KURZ SCRIBOS: The dangers of counterfeit sneakers and what brands can do about it

The materials are the same as those of the original brand shoes. The quality of shoemaking is perfect, and the design is the same as the products of the ordinance. In China, it is quite easy to look for replica goods but one needs to know where to look since many sellers try to stay underground so as not to attract too much legal attention. One such approach is to examine sites such as Taobao and Alibaba which has a variety of products and services.

And that’s kind of the tricky thing with this whole verified versus authentic. You got “UNC” 1s, you got “Hyper Royal” 1s, “Mocha” 1s, white-on-white Air Force 1s are problematic. I’m in a bunch of cook groups, you hear which fakes are getting really good, and then I’ll just start avoiding those. Generally, I’ve moved more toward the types of Dunks that aren’t really—there’s a rumor that Pandas are highly faked, but I haven’t actually seen it. Because also, as a reseller, I’m really tired of seeing fakes in the market.

I think for me, the bigger thing is, maybe I do have an opportunity to do something about this and make at least a small change in this. So that was my motivation for it, even after I got my money back. I think if you can get to a point with a company like StockX, where they’re held to a certain standard and you’re not ripping off consumers intentionally. When trying to identify fake Prada shoes, there are several key factors to look out for. Authentic Prada shoes are made with high-quality leather and have precise stitching.

My colleague Alice bought a copy of Airpods in Taobao for only 59 RMB. But it looks exactly the same as the original product, and there is no difference at all from the outside. The industrial chain of electronic products such as Replica iPhone, Apple watch, and Airpords is also very developed. The production areas of bags are also mainly concentrated in Guangdong, Zhejiang and Hebei. Their styles and materials are basically the same as the original ones. Many processes in the upstream production also have specialized factory OEMs.

Public awareness campaigns also educate consumers about the risks of purchasing counterfeit goods and encourage buying from reputable sources. Now that you know how to check your kicks yeezy slide, let’s talk about the legal side of rep shoes. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of material and shape differences.

Selling replicas that infringe these rights can lead to legal claims. If you walk down Canal Street in Soho, Manhattan, New York, you will find countless street vendors selling counterfeit designer goods and the best designer dupes your little money can buy. Fast forward to today, and rep shoes have come a long way. The internet changed the game, connecting buyers and sellers globally. Social media fueled the hype, making sneakers a status symbol.