Air Max 90 Off-White Black: Legit Check: Real Vs Fake

Last Updated on January 11, 2024 by Ch David

Learn how to legit check Air Max 90 Off-White “Black” with us.

Together, we’ll look at the 7 authenticity tellers for this colorway.

Not the one you need? See how to spot fake:

• Off-White Air Max 90 “THE TEN” (White & Blue)
• Off-White Air Max 90 Desert Ore (Brown & Orange)

Let’s stick with the Black colorway for now.

How to spot fake Off-White Air Max 90 Black

Spotting fake Off-White Air Max 90 Black is a breeze by inspecting the medial text.

It is a telltale sign that replica Nike manufacturers often get wrong.

1. Medial text

1.1. Left shoe

Authentic:

1. “TM” text is smaller.
2. “NIKE” text is squared and smaller.
3. “c. 1990” text has a lowercase “c.”
4. “1990” text is not stretched out.
5. “USA” text on Swoosh is thinner.

Fake:

1. “TM” text is larger.
2. “NIKE” text is stretched out and taller.
3. “c. 1990” text has a capital “C.”
4. “1990” text is stretched out.
5. “USA” text on Swoosh is thicker.

1.2. Right shoe

Authentic:

1. “TM” text is smaller and thinner.
2. “NIKE” text has a properly shaped “K” with uniform thickness.
3. Duct tape line is larger.
4. “USA” text is not stretched out.
5. “c. 1990” text is present.

Fake:

1. “TM” text is larger and thicker.
2. “NIKE” text has a deformed “K” with thicker bottom legs.
3. Duct tape line is smaller.
4. “USA” text is stretched out (taller).
5. “c. 1990” text is missing.

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2. Size tag

Authentic:

• “SZ” text is placed more to the left side.
• Top Swoosh on the middle of the size tag has a rounded and curvy shape.

Fake:

• “SZ” text is placed too close to the right edge of the size tag.
• Top Swoosh on the middle of the size tag doesn’t have a rounded and curvy shape; it curves too much out of a sudden.

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: Holes in the midsole are narrow and smaller.
• Fake: Holes in the midsole are too big and wide.

4. Orange tab

Authentic:

• Taller orange tab.
• Sharp corners on the orange tab.

Fake:

• Smaller orange tab in height.
• Curvy corner on the top left side of the orange tab.

5. Swoosh

Authentic:

• Swoosh has a balanced amount of material.
• Swoosh has a smoother curve at the bottom left side.

Fake:

• Swoosh has excessive material at the top.
• Swoosh has an abrupt curve at the bottom left side.

6. Insole

Authentic:

• “THE TEN” text is straight and thinner.
• “X” Off-White logo below the text is smaller and thinner.

Fake:

• “THE TEN” text is crooked and thicker.
• “X” Off-White logo below the text is larger and thicker.

7. Stitching

• Authentic: Dark stitches above the Nike Swoosh.
• Fake: Light-grey stitches in the same area.

Shortlist: Legit check your Air Max 90s

Check these 8 key indicators to spot fakes and ensure you have the real deal.

Here’s a quick 60-second tutorial:

1. Inspect the medial text for discrepancies in size and font.
2. Verify the stitching above the Swoosh, looking for color differences.
3. Check the midsole for proper hole sizing.
4. Analyze the orange tab for sharp corners and size.
5. Examine the Swoosh for curves and thickness.
6. Verify the insole for correct logo and text thickness.
7. Check the size tag for proper placement and Swoosh curvature.

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