First off, let’s talk quality control. Real Adidas? They’re usually pretty meticulous. Think about it – Adidas is a big brand, they are careful about their brand image and how their products look. So, pay close attention to the stitching. Is it clean? Straight? Or does it look like a five-year-old did it after too much sugar? Wonky stitching is a HUGE red flag. I mean, c’mon, Adidas ain’t paying their workers peanuts, so the quality should be there. Same goes for the fabric – does it feel cheap and plasticy, or does it feel like a nice, high-quality material.
Then there’s the labeling. I can’t stress this enough: check that size tag, people! Usually, real Adidas shoes have a “MADE IN VIETNAM” or something similar on the tag, but the REAL KEY is looking for inconsistencies. Typos, weird fonts, or just a general feeling that something’s “off” is a bad sign. Plus, make sure the size on the tag matches the size on the box (if you have the box, of course!). A lot of people forget to check this, and honestly, who has time to think about that?
Now, this is where it gets a bit subjective. Sometimes, it’s just a *feeling*. Y’know? Like, you look at the shoe, and something just feels…wrong. Maybe the colors are slightly off, or the shape seems a little wonky. Trust your gut! You’re probably not wrong!
And here’s my personal opinion: Don’t just rely on one thing! Check EVERYTHING! Stitching, labeling, materials, even the SMELL of the shoe! (Okay, maybe not the smell, but you get the idea.)
Also, where are you buying from? Seriously. If it’s some dude on a street corner offering you “genuine Adidas” for 20 bucks, yeah… that’s probably fake. Stick to reputable retailers if you want to avoid getting scammed. I mean, duh, right? But you’d be surprised.
Finally, and this is kind of a general thing, look at the price. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Real Adidas costs money. You’re paying for quality, for the brand name, for all that jazz. So don’t expect to find Ultraboosts for the price of a burger.
