The recently released "Heiress" Air Jordan 11 Low is limited to women's sizing, but that didn't stop counterfeit sneaker manufacturers from trying to cash in. Fake pairs have been mixed into the market, which may cause some confusion for those spending $200+ for a second-hand pair. Fortunately, Fake Education took some time out to break down some of the ways one can differentiate between real and fake pairs—view the guide below.
The recently released "Heiress" Air Jordan 11 Low is limited to women's sizing, but that didn't stop counterfeit sneaker manufacturers from trying to cash in. Fake pairs have been mixed into the market, which may cause some confusion for those spending $200+ for a second-hand pair. Fortunately, Fake Education took some time out to break down some of the ways one can differentiate between real and fake pairs—view the guide below.
Box Tag
Fake Education: "The colorway code extends a lot further because it is spaced out more on the box label of the fakes."
Midsole
Fake Education: "The midsole of fake pairs illuminate when a UV black light is shined on them—on real pairs, they do not."
Toebox
Fake Education: "The detail is finer on retail pairs."
Heel Numbering
Fake Education: "The '23' on the back heel pads of real pairs are glossy—on fakes they are not."
Insoles
Fake Education: "The insoles of fakes are missing 'Since 1985.' "
Heel Jumpman
Fake Education: "The Jumpman on the back heels of real pairs have a 3D look to them—fakes are more flat."
Inside Tongue Tag
Fake Education: "The inside tongue tags on fakes are a different color."
Jumpman Jordan
Fake Education: "The 'JUMPMAN JORDAN' on the tags of fakes are stitched, whereas on real pairs, it is more of a rubberized lettering."
Outer Tongue Tag
Fake Education: "A look at the difference of how the third space tag illuminates on a fake and a real pair under a UV black light."