The counterfeiting of sneakers is the order of the day, as it happens in many other areas of life, but it is especially relevant when we talk about fashion and, in general, the retail sector. There is an irrefutable fact and it is that the clothes, accessories and Sneakers most sold by sports brands are also the most counterfeited, as they are the most demanded products especially in times of sales, such as these January 2021 that have just started today January 7, both in physical stores and online stores.
Many people are not willing to pay the price set by manufacturers and prefer to resort to this 'alternative and illegal market', exempt from controls and of very low quality. And it is as a friend of mine used to say: In the long run, cheap is expensive. He is right.
Now, how can you tell at a glance if a pair of Adidas Superstar sneakers are original or fake? To distinguish an original sneaker from a fake you should look at its silhouette or cut, the quality of the materials used and some small details related to manufacturing or manufacturing that will give you the necessary clues to know if you have in your hand a model of Adidas Superstar with the original seal and the guarantee of the German firm or a sneaker manufactured in one of the many clandestine workshops that proliferate on the Asian continent.
Look at the leather and seams
First of all, if we take a look at the upper of the Adidas Superstar sneaker, we will see that the original model is made of a high quality grained leather, free of cracks. On the other hand, a counterfeit model will not be made of leather, since the aim is to reduce production costs as much as possible, but of a type of synthetic material that is quite cracked.
Distance between seams
On the other hand, all the seams that are inserted in the upper of the original sneaker are correctly assembled and there is a smaller distance between each one of them. On the other hand, in the counterfeit sneaker, the seams are poorly made and the distance between them is greater.
Three-stripe stitching
The original Adidas Superstar incorporates on each of the sides of the upper the three iconic bands of the German firm, which go from smaller to larger lengthwise if we look at the shoe from the rubber toe or 'shell toe'. In addition, between each of these bands is a small row of five microperforations to facilitate breathability. Any sneaker that does not follow this pattern implies that it is a crude imitation of the Adidas Superstar.
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Interior textile lining
As for the inside of the sneaker, the original Adidas Superstar features a quality mesh textile lining that lines the inside, allowing for good ventilation and breathability for your feet. On the other hand, the counterfeit model has a kind of synthetic cotton inside that will prevent your feet from breathing, accumulating sweat and moisture after a short time of wearing them.
Seven eyelets
Another detail that is quite noticeable are the eyelets of the sneaker where the laces are inserted. In the original sneaker there are a total of seven, no more and no less. In the counterfeit models, on the other hand, the number of eyelets varies, and can be up to an even number.
Both the tongue and the insole of the sneaker are screen-printed or printed with the clover logo and the Adidas brand name. In the original model, this detail is perfectly appreciated, since it has a contrasted sharpness, however in the counterfeit or copy this detail appears very blurred.
Be wary of ridiculous or very low prices
Finally, the price is usually another detail that can give us a good clue as to whether we have in front of our eyes an original or counterfeit Adidas Superstar. Be wary of ridiculous prices or prices well below the price recommended by Adidas. To avoid being taken for a ride I will tell you that the official price in the online store of the German brand is 99.95 euros.
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In any case, there are currently many different imitations of this top-selling sneaker, each with its own nuances depending on the counterfeiter. The best method you can apply to avoid being fooled and to avoid the subsequent displeasure is to know the original sneaker in depth. This way, when you get your hands on an Adidas Superstar you will be able to know almost with total certainty if it is an original model or a counterfeit one.
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