How To Spot FAKE Nike Dunk High in 2023 (All Colorways)

Context

Some important information to take note of is that specific pairs of retail/authentic Nike Dunks have many factory flaws and inconsistencies. This is important because determining whether your pair is fake, simply because the stitching is unusual wouldn't be sufficient.

In this section, we will talk about a bit of everything you need to know when checking your Nike Dunk High.

In the cases where factory flaws are rampant, we stress that having a retail or authentic pair of Nike Dunk sneakers to compare to, becomes increasingly more important. But if you don't have a retail sneaker for comparison, it is still possible to legit check Nike Dunk sneakers. Hence why we'll be examining and looking at multiple indicators of authenticity for a more holistic approach.

Toe Box

One of the differences between the real vs fake Nike Dunk High is the shape of that toe box, some prefer this part as the vamp. Here we see that the toe box is really not the same. Denoted with a yellow curve line just to give you a clear view of how a real Nike dunk high is properly shaped vs the fake dunk high denoted in the red curve line, the figure of the toe box on fakes is boxier looking when compared with the real Nike Dunk High Syracuse.

Most Real Nike dunk highs are sloppy in structure when compared to the replica Nike Dunk high, which we can agree with, but when it comes to the standards for manufacturing these real sneakers they need to follow. Site for example those perforations on the vamp area denoted in a yellow arrow, we wanted to show that Real Dunk high perforations are properly aligned and punched correctly vs the fake Nike Dunk High Syracuse perforations are looking much larger vs the real Nike Dunk high Syracuse.

Just to give you a more detailed explanation of what we mean, we have drawn a triangle to show you how those perforations are not aligned, denoted in a yellow triangle see the differences between the real vs fake Nike Dunk High, this is a flaw that is not usually being addressed because of their massive production. Same thing with how that toe box is not shaped correctly for the Nike Dunk high replica.

Speaking about the toe box, we wanted to be as detailed as we can, just for you to determine your pair's authenticity. Let us check more of the toe box section and see the difference between the Real vs fake toe Nike Dunk High Toe caps. Represented by a yellow curve line, see how it rises well when compared with the fake Nike Dunk High Toe box, see how flat that vamp is. Moreover checking the clearance under that toe cap is also essential in figuring out the real vs fake Nike Dunk High sneakers. As indicated by a red line for the fake Nike Dunk High, we can see how flat it is when compared with the real Nike Dunk high looks more elevated on that front part of the sneaker. You can even measure how the angle for both pairs differs.

So many things to check to determine the real vs fake Nike Dunk High, we also need to show you how the stitching differs. Magnified and zoomed to show you how the real pair stitching is more consistent vs the fake Nike dunk high. Stitch gaps and density is often not being controlled properly by replica companies.

Rear

Let's move now to the rear end of the sneaker.

Denoted in the yellow line is the real Nike Dunk High, where we are trying to compare the real vs fake Nike Dunk High shape, on the real pair, the shape is slimmer when compared with the fake Nike Dunk High it looks chunky and straight.

Another thing we want to mention is how the upper part of the real Nike Dunk High sockliner is more sloped than the fake pair, cuts, and shapes are too shallow and less defined.

Another thing we want to focus on is how the stitches are done for the real and fake Nike dunk high. Magnified for your viewing pleasure, just to show you how the real Nike dunk high stitches are denser compared with the fake Nike dunk high, where you can also see some perforated holes every after stitch.

On the upper part of these curved stitching is the pull tab. Notice how the rectangular shape and size are different from each other. Denoted in a red arrow, check how the cuts are bigger vs retail cuts look smaller. Height is also a difference just to mention.

Tongue Label

The tongue label says as many details whenever we want to check the authenticity of your pairs. Comparing the real vs fake Nike Dunk High tongue label, we need to check the placement and how the embroidery was done. The real tongue label spacing above that Nike is more compact or less spaced, when we compared the replica Nike Dunk High, we can see that the spacing above that logo is too much.

One more important thing to mention is how those registered or R marks are placed we have denoted this part in yellow check mark and X mark for the fake Nike Dunk High. Check the placement and see if you can pinpoint what's wrong.

In a more in-depth comparison showing you how those R's are misplaced, we also want you to focus your attention on that fabric texture, which is denoted by yellow lines for the real Nike Dunk High vs the fake Nike Dunk High texture, looking plainer and smoother.

Box Label

Moving on with the box label to check the real vs fake Nike Dunk High.

Denoted in a yellow oval shape, we compare this with the replica where the numbers are spaced properly, compared with the fake Nike Dunk low numbers have no proper spacings.

Font difference is always the difference here, much worst the description is incorrect for the fake Nike Dunk High.

Women's box details common flaws in how the placement and font are printed.

Denoted with a black arc where they have interchanged the two, women's box size comes first before men.

Also, the font for Made in Indonesia is much bolder, this is denoted in a black rectangle on the fake Nike Dunk High box label.

Insoles

Aside from the color difference of the fake Nike Dunk High looking darker vs retail. We also try to understand that the glue pattern for the fake insole of the Nike Dunk High also went over the normal limit of that glue.

Denoted in a yellow arrow we compare the font used on that R mark for real Nike Dunk High is bolder compared with replica Nike Dunk High.

Another thing to check is how the spacing on that triangular shape spacing is on the real Nike Dunk High looking smaller when compared with the fake Dunk High.

Swoosh

Moving on with the swoosh, debunking its shape is one of the major factors in sneaker authentication. Denoted in a red swoosh curve, see where the arrow leads towards the rear part, while retail pairs swoosh head, points going up.

Moving on with the swoosh tail, we can see that the fake Nike Dunk High is much thicker than the authentic Nike Dunk high.

In addition to this lateral panel, we also need to observe how they scale these leather materials. How are they shaped, sized, and cut?

Footbed/Insole Stitching

For our final comparison of the fake vs real Nike Dunk High is the footbed.

Denoted in a yellow circle, keep in mind all Nike Dunk High use this white felt-like material, taking a closer look at the fake Nike Dunk High, we can see a big difference in the material used for that footbed.

The visible guide hole is also denoted in a yellow arrow where the perforation is neatly punched in a fake Nike Dunk High guide hole is missing.

Best to check in this area is how consistent the stitching is, however knowing Nike Dunk quality standard issues are going up, we no longer can say it's still consistent. While other replicas are even better in stitching.