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Easily identify knock-off Forces by quality, construction, and packaging
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Air Force Ones are classic sneakers that look great on everyone, but their simple design makes it easy for counterfeit manufacturers to duplicate. While it may seem tricky to check the authenticity of an all white sneaker, there are actually several ways to see if you have a fake pair. In this article, we’ll teach you how to inspect every aspect of your Air Force 1s so you can confirm you have the real deal.
Things You Should Know
- Fake Air Force 1s often arrive with shallow, messy stitching—especially around the swoosh logo and rear heel strap.
- Authentic Air Force 1s have an evenly stitched “Nike Air” and swoosh logo on the back of both heels.
- Fake Air Force 1s lack fully-punched circular perforations across the toe box.
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- Try to buy your sneakers directly from the Nike website to avoid purchasing fakes. If that’s not possible, only purchase from reputable retailers like Foot Locker, Finish Line, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.Thanks
- Be doubtful of any new sneakers being sold for under retail price. Since Air Force Ones are a popular and classic model, it’s rare to find an adult pair under $100.Thanks
- If you’re buying Air Force Ones from a reseller or third-party platform, make sure the label is clearly visible on the shoe and the box—most counterfeit manufacturers hide or remove these labels to scam people.Thanks
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