This is the ultimate guide teaching you how to spot any fake Yeezy sneakers.
We’ll go from the Nike x YEEZY collaboration to the Adidas x YEEZY models and colorways.
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How to legit check Yeezys in 2023
To tell if your Yeezys are fake, check the size tag inside the shoes. Fake Yeezys always use the wrong font for their inscriptions. Authentic pairs are always flawless and the same throughout each colorway.
However, Yeezys are complex and we need to go into detail when legit checking them.
On counterfeit size tags, the “MADE IN CHINA” text is excessively thick.
See it with ease on the letter “M”.
2. US size
The counterfeit size tag displays a noticeably thicker “½” character.
Moreover, the “1” is positioned too distantly from the slash (“/”) on fake tags.
3. adidas ®
Counterfeit Yeezy V2 size tags consistently exhibit a noticeable flaw: the “R” positioned next to the “adidas” text at the bottom of the tag comes into contact with the text.
Real Yeezys will consistently exhibit a distinct separation between the “adidas” and the “,” without any contact between them.
4. Manufacturing date
The “16” on the sneakers signifies the release year, which is 2016.
In the case of counterfeit sneakers, the “16” text is thicker, whereas the authentic text is thinner.
5. CHN size
The “N” within the “CHN” text on counterfeit items is noticeably thicker.
Additionally, the right leg of the “N” appears strangely arched and curvy.
The authentic version has a straight and sharp right leg.
Uneven spacing and boldness in the letters on the fake tag is a sign of a replica.
2. Smudged Text
Poor quality printing machines leave the text smudged on fake tags.
3. MADE IN CHINA
In fake tags, the “M” should not be touching the separating line.
4. Size Standards Row
Text like “US UK FR JP CHN” should not touch the bottom line on a real size tag.
Also, inconsistencies like the malformed “U” are a red flag.
5. Slash Character Inconsistency
On fake tags, fractions like 1/3 and 1/2 are not written consistently.
6. CLU/APE Inscriptions
While both authentic and fake can have these inscriptions, font and spacing differences can reveal a fake.
7. Dot Presence
Lack of a dot on the tag indicates a fake.
8. adidas ®
The ® symbol should not touch the “adidas” text, and variations in font and spacing are telltale signs of a fake.
9, UPC/EAN Code
It might not match with the box, and this is okay.
But look for inconsistencies in the text.
10. Low-Quality Text
Pay attention to poorly-shaped letters and numbers, like a malformed “C” or different spacing in numbers.
11. MALE/MÂLE Text
Spacing can differ in fake tags, although some authentic pairs may not have this text.
11. Production Date
Not a reliable way to authenticate due to multiple release dates.
However, inconsistencies in how the text is printed can be revealing.
2.9. Semi Frozen Yellow
Click to see the 11 ways to legit check Yeezy 350 V2 Semi Frozen Yellow in our full guide.
Also known as: Yeezy 350 V2 Yeebra (Yellow Zebra).
1. Spacing in “MADE”
On fake Yeezys, there is too much spacing between “M” and “A” in “MADE”.
2. Text-Line Spacing for “US” and “FR”
On counterfeit Yeezy Frozen Yellow sneakers, the spacing between the text “US” and “FR” and the two lines above and below them differs from authentic pairs.
3. Contact Between “A” and “P” in “APE”
On authentic pairs, the letters “A” and “P” in “APE” are touching. They do not make contact on the fake Frozen Yellow sneakers.
4. Closeness of “M” and “A” in “MALE”
The letters “M” and “A” in the word “MALE” are closer together on authentic Frozen Yellow Yeezys than on fake pairs. The letter “M” is also bolder on authentic pairs.
5. ® Symbol and “adidas” Text
The “®” symbol should not be touching the “adidas” text on authentic pairs, unlike what is observed on fakes.
6. Spacing in “APE 779001”
Extra spacing is observed between “77” and “9001” in the code “APE 779001” on fake pairs.
7. Spacing in “CHINA”
A huge red flag is the extra spacing between “C” and “H” in “CHINA” on fake Frozen Yellow sneakers. Authentic pairs do not have this extra spacing.
8. UPC/EAN Code and Text Quality
Sometimes the UPC/EAN code does not match the box label on authentic pairs, which is fine. However, what you should look out for is the low-quality text print on fakes.
While the fake and original size tags may both read the same thing, there is a huge difference in the quality of printing.
On the fake size tag, the shape of the C, the lower right bottom of N and the second and third legs of M are not consistent with the rest of the letters on that row.
On the real size tag, however, there are no inconsistencies to be spotted in the text, be it in font style, shape and spacing.
We understand how, in this specific comparison, the “MADE IN CHINA” text is slightly scuffed on the authentic pair — this is normal and happens with wear.
We’re comparing an authentic size tag from a worn pair to see how, even in the worst-case scenario, there are still flaws to be found.
2. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Print Text
On the second row is the “US UK FR JP CHN” country indicator print text.
