Alright, first things first – the box. If it doesn’t come in the OG Adidas box, alarm bells should be ringing. But don’t just stop there! You gotta scrutinize the label on the box. Does it look legit? Does the article number *actually* match the shoes inside? Sometimes, even the fakers are getting pretty good, so don’t rely solely on the box. It’s just step one.
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty: the shoe itself. I mean, that’s where the *real* evidence is, right? One thing I’ve noticed – that embossed Adidas logo on the midsole? Apparently, that’s a key giveaway. Check if the letters have that slightly rounded edge. And seriously, peep that registered ‘R’! It should be sharp, clear, and not some blurry mess. A wonky ‘R’ is a major red flag, ya know?
Then, think about the price. Stan Smiths ain’t exactly Gucci Ace sneakers (though, speaking of which, you can apparently use similar checks to spot fakes there too!). They usually retail for around 70 bucks. If you’re seeing them for, like, 30 dollars, or even worse, some ridiculous “discount,” you gotta smell a rat. It’s probably too good to be true, and you know what they say about that…
Okay, but what if everything *seems* right? Like, the article number matches, the QR code works, the price isn’t *completely* insane… but something still feels off? This is where it gets tricky, and where *I* start to get paranoid. It’s like, you start questioning every little detail. Maybe compare them to pictures of authentic Stan Smiths online. Really zoom in on the stitching, the materials, the overall shape. Does something look… off? Maybe the leather feels cheap, or the stitching is uneven.
Honestly, sometimes even *I* have a hard time telling! I saw one post where the guy was like, “Most of the checks I know of suggest me that the shoe is original.” That’s the scary part! The fakes are getting better and better.
