How to spot fake New Balance

Compare your New Balances to our real vs fake pictures. Our team of experts is here to explain every difference.

3 quickest ways to spot fake New Balance

1. Size Tag

Authentic:

All letters are properly filled with paint.
Thinner symbols than on the fake.

Fake:

Scratched letter “B” in the “NB” logo.
Most characters are too thick.

2. Midsole

Authentic:

The “New Balance” logo is thick and has a 3D look, protruding from the shoes.
Thicker and shorter stitches, giving a boxier appearance.
Clean transition from sole to midsole without scratches.

Fake:

The “New Balance” logo is too thin and doesn’t have a 3D appearance.
Stitches are too thin and longer than the authentic ones.
Scratch marks at the point where the sole meets the midsole.

3. Model Number

Authentic:

Stitches are closer to the top stitches.
More distance towards the left side’s threads.

Fake:

Stitches are too far away from the top stitches.
Too close to the right side’s stitches.

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How to spot fake New Balance

3 quickest ways to spot fake New Balance

1. Size Tag

2. Midsole

3. Model Number

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