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Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest basketball players and he was an idol for many of us, and along with his legacy, he left us enjoy the Nike Kobe line.
Since the Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee sneakers are so popular, along with their fame, the replica pairs are on the market as well, and we’re here to teach you what to look for in order to spot fake Kobe 5 Protro Brucee Lee shoes.
If you are looking to learn how to spot fake Nike x Kobe Bryant “Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee” sneakers, then you are for sure in the right place.
That is because we’ve put together this six-step real vs fake Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee authentication guide that will tell you all you need to know in order to spot fake Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee sneakers.
To easily spot fake Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes, you need to look at the size tag inside both the left and the right pairs, as the counterfeit pairs never have their text on the size tag at the correct font-weight and kerning between each character, while the authentic Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee pairs must always be flawless.
The first thing you might want to check when authenticating the Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes is the size tag, which is on the interior side of the shoes.
The same as how we’ve previously mentioned, we consider the size tag as the very best way to spot fake Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee sneakers, since replica manufacturers never manage to get this detail correctly.
In the image with the fake vs real Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes above, we have pointed out how the fake shoes have their size tag really different from the authentic pair’s size tag.
That is because all of the lines of text on the fake Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes use the wrong font that the authentic size tag uses.
First of all, the fake pair has its style-code’s text, which for the Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes is “CD4991-700“, looking too thin and too boxy.
Looking at the genuine Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes, you can observe how their style-code’s text is thicker and bigger than the one on the fake shoes.
Then, looking at the “UPC” text and its numbers (code that is individual for each authentic Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee pair), we have observed how the fake Kobe 5s have their numbers too thin and the “UPC” text too thick.
Back to the authentic Kobe V Bruce Lee shoes, you can see how their “UPC” text and the numbers have the same font-weight, unlike the fake pair whose font-weight is varying.
Going to the bottom-left side of the size tag, we’ve pointed out how the fake shoes have their “MADE IN VIETNAM” lines of text looking too small, too thick and too boxy.
The legitimate Kobe 5 Bruce Lee sneakers have their “MADE IN VIETNAM” lines of text looking thinner and bigger, having a more aired look to the letters when compared to the fake shoes’ text.
Flipping the real vs fake Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes to their rear side, let’s have a look at the signature found on the rear heel side of the two shoes.
The signature is one element that can be found on pretty much every Nike x Kobe sneakers, as it is the Black Mamba’s signature.
Now, let’s have a look at the image with the fake vs real Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes, and after that, we will explain what happens in this image.
In the image with the fake vs real Kobe 5 Bruce Lee basketball shoes above, we have pointed out how the fake Kobes have their signature at the wrong thickness.
Looking at the leftmost side of the signature, you can see how the fake Kobe 5s have their curvy part looking way too thick.
Then, the same flaw applies on the fake Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes on the bottom right leg of the letter “K”, which is the curvy long line at the bottom of the signature.
On the other hand, the authentic Nike Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes have their signature looking thinner and slimmer than the one on the fake shoes.
As fro the third step of the guide on how to see real vs fake Kobe 5 Bruce Lee shoes, we will have a look at the big Nike Swoosh logo on the side of the shoes.
With this being said, let’s quickly have a look at the fake vs real Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes below, and after that, we will explain the flaw on the fake shoes.
In the image with the real vs fake Kobe Bruce Lee sneakers above, we have pointed out how the fake shoes have their grey outline of the logo at the wrong thickness.
In fact, the fake Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lees have their grey outline of the Nike Swoosh logo thicker and bulkier than the one on the genuie shoes.
Speaking of which, the legit Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee basketball shoes have their outline thinner and narrower than the on the replica pair.
Moving forward to the fourth step of the guide on how to spot fake Nike Kobe 5 Bruce Lee shoes, we are going to have a look at the badge on the tongue of the two pairs.
The tongue brings us the Kobe Bryant Black Mamba logo on both the fake vs real Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee sneakers.
In the image with the fake vs real Kobe V Bruce Lee shoes above, we have pointed out how the build of the fake pair’s badge on the tongue is too thick.
That is because the silver badge comes too much out of the tongue of the shoes, therefore having this chunky look.
On the other hand, the authentic Kobe V Bruce Lee shoes have their badge on the tongue looking thinner, as it also has sharper lines rather than the fake pair’s thick logo.
The steps we’ve written so far are the best ways to authenticate this item.
The next few steps are still reliable signs of authenticity but are for non-top-versions of replicas available for this item. We recommend sticking to the steps we’ve explained above to make sure you’re not drawing the wrong conclusions.
Going to the fifth step of the guide on how to spot fake Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee sneakers, we are going to look at the shoes from the profile side, once again.
This time, we are going to check the overall look and the inflation level of the toe box on the fake vs real Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee pairs.
In the image with the fake vs real Kobe V Protro Bruce Lee shoes above, we have pointed out how the fake Kobe 5s have their toe box being too thick and having this over-inflated look.
The authentic Nike Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes have their toe box thinner, flatter and with a deflated look when put side-by-side with the fake shoes.
Proceeding to the sixth and the last step of the guide on how to spot fake Nike Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes, we are going to have a look at the text printed on the box’s black labels.
So, leaving the shoes aside, let’s have a look at the packaging box’s text on the labels of the fake vs real Kobe 5s.
In the image with the fake vs real Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes above, we have pointed out how the fake pair has its “WMNS” and the “MENS” text too thick.
Back to the authentic Nike Kobe 5 Protro Bruce Lee shoes, you can see how their inscriptions look thinner and thinner than those on the fake shoes.
There are situations where you may be unable to go through each detailed step explained above when you need to authenticate your Kobe 5 sneakers.
That is why we have compiled this quick 60 seconds solution to authenticating your sneakers. Below are the top 6 indicators that can help you determine if you have a fake pair of sneakers or original Kobe 5 Protro bruce Lee manufactured sneakers.
If you need help with the authentication of your Concord Nike Kobe sneakers, we’ve got you covered.
All you have to do is send us good-quality pictures of your Kobe sneakers 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 Nike Kobe 5 Bruce Lee legit check guide. We will continue to update this article as better and newer comparisons are put out.
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