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How To Spot FAKE Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder 2023

Fri May 19 2023

The most complete and up to date legit check guide for the Air Jordan 4 Retro Thunder 2023. See comparisons between Real Vs Fake shoes.

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Here's How You Can Legit Check This Item

Box Label

Starting off with the Box label differences. I will discuss 3 critical points in determining which one is real and which is fake. If you can focus your attention on the real box label, notice that the font used for the Air Jordan 4 Retro and its description is thinner, unlike the replica box label, the font used is just too bold.

If we take a look at the real box print of the JORDAN.COM it is noticeable how the font is less bold while the fake JORDAN.COM print is obviously bolder.

Lastly, the real QR code for retail pairs are much darker in print compared to the fake box label, the print is just weak and lighter.

Rear

Moving on to the rear section, the Jump Man placement for the authentic pair is a bit higher when compared to the Jump Man replica, the order is just a bit low, you can see some differences by the Blue line for the real pair and the red line for fakes. However on feet, these are noticeable, but if we compare the color differences for the real and fake pairs, notice how the yellow sole of the real pair looks more vibrant compared to the fake pair, I've placed an oval drawing for you to check the real color tone.

Tongue Label

Denoted in the yellow box take a look at that Flight beneath the Jump Man, and notice how thick the embroidery and more tilted it is, unlike the replicated pair, the Flight embroidery is just thinner and less slanted.

Back Insoles

Digging deep into the insoles, we can see some differences here if we compare them side by side. Zoomed in for you to differentiate which one is authentic and which fake, see how the real pair DREAM CELL looks more refined, esp. if we focus our attention above it that QF for the replicated insole is thicker unlike the original insole QF is thinner. The texture for the authentic pair is also smoother in texture compared to the replica insoles which are rough in finish. Lastly, the square shape in the middle is also engraved for the fake, while the retail pair are embossed.

Front

Checking the front section, let's focus our attention on the front cuts first. The authentic pair front cuts with nettings near that toe box are a bit wider compared to the unauthorized pair this front is narrower. However, it's not a good indicator when checking. But if focus on the lace overlay yellow lining, see how thick that lining is all the way down for the authentic pair, while the fake pair lining is just thin.

Size Label

Denoted in the yellow oval shape, just to point out how the real font should be, if we compare them side by side, the font for the fake size tag is smaller. We also need to consider the texture of our retail pair size label attachment against the inner fabric or wall. The side is more texture and is less shiny, however, the fake size label attachment on that fabric looks weak and glossy. This is denoted in the yellow arrow for the real pair and the red arrow for the replicated pair size label.

Footbed

Denoted in the yellow oval curve, for the authentic to point out how the stitch threads are thicker compared to fakes. Just to add that the footbed material is usually blank and white for the fakes while the authentic pair is somewhat dirty.

Toe Caps

The toe caps for both pairs are identical in appearance, however, what I want to focus on is the front sole stitching, notice how thick the threads are for the authentic pair, while the fake pair threads are thinner.