How to Avoid Buying Fake Nike Shoes Online & on EBay

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By Jenny How

Nike shoes are actually made in Asian and the fakes are so close to real reproductions that it really takes a pro to tell the real quality.

Imitation, counterfeit and replicas. I am sure you have came across one or more branded items which are related those those 3 awful words. I don't really mind imitations for some items. But for shoes, watches and purses, I definitely have to go for the real thing.

Imitation are becoming quite rampant online nowadays, you can't stop these cheap dudes from creating more cheap imitation, but you can certainly educate yourself.

Before you buy Nike shoes online or on eBay, make sure you go through this suggestions several times (at least once):

  • First thing first, eBay feedback is there for you to check the seller history. Amazingly, some rip-off guy can manage to achieve 100% positives. So, you need to look closely for any neutral, negative or any unusual positive feedback comments.
  • Scan through the shipping terms very carefully. See if they mention if the Nike shoe is authentic. More often than not, the seller will say it's original. But some seller don't have the idea really, it's not their fault. See where the seller is from. If he is from Asia, be extra cautious.
  • If the pair of Nike shoes are being sent from China, Hong Kong or Philippines, a big potential is it's gonna be fakes.
  • For some weird reason, seller of fakes do not stock USA size 9 or 13. Most of the time, fake Nike shoes will not fit true to the size because they run about half a size smaller than usual. Take heed.
  • Nike shoe sole should be made of real BRS 1000 rubber. It feels rubber! Sole of fake Nike shoes feels very much like plastic and slippery.
  • Most fakes won't come with original Nike shoe box. If the seller says they will not be shipping the box to save you on postage, be very suspicious. Shoe boxes although weight a little, but I am sure you will want to get the original sturdy Nike box as well to keep, unless you are just a fake Nike fan.
  • If they do come with the shoe box, fake Nike shoe box made of cheap cardboard easily falls apart. Authentic Nike shoe boxes are actually very sturdy. But too bad, you can only realize this after you receive the shoes.
  • And as always if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  • Every authentic Nike shoes come with a unique SKU numbers. This SKU number should be on the box and on the label inside the shoes. They should match exactly the same.