On the fake tag, you will notice that the text is significantly bolder with signs of ink pooling owing to the poor quality of printing.
The real size tag features thinner and finely shaped letters free of ink pooling or blotting.
3. The size number print
The third row of the size tag features numbers which are supposed to be aligned with their corresponding countries on the second row.
On authentic size tags, the numbers are well aligned, printed directly under the centre of the US/UK/FR/JP/CHN text box.
On the fake size tags, however, the inscriptions are poorly aligned and arranged differently.
4. The APE/CLU Number Print
Please note that on the size tag of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Butter, you may find both CLU and APE prints.
Regardless, both inscriptions can be found on an authentic pair, so we do not consider this inscription as a reliable tell for how to spot fake Yeezy V2 Butter.
5. The Adidas logo
On the bottom left corner of the size tag is the Adidas logo.
Due to the bad quality printing, on the fake Yeezy V2 Butter size tag, the letters of the logo are clearly bolder and closely packed such that all the letters are touching each other, to the point where the text is harder to read.
The fine printing on the authentic one, however, has thinner letters with a better spacing which makes it a lot easier to read.
6. The Adidas Copyright ® Location
The appearance of the ® character on the size tag is critical in the authentication of your sneakers.
This ® symbol should never touch the s in “adidas” text below it as seen in the fake size tag inscription.
The ® should be spaced apart from the Adidas logo on the original version, however.
Also, while on the authentic size tag the ® character is relatively legible, on the fake tag it’s completely illegible, almost like a small black dot with very little distinction of the letter R.
7. The code number print
On the last row of the size tag is the FQS number print.
On the fake size tag, there is a clear variation in the space between letters and you will also notice that the F and Q are not properly aligned and all letters have their bottom side smudged, an indication of ink pooling owing to the bad quality of printing.
Please note that this text will always vary, so do not consider the specific inscription as a way of spotting the fake.
8. The Serial Numbers
On the authentic Yeezy V2 Butter, the serial number found on the size tag is slightly thinner compared to the bolder characters of the fake size tag.
Also, take note of the negative space in the middle of the # character and notice the difference in space in the authentic one where the # is not weirdly spaced out from the other numbers.
9. The Appearance of MALE/MÂLE
On the fake size tag, the MALE/MÂLE text is wider and the letters are not properly spaced out.
For example, the M and  are clearly touching each other on the fake size tag, while on the authentic one, there’s a tiny gap between them — it may be hard to notice at a glance but it is still there nonetheless.
10. The production date
Look at the slash between the dates; it’s bolder on fakes.
However, production dates can vary, so it’s not a reliable authenticity indicator.
11. Slash in size numbers
The slash in size numbers can differ between genuine and fake tags.
Even if only one inconsistency is spotted, the tag is likely fake.
On fake Yeezys, the entire “MADE IN CHINA” text appears overly thick, with the letter “M” being particularly noticeable.
2. Thickness of Lines
The lines above and below the “US UK FR JP CHN” text are thicker and fuzzier on fake Yeezys.
3. “APE” Factory Text
The “APE” text (referring to the factory) is thicker on fakes, and the letters “A” and “P” touch, whereas they don’t on genuine Yeezys.
4. “adidas” Text and “R” Separation
On fake tags, the “adidas” text and the “R” touch, while authentic tags keep them separate. This is a significant fake flaw.
5. “ART EG7491” Text Thickness
The “ART EG7491” text is much thicker on fake Yeezys compared to the thinner appearance on genuine ones.
6. Production Year “19”
The number “9” representing the production year “2019” on fake Hyperspaces often has an odd shape and is noticeably thicker.
7. “N” in “CHN” Text
The letter “N” in “CHN” is thicker on fakes, and it has an unusual arched and angled leg instead of the sharp, straight appearance on genuine Yeezy Hyperspace size tags.
This works for both Citrin Reflective & Citrin Non-Relfective.
1. “MADE IN CHINA” text thickness
The fake “MADE IN CHINA” text is slightly thicker on the fake pair, while the legit Citrins have this text thinner.
2. Thickness and positioning of “1/2” print
The “1/2” print is thicker on the fake pair.
The number “1” is smaller and positioned slightly farther from the slash (“/”) on the fake pair.
3. “APE” text
In the word “APE” (the name of the factory), the letters “P” and “E” are connected on the fake Yeezys, whereas on the legit V2 Citrin sneakers, these letters don’t make contact.
4. Thickness of the hashtag (“#”) character
The hashtag (“#”) character is noticeably thicker on the fake Yeezys, while it’s thinner on the legit Yeezys.
This works for both Yecheil Reflective & YecheilNon-Relfective.
1. “MADE IN CHINA” Text
Most counterfeit Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Yecheil pairs have issues with this text.
Replica manufacturers make some letters appear too thick or too thin.
Look for differences in letter thickness, such as the letter “C” in “CHINA.”
