How to distinguish a fake from the original “Easy Boost”

Yeezy Boost sneakers from Adidas and Kanye West are very popular, especially among young people. They are distinguished by their stylish appearance and excellent consumer characteristics. The high demand for Easy Boost has provoked an increase in the number of craftsmen copying branded shoes.

How to distinguish original Yeezy Boost sneakers from fakes?

In order not to make a mistake with your choice, you should carefully study the features of the models from the manufacturer. Serious brands use only the best raw materials and equipment. There are a number of signs that allow you to accurately identify a counterfeit.

Studying the packaging

The original box is made of thick cardboard. It has a regular rectangular shape and light brown color. In addition, the shoes should be wrapped in yellowish-cream colored paper. The inscriptions on the box are clearly written in large black letters. There is nothing remarkable in the packaging, so it is quite easy to fake it. Dents and creases can give away.

There is a sticker on the side of the box between the model name and the address of the official Adidas website. On it you can see:

• on the left side - size;
• on the right - barcode;
• in the bottom center is a link to the country of origin.

Important! The sticker should be on the static part of the box, not on the sliding part.

Scan the barcode

To authenticate goods, they use special applications that are downloaded to a smartphone, such as Legit Check by Ch. The fact is that for every combination of sizes and colors there is one specific code combination. When Google reads it, it provides accurate information about which model, color and size it corresponds to. You need to compare it with what is inside the package.

If you cannot scan the barcode, you will have to limit yourself to a visual inspection.

Pay attention to the markings

There are two rows of numbers in the lower right corner of the box label. You need to select the last ones from the bottom:

1. V02 or V03 – American version. This means that three sizes should be indicated on the left (US, F, UK).
2. V10 – European or Canadian packaging with six options (US, F, UK, D, J, CHN).

On counterfeit boxes the combinations may be mixed.

Comparing labels

This is the easiest way to spot a fake. When inspecting you should keep in mind:

1. In the original, the labels contain information about the country of manufacture with a serial number. It is worth noting that it is different for the left and right sneakers of the same pair. In fakes, the numbers may be the same, so you need to compare the last digits in the pair.
2. All labels on real sneakers are flawless. Manufacturers care about print quality.If the symbols are located at different heights, at an angle, or touch each other, then this is definitely a counterfeit.
3. The serial number on the box must match the information on the inside labels.
4. On the label of fake copies, Turkey, Indonesia or Vietnam are often indicated as manufacturers.

Examining the appearance of shoes

For manufacturers of real Easy Boost, quality of material and workmanship is a priority. Their products will have straight stitches, finished seams. No protruding threads, asymmetry, sagging or creases. The sneakers are light, ergonomic, elastic and neat.

The sole with a tread made of rounded capsules provides good shock absorption. The white triangle insert on the heel is rough and rough; when pressed, it quickly returns to its original position.

Yeezy Boost fabric molds to the shape of your foot. All drawings are made on the material. Counterfeits often use prints. The letter “S” at a large angle or the number “3” with the same size upper and lower semicircle can also give away substandard conditions. When purchasing a white model, you should take a flashlight with ultraviolet light with you. The backlight will show a striped pattern.

The seams on the heel are done by hand. Sometimes a loop in the shape of a square with a side of 1 centimeter is attached to the original. There should be 8 stitches on the sides and 5 stitches on the inside.

The insoles on this pair are easy to reach and feature an intricate stamped design that includes the code and logo.

Lacing features

The original pair is equipped with tight ties. When fake, they look untidy and give the impression that they could tear due to mechanical stress. They are threaded through the holes in a mirror image.Half of the lace on the inside of the foot always overlaps the second, the one on the outside.

By the way! New models do not have metal eyelets.

Other nuances

Sometimes the most obvious things can give away a fake:

1. Branded sneakers will never be cheap.
2. There are no bonuses in the box in the form of souvenirs, stickers or instructions for caring for shoes.
3. The color of the model in retail sale should also be available on the official Adidas website.

Manufacturers of branded shoes never skimp on even seemingly insignificant details. But counterfeit manufacturers practically do not pay attention to the so-called little things. Often it is the details that can be a good clue when solving the dilemma: original or copy.