How To Spot FAKE Yeezy Boost 350 V2 CMPCT Slates in 2023 (All Colorways)

Box Label

Starting off with the box, let's dig in and see the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate comparison.

Denoted in the upper yellow box, we can all see that the YZY 350 font is larger but thinner than the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate font is shorter but bolder, not even reaching that partition line before that barcode.

Another to notice when checking your Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slates is the font on that SKU model.

Denoted in the lower yellow box we can all see that the font used for the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate is thinner when compared with the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate font used is bolder. The overall font for the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate Box print is just too bold.

Size Label

The Yeezy 350, V2 Compact Slate size labels are made of stickers.

Denoted in the upper red box with size prints, the font is again bolder when compared with the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate, the font on those size numbers is thinner.

This is also observed in the second box below those sizes, it is distinct that the font used is just bolder for the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate and thinner for the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate. Take a good look at that APE lettering, that's a big font and style difference.

Another thing to point out when doing some comparison to check the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slates, is that the barcode print is way too small compared with retail Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slates.

Rear

Magnified rear primeknit for us to have a better comparison on the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate.

No wonder it was called compact, see the difference in how compact that prime knit is for the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate vs the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate prime knit is much spaced.

When checking your Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate check those pull tabs, this is denoted in the yellow arrow, pointing out that the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate rear pull tab should be standing, why? because this part is well structured, no matter how I try to bend it, it always comes stands back like a spring, now if we compare the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate rear part, the shape is not defined as retail does.

Side Panel

Checking the side panel to give you a better view of what really the difference between the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate, that structure or shape is really distinguishable.

Denoted in a black curve line for the fake, see how that part is over bent, when compared with retail this is denoted in the yellow curve line, that part of the sneaker is standing and shaped well.

Also, it will follow that the sock liner will not be in its proper shape like the authentic Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate.

Lacing Placement

Using both left pairs to compare how that lacing placement is another important indicator when checking the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate in all colorways.

This is denoted in yellow arrows for the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate, just to point out that deadstock pairs will always have this type of lacing, see how the left outer panel lace goes beneath that right inner panel lace.

On the contrary, the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate disregarded this lacing system, this is noticeable for replicas, you can never go wrong, with this lacing placement is secured with that infinity rubber lace cover, you need to cut it to imitate that lacing system of the authentic Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate.

Insole Prints

Next to explore in finding out the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate is the insole print quality and font boldness.

Denoted in the yellow box, notice how thick those fonts are for the real Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate while the replica insole prints are way thinner.

Note: The Insoles for the Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate are permanent and cannot be removed, this is for all colorways, if your insoles are removable, instant fake.

Toe Box

Let's now check the toe box section and discuss mainly the texture and pattern of the prime knit, this way we can distinguish the real vs fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate.

Again we have to magnify this part to show you how the pattern should look.

Check how dense that knit is for retail and thinner for the fake Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate, in other words, it's nothing like as compact as the authentic one.

Twine

At one point you might think that everything checks out fine like retail Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate, what we are pointing out as a red flag here is that twine for hangtags now for real recent released Yeezy 350 V2 Compact Slate are now in paper-like twine, vs the replica, still uses that plastic for hangtags.

Do note that other replicas adapted this rope like twine, so be extra careful.

Boost

Moving on with the Boost, we all need to check if those boost pellets are pronounced and bubbly looking.

Denoted in the yellow circle, just to show you how it should look. Pellets should always be well-shaped and bubbly, also markings are more pronounced than a replica, denoted in that red circle boost marking is not as defined.