How To Spot FAKE Yeezy Boost 500 in 2023 (All Colorways)

Size Tag

To start the comparison of our real vs fake Yeezy Boost 500, let's tackle the key points to check when legit checking our Yeezy Boost 500 pairs.

Denoted with the red arrow, Just to point out how that arrow symbol above that letter A with MALE/MALE is touching, however on the real Yeezy Boost 500 we can see that the arrow above the MALE/MALE is positioned higher and not touching any letters. Another thing to notice here is how bold the lettering is for the fake and thinner for the real Yeezy Boost 500, I have denoted the Adidas in the yellow rectangle as the real and red box for the replica Yeezy Boost 500 for you to compare the font difference.

Here's another example of our real vs fake Yeezy Boost 500 difference.

Notice the style code in yellow is thinner for the real Yeezy Boost 500, while the replicated Yeezy Boost 500 is thicker.

At first glance, we can already tell how bold the letters are for fakes. See the yellow oval and red oval to compare.

Box Label

We have done several Real Vs Fake guides and one thing that replica cannot be accurate is the font. Here's another good indicator to check.

Notice the font with the description SALT this is denoted in the yellow circle with much bolder fonts, unlike on fake Yeezy Boost 500 fonts are thinner.

One of the critical parts to check with any Yeezy Box is the Barcode, denoted in yellow is the real code number for size 7 1/2, compared to the fake box barcode. Try to scan and see the difference.

Here's another example of the real vs fake Box Label.

Notice the placement above that box label Yeezy 500, I have denoted both in red and yellow rectangle with arrows to show you that there are flaws with Yeezy boxes.

Font is also different with this box label for Yeezy Boost 500 Taupe. EPC font style is also not the same.

Rear

Rear shape for every Yeezy 500 are not the same, however the key to know what's real and what's not is comparing them side by side like this one.

In yellow lines is the real, while red line is the Yeezy Boost 500 replica, notice how the cuts on the fake pair is larger in scale compared with the real Yeezy Boost 500.

Having said that each realease for the Yeezy 500 is not the same, here's another comparison.

Notice the scale and how the color is different from the real and fake Yeezy Boost 500, the real pair is lighter in shade however on the fake pair, it's darker.

Side View

Moving on with the lateral panel, we can see some differences here as well.

Denoted in the yellow box (heel part), see how the strip is cut on the real pair is larger vs the fake Yeezy Boost 500. Next to notice is the toebox for the real Yeezy Boost 500 is shorter, unlike the fake pair this part is longer and texture is more rough.

We also need to examine the eyelids shape and stitching when legit checking and be able to distinguish if it's just a flaw or it's really fake.

Notice the shape of the eyelid for the real Yeezy Boost 500 is more circular, while the fake pair got this eyelid shape more oval in shape this is denoted in red rectangle.

The stitching is basically a pattern that retail pair is consistent with, unless the QC is just really poor. However if we compare both pairs, I have denoted a yellow circle to show you how a retail should look like, stitching is continously consistent while the fake pair denoted in red circle, stitching somehow got interupted.

Mid-sole

Let's talk about the texture for the midsole panel, magnified for your pleasure and to show you that there's some flaw that you should watch out when checking the Yeezy Boost 500.

For the real Yeezy Boost 500 texture is more refine, unlike the fake pair texture is just rough with different pattern as well.

If we take a closer look how the leather was cut for the real pair is just clean, compared with the fake, cuts is messy and too rough.

Insole Stitching

Diving down the Insole stitching pattern, we can see some major difference here, denoted in the yellow rectangle to show you how the footbed stitch pattern should be, on the other hand fake Yeezy 500 Boost is just inconsistent.

Another key point to check is the fabric material used for the fake Yeezy Boost 500 is smoother when compared with retail, it's more textured.

Insoles

Giving you a more closer look how the size marking should be, notice how deep and more pronounced the marking for the fake insoles are.

Color is differenct and speckling is alot less.

Hang Tag

The Hang tag is also important to check when legit checking.

Denoted in yellow shapes are the details found in real pairs, compared with the Yeezy Boost 500 replica, they did some major changes in placement and font.

Check where the style code is placed lower near that barcode, fake Yeezy Boost 500 is palced higher.

EPC print for the fake Yeezy Boost 500 is blotchy and placement is again different from retail.Lastly we check the size print where they group the details in one place.

Toe Box

Denoted by the yellow drawing just below the eyelids, we can already see that the fale Yeezy Boost 500 is alot thicker when compared with the retail pair.

Another thing to mention here is that the suede texture is more rough for the fake Yeezy Boost when comapared with retail pairs. Subtle color difference also is another thing to point out, however it may look different for some screen,so we don't use this as a good indicator when determing fakes and real Yeezy Boost 500.