How to Spot FAKE Yeezy Boost 700 in 2023 (All Colorways)

Size Tag/Inside Label

We start with the OG colorway, the

Checking the size label to determine the real and fake Yeezy 700 OG wave runner, we begin by focusing our attention on the SKU code, this is denoted in the yellow rectangle box where the real font used for retail is much thinner compared with the replica, they are bolder.

Look for the alignment of the Made In China we can see that the placement is off, with retail being perfectly aligned after that size 8, while fake labels are more spaced. Another thing to check is the spacing above the border line above the size of the country, fakes are closer to that borderline while retails have enough space. Note that the font of Made in China is also thicker on replica versus retail.

For restock pairs for the Yeezy 700 wave runner, you can use this size tag for your reference where retail pairs are now also coming from India.

Restock Size Label

Another V 1 after the OG colorway is the Mauve Yeezy 700 released in 2018.

Denoted in the yellow circle the difference here is the font boldness used for retail pairs for Yeezy Mauve 700 is thinner when compared with the fake size label. Even the red rectangle is still thicker when compared with retail.

An important note here is that the texture of the material used for retail is rougher in finish vs the fake label, which looks too smooth in texture.

Moving on to the "Yeezy V2 "Static

We understand that it's hard to see the difference with this replica, this is how good they are now.

Denoted in the yellow rectangle, retail pair size labels are more defined and the R trademark is shaped more than the fake one which is denoted in the red rectangle, R mark looks more smudged than retail.

As we have mentioned font size matters, denoted in red and yellow circles, and we can see a slight difference between the two labels. The fake label on red is smaller and thinner, while the real pair size tab is more consistent in size and thicker.

Yeezy V3 Faded Carbon

For the recently released V3 size label comparison, we can see the difference between their font boldness and spacing, denoted in the red circle, that 9.5 size is more spaced than retail pairs. Next to check is that MALE/MALE. On retail, the ^ marking is missing on the fake size label.

Box Label

Denoted in a yellow rectangle we can see that the retail font is thinner when compared with the fake box label. To better understand the difference, check the yellow and red vertical lines where details are no longer aligned like the retail box label, simply because of the thickness of the letterings from the replicated box.

One of the common flaws replica boxes have is the difference between V10 and V3 or V04. Denoted in red is the fake label where there are only 3 sizes printed, V10 should have 6 types of sizing. To better understand this in detail, check out our website and see guides on Yeezy's.

Another thing to remember is that some labels are really good however flaws can also be seen in the following area.

1. Box color.

2. Box font and print.

3. Box quality.

Rear View

Next to check is the rear end of our Yeezy 700 V1, V2, V3, and the MNVN.

Let's check this

A common flaw of replica sneakers is this droplet shape, denoted in a red oval, notice how narrow the shape of this droplet is. On the other hand, retail pairs are wider and more shallow.

Denoted in yellow arrow, see how low the suede cuts are for retail, while fake Yeezy 700 are cut taller.

The heel cushioning shape is another thing to check, retail pairs denoted in the yellow line are boxy in cuts, while if we check the replica heel cushioning shape is sharper.

Diving into this "Yeezy 700 V2 "Static".

A noticeable cut on the lower leather 'V shape" panel is again taller for fake Yeezy 700, this is denoted by a red line, if we try to check the authentic pairs, suede cuts are shorter going to those midsoles.

Another thing we can observe here is the slope for retail denoted by a yellow curve looks deeper, while the fake Yeezy 700 V2 is shallow and wide.

Going for V3 see the difference between the real vs fake

First to notice is the color shade for retail pairs is darker when compared with replicas, they are lighter in color. Another thing to see is how the materials have been scaled incorrectly, fake pairs are cut taller and real pairs are shorter to those midsoles. Heel "V" shape sock liner is also shallow compared to fake Yeezy 700 V3s.

MNVN Yeezy 700 Honey Flux

It's important to see not just the material but the stance of the sneaker as well. Denoted by a yellow curve, we can see how the arch is more prominent than the authentic Yeezy 700 MNVN. Denoted with a red line heel cup dual perforations, fake pairs are thicker in cuts when compared with the authentic Yeezy 700 MNVN (denoted in a yellow line).

