The boxes vary in color and style depending on the year and type of Jordans, so you may want to run a Google image search to see what the current boxes look like. [2] X Research source
If you are unfamiliar with the Jumpman logo, Google the image and make sure the logo on the box looks exactly the same.
The sticker should be firmly attached to the box, with no air bubbles underneath. It ought to look complete and easy to read. Fake Jordans will often feature a misshapen or crooked manufacturing sticker. If it is sloppily placed or hard to read, this is a red flag.
The style number is usually listed right below the country of manufacture on the sticker.
The stitching on the tag ought to look uniform and neat. Spelling errors on this interior tag are almost always an indicator of inauthentic Jordans.
Fake Jordans may have an uneven or lumpy Jumpman, with poor stitching and unusual proportions.
View the midsole tips. The “mountains” of the sole molding should be sharp tips, not curved edges.
If a site or individual seller is selling a colorway that is not listed on any direct Nike supplier site, it is a counterfeit product.
If the images provided are extremely small, ask the seller for better ones. If they aren’t provided, avoid the purchase.
Your chances of purchasing fake Jordans go up substantially if the shoes are shipped from Asia.
Trust your gut; if something feels off about the sale, it’s safer to avoid it and buy from someone else.