2. Line Painting Flaws
Common on fake Yeezys, examine the replica Yeezy Yecheil size tag for scratches on the paint on the lines above the sizes.
Authentic Yeezy Yecheil size tags do not have these scratches.
3. “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Check for inconsistent lines on the “N” in the “CHN” text, which indicate pooled printer ink, making it look thicker and bolder.
Quality of print is key, and this issue does not occur on authentic size tags.
4. Date Print
Differences between real and fake manufacturer dates are prominent.
Examine the font type, with the real Yeezy 350 V2 Yecheil having a smooth font and the fake version having a different bolded font for the “11” and “19.”
5. “MALE/MÂLE” Print
The presence or absence of MALE/MALE does not reliably indicate authenticity.
Don’t worry if your pair has or doesn’t have this inscription.
6. Adidas Copyright ® Location
The most critical indicator for authenticating the Yeezy 350 Yecheil is the position of the ® sign.
On fake sneakers, the ® symbol touches the Adidas logo on the size tag, a giveaway of being fake.
Authentic Yeezy Yecheil sneakers have spacing between the ® sign and the Adidas logo.
Located on the first row of the size tag on the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Earth.
Differences in print quality are noticeable between authentic and replica size tags.
Characters on authentic tags are printed with better precision.
Look for issues like less defined letters, particularly in “MADE,” on fake size tags.
The letter “M” in the “MADE IN CHINA” text on counterfeit Yeezy Earth size tags is thicker than on authentic tags.
2. The “APE” Factory of Manufacturing Text
CLU, APE, or EVN inscriptions may be present here, but their presence or absence doesn’t reliably indicate authenticity.
Focus on the quality of printing, such as ink blotting, fuzzy lines, and poor print quality.
3. The Adidas Trademark Symbol
Located on the last line of text on the left side of the Yeezy V2 Earth’s size tag.
Counterfeit Yeezy Earths often have the ® symbol placed too close to the “adidas” text.
Authentic Yeezy Earths maintain a distance between the “adidas” text and the ® symbol.
4. The Date of Manufacturing Print
Represents the production date of the Yeezy Earth sneakers.
Counterfeit Yeezy Earths may have issues like too much space between numbers and the slash, inconsistent thickness, and different shapes compared to authentic ones.
5. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Indicates different size measurements for Yeezy Earth sneakers.
Fake Yeezy 350 V2 Earths often have thicker letters in this text, as seen in the letter “N” in “CHN.”
6. The ART Number
The letter “A” in the “ART” text on fake Yeezy Earth size tags may have a jagged appearance, differing from the “A” on authentic tags.
The “MADE IN CHINA” text on fake Yeezy Flax sneakers is often placed too low, too close to the line below it.
Authentic Yeezy Flax sneakers have their “MADE IN CHINA” printing positioned higher than the fake ones.
2. The Size Number Print
The “255” text, the last size number print on the size tag (below CHN), on fake Yeezy Flax sneakers features characters that are too thick, too big, and in a different font compared to authentic sneakers.
3. The Date of Manufacturing
The date of manufacturing, “01/20” (January 2020), shows differences in the “20” text.
On fake Yeezy Flax sneakers, the “20” is too thick and placed too far from the slash (“/”), while authentic Yeezys have thinner text placed farther from the slash.
4. The Hashtag Number
The second last line of text on the size tag.
On fake Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Flax sneakers, the numbers are noticeably larger and thicker.
5. The Distance Between “adidas” and the “®” Symbol
The placement of the “®” registered trademark symbol is a reliable authenticity indicator.
Replica sneakers often have the ® symbol placed too close to the “adidas” text, and sometimes, they even touch, unlike authentic sneakers.
6. The Half-Size “1/2” Text
On fake Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Flax sneakers, the elements are thicker, and the “1/2” text is larger compared to authentic sneakers.
7. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
This line of text represents different size measurements.
On fake Yeezy 350 V2 Flax sneakers, the letters are often too thick, as seen in the letter “U” in “US.”
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In the fake vs real Yeezy Desert Sage image above, the fake sneakers have their “MADE IN CHINA” text placed too low, too close to the line below it.
Authentic sneakers have their “MADE IN CHINA” printing placed higher than the fake shoes’.
2. The Date of Manufacturing
The date of manufacturing, “01/20” (December 2019), shows differences in the “19” text.
On fake Yeezy Desert Sage sneakers, the “19” is too thick and placed too far from the slash (“/”), while authentic Yeezys have thinner text placed farther from the slash.
3. The Appearance of MALE/MÂLE
Both real and fake Yeezy Boost V2 Desert Sage may or may not have MALE/MÂLE inscriptions.
This specific inscription is not a reliable way to spot fake Yeezy Desert Sage.
4. The Last Line of Text
The last line of text on the fake Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Desert Sage’s size tag looks too thin compared to the text on authentic Desert Sage Yeezys.
