Authentic: Thinner text for both “of 12000” and “Feb 10, 1985” inscriptions.
Fake: Thicker text for both “of 12000” and “Feb 10, 1985” inscriptions.
11. Swoosh
Authentic: Thinner and less noticeable stitching where the Nike Swoosh logo curves.
Fake: Thicker and more noticeable stitching in the same area.
12. Corner stitching
Authentic: Thicker stitching with thinner threads going over the black Swoosh.
Fake: Thinner stitching with thicker threads in the same area.
13. Rear patch
Authentic: Shorter and wider black patch.
Fake: Taller and narrower black patch.
13. Signature
Iconic for the Nike x Jordan collaboration, the Trophy Room 1s have Michael Jordan’s signature on the side:
Authentic: Thinner and less visible signature.
Fake: Thicker and more visible signature.
15. Box label
Authentic: Thicker and more defined “USA” text on the box label.
Fake: Thinner “USA” text on the box label.
Shortlist: Legit check your Trophy Room Jordan 1s
The 15 detailed steps outlined above might not be so practical when you are in a hurry or when you want to buy sneakers online.
That is why we have compiled this quick 60 seconds solution to authenticating your sneakers. Below are the top 15 indicators that can help you determine if you have a fake or real Air Jordan 1 Trophy Room
Examine the interior tongue label with multiple lines of text, as fake pairs often have flawed text.
Inspect the size tag inside your Air Jordan Trophy Room sneakers; counterfeit shoes may feature text that is either excessively thin or thick.
Evaluate the hourglass shape from the rear side of your shoes; fake Air Jordan 1 Trophy Room pairs often have a straighter shape.
Look at the “Rumor has it…” text inside your shoes; counterfeit pairs may display overly thick text with characters connected.
Verify the toe box of your Air Jordan 1 Trophy Room; fake AJ1 pairs often have an over-inflated appearance.
Examine the “Air Jordan TM” text in the classic Air Jordan 1 logo of your shoes; fake pairs may have text of incorrect thickness.
Inspect the space between the wings in the classic Air Jordan 1 logo; counterfeit AJ1 Trophy Room pairs may have wings positioned too closely or too far apart.
Examine the badge on the insole of your shoes; fake Trophy Room Air Jordan 1s may have thicker stitching and text on the badge.
Look at the toe box perforations; fake pairs often have smaller and narrower holes on the toe box.
Check the black badges below the interior tongue label of your shoes; fake pairs may have excessively thick text.
Inspect the stitching on the Swoosh; fake pairs may have thicker stitches.
Examine the corner stitching on the side; counterfeit pairs often have thinner stitching placed too close to the Nike Swoosh logo.
Verify the patch on the back of the shoes where the Nike Swoosh logos meet; fake pairs may have a boxier patch.
Look at the signature on the side; fake pairs may have an opaque and thicker signature compared to authentic pairs.
Check the text on the box’s label; counterfeit pairs often have “USA” text that is too thin.
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David is the co-founder and co-CEO of Legit Check By Ch. David's experience: 5+ years of creating educational content in the fashion industry. 6+ years of authenticating luxury items. Currently, David is the Head Editor of the LCBC Library, where 1,000,000+ words have been published, in free guides, for over 1,000 items.