Real vs. Fake Air Jordan 12 French Blue 2016. How to tell if your Air Jordan 12 French Blue is real or fake. www.sneakerfile... DISCLAIMER: Video is for Educational Purposes Only.
Im a throwback sneakerhead and these unauthorized shits are crazy. Im from the obvious bootleg days. These motherfuckers stepped they game ALL the way up. If you not buying from the OFFICIAL store or OFFICIAL site chances you rocking the unauthorized joints. You gotta lay on the ground with a magnifying glass to inspect peoples shoes. 😂😂😂 Im coppin the unauthorized joints. Im like 97% sure I have b4 and dont know it yet.
I respect u son it don't matter if they fake or not only if they still look good and if u like them and u Savin money and those 2 pairs are so similar u cannot tell the difference ok the sound of the material I couldn't hear shit sounded the same
***** Im telling you thats the way to go. Buy them off of ebay who sells "legit" shoes... LMFAoFF The people selling on ebay is selling these joints. I have some RERALLLYY good sites for the UA. Dudes be like "damn when those comin out?" Lol
+Marcus McLaurin the fakes do look better than the real ones and cheaper niggas trippin if they really wanna spend all tht money on some shoes tht look similar to ua and they go cheaper
Ryan Conroy Man just a few years ago the fakes looked so ridiculous. People are getting killed over shoes bcuz theres not enough to buy. I will get the UAs over the real joints anyday. Unless im buying from the store Im getting the UAs. Can get the new joints months b4 they drop
This video did not help determine the fake ones from the real ones. I'd still be fooled if I got the fake ones. Who cares, as long as they don't crease easily or fall apart in the rain.
Kody Brown Exactly 😂 ain't like the authentic shoes gonna last forever anyways. Both materialistic shit From China that's gonna eventually wore out in the long run
I got some like 2wo days ago. looked just like these fskes...dude wanted $70. He got the the 1s-14s. All $70. He has some crazy colors too...I stay away from them. I'll just get the authentic colors. Fuck those $250-400 shit.
I see no difference between doing this and fucking inanimate objects. shoes are shoes. wouldn't be surprised if these shoes were made in the same sweatshop.
Where can u get the fake ones? I can live with the differences you pointed out the originals are crazy expensive and I’m not a collector so I actually going to wear them I had the originals in black and white when they came out so I want to get them again thx!
+JOE JOE JOE JOE JOE JOE can y'all both really not see the differences? I don't really care if they are fake or not 😂 I personally don't like the pair. But I see the differences
Me being the super picky person I am was able to tell the difference between the two. The blues are very similar but the authentic pair has a very subtle hint of black in them, the laces holes are a bit smaller, and of course the tongue being smaller. This was super informative. People like me super appreciates this. Make more 👍🏾
Thank you for the kind words. You're just like me by being picky lol. We are working out some details on being able to have access to fakes (crazy to say that) so we can continue these videos.
Great video. The pair I just bought matches exactly with your authentic pair. Got it from a reputable source with recerpt, but still had to double check myself. Paid $300 which isn't TOO bad considering what they retail for and how long it's been. I now have the Spacejams, Laser 4's. BRed 4's, 2016 White Cement 4's, True Blue 3's, Chinese New Year 12's, Cherry 11 lows, Navy\Gum 11 lows, and the grey tricolor NMD primeknit. Just started collecting after I got the Spacejam release, meaning I paid for most my collection =(. From now on it's retail or bust, unless it's some super heat I just MUST have.
I recently ended up buying two pairs of Jordan 12 Game Royals on release day (one by accident) from one of the authorized outlets. When I opened both boxes and compared them.....there were minor variances between the two. Stitching was off here or there, sloppy glue in some spots. If I looked hard enough I could find more differences. Some real, some imagined:) I mean, really, these sneakers aren't fine crafted Italian shoes that last a lifetime. They really are just sneakers. The quality control and materials isn't really as high as a fine crafted shoe. I say that because people are scrutinizing these sneakers like they ARE fine crafted shoes. They aren't! They are mass produced in China like a lot of other sneakers.
No they're not. Those would be called unauthorized if they came from the same factory. The vast majority of the fakes out are straight up replicas which use some of the same material and build process but some different. The most expensive fakes you can buy are called "Authentic Replicas" which some claim are unauthorized shoes. Why they're even called authentic at all is because they use 100% of the same materials and supposedly build process. They lack the quality control though which results in minor differences that can be found by experts. These authentic replicas cost $150 or more while the cheaper replicas cost between $50-$120 depending on the tier of replica and shoe.
