How To Spot Fake Alexander McQueen Oversized In 2023

Last Updated on July 15, 2023 by Ch David

The best way to spot fake Alexander McQueen Oversized is to look at the text on the tongue. Fake pairs always have their text misplaced and either super thick or super thin. You’ll never see this kind of issue on genuine AMQ shoes.

If you’re the type of person who loves to rock designer outfits, you will be able to attest to how awesome Alexander McQueens are. They are the stylish symbol of a person who knows a lot about fashion.

In this Alexander McQueen checking guide, we will spot some of the easiest signs to follow in selecting your shoes and explaining how to compare fake ones.

Now, a fake pair of Alexander McQueen shoes most likely has the 3M reflective lines tending to cover the brand name.

Essentially, if you are lacing your shoes up to the top, you will find that the fakes tend to cover the brand name that should ideally stick out.

Moving on, you will also need to check the soles. The brand name written under the shoes is usually centralized by manufacturers of fakes, while they should be much closer to the edges of the left side.

With these two, you should be able to spot fakes. Keep in mind that a pair of Alexander McQueen shoes will need to do more than that to qualify as being original.

How to tell if Alexander McQueen sneakers are fake

You can tell if Alexander McQueen Oversized sneakers are fake by checking on the exterior side of the tongue, as fake pairs always have very thick or super thin inscriptions. Real pairs always have a constant thickness!

1. Profile details

First, let’s have a look at the fake vs real Alexander McQueen shoes from their profile sides.

1.1. Toe box height

• Fake Alexander McQueen shoes always have their toe boxes too low.
• You’ll see fake toe boxes being too close to the ground.

On the other hand, a real pair’s toe box should be arched high enough to be far away from the ground.

1.2. Side stitching

• The fake pair’s long stitching line is too thin and not as dense as the real one.
• The double-stitching in the corner is crooked. The real pair has straight stitches.

You should always check the stitches. While a lot of fake shoes already have stitches, you’ll be surprised how many still ignore this simple requirement.

2. Heel shape

On a pair of Alexander McQueen sneakers, you will find that the authentic ones have the back of their heels being round.

The roundness brings about a curve, which is rather noticeable.

• The fake pair’s arches are more violently compared to the real one.
• Essentially, the fake pair arches too early (from the right of the image to the left).
• The fake Alexander McQueen Oversized pairs are way too curved.
• On the right (heel) side of the shoes, there is a line that’s not straightly curved on the fake shoes.
  • The authentic pair has a perfectly curved line, without any stops.

Let’s have a look at a image that may be of more help with our extra guidance:

• The fake shoes also have that extra curve on the back of the shoes, which is not visible on the authentic pair.

So as to see this better, we have zoomed in and drawn dotted lines in order to show you how the shape of the legit shoes is less curvy than the shape of the fake shoes.

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3. Rear logo

3.1. Lowercase logo

First of all, let’s have a quick look at the real vs fake AMQ Oversized sneakers which were released with lowercase text.

In the fake vs real Alexander McQueen Oversized sneaker image above:

• The fake shoes have their text looking too thin.
  • Easily visible in the “Alexander” inscription.
• The fake pair’s “McQUEEN” text is thinner as well when compared to the retail shoes.
• The thickness difference between the cause the fake shoes to have too much space between the letters.
  • The authentic pair’s letters are closer to each other.

On any fake pair of Alexander McQueen shoes, you will find that the text is either too thin or too thick.

Apparently, a lot of manufacturers try to make their shoes look too legit that they just go crazy on the printing. Thus, you get text that is way too thin on the releases with the lowercase text, and thick on the releases with the uppercase text.

3.2. Uppercase logo

Now, let’s also have a look at the fake vs real Alexander McQueen sneakers in order to check the quality of the shoes with the uppercase text on the rear tab.

• The excessive thickness is especially visible on the fake pair’s letters “E” and “R”.
• The fake letter “C” located inside the “Q” in “McQueen” is way too large.

It’s not easy to spot, but with a trained eye, you will be able to sniff this one out easily.

Here’s a zoomed comparison of the same fake vs real Alexander McQueen shoes:

• Notice how the letters are too thick and have a larger appearance.

An authentic pair of McQueens should have the same thickness as the picture in the “Authentic” section.

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4. Interior tongue print

• The fake pair has a different font for its numbers and letter.
• Characters also tend to look thinner on the fake pair.

See how the authentic Alexander McQueen shoes are exactly the opposite: they have thicker inscriptions.

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.

5. Exterior tongue text

One of the easiest ways to spot fakes is just to look at the tongue tag. When you look at the fake shoes, you will find that the entire text on them is much thicker than the originals.

5.1. Lowercase logo

First of all, let’s have a look at the real vs fake AMQ Oversized shoes that come with the text on the tongue in lowercase, and then, we’ll also check the fake vs real AMQ Oversized pairs with the uppercase text.

In the fake vs real Alexander McQueen Oversized image above:

• The fake shoes once again have their text looking too thin.
• This is easily visible in each letter printed on the fake shoes, where you can see the lack of quality.

On the other hand, the authentic shoes have their “Alexander McQueen” text on the tongue looking thicker than the fake shoes’ text.

5.2. Uppercase logo

As the heading says, we are now going to check the fake vs real Alexander McQueen shoes which have their text on the tongue written in uppercase.

