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If you are here because you want to know how to spot the fake Off-White zip ties, then you are in the right place because we have created this article which teaches you how to spot fake Off-White zip ties for every colour that has been released.
The zip tie is the plastic piece which comes attached to every brand-new Off-White item, and since there are a lot of releases and versions, the zip ties are coloured in the following: red, light blue, neon green, white and black.
Today, we are here to help you in order to differentiate between the real vs fake Off-White zip ties.
Most commonly, the Off-White zip ties will have their printed text on the long side of the tie, and then, the rest is just details.
The best way to spot fake Off-White zip ties is to analyze the “Off-White TM” text on the frontal side of the zip tie because, in most cases, the fake Off-White zip ties have this text looking different than the one on the authentic OW zip ties.
Now, we are going to separate the real vs fake Off-White zip ties from the first to the last colour with a heading for each colour. Let’s begin with the red colourway since it is the most common.
As we said previously, we are now going to start inspecting the fake vs real Off-White red zip tie, and more precisely, now we have to inspect the text on the frontal area of the OW zip tie.
In the fake vs real Off-White zip tie image above, the replica zip tie’s text appears different than the one on the legit zip tie.
In fact, the fake Off-White zip tie has the “ZIP TIE” text looking less visible than the one on the authentic zip tie, and that’s obvious with the naked eye. The authentic zip tie’s “ZIP TIE” text is more visible than the one on the fake tie.
Then, on the “Off-White TM” text, the same flaw is visible because the fake “WHITE” print on the zip tie isn’t as visible as the one on the legit zip tie.
Now, let’s move on to the real vs fake Off-White red zip tie’s nails on the side of the tie. First of all, let’s have a look at the fake vs real OW zip tie images below, and then let us explain the flaws of the fake zip tie.
Firstly, we have used the green line for the fake zip tie in order to let you know that the “OFF-WHITE TM C/O NIKE” print is misplaced on the fake zip tie because it is placed crooked.
On the other hand, the authentic Off-White zip tie’s print is placed correctly, on a straight line.
About the nails, the fake Off-White red zip tie’s two circles on the side of the zip tie appear to be a lot more textured and highlighted than the nails on the side of the authentic OW zip tie.
Lastly, for the red Off-White zip tie, we will inspect the details on the line which goes through the tab with the text on the fake vs real OW zip tie.
As you can see in the fake vs real Off-White zip tie image above, the fake Off-White zip tie’s elements on the side of the tie appear to be less defined and detailed than the authentic Off-White zip tie’s elements on the lien which connects and tightens up the zip tie.
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.
Now it is the time for us to move to the next colourway of the zip tie, and that’s the real vs fake Off-White blue zip tie.
As for the blue real vs fake Off-White blue zip tie image above, we have highlighted the fact that on the fake zip tie, the C. 2018 “ZIP TIE” text appears to be a lot more opaque than the text on the legit zip tie.
In fact, the legit zip tie’s C. 2018 “ZIP TIE” text is less visible than the text on the most of the replica OW zip ties.
Then, the same detail with the elements on the line which tightens the zip tie properly is different than the ones on the authentic zip tie.
The replica Off-White zip tie’s circles on the line which tightens up the zip tie appear a lot bigger, thicker and more massive than the dots on the authentic zip tie, which are smaller.
Now, let’s have a look at the real vs fake Off-white neon green zip ties in order to learn how to spot fake Off-White green zip ties.
In the fake vs real Off-White zip tie image above, we have highlighted the fact that on the fake zip tie, the “C. 2018′ print appears to be less visible than the one on the authentic zip tie.
Not only that, but the “2018” text is also a lot smaller on the fake zip tie than the “2018” print on the legit OW zip tie.
Then, the quotation marks (” “) of the fake Off-White zip tie are thicker than the marks of the authentic Off-White zip tie’s quotation marks, which are more defined and visible than the fake zip tie’s marks.
Also, you can easily see how the fake zip tie appears to be coloured as a washed yellow, while the legit zip tie is coloured as the correct, neon green.
In the fake vs real OW green zip tie above, we have linked a good replica example, and down here, we have placed a worse quality example of the fake Off-White green zip tie.
In the fake vs real Off-White green zip tie image above, the differences are so clear that we don’t even need to point them out.
So, the fake Off-White green zip tie’s text is a lot thicker than it has to be on the legit zip ties.
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Let’s also have a look at the white coloured real vs fake Off-White zip ties, in order to see how to spot fake OW zip ties.
In the fake vs real Off-White zip tie image above, we fake tie has its letter “O” in the “OFF” text looking smaller, less detailed/textured and its paint is of worse quality than the paint used on the authentic zip tie’s text.
Then, on the “C. 2017” print on the second line of text on the fake Off-White zip tie, you can see how there are actually two dots next to the letter “C”, while on the authentic zip tie, there is just one dot.
As for the next colourway of the real vs fake Off-White zip tie legit check guide, we are going to analyze the fake vs real OW zip tie on the black colourway.
In the fake vs real Off-White black zip tie image above, you can see how the fake black Off-White zip tie has its “TM” print looking a lot thicker and boxier than the “TM” text on the authentic zip tie, which looks thinner.
Then. you can see how the fake “ZIP TIE” print on the fake Off-White black zip tie appears to be a lot thicker and boxier than the text on the legit zip tie’s text, and that’s the same flaw from the “TM” print.
Moving on to the next colourway of the Off-White real vs fake zip ties, we are going to check out the red/black MCA zip tie.
In the fake vs real Off-White red/black MCA zip tie image above, we have pointed out how the fake zip tie has its text looking too thick.
On the other hand, in the areas in which we have pointed out at in the real vs fake OW red/black zip time image above, you can see how the legit zip tie has its text thinner than the fake zip tie’s text.
As for the next zip tie that we’ll cover in our fake vs real Off-White zip tie legit check guide, we are going to check out the sail cream zip tie.
In the fake vs real Off-White zip tie image above, we have pointed out how the fake OW sail cream zip tie has its text looking a bit too thick when compared to the text visible on the legit zip tie.
As you may see, the text on the sail zip tie is a bit hard to analyze, but if you put the zip tie in the light, you will be able to see the text easier.
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.
Moving on, we have the zip tie which comes in sail, but with the black text on top of it.
So as to learn how to authenticate this zip tie as well, let’s have a look at the real vs fake OW zip tie image below.
In the image with the real vs fake black/sail zip ties above, we have pointed out how the fake pair has three main flaws.
In fact, the fake pair has its “OFF-WHITE” text looking too thick, while the authentic black/sail pair has its text thinner.
Up next, looking at the “TM” text, the fake pair also has its inscription too thick, but also placed too close to the “OFF-WHITE” text, while on the legit shoes, the text is thinner and placed further away from the “OFF-WHITE” text.
Lastly, looking at the quotation mark (” “) on the fake shoes, you can see in the fake vs real Off-White zip tie sail/black how the fake tie has its marks too thick.
Not only that, but the fake pair also has its quotation marks placed too close to the “ZIP TIE” text, while the authentic pair has its marks place further away from that text.
There are many opinions regarding the zip tie. In the end, if you like how the zip tie looks on your Off-White shoes, feel free to wear it. If not, simply cut it.
It’s that easy!
If you need help with the authentication of your OW zip tie, we’ve got you covered.
All you have to do is send us good-quality pictures of your Off-White zip tie 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 zip tie is fake or authentic.
That brings us to the end of our real vs fake Off-White zip tie legit check guide. We will continue to update this article as better and newer comparisons are put out.
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