5. The “adidas” Text
The letter “s” on the fake Yeezys looks thicker compared to the letter on authentic sneakers.
Ensure there’s some distance between the ® registered trademark symbol and the “adidas” text to authenticate Yeezy Desert Sage sneakers.
6. The Factory of Producing Text
Both real vs fake Desert Sage Yeezys have the “EVN” print, representing the EVN factory where legit Yeezys are produced.
On fake Yeezys, the “EVN” text is too thin, while authentic Yeezy Desert Sage sneakers have thicker text.
The replica Yeezy Linens have their letter “M” looking too thick, and it’s placed slightly higher than the rest of the letters, making it appear as if it’s floating.
Authentic Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Linens have all their letters at the same font-weight and placement.
2. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Printing
On the fake Yeezy Linen sneakers, the “US” text is thicker than the rest of the letters.
All text on fake Yeezy 350 V2 Linens is generally too thick compared to authentic Yeezy Linens.
3. The “adidas ®” Text at the Bottom
Counterfeit Yeezys often have their “adidas” text and the registered trademark “®” symbol placed too close to each other, making contact.
Authentic Yeezy Linens will never have their “®” character placed as close to the “adidas” text as shown in the fake vs real Yeezy Linen image above.
4. The Last Two Rows of Text
The last two rows of text on counterfeit Yeezy Boost 350 Linens are thinner compared to text on authentic Yeezy Linens’ size tag.
5. The Appearance of MALE/MÂLE
Both real and fake Yeezy Boost V2 Linen may or may not have MALE/MÂLE inscriptions. The presence or absence of this text is not a reliable way to spot fake Yeezy Linens.
6. The Date of Manufacturing Text
The “01/20” text on the middle right side of the real vs fake Yeezy Linen’s size tag.
Fake Yeezy Linens have thinner text compared to the thicker text on authentic Yeezys.
Fake Linen Yeezys have their “01” and “20” numbers placed too far away from the slash between them.
7. The Size Number Text
The fake Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Linen sneakers have thinner text for the last size number.
Authentic Yeezys have thicker text for this element.
On the fake Yeezy Sulfur sneakers, the “MADE IN INDIA” text looks too big and too thin, while the legit Yeezys have smaller and thicker text.
Fake Yeezys have improperly kerned “MADE IN INDIA” text, with varying spacing between each letter, whereas authentic Yeezys maintain constant spacing between the letters.
Notably, issues with spacing and font weight can be easily spotted in letters like “D,” “I,” and “A” in the “INDIA” text.
2. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
The “US UK FR JP CHN” text on the fake Yeezy Sulfur sneakers appears too thin.
Authentic Yeezy Sulfurs have thicker text in this line.
3. The Date of Manufacturing Print
The date of manufacturing, “02/20,” is the same for both the fake and real Sulfur Yeezys.
In the image provided, you can see that the fake Yeezys have thicker “02/20” printing compared to the thinner printing on the authentic Yeezys.
4. The Appearance of MALE/MÂLE Text
Both real and fake Yeezy Boost V2 Sulfurs may or may not have MALE/MÂLE inscriptions. The presence or absence of this text does not indicate authenticity.
5. The “adidas ®” Text
The fake Yeezy Sulfurs have thinner “adidas ®” text, while the authentic shoes feature thicker text.
Watch out for instances where the “adidas” and the “®” symbol on the fake Yeezys make contact, as this does not occur on genuine Yeezys.
6. The APC Number Print
“APC” represents the factory where the sneakers were manufactured.
In the image comparing fake vs real Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Sulfurs, you can observe that the fake Sulfurs have thinner “APC 011001” numbers compared to the thicker numbers on authentic shoes.
Left Shoe: The lace that emerges from the side with the stripe (left side) should pass underneath the lace coming from the opposite side (right side).
Right Shoe: Conversely, the lace that emerges from the side with the stripe (right side) should pass underneath the lace coming from the opposite side (left side).
Fake Pair:
In the case of the replica Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Ash Blue, the lace from the stripe on the right shoe is incorrectly positioned above the lace from the opposite side.
It’s important to clarify that the lace attachment flaw is only applicable for deadstock (unworn, factory-condition) Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Ash Blue pairs.
If the laces have been removed, swapped, or reattached in any way, this indicator should not be relied upon to determine the shoe’s authenticity.
Fake: In the replica or counterfeit version, the pellets often appear too neatly aligned, almost as if they were mathematically positioned to sit parallel to each other.
This overly uniform look is not consistent with the manufacturing process of authentic Yeezys.
Authentic: In contrast, the pellets on the sole of a genuine Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Ash Pearl are more randomized and have a more natural arrangement.
The pellets will not sit perfectly parallel to each other, nor will they have a precisely geometric pattern.
This randomness is a result of the manufacturing process and material properties of the authentic boost soles.
If the pellets seem too perfect or mathematically aligned, it could be a sign that the shoes are not authentic.
Fake Pair: The text is too thick and is positioned too low, almost touching the long bar beneath it.
