is a good way to check. For example, the Yeezy QNTM Barium has a unique colour code, style and size. It’s something to keep an eye on!
And honestly, sometimes it’s just…a feeling. If something seems off, trust your gut. It’s probably better to miss out on a “deal” than to end up with some cheap knock-offs that fall apart after a week.
Oh, and about those Yeezy slides dupes… Look, if you can’t afford the real thing, there’s no shame in getting a dupe. Just don’t try to pass them off as legit, okay? That’s just wrong. And honestly, some of those dupes are pretty comfy anyway.
