Fake Nike Air Max DN8 University Red sneakers have just hit the market and it should come to no surprise to us as counterfeiters are consistently monitoring Nike’s release calendar. They’ve certainly targeted this new model as it appears to be an attraction for consumers because of its futuristic silhouette. Anyway here are a some of the areas you ought to look for to authenticate the shoe if you’re planning on picking up a pair from third party merchants.
How To Tell If You Air Max DN8 University Red Is Fake?
Lateral Side
A Close look at the waves across the side panels show you how the black fade is abruptly interrupted on the fake pair but progressively runs dim on the authentic pair, see yellow arrows.
The red swoosh logo is placed sits about 1.5 inch below the the tip of the red wave on the authentic pair but on the replica pair, they are on the same level, see yellow arrow. If you also zero in on the yellow line, you’ll notice that the swoosh logo is placed very close to the shortest wave on the legitimate pair whereas on the fakes, the gap is bigger.
Continuing with the lateral side, if you look at the shortest wave on both pairs, you’ll notice how the curve is rounded and even on the real pair but uneven and a deformed on the fakes, see yellow arrow. And the yellow circle confirms how lower the swoosh logo is placed on the authentic pair.
Eyestay
If you look closely at the inserts on the eyestay, they are wider and pressed in on the real pair but narrow and and completely debossed on the fake Nike air mx dn8 pair, see yellow circles.
Heel Logo
The picture might not be very clear but notice how the yellow color within the logo is of a lighter shade on the fake pair ,you cannot miss it. Moreover, the logo itself is about half of an inch pressed in on the legitimate pair, especially if you zero in on the “DN” text , you’ll notice the differences.
Insole
The red color around the “DN text is deeper on the fakes, see yellow arrow. And if you look a the area highlighted by the yellow circles, you’ll notice the poor and cheap ink used on the replica pair, it is wrinkled, ready to be peeled off as soon as the wearer steps foot in the shoe.
Box Label
The fake label comes with the wrong name, instead of saying ” W Air Max DN8″ it says “Air Max DN8 PRM”, see yellow rectangle. Moreover both shoes are the same size but they feature different upc codes, see red rectangle. So what you ought to do if you pick up a different size is look up the upc code to be sure it is the right one for that particular size.
Size Tag
Here’s what the size label looks like on a fake pair, so if you happen to pick up a pair that features the production date as the one above, you most likely have been dealt a replica pair.
There you have it folks, with these tips you should be able to spot any fake Nike Air Max DN8 shoes. If I come across additional nuances, I’ll update the post. I’ll also invite you to read my authentication post on the Nike SB Jordan 4 Navy as many fake pairs have already hit the market.
Where To Buy Authentic Pairs
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Quick Recap Of The Differences
Here’s a quick summary of the key differences to distinguish between an authentic and a fake Air Max Dn8 sneaker.
Side Panels and Black Fade
- On the authentic pair, the black fade on the side panels progressively dims, whereas it is abruptly interrupted on the fake pair.
Placement of the Swoosh Logo
- The red Swoosh on an authentic pair sits about 1.5 inches below the tip of the red wave, while on the fake pair, they are aligned at the same level.
- The authentic Swoosh is positioned closer to the shortest wave, but the gap is larger on the fake pair.
Lateral Side Waves
- The shortest wave on the authentic pair is evenly rounded, but it appears uneven and deformed on the fake.
- The Swoosh logo sits lower on the real pair, as seen in the yellow circle comparison.
Eyestay Inserts
- The inserts on the authentic pair are wider and pressed in, while they appear narrower and fully debossed on the fake.
Logo Details and Color
- The yellow in the logo is lighter on the fake pair, and the logo itself is pressed in by about half an inch on the authentic pair.
- The red color in the “DN” text is deeper on the fake, with visible differences in print quality. Cheap ink on the fake shows wrinkles and is prone to peeling.
Label and UPC Code
- Fake pairs often have incorrect labeling, such as “Air Max DN8 PRM” instead of “W Air Max DN8.”
- Both shoes in a fake pair may share the same size but have mismatched UPC codes, unlike the consistent codes on authentic pairs.
