Right Shoe (from wearer’s view): The right lace should be positioned below the left lace.
Left Shoe (from wearer’s view): The left lace should be positioned below the right lace.
Here, let’s look closer:
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.
5. Boost sole
5.1. Best fake
Authentic Pair: The boost is bubbly and softer.
Fake Pair: The boost appears stiffer.
5.2. Good fake
Authentic Pair: Pellets on the boost are smoother and placed more randomly.
Fake Pair: Pellets appear rougher and are often aligned too neatly, lacking the randomized placement seen on authentic pairs.
5.3. Low fake
Lastly, above’s another fake example.
It is of a lower quality replica Yeezy Linen.
6. Opening
This is about the tongue’s opening shape.
Authentic Pair: The tongue opening is smaller and less wide.
Fake Pair: The tongue opening appears longer and wider than on the authentic sneakers.
7. Toe box
Authentic Pair: The toe box is slimmer, thinner, and has a subtle curve, creating a sleek appearance.
Fake Pair: The toe box appears over-inflated, too thick, and lacks the subtle curvature, resulting in a more massive and less refined look.
8. Reflectiveness
Authentic Pair: Stripe is well-defined with 3M material placed meticulously, resulting in appropriate shine and refined appearance.
Fake Pair: Stripe is less defined with chaotic placement of 3M material, resulting in either too much shine (appearing overpowering) or insufficient shine, compared to authentic pairs.
Authentic Pair: The letter “d” maintains a standard arch, and the dot over the “i” is square.
Fake Pair: The letter “d” appears overly arched and curvy, and the dot over the “i” is circular rather than square.
Authentication checklist
Here are the top 9 indicators to consider:
Check the overall shape of the shoe, especially the length of the tongue.
Examine the laces and ensure they are correctly positioned, with the right side going underneath on the right shoe and the left side on the left shoe (from a top-down view).
Inspect the size tag for any inconsistencies, as described in the fake vs real Yeezy Linen comparison.
Look at the box’s label and make sure the serial number is right.
Verify the boost sole. Make sure the pellets are properly detailed.
Verify the reflectiveness of the 3M material on the sides, with genuine Yeezys typically being shinier.
Check the toe box, as fake Yeezys often have a more exaggerated arch.
Analyze the boost sole, as fake pellets may not have the correct shape.
Inspect the insole for out-of-shape elements, such as the rear logo, “adidas YEEZY” text, and serial number text.
These indicators should help you quickly determine the authenticity of your Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Linen sneakers.
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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.