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Real or rip-off? Authentication Secrets Revealed!
Don’t get burned! Learn how to spot counterfeits and run a professional sneaker inspection before you buy. We show you how. How To Spot Fake Sneakers is your complete guide to sneaker authentication and inspection. Run your own legit checks. Don’t get ripped off. Start authenticating now.
- How to spot fake Nike Air Jordan, Air Max, Day Break, ZoomX Vaporfly
- How to spot fake Vans Old Skool, Adidas Yeezy
- Complete sneaker authentication details uncovered
- Step-by-step inspection of Air Jordan 1 , Vans Old Skool, Yeezy 500, and more
- More than 400 side-by-side photos of real vs. fake
- Complete shoe inspection checklist – not offered anywhere else
Look inside cut-in-half classic sneakers like Jordan 1 and Yeezy 500. We have cut them in half and detailed the real vs. counterfeit shoes in side-by-side photos. You will see the detailed counterfeit shortcuts in materials and manufacturing. Step-by-step in-depth inspections with instructions for any fan to follow. More than 400 detailed photos of real vs. fake including Nike Air Max and Day Break.
Run your own inspections and authentications with the Complete Shoe Inspection Checklist. We show you how. Want to be sure your Vans Old Skool kicks are an authentic Vans product? How To Spot Fake Sneakers is your complete guide to sneaker authentication and inspection. Run your own legit checks. Don’t get ripped off.
Start with sneaker authentication basics then advance to study sneaker construction and professional footwear inspection techniques. See detailed authentications of the Nike Air Jordan 1, Adidas Yeezy 500, Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%, Vans Old Skool, Nike Air Max 90, Nike Day Break. Real or rip-off? Secrets are revealed in one comprehensive guide.
Large 8″x10″, full-color format, 135 pages
CHAPTER 1 : SNEAKER AUTHENTICATION BASICS
The skills required to master sneaker authentication
The sneaker authentication basics
CHAPTER 2 : PRODUCT PROVENANCE
The product provenance guidelines
Is the price right, or too good to be true?
Who, what, and where of sneaker buying
CHAPTER 3 : FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION
What is a shoe last?
The parts of a sneaker
Strobel lasting vs. board lasting
Cold cement vs. vulcanization
Sneaker construction terminology
CHAPTER 4 : HOW TO INSPECT A SNEAKER
How to inspect a sneaker like a pro
Fake shoes are cheap shoes
Shoe quality grades
Common shoe quality problems
Complete shoe inspection checklist
CHAPTER 5 : HOW TO INSPECT THE VANS OLD SKOOL
Checking for symmetry
Inspecting shoes inside and out
Are Vans good shoes?
CHAPTER 6 : HOW TO INSPECT THE NIKE AIR JORDAN 1 MID OG
Packing details
Check for symmetry
Colors and materials
Are Air Jordans good shoes?
CHAPTER 7 : HOW TO SPOT A FAKE NIKE AIR JORDAN
Authenticating the Air Jordan
See inside a real and a fake Air Jordan
What is missing in the outsole?
CHAPTER 8 : HOW TO SPOT A FAKE NIKE ZOOMX VAPORFLY
Authenticating the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%
Critical parts are missing
Can fake shoes be dangerous?
CHAPTER 9 : HOW TO SPOT A FAKE VANS OLD SKOOL
Authenticating the Vans Old Skool
WTF is vulcanization?
This is what a bad fake looks like
CHAPTER 10 : HOW TO SPOT A FAKE NIKE AIR MAX 90
Authenticating the Nike Air Max 90
Look at the small details
The parts are all there, but they’re all wrong
CHAPTER 11 : HOW TO SPOT A FAKE NIKE DAY BREAK
Authenticating the Nike Daybreak
A simple shoe, simply made poorly
Did Nike make a fake version of their own shoe?
CHAPTER 12 : HOW TO SPOT A FAKE ADIDAS YEEZY 500
Authenticating the Adidas Yeezy 500
Kanye will be angry when he sees this.
Title: How To Spot Fake Sneakers
Series: How Shoes are Made (Book 5)
Publisher: Wade’s Place (October 1, 2021)
Language: English
Paperback: 141 pages
ISBN-10: 1735883336
ISBN-13: 978-1735883335
Item Weight: 1.01 pounds
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.34 x 11 inches
Jess –
This book and all the others from Wade Motawi are in my reference library and I refer to them All The Time. Very useful, clear, concise, lots of photos to refer to. Well worth the cost. I highly recommend them to others looking for work, buiding a shoe brand, or with an interest in sneaker collecting.
ASM –
Another great shoemakers reference guide by Wade Motawi. Lots of color photos pointing out subtle differences between real vs. fake Nikes, Adidas, Vans, etc. Many popular sneakers are in there to check out. Great training not only to spot fakes and make sure I never get ripped off buying fakes again but also a thorough Inspection guide to use when inspecting any shoes. I started a women’s sandal brand with help from this author and the inspection techniques learned here saved us thousands of dollars. Not only could I inspect my shoes like a pro but the process saved us from having b-grade inventory arrive in the USA. A great reference for all types of shoemakers. Highly recommend it for brand owners and sneaker collector enthusiasts alike. -ASM
Dave H. –
I recommend reading the book How to spot Fake Sneakers by Wade Motawi.
Wade Motawi is a sneaker industry shoe expert who can inspect and authenticate any Air Jordan, Nike, Adidas or Vans on the market.
This book teaches sneaker authentication expertise using the same techniques which are used by reselling marketplaces such as eBay or Stockx authentication.
This book is a perfect reference guide for any sneaker reselling shop or convention vendor as it will help assist in authenticating customer’s sneakers to make sure they are all legitimate.
My favorite section is the Air Jordan 1 Mid OG breakdown of every meticulous detail from the thickness of the leather to the type of fabrics and foams used on the inside panels.
This is a must read for anyone in the sneaker marketplace or someone who wants tips to confirm their sneakers are authentic.
See video review here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1FBVmnYKM
Juan C –
This book is awesome. The photos of the real shoes and fake shoes side-by-side are clear, detailed, and eye-opening. Especially the ones where the shoe is cut in half. You can literally see that there is NO airbag. I’m glad Wade cut up the spendy Nike’s so I didn’t have to. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates quality sneakers and wants to feel confident in the quality they are getting when they buy.