Buyer Beware: The 20 Craziest Fake Kicks On The Internet

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We've all been there before — spotted a friend, an associate or complete stranger sporting some footwear that looked a tad suspect. You've always prided yourself on staying current with Nike and Jordan's latest releases but, for some reason, you've never seen or heard of what this fraudster is wearing (aside from in a random Facebook virus). You want to tell this person that their kicks might be a sham, yet you're afraid that they'll get offended. But let's be real, fake sneakers are the offenders!

Nevertheless, we've still got to pay homage. In a humble factory somewhere in Putian, China, a lot of toil and creativity goes into the making of counterfeit, one-of-none Lime Green Jordans; they've also got designers and buyers that masterfully put their heads together, much like the guys in The Innovation Kitchen of Beaverton, Oregon. Furthermore, there's definitely something paradoxically intriguing about fake sneakers — some of the concepts are outlandish and their telltale, arbitrary prices give us the giggles. So, let's take a look at what's out there and please, do not purchase anything you see in the 20 Craziest Fake Kicks on the Internet!

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Air Jordan VI Retro "Galaxy"

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Air Jordan V "Cavs"

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Baby Phat "Nike Air Max 90"

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Nike Air Foamposite One "Leopard"

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Air Jordan XI Retro Rollerblades

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Air Jordan XIII Retro x Nike Air Force I "Bandana"

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Nike Air Max 2012

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Nike Air Foamposite One "Miami Nights"

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adidas Crazy 8

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Air Jordan IV Retro

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Air Jordan XI Retro "Galaxy"

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Air Jordan XIII Retro x Nike Air Max LeBron 7

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Air Jordan XII Retro

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Air Jordan IX Retro Heels

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Air Jordan XII Retro "Velvet"

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Air Jordan V Retro "Lima Bean"

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Nike Air Foamposite One x Nike Air Max

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Nike Air Go LWP "Carolina"

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Nike LeBron 9 "Finals"

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Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy"

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