First off, and this is kinda important, don’t just rely on ONE thing. These replica factories are getting CRAZY good. Like, scary good. So, you gotta look at the whole picture, ya know?
One thing I’ve noticed, and this is based on some sketchy online sources and my own (limited!) experience trying to cop these things (damn bots!), is the lining color. Apparently, some of the fake Yeezy 350 V2s have this… purplish tint to the lining. Now, I haven’t seen this myself IRL, but the comparison pics online? Yeah, they kinda make a case. So, check that lining color. If it looks like Barney the Dinosaur threw up in there, maybe be suspicious. Just a thought.
Then there’s the whole Boost situation. Okay, the Boost sole is supposed to be all “bubbly,” right? Like tiny little clouds of comfy goodness. But on the fakes, they apparently aren’t as defined. More like… blobs? I dunno, the description I read said something about “better definition” of the striped circles. Honestly, that sounds kinda technical. I’d say, if the Boost looks kinda flat and sad, it might be a red flag. It’s like comparing a gourmet marshmallow to one of those cheap, hard ones you get at the grocery store. You can just *tell* the difference.
And listen, I’m no expert. I’m just some dude trying to navigate the minefield that is online sneaker resale. But here’s my personal opinion: if the price seems too good to be true, it probably IS. Like, seriously. These things retail for a pretty penny, and the resale market is even more insane. So, if you’re seeing a Yeezy 350 V2 for, like, $50? Run. Just run. Don’t even think about it.
Also, and I can’t stress this enough, check the seller’s reputation. Are they legit? Do they have reviews? Do they seem shady as heck? Trust your gut, man. If something feels off, it probably is. You’re better off missing out on a potentially fake pair than getting ripped off.