• The fake pair’s “R” and the “N” characters are significantly different from other letters.

On the originals, you will appreciate the fact that everything is uniform. The printing on the tongue tag isn’t so thick, and this is one of the most important tells that you can possibly have on a pair of Alexander McQueen.

Think about it; the print is usually in gold letters, and if they get too thick and you’re wearing the shoes in the sun, your footwear will begin to reflect light and pretty much distract anyone.

6. Shoelaces

• Fake shoelaces tend to look too thin.
• Touch the shoelaces. If they’re very narrow and thin, you’re holding a fake pair.

Also, if you want to be really sure, you can just look at the laces from the side. In really good light, you can see the thinness really clearly.

7. Midsole stitching

• Thin stitches are often seen on fake pairs.
• You may see very long stitches on a fake pair.

Authentic pairs must have thick and boxy stitches. Density is key to an authentic pair!

8. Perforations

• Fake Alexander McQueen Oversized sneakers usually have holes for shoelaces placed too low.
• The fake pair’s holes are much closer to the sole, and they tend to appear in a more bent pattern.

The originals are at an equidistant level, and their alignment is completely straight.

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9. Reflective 3M lines

Use your phone’s flashlight to reveal the 3M reflective lines.

Also, when legit checking Alexander McQueen Oversized sneakers, be sure to check out the reflective lines when the laces are all tied to avoid any messy analysis.

• The fake AMQ oversized shoes will have the entire “Alexander McQueen” almost covered. On the original pairs, the letters on the brand name are more obvious.

This method of checking is really easy, and it is one of the most important ways to be sure that you got the original shoes.

10. Sole logo

Let’s flip the shoes upside down and have a look at the AMQ logo on the soles.

10.1. Centred inscriptions

In the fake vs real Alexander McQueen Oversized image above:

• The fake shoes have their text looking too thick and wide.

On the other hand, the text on the authentic shoes’ soles is looking thinner and also boxier than the fake shoes’ text.

10.2. Inscriptions aligned to the left

• The fake pair’s text is aligned in the middle when it should be closer to the left edge.

The real Alexander McQueen shoes come with the text (on the brand name, that is) closer to the edge of the left side.

11. Cross-stitching

In the real vs fake AMQ Oversized image above:

• The fake shoes have their upper side of the cross-stitching looking too curvy.
• The bottom side (with the diagonal stitching line) is too thin and curvy as well.

On the other hand, the stitching on the legit shoes is less bumpy, and it is made out of more quality than the fake shoes’ stitching, as the legit shoes have their stitching thicker than what it looks like on the fake shoes.

12. Insole

In the fake vs real Alexander McQueen Oversized sneakers image above,:

• The fake shoes have their text on the insole improperly shaped and font-weighted.
  • Fake pairs tend to have their text too big and thick.

On the other hand, the authentic Alexander McQueen Oversized sneakers have their text on the insole looking smaller and thinner than the text visible on the replica AMQ Oversized shoes.

13. Box label

In the fake vs real Alexander McQueen Oversized image above, we have pointed out how:

• The “SNEAKER PELLE S.GOMMA” is too small and thick on the fake pair.
  • On the other hand, the same text on the authentic shoes’ box label is thinner.
• The barcode numbers are too small on the fake pair.
• The fake box’s monogram is differently shaped from the one on the legit shoes’ box label.
  • The fake label has the shoe as too small and curvy.

Shortlist: Legit check your shoes in 60 seconds

1. Verify the toe box of your AMQ Oversized. Mostly, the fake shoes have their toe box improperly inflated, and the stitching on the fake shoes’ toe box is also commonly flawed in terms of weight and length.
2. Inspect the shape of your shoes. Mostly, the fake shoes have an extra curve on the upper rear side. This curve is not present on the legit shoes.
3. Check the text on the rear side. Most of the time, counterfeit shoes have their text improperly font-weighted.
4. Analyze the characters inside the tongue, as the fake shoes usually have their numbers and letters looking too thin.
5. Look into the tongue tip to see the characters. If they are thin, the shoes are most likely fake.
6. Hold the shoes to the side to examine the laces. Original Alexander McQueen comes with thicker laces, so be very careful. Fake shoes have really thin laces, and they have a higher probability of getting worn out easily.
7. Verify the stitching on the midsole of your shoes, as the fake pairs commonly have their stitching improperly weighted.
8. Inspect the placement of the holes on the side of your shoes. The fake shoes usually have their holes misplaced and either too far away or too close to the midsole.
9. Check out the 3M reflectiveness effect. Hold the shoes together and see whether the brand name on the 3M reflective lines is still showing.
10. Look at the soles of the shoes to examine the brand name on there. If it is close to the centre, then you have a fake in your hands.
11. Verify your shoes for the cross-stitching. The counterfeit-produced AMQ shoes usually have their cross-stitching on the side of the shoes looking too curvy and thin.
12. Inspect the print on the insole of your Alexander McQueen shoes. Mostly, the fake shoes have their text too big and thick.
13. Have a look at the box label of the shoes, because most of the time, the fake box labels have their symbols improperly printed.

So, there you have it; the definitive guide to spotting a fake pair of Alexander McQueen shoes.

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