adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Static Black (Reflective)

Real vs Replica

2020-08-02 16:00

Have a pair of Yeezy 350 V2 Static Black (Reflective) that needs authenticating? Read on for pro tips from our Authenticators.

Shoe label - the real pair has a May 2019 manufacture date, while the replica label states April 2019. The forward slash in "1/2" slants differently on the replica version, and it should also align with the letter "K" above it like you can see on the real label.

In the bottom right corner is a randomly generated code, which is unique for every shoe (even if they are a pair). If the numbers on both left and right shoe labels are the same, it is likely a replica.

Finally, this set of numbers should be quite close together and the font size consistent. The numbers in the replica are in different sizes, and too spaced out.

Insole - this pair uses black threading, and features the usual loose stitching thats found in Yeezys. There is ample spacing between each stitch, so it is a warning sign if they appear too close together. The real insole uses a slightly fuzzy material, and in this case the replica has a smooth insole. The Boost pattern should always be of square-like circles with no jagged edges around them. As you can see in the picture, the circles on the replica insole are wonky.

Shoe box - today's comparison features the European version side label. First, the text in the label should just fit comfortably within the label. The replica version printed their text slightly too high, and you can tell by the extra white space on the bottom.

The "MADE IN CHINA" part should be bolded, yet here on this replica box it seems a light font was used. Although this might not come across in the picture, the real version uses thick, quality paper for the side label which the replica tries to imitate by layering sheets of together paper one by one.