How to Spot Fake Nike Dunks - By: Joshua Belden

Nike introduced its Dunk shoe in 1985. Nike Dunks didn't become really popular until 1998, when athletes, fashionistas, and collectors fell in love with it. Limited edition releases of the shoe made it desirable and collectible. In addition, skaters fell in love with the shoe because it provided good ankle support and a low profile, which was ideal for skating. Dunks have since been produced in mass quantities to keep up with the growing demand. However, some special edition shoes are often produced in quantities less than 100 pairs. These fetch high prices in the online market such as eBay and Craigslist.

These rare Nike Dunks have become very popular amongst sneaker enthusiasts. People often line up when a new release comes out. Internet hype can cause these shoes to sell for thousands of dollars sometimes. These type of prices attract many fakes and counterfeit pairs, which are made in Asia. Be careful when shopping for shoes and buying from Asian sellers, as many of these are remakes which are not authentic.

Nike is the most popular brand of shoes, and this is a large reason why it is often imitated and duplicated. Here are a few tips on how to spot fake Nikes. If you already own a pair of Nike Dunks, then you know what the leather and suede materials should feel like. Pay attention to a pair that you get in the mail to make sure the materials don't feel like cheap leather of plastic. Check the stitching to see if it is straight and consistent around the shoe seams. In addition, use your judgment. If you see an online seller with many pairs of a rare model, chances are he has a bunch of fakes. Since some of these pairs come out in extreme rare releases, how could a guy in Hong Kong get his hands on 5 pairs, and sell them all for less than retail?

One more obvious way to spot a fake is if the seller uses the term "replica" in the item description in any way. They don't use the word "Fake" anymore because keywords like that are flagged by auction sites like eBay. Good luck in your quest to find rare and great pairs of Nike Dunks. Do your homework and stay disciplined in your search. You'll be satisfied once you get your hands on the perfect pair. Good luck and happy hunting!

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