How to Spot Fake Nike Dunks
Nike Dunks are some of the most popular sneakers on the market today, renowned for their high quality and dizzying array of colors and patterns. Generally, the rarer the Nike Dunk model is, the pricier and more coveted it is. An unfortunate side effect of these shoes' high demand is the growing prevalence of Internet scammers selling lower-priced fakes. To help you spot faux versions of Nike Dunks before shelling out your hard-earned cash, read the steps below. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Start by looking at the upper back heel of the Nike Dunk. The word "NIKE" should be in bold font rather than thin font, and the "E" should be thick and slanting proportionally. If the "NIKE" is embroidered onto the heel rather than printed, a too-thin font can also signal a fake pair.
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Check to see that the tongue of the shoe is curved rather than straight. A tongue that is straight across the top means that the pair is fake.
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Verify that the stitching on the outside of the shoe on the seams is straight and uniform.
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Examine the small, rectangular plastic baggie containing the Nike Dunk shoelaces. If the bag measures about 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 centimeters wide and 10 to 12 centimeters tall and has a hole punch below the bag's ziplock rather than above it, you likely have a pair of faux Dunks.
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Compare the pair of Nike Dunks in question with a pair you already own, if applicable, to see that the materials feel the same. If you do not already own a pair and have received the shoes by mail, make sure that the leather and suede on the sneakers feel authentic and not like plastic.
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Check to see if an online seller uses the word "replica" in his description of the Nike Dunks. This is a giveaway that the shoes are fakes.
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Use good judgment when browsing Nike Dunks sold online on sites such as eBay. If a particular vendor has several pairs of a rare model and is selling them for far below retail price, there is a good chance they're not authentic.
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Tips & Warnings
When searching for Nike Dunks on eBay, keep a lookout for shoe models that seem rare offered by sellers who do not reveal their identity. Cases like this tend to occur with fake sneaker sellers.
