How to Spot FAKE Air Jordan 1 Low in 2023 (All Colorways)

Rear View

Over the years the shape has been a part of the process whenever we need to legit check sneakers. Let's get down to business and see if our Jordan 1 low OG is real or fake.

Checking the rear section of the Jordan 1 low OG neutral grey, there are 2 things we can check.

1. Wing logo placement and spacing.

2. How the wing logo is debossed.

Denoted in a yellow arrow, pointing out the spacing for the real pair is closer while fake pairs are denoted in a red arrow, the wing logo gap spacing is larger.

Moving on with the placement of the Jordan wing logo OG, we focus our attention on the space above this logo. Denoted in a yellow line for the real pair, we can see how the placement is different when compared with the fake Jordan 1 low OG neutral grey, the real pair is much closer to the sock liner vs the fake Jordan 1 OG, looking much further to that edge.

Continuing with the Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago, we have magnified the stitching beneath the wing logo to see the stitch pattern. With the authentic pair, the stitch pattern looks more dense and consistent. On the fake Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago, we notice that the stitch threads are longer.

Another important thing to mention for us to determine the real vs fake Jordan 1 OG Chicago colorway is that on the real pair, this is denoted in a yellow arrow, see the difference in placement, how the print quality for the Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago is shiny and defined, compared with the fake pair, where it was debossed and not printed like the real Jordan 1 low OG.

Let us now inspect the real vs fake Jordan 1 low OG aka the "Starfish", aka "shattered backboard".

Magnified for us to see the difference between the real vs fake Jordan 1 low OG, see how pronounced and crisp the letters are for the real pair, while on the fake Jordan 1 low OG starfish, prints are duller and not defined like on the real Jordan 1 low shattered backboard.

Tongue Label

We now try to inspect the tongue label and font used to know what's the difference between the real and fake Jordan 1 low OG colorway.

Jordan 1 Low OG Starfish

Denoted with a yellow arrow we now check the difference for both tongue labels, real vs fake of the Jordan 1 low OG 'Starfish" aka "Shattered backboard". We now check the embroidery height for Nike denoted using a yellow arrow, the measurement of the real tongue is 2cm for the real Jordan 1 low OG starfish when compared with the fake pair font is shorter in height measuring only ar 1.5cm.

Another thing to mention is the spacing with the embroidery for real Jordan 1 low OG is narrower compared with the replica, spacings are wider.

Using our famous curve lines just to show you all that some replica rear shape of the ankle collars are too sharp compared with the real Jordan 1 low OG 2022.

Stitch consistency is also another difference, retail pairs are more consistent over the replica.

Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago

We now differentiate the real vs fake tongue label of the Jordan 1 low OG Chicago.

Denoted with a yellow oval shape, pointing out the font used for the real Jordan 1 low Chicago is thicker when compared to the other label denoted in a bluish oval letter are thinner.

The color tone also is not alike see the real Jordan 1 low OG Chicago label is much darker and the fake label looks lighter in shade.

We now check the piping on the tongue where we can see some distinction in how the real Jordan 1 low OG Chicago colorway stitch pattern is more defined and neat compare to the fake tongue label. An important thing to check here is how the nylon on that piping is cut. This is denoted with a yellow arrow notice the excess material on the real Jordan 1 low OG Chicago piping, while on replica material is shorter with no excess nylon.

Note that the registered trademark for the real vs fake Jordan 1 low OG is not present, compared with the fakes, the R mark is present.

Moving on with the real vs fake Jordan 1 low OG neutral grey.

Denoted in a yellow circle, the real pair of Nike & Swoosh embroidery is occupying the entire fabric. While checking the replicated pair, we can see a lot of space above and beneath that embroidery.

The color tone for the fabric is also not like on the real Jordan 1 low OG neutral gray.

Toe Box

Using our magnifying tool, we can see the big difference with the toe box perforations of the Jordan low OG starfish. Let us inspect the difference between the real vs fake Jordan 1 low starfish. Magnified to see the difference between the OG starfish, we can see that the perforations are neatly done and the size is larger when compared with the fake pair.

Another important to point out here to determine the authenticity is the shape of the toe box via aerial view. The real pair toe box shape is slimmer compared with the fake pair, looking wider and boxy looking.