Authentic Pair: The text is thinner and is appropriately distanced from the bar below.
2 – The date of manufacturing the 350 V2s
Fake Pair: Inconsistent font weights are used. The “04” is too thick, while the slash (“/”) and the “2” are too thin. The “0” is also too thick, and the “20” text is too small.
Authentic Pair: Consistent font weight and size across the “02/21” text.
3 – The appearance of the MALE/MÂLE text
Both real and fake Yeezy 350 V2 Mono Mist pairs might have this inscription, and its presence or absence is not a reliable indicator of authenticity.
4 – The LHG/APE/CLU/EVN print
Fake Pair: Although these inscriptions can appear in both real and fake pairs, focus on the quality of the print. Look for ink blotting, fuzzy lines, or poor print quality.
Authentic Pair: High-quality printing without any of the issues mentioned above.
5 – The “US UK FR JP CHN” inscription
Fake Pair: Text appears too thin and is placed too high, being too close to the top bar and too far from the bottom one.
Authentic Pair: The text is thicker and perfectly centered between the two bars.
3. Yeezy Boost 380
Released in December 2019, we have to inspect the fake vs real Yeezy Boost 380 Alien sneakers now, and then, the Yeezy 380 Mist.
This works for both Mist Reflective & Mist Non-Reflective.
1. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
In the second main row of text at the top of the fake vs real Yeezy Mist sneakers, the fake shoes have their “CHN” text looking thicker than the rest of the letters.
All of the text on the fake Yeezy 380 Mist is thicker compared to the authentic Yeezy Mist.
2. The Date of Manufacturing
The date of manufacturing is present on the middle-right side of the size tag on both the real vs fake Yeezy 380 Mist.
On the fake Mists, the text is too thick and improperly positioned, with the “2” lower than the “0” in the “20” text.
The fake Yeezy Boost 380 Mists have their “01” and “20” printings placed too far away from the slash (“/”) in the middle, while the authentic sneakers have their text closer to the slash.
The “1” in the “12,” which stands for December, is bigger than the “2” on the authentic shoes.
3. The Appearance of the MALE/MÂLE Text
Both the real and fake Yeezy Boost 380 Mists may or may not have MALE/MÂLE inscriptions, so it’s not a reliable way to spot fakes.
4. The “adidas ®” Text at the Bottom
The fake Yeezy Boost 380 Mist often has its “adidas” text and the registered trademark “®” symbol placed too close to each other.
The authentic Yeezy Mist will never have their “®” character placed as close to the “adidas” text.
In the fake vs real Yeezy 380 Mist image, you can also notice how the letter “s” in the “adidas” text is too thin compared to the letter on the legit Yeezys.
5. The “APE” Text
The “APE,” “EVN,” and other printings on the middle-left side of the size tags represent the factories where the authentic Yeezys have been produced.
In the real vs fake Yeezy Mist image, you can notice how the fake Yeezy Mists have their “APE” text looking too thin compared to the text on the retail Yeezy 380 Mists.
This works for both the Onyx Reflective & Onyx Non-Reflective.
1 – The “MADE IN CHINA” Text
Fake Pair: The text is too thin, lacking definition.
Authentic Pair: Text is thicker and more defined than on the fake pair.
2 – Date of Manufacturing’s Print
Fake Pair: Features inconsistent font-weight, with “07” too thin and “20” too thick. Also, the slash (“/”) character is closer to “20” and farther from “07.”
Authentic Pair: The “07/20” text is consistently thick with even kerning between each character.
3 – The Last Line of Text on the Size Tag
Fake Pair: The entire line of text appears too thick. Letters and numbers are inconsistently sized.
Authentic Pair: All characters maintain the same thickness and are more defined.
4 – The LHG/APE/CLU/EVN Print
Both Pairs: May feature any of these inscriptions.
Note: This is not a reliable area for determining authenticity. Watch out for poor print quality, like ink blotting or fuzzy lines.
5 – The “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Fake Pair: The text appears too thin and less defined.
Authentic Pair: Features thicker, more clearly defined text.
The “MADE IN GERMANY” inscription at the top of the label is too thick on the replica pair, while the genuine shoes have thinner text.
2. “US UK FR JP CHN” Line
The “US UK FR JP CHN” line of text on the fake shoes is too thin and placed too low on the fake label. It is not centered correctly.
3. “SDS” Inscription
The “SDS” text on the fake shoes (indicating the factory where the Yeezys were made) is thinner than on the real pair, which has thicker and more defined text.
4. Date of Manufacturing
The “01/21” text on the fake shoes is too thin and uses a different font from the real one. Genuine shoes have thicker text with consistent font.
5. “ART H68038” Text
The style code “ART H68038” on the fake pair’s size tag has inconsistent text thickness. The “ART” text is too thin, while the “H68038” text is too thick. Legit Yeezy 450 pairs have consistent thickness for all characters.
