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One of things that hurts the footwear industry and the lifestyle aspect of the sneaker world is fake kicks. Fake kicks are everywhere. They are online, they are at some small local shops and some are on people’s feet. Luckily for some of us, we can tell what’s fake and what is not. And fortunately, we’re able to stay away from them. On the other side of the spectrum, we have the buyers, be it online or local, that cannot tell and buy them without even knowing.

But there are some fake kicks out there that are SO bizarre, it’s unbelievable. The craziest sneakers are ‘released’ online at various outlets that come in a wide variety of wacky colors, weird hybrid fusions, or generally just poor attempts at replicating a shoe from Air Jordans to Nikes. Complex Magazine compiled a list of sneakers that were seen online for sale that are so outrageous that I personally don’t think anyone would fall for or purchase like “Grinch” Hyperfuses, Air Jordan 2011 360s and more. For more images and info, check out Complex’s list of The 20 Craziest Fake Kicks on the Internet.

via Complex

 

-J2!

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  2. tell you the truth: For deuces and giggles I once bought a sick pair of ltds with 100 dollar bills all over them and another pair with gucci print all over them. I knew they were fake as hell, but honestly, people that go to the club aren't generally sneaker heads and they don't know–especially the women. So when I showed up to the club in some gucci ltd's people thought I was pimpin hard. Then next night I rocked the 100 dollar bills and they went over good too. Sure they fell apart in a couple of months. Sure I got'm for 45 bucks for both pair off some mad chinese website. But I got phone numbers based off conversations they started so……..

    Now you might ask: why did you only buy the one time? Well, for one, it's hard on my ego wearin some B.S. Another reason is that they really did show wear and tear and believe it or not, dancing is rather hard on shoes–not to mention spilt drinks, club scuffs and so on. And one final reason being that I did make one more order–this time for one pair–and what came wasn't what I ordered and what came was MAD. Oh yea, one more reason: Finding my size(13) is almost impossible when shopping for fakes.

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  3. I buy real joints when I can. I'm a huge fan of Jordans 1-6. But I have a low paying job and can't afford each time releases drop. I did cop the Jordan 4/19 combo when they dropped, just for the IVs. I hated the wack 19s. I still rock the IVs after all these years and I love them. I did buy some Asian IVs that were nearly perfect, although the quality lagged a bit, but my wallet didn't ache at all. At the end of the day Jordan brand is pimping all of us sneaker heads. They don't give a fuck if we gotta rob someone to get the loot to cop a pair. Plus these brands, no matter their PR, take advantage of cheap labor in the developing world. So if an Asian brother steals a mold or two and makes some fakes to put food on his table I say it's revolutionary of him. Like Chuck D said "I like Nike, but wait a minute, the neighborhood is poor so put some money in it." These corporate executives don't care about the majority of people who buy, or make, they product. So why should we care so much about them? Man, I'm a go online and cop me a wak pair of Jordan IIIs with sponge bob or Obama on them… or both!

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  4. This fake shoe topic is funny pretty interesting to me. As I become more of a collector, and I bookmark more and more shoe blogs and online magazines, I come across more pages where authors knock "fake" shoes and a bunch of followers passionately co-sign (chastising and berating any who may wear what I'll call, foreign or illegitimate Nikes). The thing is, if you follow these shoe sites like Nice Kicks, Complex, Sneakerfiles, Modern Notoriety, chances are you're interested in not only the heat but the rare heat, and wouldn't look to spend $50 on Nike's. So all those that want to vent should know their complaints are falling on deaf ears when it comes to keeping people away from "fakes".

    Secondly, we are aware that the Nike's we pay hundreds for come from China right? I just saw some Flint 360s that looked like they could be next year's release (JB please don't hybrid the XIII anymore). What I'm saying is the people making the shoes aren't stupid. They know there are huge profits to be made from the shoe industry because people are willing to pay hundreds for shoes that cost dollars to make. If they use their employees, who make legit Jordan Space Jams and Cool Greys, to make illegitimate shoes then price them well below Nike's inflated rates, they're sure to capture a portion of the market. The portion that can't afford $175 (including tax) but want flashy tennis.