Immortal Bandz Source that fakes are made by slave labor? You can't throw something out like that without a Source. My guess is the fakes pay the same or more than working in a Nike factory.
Immortal Bandz Just skimmed through the video. Didn't see any evidence that fakes are made by slave owners. Just because someone says that doesn't make it true, not without evidence. I CAN provide evidence that Nike and Levis are basically running slave labor factories in China though. They even have to put nets under the windows so their employees don't jump lol
Lol man I'm sure even if you inspect, and compare some actual real Jordans to each other you'd come across some minor flaws, lol swear I couldn't tell a difference here, but I'm not trying to discourage you brother, keep doing your thing.
+SneakerFiles.com I need help bro I ordered some french blues off of ebay and I checked everything to make sure they're real but the square on the jumpman of the back of the shoe is oval yet everything else is good stitching, the tongue, etc any help?(pre-owned)
They not connected . Fakes are fakes no way around it. thats like saying burger king is mcdonalds because they used the same gril but diffrent pattys . Lol
There are differences...but the bottom line is, if your going to pay $300 for a real vs. fake...why not go with the real even in your eyes, there isn't any differences?
+MegaNorthMemphis yea if you have the shoes months out, they are early releases. Only way they are real if you are on Team Jordan or personally connected.
lmao dhgate is trash. buying reps is too much of a gamble. you never know how good the rep you're buying is gonna be. just stick to the real deal and save up
+Diggla the only reason why they pay the same amount and because they actually run out of the shoes in stores so they want them so bad they will pay any price for them real or fake
Exactly! They were made in the same factory, they not even replicas though. Just authentic JORDANS that didn't make it to Nike warehouse for retail sell. Even shoes straight outta foot locker have flaws sometimes. It's the same shyt
I caught something, too. Alright, go to 6:16 and look at the bottom stitching. On the fake pair, the one on the right, it seems as if that one has the stitching placed higher than the other one. Also, look at how the stitching ends when it hits the blue part of the shoe with the Red 23. The fake ones, the one on the right, slant downwards and have a little bit of the stitching shown. While on the real pair, there's no stitching shown, and also the stitching is pointed horizontally instead of pointed downwards. So for your myth busting boys and girls at school this year, check the back of their shoe. If the stitching is showing and is slanting downwards on the back, boom, there's some Fake Air Jordan 12s for ya'.
+Carmelo Santana yea thats to your liking. You have to look at them and see whats what. Some are too over priced, some are really poorly made etc. whats your instagram? I will tag you in a few good ones. After you follow one tons of them are gonna follow you
The Shop Shop in Idaho sells them for $80 with free shipping anywhere in the usa. I ordered 3 pairs of different Jordans now and they are indistinguishable. Fantastic and extremely comfortable shoes. Give them a call. 208-351-9321
I don't know man.......that higher tongue on the replica actually looks like it would be more comfortable. Also guessing there would be slight variances between "authorized" shoes as well.
Rhondell Burton some have dead giveaways 13s r the worst cause the hologram on fakes is trash 6s got the pressed in lines by the laceholes 11s shoe shapes plus spacings 12s midsole jumpman tab
Seriously, Jordan brand has never ever been consistent with the texture on the 12s, they put out almost a million pairs, the process which leather are embossed, its so impossible to make sure every piece of that embossed snake skin has the same texture. Not trying to be picky with the great video but thats just how it is
From the pairs we checked out, they were pretty much the same, however you're correct about Jordan Brand being inconsistent, no doubt about that. Picky is good, and we value your input. Glad you enjoyed the video.
SneakerFiles.com I got mine on retail the line on the side is not so bulky and the jumpman sign on all the fakes are more higher on the real its square more
I think if you do enough retail pair comparisons, you will see all that your comparisons will be inaccurate. I watched your entire video and looked at my retail pair direct from the SNKRS app and it matches your fake pair with the stitching, heel tab. The only that matches the Authentics is the box and paper.
+kingp321 We shall see. I am lining up more pairs..however it's hard to believe that your pair from SNKRS app matches up with the fakes (no disrespect). We have looked over several authentic releases before doing this.
