Kobe 6 Reverse Grinch: REAL vs FAKE Guide (2026)

Last Updated on January 12, 2026 by Ch David

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Alternatively: Read how to spot fake Kobe 6 Grinch — the green ones.

Let’s go to the red colorway.

How to spot fake Kobe 6 Reverse Grinch

The best way to spot fake Kobe 6 Reverse Grinch (Red) is to look at the shoes from the side. See if all the colors are matched!

Fake examples may not always have the right shades.

1. Side

• Authentic: Proper color in the back.
• Fake: The gray part is supposed to be dark red.

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2. Back

• Authentic: Thinner signature
• Fake: Thicker signature — it comes out of the shoes.

The original signature doesn’t have a 3D effect, unlike the fake.

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.

3. Midsole

• Authentic: Thinner “ZOOM” inscription.
• Fake: “ZOOM” is too thick.

4. Size tag

• Authentic: Perfectly attached on the shoes, without any stains.
• Fake: Has glue stains.

Conclusion

There you are! Your go-to guide on how to tell fake Kobe 6 Reverse Grinch.

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