Footbed / Insole Stitching

We now uncover the inner part of the sneaker the footbed and stitching.

Denoted in yellow arrows, see how dense and consistent the stitching is for the authentic Yeezy 700 Wave Runner, when compared with the replica, denoted with red arrows we can see loose stitching and some inconsistencies with the pattern.

Check the consistency of the stitch pattern, this is denoted in yellow. See the gap spacings between the real and fake Yeezy 700 V2 Static. Another thing to see is how long those stitch threads are for a replica when comparing the 2 sneakers.

The next example is the Yeezy 700 Faded Carbon.

Check again how consistent and tight those stitches are for retail pairs, denoted in yellow replica tends to have wider stitch gaps when compared.

Overall the stitch consistency is a good indicator when checking.

Lacing

There are 2 different types of laces for the Yeezy 700

1. Normal for OG Wave Runner is the cushioned round with flat sidings.

2. Infinity Laces for V3, MNVN Yeezy 700, Yeezy boost 700 Hi-res red.

Lacing placement can only be used for deadstock pairs, anyone can re-lace this one. The pattern for the authentic Yeezy 700 will always be denoted in yellow arrow, Right pair of outer panel eyelets should always be under that left eyelet, and so on.

Another thing to check is how vibrant yellow the laces for the authentic while replica laces are pale yellow, this is denoted in a red rectangle for fake.

Here we have the Yeezy 700 V3 which uses the infinity laces, you can also see this type of laces for the Yeezy 700 MNVN.

The same pattern should happen here, see those right laces go under, while replicas don't pay that much attention to the lacing system for the real Yeezy 700.

Take a closer look at the rubber lace cover. See how the size is different when we compare the real vs fake Yeezy 700 V3 lace covers. Retail pairs are more defined and smoother than fake lace covers.

Adding the latest released pair with infinity laces. Denoted in a yellow square, retail pairs are more spaced on that area when compared with the fake pair. Though these pairs are still to be updated, this may change.

Side View

The big difference to note between the real vs fake Yeezy 700 wave runner is the shape. Denoted in a curved arrow the heel bump is defined when compared with the fake pair. The fake pair bump is flatter. The reflective oval shape on the midsoles should be neat and well-shaped. If we compare these two, fake pair color vibrance is too much, and paint bleeds usually are present.

Denoted in a red & yellow rectangle, one of the big tells is the color. Denoted in yellow is lighter in shade, while the other one in red rectangle is darker.

Also denoted in red lines, pointing out how sloppy the stitching is for fake pairs when compared with retail.

A color flaw is usually the problem for Yeezy 700 V3, the heel color with retail pairs is now darker vs the replica color is fading, to add we can see the heel cage with the replica is noticeably thicker if we compare it with the authentic, heel cage is barely visible.

The easiest way to check here is the way those zeroes are mounted underneath the midsoles. Denoted in yellow rectangle authentic pairs are more tucked in when compared with replicas.

Toe Box

Moving on with the toe box, rubber mud guards are denoted in a yellow oval shape, size is smaller but thicker for retail Yeezy 700 wave runner while fake pairs are wider and thin. The suede overlay "V" shape also is different, denoted in yellow retail pairs are shorter in cuts, while the suede cut is longer surpassing the reflective lace holder.

The Yeezy 700 V2 Static is obviously incorrect in color, texture, and stitching. Denoted in red arrow, the shape of the lace holder is different like a diamond cut leather, retail is just a plain rectangle in shape. Prime knit used is also not right, fakes are rough in texture.

The Yeezy 700 V3 main difference is the shape of the toe caps. In retail pairs, the toe box is sharper in shape, while the fake pair Yeezy 700 black glow is round in shape. The replica pair color and texture on the toe box are also lighter in shade while the authentic pairs are darker.

For the last one, the Yeezy 700 MNVN toe box overlay is again wider for fake pairs. Measured the distance and it really is wider. Toe caps are also different, notice how thick that rubber toe guard is for retail while fakes are thinner.