This Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Citrin is a very popular colorway, meaning there are also lots of quality replicas on the market. Read on below for LEGIT APP's top tips for spotting a real pair.
The label is a good place to start, as the sophisticated craftsmanship of Yeezy labels make them extremely tricky to replicate. First, examine the font used. In this case, the registered trademark symbol on the replica label touches the "s" in adidas, which should not happen on a real pair. The horizontal line beneath the country codes are also too close to the letters, and the forward slash on used in "1/2" is too straight. All newer labels (applies to releases after 2019) no longer use this straight forward slash. The real forward slash is slightly curved.
The spacing between "M" and "A" and "A" and "D" in MADE is also inconsistent on the replica label. They are even, when the spacing between "M" and "A" is larger than the spacing between "A" and "D" on the real label. This detail is often overlooked, and only applies to 2018-2020 labels.
This replica insole is almost identical to the real shoe. Unlike Air Jordans, the stitching on Yeezy insoles start at the heel and do not follow any particular pattern. Most colorways have random stitches, and in comparison this replica is too tidy. The Boost patterns on the replica does not blend in as well as they should with the insole, although the bottom line is quite close.
There are several inconsistencies on this replica shoebox. For instance, the numbers in the barcode are too far apart, and the barcode is printed too close to the left border. Yeezy shoeboxes sometimes have the replica style label but only with Made in India versions. This was marketed as a Made in China shoebox, meaning the replica used the wrong design layout. Lastly, the "Y" in "Yeezy" on the real shoebox is closer to the vertical line below it.
Depending on where they were manufactured, Yeezys can have contradicting authentication criteria and reference points. Have questions or a pair that needs to be checked? Download LEGIT APP and consult one of our expert Authenticators.