How To Legit Check Any Air Jordan 6 Shoes

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If you are wondering how to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers, then you are in the best place to find out.

In this real vs fake Air Jordan 6 guide, you will easily learn how to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers in just a few simple steps.

Along with each step, we will link fake vs real Air Jordan 6 images in order for you to visualize and easily understand the flaws of the fake Air Jordan 6.

All of the flaws which you’ll find in this fake vs real Air Jordan 6 guide apply to almost every AJ6 colourway.

How to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers

The quickest way to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers is to check out the size tag inside each shoe, as the replica Air Jordan 6 manufacturers never manage to fix the flaws in these areas of the Air Jordan 6’s.

Step 1: Real vs fake Air Jordan 6 size tag

As for the first step of the guide on how to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers, we are going to check out the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers for the size tag inside each shoe, since this is the most reliable sign of authenticity.

how to spot real vs fake Air Jordan 6

In the fake vs real Air Jordan 6 image above, we have pointed out how, first of all, in the middle-left side of the size tag, the date of manufacturing print is too thick, and it goes out of the size tag.

Looking at the authentic Air Jordan 6s size tag, you can easily notice how all of the characters have the same font-weight, and how all of the letters remain o the tag.

Looking at the product ID number on the middle side of the size tag, you can notice how the counterfeit-produced Air Jordan 6’s have their text looking too thick compared to the one met on the authentic Air Jordan 6’s.

Up next, we have the date of production of the sneakers, which is visible on the right side of the size tag.

On the fake sneakers, you can notice how the date print is too big and too thin, and how the authentic shoes have their printing looking smaller and thinner.

Lastly, looking at the “MADE IN CHINA” and the “FABRIQUE EN CHINE” texts, you can notice how the replica Air Jordan 6’s have these two printings looking too thick, once again, compared to the retail Air Jordan 6s, which have these printings looking thinner.

Step 2: Check if the holes on the side of the sneakers merge with the midsole

This is another vital sign of authenticity when speaking of the Air Jordan 6 sneakers, and for this comparison, we are going to use the fake vs real Air Jordan 6 image from the Air Jordan 6 x Travis Scott release.

If you want to see the full individual real vs fake Air Jordan 6 x Travis Scott legit check guide, feel free to click on this link.

fake Air Jordan 6

In the fake vs real Air Jordan 6 image above, we have pointed out how the fake Air Jordan 6’s have their holes on the side of the shoes merging with the midsole.

On the other hand, the retail Air Jordan 6’s have their perforations on the side of the shoes placed so as not to make contact with the midsole.

The steps we’ve written so far are the best ways to authenticate this item.

The next few steps are still reliable signs of authenticity but are for non-top-versions of replicas available for this item. We recommend sticking to the steps we’ve explained above to make sure you’re not drawing the wrong conclusions.

Step 3: Fake vs real Air Jordan 6 rear details

For the third step od the guide on how to spot fake Air Jordan. sneakers, we are going to check out the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 shoes from the rear side.

Air Jordan 6 legit check guide

In the fake vs real Air Jordan 6 image above, we have pointed out how the replica Air Jordan 6 shoes have their “NIKE” and the “A I R” stitched texts looking too thin compared to the texts met on the authentic AJ6’s.

Not only that, but it is also visible in the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 image above how the Nike Swoosh logo on the fake Air Jordan 6 is also too thick compared to the retail AJ6’s Nike Swoosh logo.

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Step 4: Verify the sneakers for the Jumpman on the lacing area

For the fourth step of the guide on how to authenticate Air Jordan 6 sneakers, we are going to check out the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 shoes for the Jumpman met on the lacing area.

how to spot fake Air Jordan 6

In the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 image above, we have pointed out how the replica Air Jordan 6’s have their Jumpman’s upper arm looking too thick compared to the arm of the authentic Jumpman.

Then, looking at the head of the real vs fake Air Jordan 6’s, you can notice how the fake Air Jordan 6’s have their Jumpman’s head looking curvier and smoother than the fake Jumpman’s head, which obviously has poorer stitching quality.

Moving on, we have the arm without the ball (the lower/the right arm), which on the fake Air Jordan 6’s, it is too boxy and too thick compared to the one met on the retail Air Jordan 6’s Jumpman.

Lastly, looking on the right side of the real vs fake Air Jordan 6’s Jumpman, you can notice how the replica Air Jordan 6s have their Jumpman’s body looking less curvy and bumpy compared to the retail AJ6’s Jumpman’s body.

Step 5: Real vs fake Air Jordan 6 tongue texture

For the fifth step of the guide on how to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers, we are going to check out the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 shoes for the texture level of the tongue.

real vs fake Air Jordan 6 guide

In the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 image above, we have pointed out how the replica Air Jordan 6’s have their tongue looking too textured, and this is the easiest to tell if you put light over the tongue.

Looking at the authentic Air Jordan 6’s, you can see how the tongue is not as textured as the replica Air Jordan 6’s tongue.

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Step 6: Inspect the 3M reflective details on the side of your Air Jordan 6

For the sixth and the last step of the guide on how to spot fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers, we are going inspect the real vs fake Air Jordan 6 shoes with the lights off, and with the flashlight on, in order to reveal the 3M reflective material.

Air Jordan 6 fake vs real guide

In the fake vs real Air Jordan 6 image above, we have pointed out how the replica AJ6’s have their 3M reflective material with poorer quality, as the shoes reflect too little light.

On the other hand, it is visible how the authentic Air Jordan 6’s reflect more quality, with a powerful tone.

How can I spot fake Air Jordan 6 in 60 seconds?

The 6 detailed steps outlined above might not be so practical when you are in a hurry or when you want to buy the sneakers online.

That is why we have compiled this quick 60 seconds solution to authenticating your sneakers. Below are the top 6 indicators that can help you determine if you have a fake or real AJ6 pair of sneakers.

  1. Check the size tag of your shoes. Mostly, the replica AJ6 sneakers have their text on the size tag improperly positioned and font-weighted
  2. Verify the sneakers on the side, for the holes. The fake shoes usually have their holes merging with the midsole, and that’s something you’ll never see on the legit Air Jordan 6 pairs
  3. Analyze the shoes from the back. Most of the time, the replica Air Jordan 6 sneakers have their “NIKE AIR” text looking too thin, and the Nike Swoosh logo looking too thick
  4. Examine the Jumpman on the lacing area of your shoes. Usually, the fake Air Jordan 6 sneakers have their Jumpman on the lacing area improperly stitched and curved on the sneakers
  5. Verify the texture level of the tongue. The fake Air Jordan 6 shoes are known to have their tongue looking too textured, and this is the easiest visible when the shoes are in light
  6. Check the sneakers for the 3M reflective material. Mostly, the replica Air Jordan 6 pairs have their 3M reflective material shining too little while in light due to the poor craftsmanship

Where can I get my Air Jordan 6 authenticated? The Air Jordan 6 legit check service

If you need help with the authentication of your Air Jordan 6, we’ve got you covered.

All you have to do is send us good-quality pictures of your sneakers and we will get back to you with the results within 24 to 48 hours. The results will also come with a report on why we believe your sneakers are fake or authentic.

That brings us to the end of our fake vs real Air Jordan 6 guide. We will continue to update this article as better and newer comparisons are put out.

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Ch Daniel and Ch David

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Ch David is the co-founder and CEO of Legit Check By Ch. Ch David is in charge of the Legit Check By Ch Library of real vs fake authentication guides, where hundreds (soon thousands!) of free guides on how to authenticate various items are published under his supervision.
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