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Well be using pictures of real and fake elements on a football shirt to help us as we dig deeper into the subject. These pictures have been provided by various members of the community, so many thanks in advance to those who have contributed to this discussion!

On the left, we have a swoosh from a recent player issue Nike shirt. Despite the camera angle making the tick look a little chunky, you can see the similarities between this and a swoosh from an older replica Nike shirt from the mid 00s (right). Crucially, the edges of both are sharp despite the different application methods and materials used.


The two swooshes below are examples of passable Nike logos. At first glance or from a distance, you could easily assume these were real, and if I saw these pictures on an eBay listing I would need to see other areas of the shirt to be certain whether I was looking at a real or fake kit.


Modern Nike shirts will usually have some sort of authenticity tag (also called a jock tag) at the bottom right of their shirts. The style of this has changed over time, including the recent introduction of a round patch for some Nike shirts, but each tag will have some sort of long combination of letters and numbers.


The quality of fake authenticity tags seems to be particularly high in comparison to other areas of fake kits, but the codes themselves are a good indicator. Product code searching is typically a bit more straightforward from experience, but add a jock tag check to your process for extra piece of mind.


NOTE: Since this article was published, a number of people have got in touch to say they've received genuine Nike shirts with tags attached the collar. As such this is no longer a consistent sign of a fake, but it is still worth comparing pictures when researching if a particular shirt is fake or not.


As Head of Content, Phil is the creative playmaker of the team, covering every angle of football shirt news in our blogs and weekly Newsletter. Whether it's telling your fakes from your authentics, or deep dives into the newest football shirts designs, Phil will have all your football shirt content needs covered.


This article will explain several hidden methods for reading Nike's serial codes. We also explore how items can be quickly dated through changes in neck tag designs as well as the serial numbers which can be found on most Nike clothing. Nike, throughout its history, has introduced diverse neck tag styles, serving as crucial indicators of the garment's period.


The identification of these elements not only yields valuable insights into the historical context of Nike clothing but also serves as a tool for distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit Nike products. By dating Nike clothing, valuable insights can be gained into the authenticity, rarity, and desirability of items. When selling online, this also provides buyers insights into the age or rarity of the items.


Nike tags can be used to identify the exact year and season the garment was released. A serial code normally placed on a smaller label amongst the wash tags is the first point of call. The first four characters of the 6-12 character Nike serial code designates the year and season.


Our example above uses an old serial code which shows just the letter F for 'Fall'. The next numbers will show be the year of release, in this case 2 is 2002. Some guesswork will be needed to determine the decade for older Nike items which is why we display the neck tag eras above.


In the late 00s the serial number tag changed with the first two numbers after the season code indicating the exact year of production. For example SP20 would mean Spring 2020.


Nike neck tags and wash tags can be used to authenticate and identify Nike clothing items, and they also function as an interesting reference for Nike's logo and tag history. At first, the Nike logo on the neck tag did not leverage the iconic Nike swoosh, but in 1987 this became a mainstay. Below is a comprehensive list of Nike neck tags and wash tags.


The iconic Nike 'Swoosh' has been a staple of the brand since 1971. Designed by Carolyn Davidson, it was originally known as the 'Srtip'. The logo would make it's first outing in 1972. Nike's 'Swoosh' logo has undergone several minor changes since 1971 and today, the solo 'Swoosh' is a regular fixture of many items due to the recognizability it holds.


Nike clothing can usually be authenticated through the tag. The above wash-tags (all authentic Nike) can be used for cross-referencing. Nike is widely counterfeited and to be sure on the authenticity of Nike clothing, we would recommend using a service like LegitGrails who specialise in Nike authentication.


One tell tell sign of Fake Nike clothing is the stitching, especially on Nike Labels. One can identify fake Nike clothing through spelling mistakes, the use of alternate fonts on the tag itself, and misshapen logo components. Nike prints their labels with solid acrylic inks, these are hard for counterfeiters to reproduce. For this reason, Nike clothing can often be authenticated by the neck tag/wash tag.


