Q&A for How to Spot Fake Nikes

It depends on the shoe. Various Nike shoes can have the tick on either the left or right side, both sides, or have stylized versions of the tick in other positions as well.

No. The vast majority of real Nike shoes are made in factories in China, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. The tag is only one indicator; check for the others as explained in the article.

No, India actually has a lot of places that manufacture all types of Nike products.

Yes, examine the symbol on the tongue for the symbol. If it is not lined up with the middle, it is likely a fake.

No, they are not necessarily fake, since Nike makes some shoes in Vietnam. Check other identifying features before assuming the worst.

Most of them are, but there are various special products that ship in boxes with other colors and designs, including green, black, and pink.

Yes. A pair of Nikes should come in an orange box, with a white tick logo (the Nike logo). The packaging is probably the biggest giveaway to be honest.

No, Nike shoes should not have a triangle at the end. If you spot that, they are most likely fake.

They're not fake, they're genuine Nike Jordans.

No, many shoes that are special (exp. Lebrons kyries and others) have it on the side.

Not necessarily. Sometimes authentic Nikes have some minor flaws. If the material quality is poor and branded as new they're probably fake

Mostly the logo, but sometimes both.

You may check it through serial numbers. Type it in Google to match it to your shoes.

Yes, some swooshes are different color than the original shoe or some are even off balance.

Yes, this does seem to occur, from a light orange to a light peach, for example. If possible, keep washing to a minimum or expect the lightening to occur after washes.

Feel it, smell it, or ask someone who knows their leather. Compare it to real Nikes.

The SKU number is on the inside of the shoe, on the bottom of the tongue.

No, it's still original but it's up to you if you want it to look fake by customizing the colors. Original Nike shoes typically have either a black or a white swoosh, and the rest is up to you.

No. It depends on how you treat the shoe but also consider that like most things in life, occasionally something goes wrong and quality control slips up. Take it back to the retailer for an exchange or refund.

Many stores don't put the Nike sticker on the box, and some fake Nikes do. It's not a reliable indicator one way or the other.

No, but it depends what type of shoe you are talking about. If its on a football boot, then it shouldn't be there.

Check behind the tongue. Real Nikes have the website printed below the swoosh on the tongue.

Most likely, but it depends on how old they are. If they're extremely worn, of course the paint is going to wear. If new though, or hardly worn, be suspicious.