6. “adidas ®” Logo
The “adidas ®” text on the replica pair’s tag looks too thin and has too much space between characters. Authentic Yeezy 450s have thicker text with letters placed closer together.
7. “FLIP UNDER” Text
The “FLIP UNDER” text on the bottom side of the size tag is too thin and has excessive letter spacing on the fake shoes. Genuine pairs have thicker text with letters closer together.
The fake Yeezy 500 pairs often have the “MADE IN CHINA” text looking thicker than the text on authentic sneakers. Legit Yeezy 500 pairs have thinner “MADE IN CHINA” text.
Note that this can sometimes be reversed on replica sneakers, so it’s essential to refer to real vs fake Yeezy 500 images for each authentication.
2. “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Inconsistent lines on the “N” from the “CHN” text indicate pooled printer ink, making it look thicker and bolder on fake Yeezy 500 pairs. This issue does not occur on genuine size tags.
3. Date Print
Differences between the manufacturing dates on real vs real Yeezy 500 sneakers are noticeable.
On the fake Yeezy 500 size tag, there is more space between the month, the slash, and the year of production compared to authentic Yeezys.
Pay attention to date inconsistencies when comparing.
4. Copyright “®” Character
The “®” character touching the “adidas” text is a clear indicator of fake Yeezys. Authentic pairs have a different spacing between “adidas®” and the square above.
5. APE/CLU/EVN Number Print
CLU, APE, or EVN inscriptions may be found on both authentic and fake Yeezy 500 pairs.
The key is to focus on the quality of printing, looking for ink blotting, fuzzy lines, and other signs of poor printing quality.
6. Yeezy Boost 700 V1
For this guide, we’ll use the Wave Runner colorway.
However, this works for the Mauve and any other colorway of the 700 V1.
6.1. All colorways
1. “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
On the fake Yeezy 700 OG, the “US UK FR JP CHN” text features a thicker font compared to the thinner font on genuine pairs.
The surrounding lines on the fake shoes are also noticeably thicker.
2. Bottom Second Row of Text
In the real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 OG images, the text on counterfeit sneakers appears much thinner than on authentic pairs.
Authentic Yeezy Wave Runner pairs have thicker text than the fake pairs.
3. “ART” Text
The font used on the fake Yeezy Wave Runner pair makes the “ART” or “FU” printings taller than those on authentic sneakers.
4. Copyright “®” Character
The “®” character touching the “adidas” text is a clear indicator of fake Yeezys.
There is also a difference in spacing between “adidas®” and the square above on the real vs fake Yeezy 700 OG pairs.
This tell also works in legit checking any colourway (e.g. Vanta and others).
7.1. All colorways
1. “MADE IN CHINA” Print
Fake Yeezy 700 V2 pairs often have a thicker “MADE IN CHINA” text compared to the thinner text on authentic sneakers.
Legit Yeezy 700 V2 pairs typically have thinner “MADE IN CHINA” text.
Note that this can sometimes be reversed on replica sneakers, so it’s essential to refer to real vs fake Yeezy Boost 700 V2 images for accurate authentication.
2. “MALE/MÂLE” Print
The presence or absence of MALE/MÂLE inscriptions is not a reliable way to spot fake Yeezy Boost 700 V2 sneakers.
Therefore, the presence of this specific inscription should not be used as a sole authentication method.
3. Copyright “®” Character
The “®” character touching the “adidas” text is a key indicator of fake Yeezys.
There is also a difference in spacing between “adidas®” and the square above in the real vs fake Yeezy 700 V2 pairs.
4. APE/CLU/EVN Number Print
The presence of CLU, APE, or EVN inscriptions on the size tag should not necessarily indicate authenticity.
Instead, focus on the quality of printing, looking for ink blotting, fuzzy lines, or other signs of poor printing quality.
5. “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Inconsistent lines on the “N” from the “CHN” text can indicate poor printing quality, leading to a thicker and bolder appearance on fake Yeezy 700 V2 sneakers.
This inconsistency does not occur on genuine size tags.
Fake Yeezy 700 V3 Azael pairs often have a thicker “MADE IN CHINA” text compared to the thinner text on authentic sneakers.
Legit Yeezy 700 V3 Azael pairs typically have thinner “MADE IN CHINA” text.
Note that this can sometimes be reversed on replica sneakers, so it’s essential to refer to real vs fake Yeezy 700 V3 Azael images for accurate authentication.
2. “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Inconsistent lines on the “N” from the “CHN” text can indicate poor printing quality, leading to a thicker and bolder appearance on fake Yeezy 700 V3 Azael sneakers.
This inconsistency does not occur on genuine size tags.
3. APE/CLU/EVN Number Print
The presence of CLU, APE, or EVN inscriptions on the size tag should not necessarily indicate authenticity.
Instead, focus on the quality of printing, looking for ink blotting, fuzzy lines, or other signs of poor printing quality.