Whilst Nike clothing was traditionally made in the USA, the company now has over 600 factories worldwide. Nike has approximately 600 factories, situated across 46 nations, dedicated solely to the production of Nike footwear. Among these Nike suppliers, approximately 36% are situated in both China and Vietnam, while an additional 22% are based in Indonesia. More information and breakdowns regarding Nike factories and production can be found here at All American.


TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Knowing how to check your Nike shoes' "Universal Product Code" or UPC to find out if they were genuine or imitation is useful for verifying the authenticity of the product.


Nike is one of the largest shoe brands in the world originating from the United States. Producing clothing and sports equipment, it is not surprising that Nike has many fans in various age groups, especially sports fans.


Unfortunately, currently there are quite a few imitation products in the name of this shoe brand which are sold at relatively lower prices. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to differentiate genuine Nike products from imitations.


One of the easiest ways to check the authenticity of Nike products is to check the UPC. So, how do you check if the Nike's UPC is genuine or imitation? Check out the complete summary of information below.


Considering that Nike is a company from the United States, each product will definitely have a special UPC. This aims to make it easier for buyers or owners to verify the authenticity of the product. The reason is, there are many imitation products on the market that use the brand of Nike.


Every original Nike shoe has a label sewn on with a different size, barcode and model number. The barcode is usually located in the instep area or the shoe tongue. The serial number for the barcode is unique and none of them are the same as each other. In fact, the barcodes for the right and left shoes are different.


The way to check if your Nike's UPC is genuine or fake is by checking each code. In general, the UPC for Nike shoes will consist of nine digit numbers or letters. The first six digits are the code for the shoes, while the next three digits are the code for the shoe color.


- First find the serial number on your Nike product. Make sure the serial number on the product tag is identical to the serial number on the shoe box or box. If the UPC between the box and tag is different, then it could be a sign that the product is fake or counterfeit.


- If the product is genuine, Google can identify it by displaying an image of the shoe model, series name or type of shoe, size, and color of the shoe. After that, match the information that appears with your product.


The next way to check the authenticity of your Nike's UPC is through a special website. Currently, there are many sites that can be used to check the authenticity of the products. You can use these websites to check whether the Nike products you have are original or fake.


Nike shoe boxes are typically made of high-quality hard paper with eye-catching colors and outstanding logos. The boxes come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, but the most common ones are orange, red, and brown. The barcode, style name, size, serial number and SKU (if applicable) should all be printed on the box.


The SKU number on the interior labels should match the one on the box. The counterfeit Nike factories frequently attach sizing labels that are years out of date. An item manufactured in 2013 may have a label stating that it was designed in 2010, for instance. You can also check the official releasing date of that products as well. The fake may claim that they were created in 2008, whereas in reality, Nike produced them for the first time in 2010.


If you see a pair of Nike sneakers for a ridiculously low price on a website, you can be sure they are fake. There are only two possible explanations for such a low price. They are either offering you previously owned shoes or knockoffs of the Nike brand. You can spend $60 or more on a pair of Nike shoes. Yet, buying new Nike shoes from a website that only offers them for $20 is probably not the best idea.


With the above instructions on How To Check Original Nike Shoes, you should be able to buy genuine goods anywhere. Also, please leave a comment below the article if you know of any other ways to tell the difference between authentic and counterfeit Nike shoes so that others can follow!




As you can see, the first thing that stands out is the shape of the sneakers. The authentic ones have curvier foxing, while the fake Nike Dunk sneakers have a relatively straight bottom.



Moreover, the toe cap on the authentic sneakers should be pointing upwards, as shown in the picture above. The midsole on the authentic version is much smaller in height, while it appears much taller on the fake pair. The authentic midsole should also have a textured surface, unlike the relatively even surface on the replica.



Another noticeable difference is the color of the blue details, which is off on the fake pair. The authentic version should have vibrant blue details, but the counterfeit must achieve the same vibrancy.



Overall, the look of the fake Nike Dunk sneakers appears quite bulky compared to the more refined appearance of the genuine ones. You can confidently discern between the fake and real Nike Dunks Low Kentucky models by carefully examining these visual cues.

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