We now compare the Jordan 1 low Chicago OG colorway 2016.

As we inspect the difference between the Jordan 1 low OG Chicago real vs fake, we notice that the replicated pair toe box is now slimmer compared with the real Jordan 1 low Chicago OG. Denoted in sky blue curved line, see that the fake pair is slimmer vs the real pair.

Moving on with another relevant comparison is how the perforations are aligned. Denoted in a yellow box, the perforations for the real Jordan 1 Chicago are well aligned when compared to the fake pair where the perforation placement is not positioned or aligned like on the retail pair.

Here's an updated toe box close-up for the Jordan 1 low OG Bleached Coral.

Denoted with the yellow curve line, we can see how the toe box for the real Jordan 1 low OG Bleached Coral shape is sharper compared to the fake pair.

Another important thing to mention here is the alignment of the perforations, lines have been drawn to show you how the alignment should be.

Swoosh

Notice that we are focusing on the Starfish and Chicago, for it's the most sought-after colorway for the OG.

Moving on we now let's discover more details between the real and fake Jordan 1 low OG contrast.

Aside from the color vibrance differences, we focus our attention on how the swoosh shape curves go up for the fake pair, while the real pair curves sideways. Swoosh size for the 2016 release OG is always larger, this is denoted in a yellow circle shape.

We now check more details on the Starfish Jordan1 low OG, so we may be able to distinguish the real fake Jordan 1 low OG which was released last 2021.

Denoted in the yellow circle vs the red circle, the toebox shape for Jordan 1 low starfish is always slimmer when compared to the replica looking more inflated.

The swoosh shape is another distinctive to consider, we have drawn some curve lines for us to see how the swoosh tips go up versus the real Jordan 1 low Starfish moves inward. We also need to mention that the size is now slimmer compared with the 2016 released Jordan 1 low OG.

Recently released for SNKRS, see how slim the toe box is, denoted in a yellow arrow. The lace eyelet for 2017 & up has 7 lace holes only. Also, Swoosh's size is now smaller than the first OG. Keep in mind that insoles for these pairs are now Dream Cell insoles.

Just to mention that the swoosh placement difference for the real Jordan 1 low OG 2022 is higher compared to the replica.

2 of the most iconic colorway are the Jordan 1 bred and shadow, both released in 2015.

The big difference when checking these pairs is the lace holes, for 2016 released and below, they always have 8 lace holes, the toe box is always slim and their swooshes are larger. The leather quality for these pairs is really soft compared to the recently released Jordan 1 low OG.

Insole Prints

Diving in for more in-depth details, we now check the insole prints to give us a more conclusive verdict if the Jordan 1 Chicago OG is real or fake.

Denoted in the yellow arrow, where the pointer is showing us how the space inside that letter R is larger when compared with the real Jordan 1 low OG. Clearly, the font used is not right.

Checking the color tone on the retail pair, the color is a more vibrant red, when compared to the replica Jordan 1 low OG color tone is almost like maroon in color. To add another flaw on these prints, denoted in the yellow circle, we focus our keen eye towards the letter A & I are touching or conjoined together, on the real Jordan 1 low OG spacing is always consistent.

Recently released OG Jordan 1 low, we again magnify these prints to better understand the differences. Where retail pairs prints are more defined and neatly done. The trademark outline is sloppy and the material used is different in texture and color.

Box Label

The box label is one of the factors we rely on for authenticating pairs. From the box lid cover, YDM sticker or even paper helps us check thoroughly.

As we see the differences between the real vs fake box label of the Jordan 1 low OG.

Denoted in the yellow rectangle showing how fonts are not alike, fake pairs are bolder when compared side by side, not to mention the alignment of those numbers and letters is already off.

The main difference here is the label and box itself.

This box label from replica companies is a quick giveaway fake.

Back Insoles

Just to show you how the Insole should look for the authentic Jordan 1 low OG in 2022. Note that Dreamcell is now used for Jordan 1 low OG. Notice the texture and how it shines.

Check those arch support for DCS marking as well.

Others

Note: We will continue to update this guide. So we do hope we gave you that value you are looking for.

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