+SneakerFiles.com If you want, provide me an e-mail I can take photos, include my receipt and send to you to look over. You can even check the SNKRS app photos and they also match the fake pair you show in your video. I also have a buddy who also purchased his pair from SNKRS and it looks like the fake you show in your video. I've been collecting legit sneakers for over 25 years and primarily buy from retail and an occasional aftermarket purchaser, but my aftermarket purchases are usually sneakers the people don't want. Your umfoo-foos at around 2:45 stitching matches more to the authentics I possess.
My Jumpman tabs are different as far as height vs both your pairs in the video the inside tabs on my pair does not match in height for the left and right shoe, also the heel tab on mine has about a 1 1/2 stitch distance to when the sole meet. I really think you need to grab a bunch of authentic retail pairs in the same size and compare. My pairs are size 10 like yours. I always enjoy watching all these real vs fake comparison videos because I want to be well informed before ever making a trade, sale or purchase. After comparing my sneakers I am now in doubt that these videos are accurate and when you think about it logically, the sneakers are not 100% machine made and put together so no pair can truly be identical. Wish it was like the past where it was so easy to identify fakes but it seems it is now in question, at least for me it is. Maybe I've missed some good deals because I thought a person was selling me fakes when they were real. Nike needs to create something to protect the consumers as they charge such a high premium for the sneakers, they are the ones who help create the nightmare.
I do agree with you on some points that no Air Jordan model is exactly the same as they are made by machine. However, when you do have two of the same size shoes and the build is different, especially the tongue a lot longer, you have to question it. Now if it was one pair, maybe we were wrong, but it was a few. What I am noticing is you are comparing the left and right shoe, which yes, there could be imperfections. I am not sure if you have access to a fake/unauthorized pair, but if you do, compare and make sure to be the same size. I also agree about it being harder today to spot fakes. They have really gotten better at making them. I have been running SneakerFiles.com for 10 years and collection for maybe around 15? You do have some years on me though lol.
Replicas are way better you save like $200 for the same shoe basically it's just not by "Nike" i would save hundreds for shoes any day it's just something that protects your foot
what happens if the tubled leather in the toe box is different in one shoe like one its tubled alot and you can barely see the other one. are they fake or are they real
That's false. There are so many levels to it. All in all, this video is for people that want to buy the authentic sneakers but don't want to receive fakes. It's to help.
Demetrius Minor Well we will have to agree to disagree because Flight Club is legit..they are a consignment shop...While you say people are satisfied with their orders, there are tons of people that are upset. So like I said before, we are just trying to help out.
When you put real vs fake next to each other they look very much alike, there are some fakes that are excellent quality and very comfortable that you can get for about 60. Why pay 300? Both real and fakes are made in China. Your paying the extra money to support the NBA and pay millions to basketball players.. As far as. lasting longer not sure but even if they did most people buy them for kids that grow out of them in 2 to 3 months . Thanks for your answer but my advice buy a good fake and keep the extra money for You not the NBA
John Valis I have encountered many fakes in my time. I know and see the craftsmanship of them and stitching. They will not hold up. At the end of the day, the video was not intended to say "don't buy fakes" because everyone is entitled to do as they please. However, the video was made for those that want to purchase an authentic pair and not get scammed. No matter the price someone pays, if they are intending to buy something that is real or the seller is claiming they are real, then the buyer should get an authentic product. This video helps with that.
My grandparents have these Air Jordan 12 they bought like in the 1990's and the color is red/white/varsity red and its mostly white and the sole is red and then they are passing it on to me, I'm size 9.5/10 and the size of the air jordans they are passing on to me are like size 11
Not really sure to be honest. In hand it's a bit different. You can tell the quality isn't right, stitching etc. but to be honest, if you wore the fake pair, 9 out of 10 people wouldn't notice..
I have 2 retail pairs and one UA. I'm going to wear and beat the UA up and keep the authentic in the box. PS - the height on the plastic tabs is not a difference, as I got a 10.5 authentic from champs and plastic tabs on the two shoes is a different length. So quality control issue.
At the beginning of the video at 1:10 sec the left is the "authentic" at 2:53 the same left became the "fufu"? At 4:09 he said fake pair and then said it's the real pair? You said we have to pay CLOSE attention.
and what year retro are these that counts to, you can put 2 retros together the same shoe from different years they won't be the same similar but not identical