How To Spot FAKE Air Jordan 1 University Blue in 2023

Box Label

Denoted by the yellow box for the authentic, to show you how bold USA 10 should be, unlike the fake box label for the Jordan 1 University Blue, the font used is thinner. Another difference we see here is that the description print font is also thinner for the replicas when compared to retail in that yellow oval shape we can definitely say it's bolder.

Here's another fake box.

Notice that 13 is stamped on the barcode, Nike won't have stamps on their boxes like this. Especially on that barcode, if you see markings on that box label, stay away. Also If we take a look at USA 10 in yellow oval the letters and numbers are thicker when compared to the fake print label.

Extra Laces

Checking those extra laces, we can definitely see the difference. The actual extra laces are lighter in color when compared with the fake extra laces, the color is really darker.

Tongue Label

Denoted in a yellow box and red rectangle for replicas, I wanted to show you how the scaling for these two labels differs. The natural tongue label has more space above the Nike embroidery compared with the fakes with less space on that section.

Back Insole

Moving on to the inner section of the sneaker, We can see how the glue pattern for the real pair is much more prominent when compared to replicas. Also, the fake pair back insole glue texture is weak compared to the real pairs glue lines.

Footbed

After all these years, Dype will always give you a glimpse of how the footbed should look like. Denoted in that yellow arrow pointing at the tape, notice that the color should be brownish and not long, while the replicated pair tape is longer the color is also lighter. Another important thing to check here is how the Gap stitching for the replicated is more spaced plus notice how long the threads are for the fake pair, this is denoted in the red rectangular box, unlike retail pairs seam is much more consistent and dense. The visible guide hole for the real pair is also larger this is denoted in that yellow circle, while the fake pair hole is smaller.

Wing Logo

Checking the wing logo section, we do not see any differences between the two, however, if we take a look beneath that Wing logo, I just want to point out how the dye for the real pair is much darker when compared to fakes plus the thread color for the real pair has that sheen while the fake pair stitched threads are dull.

Side Profile

The fake pair's color is more vibrant when compared to the real pair. Also denoted in the yellow box, see how this stitched is curved while the fake pair looks more like a straight line. If we focus our attention on that front sole section, notice the real pair toe part is raised well, while the fake pair is just almost flat.

Rear

The rear section shape is what we usually focus on however, this may not be a good thing to check for this released replica. What I wanted to focus on is the black leather material, denoted in the red oval shape, to call out how the leather quality for the fake pair is too tumbled when compared to the real pair, the leather quality just looks soft and a bit tumbled. Color comparison, retail is lighter blue, and fake pair is darker in color.

Insole Print

Last to check is the insole print. I have drawn a yellow line to show you that the ® mark for real pairs is aligned with Nike, unlike the fake pair the red line pierces that ®, also the ® is thicker compared to real prints. Another thing I've noticed here is that R in Air, the space or hole for the real pair is smaller, while the fake pair has more space. This is denoted in the yellow and red circles.

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