How To Spot Fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1

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Last Updated on August 10, 2022 by Ch David

You are in the right place if you wish to know how to spot the fake vs real Supreme x CDG AF1 sneakers.

In fact, we are here today to teach you how to spot fake Supreme x CDG AF1 sneakers in fourteen simple steps with our ultimate guide.

Now that you’ve got the main idea of what we are about to talk about today, let’s get to the 8 steps on how to spot fake AF1 Supreme x CDG shoes.

How to spot fake Supreme CDG AF1

The quickest way to spot fake Supreme CDG Air Force 1 is to look at the printings on the rear side of the sneakers. The fake shoes have poor print quality.

Most of the time, the counterfeit Air Force 1 Supreme x CDG manufacturers mistake a few details on the rear side of the sneakers due to the inferior quality of the materials they use, compared to the materials of the legit AF1 shoes.

Step 1: Real vs fake Supreme CDG Air Force 1 rear details

As we said previously, the best way to spot fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 sneakers is to look at them from the rear side, and that’s why we are going to look at this for the first step of our fake vs real Supreme CDG AF1 legit check guide.

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As you can see, in the fake vs real Supreme CDG AF1 image above, we have pointed out a few flaws in the fake Supreme AF1s.

First of all, looking at the top, you can see how the letter “E” in the “NIKE” text is too thick and too boxy compared to the letter on the legit Air Force 1’s.

Then, moving to the “AIR” text, if you look at the fake example in the fake vs real Supreme AF1 image above, you can see how, compared to the retail AF1 sneakers, the fake shoes have their letter “A” too thin.

Also, if you look at the letter “R”, you can see how the fake pair’s “AIR” text uses a different font than the one used on the authentic Supreme CDG AF1’s font on the “AIR” print.

Going to the “COMME” text, it is visible in the real vs fake Supreme CDG Air Force 1 image above how the fake sneakers have their text looking thicker than the text on the authentic Supreme AF1’s “COMME” text.

Looking at the “des” print, the same flaw from the “COMME” text applies there too, as the fake Supreme sneakers’ “des” text is too thick compared to the retail CDG AF1’s text.

Lastly, if you take a quick look at the stitching on the Supreme Air Force 1’s, you can see how the fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1’s has its stitching on the midsole looking way too thin and too long compared to the stitching on the midsole of the legit AF1’s.

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Step 2: Fake vs real CDG Supreme Air Force 1 stitching

As for the second step of the guide on how to spot fake Comme Des Garcons x Supreme Air Force 1 sneakers, we are going to look at the stitching on the Nike Swoosh logo on the side of the sneakers.

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As you can see in the fake vs real Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 image above, the fake Supreme Air Force 1’s have their stitching looking perforated at the “gap” of the Swoosh logo.

On the counterfeit Supreme CDG AF1 shoes, the stitching from the gap between the two sides of the Swoosh logo is as long as it overlaps on the white Swoosh logo, while on the retail sneakers, the stitching does not get over the Nike Swoosh logo.

Step 3: Verify the Nike Swoosh logo on the side of your Air Force 1’s

As for the third step of the guide on how to spot fake Nike CDG Supreme Air Force 1, we are going to check the fake vs real CDG Supreme AF1’s Nike Swoosh logo on the side of the shoes.

how to spot fake supreme cdg af1

In the fake vs real Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 image above, we have pointed out how the fake Supreme x CDG AF1 have their Swoosh logo looking too curvy, bulky and thick compared to the Swoosh of the legit sneakers.

Then, at the top, you can see how the fake Supreme x CDG AF1s have their Swoosh looking less curvy and thin compared to the legit shoes.

Step 4: Look at the toe box area of your Air Force 1 sneakers

For the fourth step of the fake vs real Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 sneakers, we are going to look at the toe box of the real vs fake CDG Air Force 1’s.

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As you can see, the fake sneakers have their toe box looking over-inflated, which means that the fake Air Force 1’s have their toe box looking too thick and too big compared to the toe box of the legit AF1s.

We have also pointed out how, on the fake Air Force 1 Supreme x CDG image above, the stitching which comes from the toe box and transfers to the side of the sneakers, is too curvy and small compared to the stitching on the authentic Supreme x Comme Des Garcons Air Force 1’s stitching.

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.

