How To Spot FAKE Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner in 2023

Box Label

One of the things to look for when trying to determine the real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner is the Box label, let's get started.

Check that top arrow pointing to that 700, check the placement differences vs the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner below, placement is closer with that barcode.

Another thing to check is the alignment, see that yellow line hitting that space in between those B and O letters, while on the replicated Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, pointing out where that red line hits that letter B. This is a good indicator that the pair is fake or a replica.

Last to check here is that yellow box, pointing out the font boldness is different from the fake Yeezy Boos 700 Wave Runner, fake pair font is noticeably thinner when compared with the real Yeezy 700 Wave Runner Box Label.

The image above displays the Canada/EU box Label for the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. You can tell by the 6 sizes present: US, UK, F, D, J, and CHN. Denoted by the green box at the bottom right. The code NEEDS to end in V10 for EU-released sneakers.

Denoted in the yellow arrow, pointing to how the style code is bolder compared with the fake box label in the red arrow and is a bit thinner if we compare both the real and fake Box labels of the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner.

Next to check is denoted in the red box is that the EPC Inside font is thinner and letterings are too spaced, compared with the real box label font is thicker and spacing is tighter.

The image above displays the US box label for the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. You can tell by the 3 sizes present: US, F, and the UK. Denoted by the yellow box at the bottom right. The code NEEDS to end in V02 and V03 for US-released sneakers.

Size Label

Next to discuss is the size label inside the sneaker, let's dive down and see the differences between these size tags of the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner 2017- 2022 Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner (restock) releases.

Denoted in the yellow circle, notice that size 10 is bolder compared with the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner denoted in the red circle is much thinner.

Another important to check here is the Adidas logo.

Denoted in the yellow box with the Adidas logo, see how the lettering is more compact or closer compared with the Adidas logo of the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner.

On fake pairs, the Adidas logo print quality is low, reason why it fades quickly and the letters are thinner.

On the second sample of our real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, we just want to point out that the ^ symbol above that Male/Male for the real pair is more defined compared with the fake size label denoted in the red arrow, ^ symbol is smudged or not defined like retail size label. Denoted in the yellow box, I just want to point out that placement is different if you will try to zoom in, codes are leaning towards the right part of the size label.

For recent restock releases of the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner font and other details on it, a slight boldness on that size 10 1/2 is denoted in the yellow circle. However, this is very subtle for us to determine the authenticity of our Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner.

Side Profile

Denoted in the yellow arrow pointing out the outline on that bean shape 3M part is neat and well shaped compared with the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, the outline is not as neat and the placement is more spaced beneath and above that bean shape, while retail pairs placement spacing is lesser.

Footbed Stitching

Giving you a better view of the real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner 2021-2022 foot bed stitching. Denoted in a yellow circle we can see how the material used is different in pattern.

Footbed stitching is denoted in the yellow rectangle, see how the stitching on the real Yeezy Boost 700 gap stitching is more compact when compared with the fake pair looking more spaced.

Another example for you to know the difference between the real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner 2017,2018 releases is the footbed stitch consistency. See how clean and how those gaps are consistent compared with the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner.

Back Insole

Moving on with the back insoles, we now check the difference in the materials used.

I just want to clarify that these are the latest insoles for the authentic Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner for 2021/2022 releases. The real insole used for the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner is now improved using these Ortholite Insoles, while the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner is still using the old insoles.

Just to show you all what the old back insole should look like, denoted in the yellow circle check that the Ⓡ mark is more pronounced while the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner is less defined. This is the reason why the replicated Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner restock forgot to copy the restocked pairs for 2021-2022.

note: this may be updated by replica manufacturers anytime.

Insole Prints

Another thing that we can use for legit checking is that replicated Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner pairs forgot to adapt the latest insole prints from the Real Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner check below the difference.

Yeezy text is missing for the Yeezy Boost 700 replica. This is common for 2021-2022 released restock pairs.

Denoted in the yellow square, just to point out that the material used is different, check that pattern on the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner.

Here's the 2017 released retail pair of the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner comparison Real vs Fake. Another indicator is that fake pairs forgot to update their restock pairs and add that Yeezy text.

Notice how that S font is thinner on fake pairs compared with retail Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner is bolder.

Note again that the materials used are also different.

Lacing Placement

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, the Left pair of outer panel eyelets should always be under that right eyelet, and so on.

Compared with the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, the lacing placement is off.

Toe box

Magnified for a clearer comparison of the real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner 2021-2022 texture and color difference.

On the real pair see the color is more vibrant compared with the fake pair.

Also, notice how the texture of those suede overlays is smoother and a bit darker than the fake pair.

To give you another comparison on the first release of Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. See the texture for the older release is more textured or rough vs the recent 2021 restock release.

Denoted in the yellow circle, check how that texture for the 2017 release is more rough compared with the fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner.

Rear

Moving on to the rear section of the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner comparison, denoted in the yellow arrow, pointing out how the cuts on that heel suede material are lower compared with the fake Yeezy Boost Wave Runner also notice that the texture for the real pair is more pronounced compared with the replica.

Checking the shape of the pull tab of our real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, we notice that the replicated pair rear tabs are narrower vs retail pairs, this is denoted in yellow line for retail and red lines for fake pair.

Mesh Material

For the last comparison of real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner 2021-2022 comparison, let's check the quarter panel mesh.

Magnified for us to have that better view, see how larger the holes are for the retail Wave Runner compared with the fake pair looking much smaller.

Also to add that the leather eye stay is much darker when compared side by side.