So, picture this: You’re hyped. You finally scored those glow-in-the-dark Yeezys, right? Thinking you’re gonna light up the dance floor. But then, BOOM, the stitching’s off, the boost feels like styrofoam, and that iconic shape? Forget about it. You’re basically rocking clown shoes. It’s mortifying.
First off, and this is KEY, gotta check the deets. I’m talkin’ the box tag, the shoe tag inside, EVERYTHING. Those numbers HAVE to match. If they’re off, even by a little bit, you’re probably staring at a fugazi pair. And don’t just skim it, actually READ it. Trust me, the fakers are getting good, but they still slip up on the small stuff.
Then there’s the Primeknit. This is where things get tricky. The real Yeezys, that knit is like, almost an art form. The fakes? Usually, it’s too light, too shiny, just… off. Someone mentioned the Yeezy Azael, right? They talked about the color being too light on the fakes. Yeah, that’s a HUGE tell. But remember, colors can vary slightly, so don’t just go off one picture you saw online. Do your research!
And the boost! Oh god, the boost. Real boost is bouncy, comfortable, it feels like walking on clouds. Fake boost? It feels like walking on, well, a cheap cloud made of plastic. It’s hard to explain, but you’ll know it when you feel it. Press into it, bounce around a little (even in the store, who cares!), and see how it feels. Is it legit or is it just some hard foam?
Honestly, the resale market is a minefield. I’ve seen fakes being sold as authentic for insane prices. Like, come on, people! That’s why knowing the signs is so important. Read up on the specific Yeezy model you’re after. Every shoe has its own little quirks that the fakers screw up.
Oh, and one more thing – don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you’re buying from someone online, ask for detailed pictures, close-ups of the stitching, the boost, the tags. A legit seller won’t hesitate to show you everything. A sketchy seller? They’ll probably give you some BS excuse.
