Real VS Fake: Nike SB Dunk “What The Paul”

Last Updated on May 7, 2024 by Ch David

Got a pair of Nike SB Dunk “Low What The Paul”? This guide will show you how to legit check P-Rod’s “What The” Dunks.

How to spot fake Dunk Low “What The Paul”

The best spot to look for on fake P-Rod Dunks is the size tag. Fakes typically have the wrong font-weighting on the text.

1. Size tag

Authentic:

1. Style-code text is thicker and bolder (“<strong>CZ2239-600</strong>”).
2. “UPC” code and numbers are thicker.
3. “MADE IN VIETNAM” block of text in multiple languages has thicker letters.
4. “EUR” text is also thicker.

Fake:

1. Style-code text is thinner (“<strong>CZ2239-600</strong>”).
2. “UPC” code and numbers are thinner.
3. “MADE IN VIETNAM” block of text in multiple languages has thinner letters.
4. “EUR” text is also thinner.

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2. Swoosh

Authentic:

• Correct placement of the small black Swoosh.
• Slimmer, longer stitching on the white outline logo.

Fake:

• Misplaced small black Swoosh.
• Bulkier, shorter stitching on the white outline logo.

3. Back

3.1. Left shoe

Authentic:

• Thinner “NIKE” text in the green patch.
• Less boxy appearance.

Fake:

• Thicker and smaller “NIKE” text.
• Appears boxy inside the green patch.

2. Right shoe

• Authentic: Thinner signature replacing the “NIKE” text.
• Fake: Thicker signature replacing the “NIKE” text.

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.

4. Midsole

Authentic:

• Shorter stitching on the midsole.
• Thicker individual threads in the stitching.

Fake:

• Longer stitching on the midsole.
• Thinner individual threads in the stitching.

5. Stitching

We’ll look at the Swoosh logo’s stitching.

5.1. Left shoe

• Authentic: Thicker and more defined stitching on the Nike Swoosh logo.
• Fake: Thinner and less defined stitching on the Nike Swoosh logo.

5.2. Right shoe

Authentic:

• Thicker and more defined stitching on the Nike Swoosh logo.
• Longer and thicker yellow stitches where the Swoosh curves on the interior side.

Fake:

• Thinner and less defined stitching on the Nike Swoosh logo.
• Thinner and shorter yellow stitches on the Swoosh’s interior curve.

6. Toe box

Authentic:

• Thicker and more inflated toe box.
• Thicker tongue characteristic of Nike SB Dunk Low.

Fake:

• Flatter and less inflated toe box.
• Thinner tongue, deviating from the characteristic Nike SB Dunk Low design.

7. Tongue

Authentic:

• Dark brown shade on the brown badge.
• Thicker signature on the white badge.

Fake:

• Lighter shade on the brown badge.
• Thinner signature on the white badge.

8. Plates (Laces)

Find these at the bottom of the laces.

Authentic:

• Less saturated circular plate color.
• Plates reflect less light.

Fake:

• Oversaturated circular plate color.
• Plates reflect too much light.

9. Box

• Authentic: “NIKE SB DUNK LOW” text looks thinner and slimmer.
• Fake: “NIKE SB DUNK LOW” text looks too thin.

Shortlist: Legit check your P-Rod Dunks

1. Check the size tag inside each shoe for font-weight discrepancies.
2. Examine the double Swooshes on the interior profile sides; look for misplacement and incorrect outline stitch thickness.
3. Inspect the back of your shoes for text thickness accuracy.
4. Verify the midsole stitching for correct thread length and thickness.
5. Assess the Nike Swoosh logos’ stitching on both exterior profile sides.
6. Evaluate the toe box inflation level; fakes often inflate excessively.
7. Examine the badge on the exterior tongue side for color accuracy and text font-weight.
8. Confirm text thickness on the box’s label for authenticity.

The 9 detailed steps provided earlier may not be convenient when you’re in a rush or shopping for sneakers online.

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• Simply provide us with high-quality photos of your What The Paul Dunks.
• We’ll respond with our findings within 24 to 48 hours.
• Our response will include a detailed report explaining why we believe your sneakers are either authentic or fake.

This concludes our guide on authenticating What The Paul Dunks.

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