How To Spot FAKE Air Jordan 1 High Royal Re-Imagine in 2023

Box Label

It should be noted that the box label, while informative, may not provide an unequivocal assurance regarding the font used. However, our primary objective in this assessment is to assess the quality of the printing on both labels. A notable observation is the stark contrast in print quality between the authentic pair's label and the duplicated one. The former boasts a noticeably richer and deeper print, while the latter exhibits a somewhat faded appearance.

Rear

The iconic hourglass shape, a hallmark of these items, is meticulously replicated, creating a sense of precision and accuracy. Yet, as we place these two side by side for an in-depth assessment, an intriguing divergence comes to light. The collar shape on the genuine article exudes an air of sleekness, a refined curvature that complements the overall design flawlessly. On the other hand, the UA pair exhibits a subtly wider collar shape, introducing an unexpected contrast to the two. Additionally, it's worth noting that, upon closer examination, some replicas showcase a nubuck suede texture that appears slightly ashy when compared side by side.

Inside Label

Turning our attention to the tongue's reverse side, we embark on a detailed examination of the font used on the label. A discerning eye is immediately drawn to the distinct differences between the fonts adorning the real and fake pairs. The font on the genuine article, enclosed within a yellow box, exudes a bold and robust character. When we meticulously compare the fonts of the authentic and counterfeit items side by side, a striking disparity becomes evident. The font on the UA pair's back tongue label appears notably thinner in comparison to the authoritative and weighty typography of the authentic pair, accentuating the divergence in their visual presentation. You can also see the difference with the Swoosh font enclosed in red and yellow.

Lastly, note how the labels are stitched, the real inside label stitching is more consistent in pattern, unlike the fake pairs stitching, where you can see some inconsistencies.

Back Insoles

The authentic pair's back insole exhibits a noticeably smoother surface, characterized by a lustrous gloss that enhances its overall aesthetic. In contrast, the back insoles of the UA pair possess a coarser texture, featuring a matte finish that imparts a distinctively rougher quality, thus setting them apart from their genuine counterparts.

Side Panel

It's immediately apparent that the counterfeit pair's toe guards, extending up to the toe box, exhibit a flatter contour, lacking the pronounced elevation seen on the genuine pair. This disparity is quite conspicuous. Additionally, our keen scrutiny reveals a contrasting textural aspect in the swooshes adorning these shoes. The authentic pair's swoosh boasts a notably "hairier" texture, evoking a richer and more intricate appearance when juxtaposed with the replica pair, where the swoosh appears relatively smoother.

Insole Print

Obviously, the quality of prints is not the same, the UA pairs prints are flaky while the retail pairs prints are more embedded in the the fabric. Another thing we can differentiate these prints is the font. Notice how the replica font is slightly bolder compared to the authentic, we've denoted the letter "R" in circles, yellow for retail and red for fake.

Size Tag

Denoted in the yellow oval for the real pair, notice how the letters and numbers look a lot bolder when compared to the UA pair size tag, the font used is just thinner.

Footbed

The footbed can be a good indicator when checking since this is one of the least neglected areas. The general rule still remains on the consistency of stitching for the authentic pairs, however, the replicated pairs' inconsistencies in stitching make us understand more about what to check first. Next, if we compare the perforations, we can surely say that the real pair perforations are bigger than that of the fakes, hence the replicated pair's visible guide holes finish is quite messy.

Wing Logo

If we compare the wing logo, we can see some differences here, esp. when it comes to the font used. Notice how thin the fonts are for the UA pair, I have encircled the letter "N" for you to spot the difference between the two.

Lastly, we can always tell how pronounced and more defined the wing logo is for the authentic pair.

Extra Laces

The extra laces come in a square box with an engraved Jump Man logo, notice the color of the Box for the UA pair is a lot darker compared to the authentic box. The placement of the jump man for the fake pair is also lower compared to retail's jump man placement.

Note: Not all replicas are the same and we limit our comparison based on the data posted.

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