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00:00 Intro
00:18 The care instructions tag
01:11 The front of the shoe
01:37 The visible side logos
01:55 The heel logo
02:57 Check the outsole
03:45 The tongue logo
04:01 The inside of the tongue
04:44 The inner sole
05:38 The shoe inside


Nike air force one 07 2019 real versus replica comparison.


Take a close look at the general typography (the font type). Being able to spot the difference comes easier with the practice since fake AF1s are done very well, ask yourself the following questions when looking at the text:

Is the text throughout the label evenly aligned? Are some words sticking out more than others?
Are the sizes of the text even throughout?
Is the spacing between the word and letter consistent

Considering how thin the wrapping paper is, this might be a bit difficult to see, but as indicated in the photocopied image above, fake AF1 wrapping papers tend to have a unidirectional. Also, in terms of the texture, the paper feels a lot closer to plastic, rather than rice paper.

Inside label details vary depending on year, country of manufacture and style. Check the style number matches that found on the box. Check that the tail of the Q in FABRIQUE starts inside the circle.

The Nike swoosh is both carefully and immaculately stitched, glued or printed onto most pairs of Nike Air Force 1 shoes.

Nike retail boxes feature a label on one side detailing barcode, style name, size, color, country of manufacture and a style number. The style number is usually 9 digits long, the first 6 digits represent the style and the last 3 digits represent the colourway. Check that this style number matches the one located inside the shoe and on the sales receipt.

The metal lace tag has an AF1 engraved into it, make sure the quality of engraving is high, with sharp neat edges and straight lines. Also check that the holes which the laces pass through have rounded edges to avoid damaging the laces.