4. Medial Lines
The lines below and above the “US UK FR JP CHN” text may appear too thick and fuzzy on fake Yeezy 700 V3 Azael sneakers.
Authentic Yeezy V3 Azael sneakers may have thicker lines, but note that replica sneakers could also have thicker lines than authentic ones.
5. Adidas Copyright Symbol
Check the placement of the “R” in the Adidas copyright symbol. On fake Yeezys, it may be too far away from the “adidas” text.
Authentic Yeezys have the “R” placed closer to the “adidas” text.
If the “R” makes contact with the “adidas” text, it’s a sign of a fake pair.
The letters in the “CHN” text on fake Yeezy Boost 700 V3 Alvah sneakers may have issues:
The letter “C” appears smaller than the rest of the letters.
The letter “N” is significantly thicker on the last vertical leg compared to authentic Yeezys.
The “US” and “UK” prints on fake Yeezys also appear too thick compared to authentic ones.
2. The Size Number Print
Underneath the “US UK FR JP CHN” text, you’ll find size number text for various measurements.
Fake Yeezy Alvahs may have a smaller “5” in the “265” print, and the numbers appear too thick compared to authentic ones.
3. The Date Number Print
Examining the production date on Yeezy Boost 700 V3 Alvah sneakers, fake pairs may have text that is too thick and placed too far from the slash between the month and year of production.
Legit Yeezy Alvahs have consistent font weight and spacing in the date number print.
4. The Appearance of the MALE/MÂLE Text
The presence or absence of MALE/MÂLE inscriptions on Yeezy Boost 700 V3 Alvah sneakers does not necessarily indicate authenticity.
This specific inscription is not a reliable method for spotting fake Yeezy Alvahs.
5. The “adidas ®” Text at the Bottom
A common flaw on counterfeit Yeezys is the placement of the “adidas” text and the registered trademark “®” symbol too close to each other, making contact.
Authentic Yeezy Alvahs will not have the “®” character placed as closely to the “adidas” text as seen in fake versions.
6. The APE/CLU/EVN Print
CLU, APE, or EVN inscriptions may be found here, and their presence does not necessarily indicate authenticity.
Focus on the quality of printing, looking for issues like ink blotting, fuzzy lines, or poor printing quality.
Fake Pair: Text is too thin and may appear less defined.
Authentic Pair: Text is thicker and more defined, making it easier to distinguish from a replica.
2 – The “US UK FR JP CHN” Text
Fake Pair: Text appears too thin and lacks the robustness seen in authentic pairs.
Authentic Pair: Text is thicker and holds more definition.
3 – The Date of Manufacturing the Shoes’ Text
Fake Pair: The text “09/20” is too thin, and the characters are improperly spaced with too much distance between the numbers and the slash.
Authentic Pair: The text is thicker, and the numbers and the slash are closely spaced.
4 – The Appearance of the MALE/MÂLE Text
Both Pairs: May or may not contain this inscription, so it’s not a reliable indicator of authenticity.
5 – The LHG/APE/CLU/EVN Print
Both Pairs: Can have any of these inscriptions, making it an unreliable spot for authentication. However, scrutinize the quality of printing for signs of a fake, such as ink blotting or fuzzy lines.
6 – The Size of the Shoes’ Print
Fake Pair: The characters, especially the “280” text, are too thick.
Authentic Pair: The text is thinner and more professionally printed, maintaining consistent quality.
In the fake vs real Yeezy MNVN image, the fake Yeezys have thicker “US UK FR JP CHN” text compared to the authentic Yeezy MNVNs.
2. The Size Number Print
The “265” size number text on fake Yeezys appears thicker and improperly positioned compared to the authentic Yeezys.
The “6” on the fake Yeezys may look bigger and thicker than the rest of the numbers.
3. The Date of Manufacturing
The date of manufacturing’s print below the size number text should have consistent font weight and spacing.
Fake MNVN Yeezys may have text that is too thin, small, improperly spaced, and numbers placed too close to each other, especially on the right side of the slash (“/”).
4. The Appearance of the MALE/MÂLE Text
Both real and fake Yeezy MNVNs may or may not have MALE/MÂLE inscriptions, so the presence of this text is not a reliable way to spot fakes.
5. The “adidas ®” Prints
Fake Yeezys often have their “adidas” text and the registered trademark “®” symbol placed too close to each other, making contact.
Authentic Yeezys maintain proper spacing between “adidas” and “®” to avoid contact.
6. The Factory of Manufacturing Number Print
The “APE” stands for the factory where the sneakers were manufactured.
In the fake vs real Yeezy MNVN image, fake MNVNs have an APE number that appears too thin on the first two numbers and too thick on the last three numbers. Authentic Yeezys have consistent font-weight in the APE number.
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1. The Size Number Text
An instant red flag for fake Yeezy Boost 750 OG Grey pairs is the availability of half sizes (e.g., US10.5 or US9.5). The OG Grey colorway is only available in full US sizes.
