Let’s take a look at one of the worst flaws on Jordan 1s.
“Are the R and D supposed to touch on Jordans?”
Answer: Yes, the “R” and “D” are always supposed to touch on Jordans. If not, that is an instant callout for a fake.
See the image below for a better explanation:
This used to be a very common flaw in the past but it’s been majorly fixed.
Falso:
The R and D in “JORDAN” are not connected.
They should always be connected.
Nowadays, you’ll only see this flaw on very bad replicas.
Una mención rápida:
Los pasos que hemos escrito hasta ahora son los siguientes MEJOR formas de autentificar este artículo
Los siguientes pasos siguen siendo métodos fiables...
... pero se aplican a las versiones no superiores de las réplicas disponibles para este artículo
En caso de duda, le recomendamos que vuelva a comprobar los pasos que hemos explicado sobre estas líneas.
6. Swoosh
The “Swoosh” is Nike‘s logo on the side of your Jordan 1s.
Auténtico: Swoosh is distinctly pointy.
Falso: End of the Nike swoosh is bulkier.
7. Perforations
Find these on the toe box of your 1s.
Auténtico:
Holes are consistent and of the right size.
Perforations are uniform in shape and size.
Each hole is fully and cleanly perforated, indicating high-quality manufacturing.
Falso:
Holes are oversized.
Perforations vary in shapes and sizes.
Some holes might not be fully perforated, indicating subpar manufacturing equipment.
Here’s something else we want to point out:
Auténtico:
Toe box holes are uniformly positioned.
Consistent spacing between the formation and the colored suede panel.
Falso:
Toe box holes may have irregular positioning.
Noticeable difference in spacing between the formation and the colored suede panel.
8. Sole logo
In the middle of the sole, you will be able to spot the NIKE logo — the written “NIKE” one[4], since Nike’s logos come in a few combinations:
NIKE text
Swoosh
Both at a time
On the sole, we find both at a time: “NIKE” + the Swoosh symbol.
Auténtico: “R” in the ® character is consistent and of standard design.
Falso: “R” in the ® character has a larger loop.
9. Box label
Since this is a universal guide for any Air Jordan 1, we won’t analyse the text of the label per se, since it ranges based on what edition you’ve got (or looking to get).
Auténtico:
The “8” in the font is of standard design.
Numbers have a regular font weight.
Inside the holes of the “8” are of standard size.
The text like BLACK/STARFISH-SAIL and BLACK/VARSITY RED-STARFISH has letters that are closely spaced, almost touching each other.
Font used is consistent and fully printed.
Falso:
The bottom end of the “8” is wider.
Numbers in the font are bolder.
As a result, the space inside the holes of the “8” is smaller.
The mentioned texts show noticeable spacing between letters.
The font appears different from the authentic version.
Portions of the text might not be completely printed.
10. Lengüeta exterior
Auténtico:
Swoosh has a distinct and consistent shape.
Curvature of the swoosh is precise.
Lines of the swoosh are clear and sharp, especially on the exterior edge (right side of the AIR text).
Falso:
Swoosh shape deviates from the original.
Curvature appears slightly altered.
The swoosh has fuzzy lines, especially noticeable on its exterior edge.
11. Sole stars
Auténtico: Star/asterisk pattern on the sole is uniformly dense.
Falso: Density of the star/asterisk pattern varies, indicating inconsistency in the pattern.
12. Rear leather patch
Auténtico:
Leather patch at the intersection of the two swooshes has a specific shape and size.
Shoe has a distinct hourglass shape.
Falso:
Leather patch’s shape and size deviate from the original.
The shoe displays a straight silhouette, missing the characteristic hourglass shape.
Preselección: How to authenticate Jordan 1s
In a rush? Here’s a quick summary of the steps we’ve shared today:
Check the tongue of the shoe for inconsistencies: The text on the shoe should be straight and clear instead of wavy.
Check the shape of the shoe: Fakes will often have a rounder, more hourglass-like shape.
Check the bulkiness of the shoe: Authentic Air Jordan 1s will usually have less bulk and a slimmer curvature around the shoe.
Check the Logo for any inconsistencies: Generally, the logo on real Jordan 1s will be thinner and fuzzier.
Inspect the Nike Swoosh: The Swoosh will be thicker on any inauthentic Jordan 1s.
Check the Toe Box: Ensure that the holes are both the right size and fully perforated and that the toe box isn’t too bulky.
Take a Look at the Nike Logo on the Sole: Ensure that the ® symbol looks correct and isn’t too big.
Ensure the Box Label is Correct: Often, fake box labels will have incorrect fonts and look different to a standard box label.
Check the Nike Air Logo on the Tongue Tag: The swoosh will usually be fuzzier on fake Jordan 1s.
Look at the Sole: The star pattern on the sole will look different on a fake, as there will be a difference in the density and size of the stars.
Look out for the leather patch on the rear of the shoe: Fake trainers may have the ‘hourglass shape’ flaw.
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Air Jordan 1s are basketball sneakers produced by Nike, in collaboration with legendary basketball star Michael Jordan, under the Air Jordan brand.
The Air Jordan 1s were the first line of sneakers launched for the Air Jordan brand. They were created in 1985 for use in Jordan’s basketball career, during his Chicago Bulls era. Because of this, they’ve become one of the most iconic sneakers in the world.
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What do fake Jordan 1s smell like?
Fake Jordan 1s have a strong smell of glue, suggesting it was made in a replica factory. You’ll see fake Jordan smelling like chemicals (gasoline) and lots of cardboard, for instance.
An authentic pair doesn’t necessarily have a smell.
Though, you’ll instantly notice a fake pair if it smells a lot like chemicals.
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