Originally posted on Housakicks
Someone will say Fake Air Foamposite One Maroon Gum already? How can you do a comparison when the shoes aren’t even out yet. Well, it’s very simple you have to stay ahead of the game; I had a chance to see the Air Foamposite One Maroon Gum early, so i took some key pictures for this very purpose. The differences here are so subtle and it is getting to the point where it is darn near impossible to bust these fakes.
Real VS Fake Air Foamposite One Maroon Gum Comparison:
The first thing you notice when you look at the outsole is the color shade; the gum sole on the authentic pair is lighter. The herringbone pattern is different, darker and deeper threads on the real pair with sharper peaks. On the fake pair, the peaks on the herringbone threads are rounder and the threads are not deep enough. Furthermore, when you look at the little holes around the edges of the sole, they are deeper on the authentic pair.
Everything is off on the box label; the numbers, letters are bigger,bolder and legible on the authentic box and seem to be dressed in a lightbone color scheme. But on the fake box, the letters, numbers are small and clean white. The Fake label also features the text “USA and some foreign scriptures” near the upc code; the dashes on the suggested retail price area are more visible on the authentic label.
These are the main differences that I noticed; but to be honest with you guys, these shoes are “darn” near identical. The maroon Foamposite will officially release on October 20. See Release details below.
Nike Air Foamposite One
COLOR:Night Maroon/Maroon-Black
STYLE#314996-601 , PRICE $230
WHERE TO BUY AUTHENTIC PAIRS
Man I gotta tell you, from my perspective, given that the differences are indeed so subtle, I almost wanna buy the knock-offs it they will save me some serious paper.
Are there any differences in performance, durability or comfort in the fake shoe? That would make a difference to me,
The comfort and durability is not always the same. For example i tried on a pair of fake air jordan 12 flu game, the insoles were terrible and the shoes were a size 12 but were killing my feet. But for the most part they are comfortable. The biggest issue we have now with the fakes is the brand gating problem on amazon and i think Chris burns did an article on it http://www.arch-usa.com/tag/brand-gating/
The fakes don’t have the same midsole. They are always painted the same and appear to have the same parts, but they don’t quite feel the same. The problem is how the fakes are causing problems for small third party sellers. Like on Amazon when a fake is sold, they remove all sellers of the shoe and then everyone has to provide proof of authenticity. Some people have been brand gated so much they have lost thousands of listings overnight. It’s a serious, serious problem.
Amazon errs on the side of revenue 😉 they are happy to let bootleggers sell until they get busted. How much would a pair of legit shoes like these run?
These are retail 230 plus tax. Resale is around 280-300. The consumer values Amazon too the detriment of the small business.
It is the same in the book world, people will buy from Amazon and pay a higher price for what I’m told is “trust” and “convenience.” Amazon will present different price of the same product to different buyers–or even the same buyer at different times.
We are slaves to the rhythm! I’m in the process of moving all of my inventory to my site right now, but guess what? When you go to SHOP at the top of this page it’s an Amazon ad basically. My shoes in inventory are on the sidebar and no one even sees them. I’m trying to fight,but I’m losing. lol
They say if you can’t beat ’em join ’em 🙁