Jordan 1 GS: How To Spot Fake VS Real (2024)

Last Updated on January 8, 2024 by Ch David

You’re likely here because you:

• Have pair of Jordan 1 GS
• And you want to authenticate them
• However, you only found Jordan 1 Men’s legit check guides.

This guide provides you with the most accurate Jordan 1 GS comparison — we’ll talk just about GS, and no other style of Jordan 1s.

We’ll compare: Fake GS vs real GS Jordans.

Alternatively, we also have a real vs fake Jordan 1 GS Mid guide.

Let’s go to the High 1s.

How to tell if your Jordan 1 GS are fake

The best way to tell if your Jordan 1 GS are fake is to check the stitching. We always start with the Swoosh’s stitching.

Over there, fakes tend to have thinner and loose stitches.

1. Swoosh

• Authentic: Thick, solid and rich stitching — very dense.
• Fake: Thin, poorer stitching. Not dense enough as well.

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2. Shape

Flip your Js to the back.

• Authentic: Very curvy sides + the stitching at the bottom is hidden.
• Fake: Not as curvy as needed, and the midsole’s stitching is visible.

3. Holes

From a top-down view, we’ll look at the perforations in front.

• Authentic: Smaller peforations.
• Fake: Bigger, generally larger holes.

A quick mention:

• The steps we’ve written so far are the BEST ways to authenticate this item
• The next few steps are still reliable methods…
• … but they apply to non-top-versions of replicas available for this item

If in doubt, we recommend double-checking the steps we’ve explained above this line.

4. Toe box

• Authentic: Curvier and closer to the ground.
• Fake: Toe box is not as curvy and too high up from the ground.

5. Logo

This is the classic AIR JORDAN TM engraving on the side.

• Authentic: Thicker text, and the “TM” symbol is also boxier.
• Fake: Text is too thin — “TM” is also too wide.

6. Exterior tongue

• Authentic: Thicker and more solid inscriptions.
• Fake: “®” and “I” in “AIR” are too thin.

7. Size tag

• Authentic: Thicker, more solid inscriptions.
• Fake: Thinner “EUR” and “BR” letters + numbers next to them.

8. Interior tongue

• Authentic: Very noticeably thicker double stitching lines.
• Fake: Stitching is too thin.

9. Box

• Authentic: Thicker “USA” print.
• Fake: “USA” is too thin.

What is Jordan 1 GS?

Jordan 1 GS refers to a size category of the Air Jordan 1 sneakers, specifically in Grade School (GS) sizing. GS is also known as “Girls Sizes”.

The GS versions often mirror the design and style of the adult versions but are sized for younger or smaller-footed consumers.

Differences: Jordan 1 vs Jordan 1 GS

The main difference between the Jordan 1 and Jordan 1 GS lies in their sizing and target demographic.

• Jordan 1: Typically refers to the standard adult sizes.
• Jordan 1 GS: Stands for Grade School sizes, which are designed for younger, typically adolescent customers.

Why are GS shoes cheaper?

GS shoes are typically cheaper than their adult-sized counterparts for a few reasons:

1. Material and Construction: GS shoes use less material due to their smaller size. This results in lower material costs. Additionally, the construction process may be slightly simplified for children’s shoes, contributing to lower production costs.
2. Market Pricing Strategy: The pricing of GS shoes takes into account the target market. Since these shoes are primarily aimed at children and teenagers, who might not have the same spending power as adults, the prices are set to be more affordable.
3. Demand and Collectability: Adult-sized sneakers, especially popular models like the Jordan 1, are often collected and resold in a vibrant secondary market. This demand can drive up prices. GS sizes don’t usually have the same level of demand in the resell market, which keeps their prices lower.

These factors combined make GS shoes a more affordable option compared to adult sizes.

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Ch Daniel and Ch David