Converse sneakers: how to distinguish the original from the fake

The legendary sneakers have gained popularity. In terms of popularity, they stand next to the sneakers of the world's leading brands. And of course, they will be happy to counterfeit them. It is quite possible not to fall for the bait of enterprising fake makers, especially since it is not difficult to distinguish original shoes from fake ones.

Input parameters

First of all, you need to pay attention to several points:

1. The cost of sneakers is not less than 5,000 rubles. The price for classic models is 5,350 rubles, because officials require that their products be sold starting from this figure.
2. Converse doesn't have promotions! This is also prohibited by the direct manufacturer. However, a price below market value for residual sizes is allowed.
3. If you have your eye on sneakers in an online store, be sure to check is he on the official list of brand partners?. In addition, if the website domain has the word converse, it is a scam. The official representative of the brand in Russia prohibits the sale of Converse on sites with this word in the name.

And also Counterfeit goods most often do not have “half” sizes. For example, there is a line 41, 42, 43 and so on. But there won’t be 41.5 and 42.5.

Let’s say you get what looks like the “right” pair of sneakers. How will you check for authenticity? Let's find out...

Manufacturer

Almost all models are manufactured in Vietnam. Original Converse with the Made in Vietnam mark fits well into the rank of real ones. In addition, sneakers can be supplied from India, Indonesia, and China. But the quality of products can vary greatly. If you see Made in China, be sure to check the sneakers based on other parameters.

Package

It is always a black, slightly glossy box with a beige bottom and a light gray brand inscription in the center. There should be no stamps or circles. On the original cardboard is located on the side white sticker with product parameters - size, codes, markings. The sneakers are necessarily wrapped in thin paper, unlike the fake ones in a bag or without anything at all.

Important! Inspect the box from all sides. Check for Chinese inscriptions: there shouldn't be any!

Original code

Each real pair has a QR code, so you can easily check it using your smartphone.

Interesting! There are already good fakes with this code. Be careful.

Tag with article number

A very important factor in the authenticity of a sneaker. Label is located on a canvas tongue in the center. The font on a fake is worn out, poorly printed, and blurry; you have to try hard to read anything.

The originals have a high-quality printed label with clearly distinguishable letters and numbers, a barcode, size (required in cm!). In addition, the tag is not only glued to the inside of the tongue, but also sewn to it, so it cannot be torn off. She has some "puffiness". All parameters written on it must be duplicated on the box.

Important! Some 2018 versions have a label sewn into the seam of the tongue treatment.

Weight

The original sneakers are much heavier than the fake ones. Most likely, this is because they have a high-quality lining, metal eyelets, and other elements have a decent weight. The hard rubber reinforcement is also massive.

For reference! Real Converse shoes weigh around 330-410g.

Appearance

Before starting a thorough inspection, walk around in sneakers. Are you comfortable? Is there pressure anywhere? Do the shoes look neat and of high quality? Doesn't it "stink"? If yes, then you can look further.

Top

This part of the shoe is made of thick, high-quality canvas. Despite its textile origin, it does not allow moisture to pass through, holds its shape well, and repels dirt. Fake is usually made of thin fabric, reminiscent of thick cotton, wrinkled, pulled together in the eyelet area.

Tongue

Made from the same material as the sneakers themselves. In the originals it is quite wide and dense, although it consists of one layer. The tongue of the fake is thin, wrinkled, and is often poorly processed around the edges.

There is a tag on the inside of it.

Laces

Real Converse shoes come to the owner already laced. If you received sneakers with empty eyelets, there is reason to doubt the quality. The material of the laces themselves is smooth, its body is rounded, and the aglet is thin.

Fake shoes have flat laces, thick eyelets and dense synthetic threads.

Heel holder

In this zone there is a rectangle designed to fix the fabric in a rigid state. Real Converse shoes have a fairly tight heel thanks to the insert on the inside and this sewn-in element.

Fake shoes are often wrinkled and wrinkled in the heel area, this detail does not help. It serves only as an accessory to shoes and has no function.

Sewing

Poor-quality stitches, slanting stitches and other delights are the calling card of fake makers. In the original model, not a drop of glue is visible, all the seams are even, double, with a distance between them of 2–3 mm. Nothing moves, the threads are shiny. A fake cannot please you with its accuracy.

Recommendations when choosing

1. If the product purchased in Russia, The packaging usually contains several more tags with information about the exporter, the store of purchase, etc.
2. Inside on the lid of the box there are 5 more logos.
3. The brand's logo should be drawn on the bottom of the box and the country of origin of the packaging should be indicated.
4. Converse sneakers there are three types – low, high, classic just above the ankle bone.
5. Socks are usually pulled up a little, fakes completely touch the floor with the entire sole.
6. If the sneakers are black, then the sole is black, and not brown, like the others.