How To Spot FAKE Air Jordan 4 Lightning in 2023

Size Label

We are starting off with our comparison of the real vs fake size tag of the Jordan 4 Tour Yellow or Lightning.

The real pair font size is less bold. However, the fake Jordan 4 Lightning font is bolder. This is denoted in the red oval shape pointing out that the replica size font is indeed thicker on number codes.

Another thing we would like to point out in the yellow arrow is that "P" on that UPC on retail Jordan 4 Lightning or any other retail pairs is thicker, however on replica Jordan 4 Lightning that P is not shaped like on retail.

Box Label

One of the most important things to check on our real vs fake Jordan 4 Tour Yellow is the box label font size and details on it. Let's break it down, I have included 2 samples of fake boxes for your comparison.

The authentic box label size should have 2 types of size, if you happen to see one size print on that label, that means it's a replica. Notice the boxes drawn on that label, denoted in red is the replica with a much longer description. On the other hand real box is shorter with the font also less bold.

For our second box label comparison, it seems every detail is right, but let's check it again.

The real box label prints should be clean and descriptions should be in proper font and aligned. Unlike the replica pair we can already see some stamps on it plus the boxes drawn is just to point out that font size are different, fakes got those letters bolder than retail Jordan 4 Lightning.

Tongue Label

The tongue label can also give us some clue if your Jordan 4 Tour yellow is fake or real.

Denoted with the yellow arrow, pointing out how the arms should look like. The shape of that body on the authentic pair is shaped well and not too thick or thin. Unlike the replica, Jordan 4 Lightning pair arms are really thin plus the body contour is just not like on the authentic.

Adding this replica label for our comparison.

The authentic tongue label Flight embroidery color is vibrant which is denoted in the yellow box and the material used is darker, this is denoted in the yellow circle. On the other hand, the replica pair tongue label material is lighter in color and the Flight embroidery is less vibrant.

Insole Print

The insole print also got some differences

The authentic insole prints are more defined and well-embedded. However, Unlike the fake insole prints looks flaky and less defined.

Back Insoles

The back insole is a good legit checking parameter to check if your pair is authentic or fake.

The real back insole should be free from Inscriptions like that J11 on fakes, real back insoles inscription is that number size only. Unlike the fake pair got that AJ11 plus see how pronounced those letters are.

Rear

Checking the shape of the rear part of the Jordan 4 Lightning

The authentic pair Jump Man should be glossy, placement also is lower on retails and the Jump man body should not be as thick as reps. Also denoted with a yellow circle, compared with fakes this part is shorter. Unlike the replica pair, leather cuts are taller and the Jump Man placement is higher.

Footbed

The footbed material on the authentic pair has that grey lines but should not be dark or pronounced, otherwise if it's too dark it could be a replica. On the other hand, the replica pair footbed got those red lines, a clear indicator that it's a replica.

Side Panel

Checking the outer panels, we could see some differences here.

Denoted in the yellow box, pointing out how the shape of the real pair is larger compared with the replicated Jordan 4 tour yellow, the netting part is smaller.

Notice how the toe box with the legit pair Jordan 4 tour yellow rises compared with fakes the shape looks flatter.

Sole

The authentic Jordan 4 tour yellow sole canal should also be deep this is denoted in the yellow boxes. However, the replica soles are less defined and canals are not as deep as retail pairs.