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2. Size tag
Authentic:
“US UK FR JP CHN” Text: Letters are proportionate and properly spaced.
Size Number Print: Numbers are proportional and of appropriate thickness.
Date Number Print: Text has uniform thickness and proper spacing.
MALE/MÂLE Text: Presence or absence is normal; not an authenticity indicator.
“adidas ®” Text: Adequate spacing between the text and the “®”, no contact.
APE/CLU/EVN Print: All inscriptions can be present with high-quality printing.
Fake:
“US UK FR JP CHN” Text: “C” in “CHN” is smaller; “N” is thicker; “US” and “UK” are overly thick.
Size Number Print: “5” in “265” is smaller; numbers are thicker.
Date Number Print: Text is too thick with incorrect spacing.
MALE/MÂLE Text: Presence or absence is not an indicator, but check other signs.
“adidas ®” Text: “adidas” and “®” are often too close or touching.
APE/CLU/EVN Print: While any inscription can be present, check for poor printing quality like ink blotting and fuzzy lines.
3. Box label
Authentic:
International Version Label: Features sizes for 6 countries (US, UK, F, D, J, and CHN) with equal prints for each.
Serial Number: US releases end with V02 or V03; international (Canadian/European) releases end with V10.
Fake:
Label Deviations: Any deviation from the standard label and serial number pattern for the respective release version is a sign of a counterfeit. For instance, a US version label ending with a V10 is incorrect.
4. Lacing
Authentic:
From the wearer’s view: left shoe has the left lace underneath the right lace; right shoe has the right lace underneath the left lace.
Fake:
Fakes often have lacing inconsistencies and do not follow the authentic lacing pattern described above.
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A quick mention:
The steps we’ve written so far are the BEST ways to authenticate this item
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… 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.
Adidas Logo: Placed too high on the sneakers compared to the authentic version.
6. Top-down
Authentic:
Patch: The grey suede area on the toe box forms a “V” shape, which is not wide or large.
Fake:
Patch: The grey suede area on the toe box often appears wider, resembling a “U” shape instead of a “V”.
7. Toe box
Authentic:
Toe Box Area: Less curvy and not as lifted, maintaining a sleek profile.
Fake:
Toe Box Area: Appears too curvy and lifted up compared to the authentic version.
8. Cage
Authentic:
Cage Holes: Holes in the cage are more curvy and bumpy, adhering to the authentic design.
Fake:
Cage Holes: Holes appear less curvy and bumpy compared to those on the authentic shoes.
9. Glow
Authentic:
Cage Glow: The cage on authentic Yeezy Alvahs shines brightly and prominently.
Fake:
Cage Glow: The cage on fake pairs has a subdued and poor shine compared to authentic pairs.
Authenticity checklist
Barcode Scan: Use the Legit App Checker to scan the barcode of the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah.
Size Tag Quality: Examine the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah size tag for inconsistencies in printing quality.
Box Label Details: Inspect the serial numbers and sizes on the box label.
Lacing Style: Ensure the lacing style of the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah follows the correct pattern, with the right lace under the right shoe and the left lace under the left shoe.
Toe Box Inflation: Check that the toe box is not unusually inflated on your Yeezy 700 V3 pair.
Rear Details: Examine the rear details of the sneakers. Fake Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah sneakers often have the Adidas logo placed lower on the midsole and not centered like authentic pairs.
Pattern from the Side: Verify the pattern of the sneakers from the side. Fake Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah pairs may have wider and curvier holes, with incorrect colors on the grey stitching areas.
Toe Box Suede Area: Check the V-shaped toe box suede area. Replica Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah pairs may have a grey suede area that looks more like a “U” instead of a “V” like authentic sneakers.
Glow in the Dark (GITD) Cage: Inspect the glow-in-the-dark (GITD) outer cage on the Yeezy 700 V3 Alvah. Fake pairs often have more white spots on the cage and shine less brightly than authentic ones.
This list should make it easier to legit check your Yeezy Alvah.
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