Step 5: Inspect the metal plates at the bottom side of the laces

For the fifth step of our guide on how to legit check Supreme CDG Air Force 1 sneakers, we are going to look at the real vs fake Supreme AF1’s metal plates, at the bottom side of the laces.

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In the fake vs real Supreme AF1 Comme Des Garcons image above, we have pointed out how the “AF-1” text on the counterfeit Supreme AF1 sneakers is too sharp and less deep than the text on the authentic Air Force 1’s.

Besides, if you look at the “Supreme” text, you can also notice how the text is too thin and sharp on the fake AF1s, and not only that but it’s improperly placed too, as it is crooked.

Step 6: Check the insole print of your shoes

As for the sixth step of the guide on how to spot fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 sneakers, we are going to look at the printing on the insoles of the fake vs real Supreme CDG Nike Air Force 1 sneaker.

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In the fake vs real Supreme x CDG AF1 image above, we have pointed out how the fake sneakers have their “AIR FORCE 1” text looking too thick on the letter “A” compared to the text on the retail shoes.

Then, looking at the “COMME” text, you can see how the fake sneakers are too thick, and the authentic Air Force 1’s have their “COMME” text looking thinner.

Lastly, if you look at the “SUPREME” text, the fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1’s have the same font flaw, visible on the letter “R” once again.

The fake sneakers have a different font used for the “SUPREME” text. We have highlighted this flaw with a zoomed-in picture in order to see this easier.

Step 7: Fake vs real Supreme CDG AF1 tongue tag

As for the seventh and the last step of the guide on how to spot fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 sneakers, we are going to look at the real vs fake Nike AF1’s tongue tag.

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In the real vs fake Supreme x CDG Air Force 1 image above, we have pointed out how the Niek Swoosh logo has a bulk at the bottom side, while the authentic Swoosh has the correct pattern, with no bulks or extra paint flaws, as the fake shoes.

Looking at the “FORCE” text, you can see how the letters on the fake Air Force 1 sneakers are too curvy, especially visible on the “F”, “O” and the “R”.

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How can I spot fake Supreme CDG Air Force 1 in 60 seconds?

The 7 fake vs real Supreme CDG Air Force 1 steps outlined above are well detailed and it will be time-demanding to perform each authentication step when you need to confirm the originality of your Supreme CDG Air Force 1

That is why we have compiled this quick 60 seconds solution to authenticating your Supreme CDG Air Force 1 shoes. Below are the top 7 indicators that can help you determine if you have a fake pair of Supreme CDG Air Force 1 or the real deal.

  1. Check the sneakers from the rear side. Usually, the fake Supreme CDG Air Force 1 sneakers have their text looking too thick
  2. Inspect the stitching near the Swoosh logo (at the gap). Mostly, the fake sneakers have their stitching as long as it overlaps on the Swoosh logo
  3. Verify the Swoosh on the side. Most of the time, the fake Supreme CDG Air Force 1 shoes have their Swoosh too bulky and curvy
  4. Look at the toe box of your sneakers. The counterfeit Supreme CDG Air Force 1 shoes have their toe box too thick and over-inflated
  5. Analyze the metal plates at the bottom side of the laces. Mostly, the replica Supreme CDG Air Force 1 sneakers have their “AF-1” and the “Supreme” text looking too thin and too sharp, fit less deep into the plates
  6. Verify the insoles of your sneakers. Mostly, the fake insoles have their printings too thick
  7. Examine the tongue tag. The replica Supreme CDG Air Force 1 shoes have their text on the tongue tag looking too curvy

Where can I get my Supreme x CDG AF1 authenticated? The Air Force 1 authentication service

If you need help with the authentication of your Supreme x CDG AF1 sneakers, we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is send us high-quality pictures of your Supreme x CDG AF1 shoes and we will get back to you with the results within 24 to 48 hours. The results will also come with a report on why we believe your sneakers are fake or authentic.

That brings us to the end of our real vs fake Supreme x CDG AF1 guide. We will continue to update this article as better and newer comparisons are put out.

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Ch Daniel and Ch David

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David is the co-founder and co-CEO of Legit Check By Ch. David's experience: 5+ years of creating educational content in the fashion industry. 6+ years of authenticating luxury items. Currently, David is the Head Editor of the LCBC Library, where 1,000,000+ words have been published, in free guides, for over 1,000 items.
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