Welcome once again to a fresh episode of Legit Check. Today, we’ll delve into the specifics of distinguishing a fake New Balance 1906D Turtle Dove from the real deal. I recently stumbled upon an insightful video on YouTube, courtesy of Ayem Snkrs, that conducted a thorough side-by-side examination. Here are the key takeaways from that comparison.
Toe: Real Vs Fake New Balance 1906D Turtle Dove


Tongue
One can easily spot that the NB logo and the “running” text on the counterfeit New Balance 1906D pair are noticeably bolder – see red arrow and rectangles. The green arrows underscore the variations in the stitching, with the threads appearing more recessed on the genuine pair. The yellow squares and arrow illustrate the discrepancy in the grey shade between both pairs, revealing a darker shade on the authentic pair.
Side & Swoosh: Fake New Balance 1906D
Upon careful inspection, it’s evident that the “1906D” text on the fake pair is significantly bolder—take note of the red circle. The green arrows emphasize the contrast in the grey color at the heel. Paying attention to the yellow arrows, you’ll discern that the “Nergy” text is set against a richer shade of red on the authentic pair, while it appears nearly washed out on the counterfeit version.

Insole

The contrast is evident, the colors aren’t the same.
Size Label

No comments are necessary here, you can clearly see the differences, the prints are bolder on the fake label, and the references aren’t the same.
Fake New Balance 1906D Outsole

The newbalance text is more subtle on the authentic pair as opposed to the bolder text on the fakes.
Box




Black Light Test

The black light test reveals the numerous trace marks on the fake pair, thus proving the poor craftsmanship.
There you have it folks, hopefully you’ll be able to spot the Fake New Balance 1906D Turtle Dove with these tips. I’ll update the post as soon I come across more detailed tips to look for, stay tuned and check the post regularly. You can check out our other real vs fake comparisons via the Legit Check page.
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