2. The “adidas ®” Print
On authentic Yeezy 750 pairs, the “®” character barely touches the QR code, and there is spacing between them.
On fake Yeezy OG Grey, there’s no spacing between the “®” symbol and the QR code, and the text may be illegible or barely legible.
3. The MALE/MÂLE Print
Check the spacing between the letters “A” and “L” in the “MALE” text.
On authentic pairs, they should barely touch, while on fake pairs, they may be too close to each other.
4. The PO Code
The PO code on the label should match the code on the box.
Look for the numeric code, which may include UPC or EAN.
5. The ART B35309 Print
Examine how the “3” characters are positioned in relation to other numbers. On fake Yeezy Boost 750 OG Grey pairs, the “3” characters may be too close to other numbers, such as touching the “5.”
Authentic Yeezys have better spacing, with the second “3” slightly farther from the “5.”
6. The Date of Manufacture
The date of manufacture, “02/15,” is incorrect on fake Yeezy Boost 750 OG Grey pairs.
On authentic pairs, the correct date is “01/15.”
11.2. Triple Black
1. The “US UK FR JP CHN” Print
The “US UK FR JP CHN” text appears much thinner on fake Yeezy Boost 750 Triple Black sneakers compared to the authentic shoes.
This thin text is a common flaw on many replica Yeezy 750 pairs.
2. The MALE/MÂLE Thickness
The “MALE/MÂLE” text on fake Yeezy 750 Triple Black shoes also suffers from being too thin compared to the text on genuine pairs.
3. The MALE/MÂLE Lettering
On fake Yeezys, the letters “A” and “L” in the “MALE” text are touching, while on authentic pairs, they don’t make contact.
4. The “adidas ®” Print
Most fake Yeezy Boost sneakers have the “®” symbol placed too close to the “adidas” text, while authentic Yeezys have a noticeable distance between them.
5. The Size Number Text
When legit checking Yeezy Boost 750 Triple Black pairs, pay attention to the font used for the lettering.
Fake Yeezys often have inconsistencies in the font, such as a longer horizontal line in the number “4,” which is shorter on authentic pairs.
6. The PO Number
Verify that the PO code on the sneakers matches the code on the box.
Watch for the numeric code, as it should align with the one on the label (UPC or EAN).
11.3. Grey Gum
1. The “MADE IN CHINA” Text
The “MADE IN CHINA” text on replica Yeezy Boost 750 Grey Gum sneakers often suffers from being too thin, which is a common flaw.
The fake shoes’ “MADE IN CHINA” text appears thinner and wider compared to the authentic sneakers.
2. The MALE/MÂLE Lettering
On the “MALE/MÂLE” print, the letters “A” and “L” on fake Yeezys touch, while on authentic pairs, these letters don’t make contact.
3. The ART Text
In the Yeezy fake vs real 750 Grey Gum comparison, it’s pointed out that the fake sneakers’ “ART” text has the letters “A” and “R” separated,.
On the genuine sneakers, these letters are connected and touch. On fakes, they don’t touch.
5. The PO Number
Verify that the PO code on the sneakers matches the code on the box label.
Pay attention to the numeric code, as it should align with the one on the label (UPC or EAN).
6. The “CHN” Print
In the “CHN” print on the size tags of authentic Yeezy Boost 750 Grey Gum pairs, the letter “C” touches the letter “H.”
On fake sneakers, these two letters don’t make contact and are spaced out.
The fake sneakers have blank space between the letters “C” and “H” in the “CHN” text.
On the legit sneakers, there is no space between.
11.4. Chocolate
1.4.1. ‘MADE IN CHINA’ Label
On real sneakers, the text is thicker.
Letters “A” and “D” in “MADE” are closer together on authentic shoes.
1.4.2 & 1.4.7. Size Number Prints
Fake tags center-align full sizes, while authentic ones align them to the left.
Spacing between digits is tighter on authentic tags.
1.4.3. ‘adidas ®’ Print
The “R” in the copyright symbol is clearer on fakes.
Authentic tags have a less legible “R.”
1.4.4 & 1.4.5. Half-Size Prints (1/2)
Both digits touch the slash on fake tags.
Only the “1” slightly touches the slash on real tags.
Manufacturing Date: The date text “12/09/11” on fake Solar Reds is too bold and thick, while the authentic pair features thinner and clearer text like “12/07/11”.
Style-Code Text: The text “508214-006,” common to both shoes, is too thick on the fakes. Authentic pairs have thinner text for the style code.
“MADE IN CHINA” Text: Fake pairs usually have this text too thick, while the text on authentic pairs is more finely printed.
What country are Yeezys made?
Authentic Yeezy sneakers are made in China, Vietnam, India, Mexico, and Germany.
Don’t worry if you see “MADE IN CHINA” written on your shoes.
There’s actually a high chance that they are authentic, as lots of legitimate Yeezys are made in China.
Authentic Yeezys are made in the following countries:
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