Last Updated on September 4, 2023 by Ch David
You can tell if your Jordan 5 are fake by looking at the size tag. Fake pairs always have bolded inscriptions, which are never to be seen on a real pair of Air Jordan 5s.
If you are wondering how to spot fake Air Jordan 5s, then you are in the best place to find out.
In this real vs fake Air Jordan 5 guide, you will easily learn how to spot fake Air Jordan 5 sneakers in just a few simple steps.
This guide works for any colourway of the Jordan 5s.
Along with each step, we will link fake vs real Air Jordan 5 images in order for you to visualize and easily understand the flaws of the fake Jordans.
The quickest way to spot fake Air Jordan 5 sneakers is to check out the size tag since fake pairs always have thicker inscriptions than those seen on a real pair.
Let’s check it out!
We are first going to begin with the sneakers which have been released with the Jumpman on the rear side.
Then, we are going to check out the real vs fake Air Jordan 5 sneakers with the Nike logos text on the back.
See how the authentic pair is exactly the opposite.
See how the authentic pair has thinner inscriptions.
In the real vs fake Air Jordan 5 image above:
Looking at the authentic Air Jordan 5’s in the real vs fake Air Jordan 5 image above, it is visible how all of the letters have the same font-weight.
A quick mention:
If in doubt, we recommend double-checking the steps we’ve explained above this line.
The authentic sneakers have their lines perfectly positioned and look sharp, while the fake Air Jordan 5’s have their midsoles’ lines looking bumpy and less sharp than the authentic shoes’ lines.
The authentic Jordan 5s also have their midsole lines coming out of the black part.
On the other hand, the authentic Air Jordan 5’s have their patch bumped in the middle, making them look curvier and less wide than the fake shoes’ patch.
The authentic Air Jordan 5 sneakers will always have their shadows placed correctly behind the “23” text.
Let’s check out the fake vs real Air Jordan 5’s with the lights off, using a phone’s flashlight to reveal the 3M-refelctive material on the tongue.
The authentic pair shines cleaner, making it easy to spot the whole red Jumpman logo.
The 7 detailed steps outlined above might not be so practical when you are in a hurry or when you want to buy sneakers online.
That is why we have compiled this quick 30 seconds solution to authenticating your sneakers.
If you need help with the authentication of your Air Jordan 5, we’ve got you covered.
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That brings us to the end of our real vs fake Air Jordan 5 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