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Easily identify knock-off Forces by quality, construction, and packaging
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Air Force Ones are classic sneakers that look great on everyone, but their simple design makes it easy for counterfeit manufacturers to duplicate. While it may seem tricky to check the authenticity of an all white sneaker, there are actually several ways to see if you have a fake pair. In this article, we’ll teach you how to inspect every aspect of your Air Force 1s so you can confirm you have the real deal.

Things You Should Know

  • Fake Air Force 1s often arrive with shallow, messy stitching—especially around the swoosh logo and rear heel strap.
  • Authentic Air Force 1s have an evenly stitched “Nike Air” and swoosh logo on the back of both heels.
  • Fake Air Force 1s lack fully-punched circular perforations across the toe box.
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  1. Inside authentic Forces, the font on the label is saturated and evenly spaced. If you look up the style number on Google, the result corresponds to the exact model and color of the sneakers, and you are also redirected to the official Nike website if you scan the QR code.[9]
    • The style number is the 9 character code near the upper right hand corner of the label.
    • Counterfeit red flags: thinner font with inconsistent spacing between letters, and the style number and QR codes do not work.
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Tips

  • Try to buy your sneakers directly from the Nike website to avoid purchasing fakes. If that’s not possible, only purchase from reputable retailers like Foot Locker, Finish Line, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
  • Be doubtful of any new sneakers being sold for under retail price. Since Air Force Ones are a popular and classic model, it’s rare to find an adult pair under $100.
  • If you’re buying Air Force Ones from a reseller or third-party platform, make sure the label is clearly visible on the shoe and the box—most counterfeit manufacturers hide or remove these labels to scam people.
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Victor Adrian
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This article was co-authored by Victor Adrian and by wikiHow staff writer, Bailey Cho. Victor Adrian is a Footwear Expert based in London, UK. He is a Researcher, Tester, and Editor for BestForMyFeet.com, a leading footwear and footcare blog that discusses the importance of wearing the right footwear for the right occasion. Adrian is well-versed in determining which type of footwear is ideal for a variety of work and casual environments thanks to his vast working experience in different types of industries. He teams up with footwear professionals to test products and create comprehensive product reviews and comparisons that help readers choose the ideal footwear for their needs. Additionally, he collaborates with US board-certified podiatrists and foot doctors in order to make sure the information his team provides is always accurate. Adrian studied Biochemistry at the I.E.S. Calderon de la Barca Institute. This article has been viewed 93,433 times.
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