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2. Size tag
1. “MADE IN CHINA” Text:
Authentic: Text has appropriate font-weight.
Fake: Text appears bolder and thicker.
2. Size Number Print:
Authentic: Uniform size and thickness of numbers in “265.”
Fake: The “5” is noticeably smaller, and numbers are excessively thick.
3. Date of Manufacturing’s Print:
Authentic: “05/20” text is thin, with consistent spacing between characters.
Fake: “04/20” text is too thick and characters, including “/”, are too close.
4. “adidas ®” Text Positioning:
Authentic: Adequate spacing between “adidas” text and the “®” symbol.
Fake: The “®” symbol is too close to, or touching, the “adidas” text.
5. “#” Hashtag Print:
Authentic: Hashtag “#” appears thick and well-defined.
Fake: Hashtag “#” looks too thin and less defined.
6. APE/CLU/EVN Print:
Authentic/Fake: Both can have any of the “CLU,” “APE,” or “EVN” inscriptions. No definitive distinction here.
Note: Examine for poor quality printing like ink blotting or fuzzy lines as it may indicate a fake.
7. “US UK FR JP CHN” Line of Text:
Authentic: Text, notably “U” in “US,” is sufficiently thick.
Fake: Text, especially “U,” appears too thin.
3. Box label
Size Indications:
The international version of the Yeezy 700 V3 Arzareth showcases 6 country size indicators: US, UK, F, D, J, and CHN, uniformly presented on the label.
Serial Number Nuances:
The serial number is pivotal and is located at the bottom right-hand corner of the box label.
For the US releases, the serial number concludes with either V02 or V03.
Conversely, international releases, which encompass Canadian and European versions, will have serial numbers that finish with V10.
Validation Through Serial Numbers:
An authentic international version, which features 6 sizes, will have a serial number ending with V10.
A discrepancy, like a US version box label with a V10 ending serial number (instead of V02 or V03), is a red flag signaling a counterfeit product.
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