    The next question is quality. I have been reading a lot about the "fakes" being of inferior quality, claiming they fall apart after a few wears. I have no personal experience with this but if the "fakes" come from the same places as "authentics", how inferior could the quality be? Which reminds me of many posts I've read about JB needing to step up their game in the quality control department. I purchased 3 pairs of playoff XIII (2 in store & 1 online) and I ended up returning 2 because of the excess glue residue and scuffs. How does a brand new pair of "authentic" Jordans from Niketown & Nike.com have damage? But I will admit that my story is not about them falling apart like the stories I've read, but shoes today clearly lack the quality they once had. So do those fakes actually fall apart?

    Basically, I think people are hating on fakes because they pay so much for their "authentics". Sorry America, you're using foreign labor to produce "American" goods, and in those foreign countries they don't always have the same laws and rights to property as America. I personally have a problem with them using Nike logos, and how sellers sometimes trick people who make online purchases. They should be up front and say they are not Nike products (hence the price tags below $100).

    To berate & insult those that for whatever their reasons purchase illegitimate shoes educates me about a few things about the shoe game that I don't like. Collectors and fanatics, go ahead a make sure your Nike's come from Nike (China) and not some "fake" factory (China). Be proud that yours are "legit" because you paid the money that says so. But don't insult those that aren't hypebeasts and simply want a shoe that is flashy or has a nice silhouette. Since I like to keep my J's and other collectibles in pristine condition, I might just cop some "fakes" so I can ball and walk in grass, sand, and water without stressing.

    Put things into perspective and stop be so principled sneakerheads. It's not a good look. You paid $150+ for your shoes. Congratulations.

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    1. man…you just spoke the gospel with that one man. i only cop authentics BUT i've never knocked the next man for coppin the knock-off. I figure that if he could afford the real deal, he'd have purchased the real deal. although i do think there are varying qualities of fakes out there, for the most part, the "authentic" merch is not of such a higher quality that it warrants what most of us pay for these kicks. anyway, thanks for postin the real.

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    1. oh you mean "affordable"? … maybe learn how to spell and get a job in the real world when "affordable" is not spelled with a "t" – then the affordability of a shoe may become a non-factor. Otherwise, "zumba bitch" – keep living your life … where you misspell words and can't afford Jordan.

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      1. Oh Brady,
        How much is on your feet right now? How many dollars in your closet? Do you feel proud? Does your boss treat you fairly? Do you enjoy working for the man so you can put his own dollars back into his pot o gold? Oh and maybe you could use some of them dollars for a punctuation guide. You fucked up your question mark.

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    2. Thing is that you don't HAVE TO BUY THE SNEAKERS THAT ARE OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE. That's why there are kicks at all kinds of different price points? Can't afford $200 Foams? Nothing wrong with that. You can buy some kicks for $150. Still too high? Get some $100 kicks. I can't afford a Benz. Do you think I'm gonna put Benz badges all over the car I do drive? No.

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  6. YALL DUDES COOLING THOSE FAKE KICKS ARE OUTTA THIS WORLD! MY THING IS IF U CAN'T AFFORD THEM I
    THEY WEREN'T MEANT FOR U TO HAVE GO GET SOME AIR FORCE ONES OR SOMETHIN. EVERY TIME U SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON SOME FAKE SHIT U PLAYING YOURSELF SUCKAZ. STAY REAL OR STAY YO ADD HOME! I HATE FAKE SHIT AND THE FOLKS WHO WEAR THEM. PEACE OUT,SMUG DOG AKA FOAMPOSITE KING BXNY BITCHES STEP YO SNEAKERS GAME UP!!!!!!!

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  7. PARDON MY SPELLING,PHONE BE DOIN IT'S OWN THING,100 & HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY.

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  8. the only person that should give a flyin f about what u got on ya feet iz u, if 100% authentic and like spending a shit load of money do ya thing if you want to cop ya kix of the stan man do u, remember 1 thing at the end of the day when u die the last pair of sneakers u put on should be fly nomatter where u got em… _I got a two pair of sneaks a month habbit and I aint rich just a smart shopper so be frugal, buy what u can afford, REMEMBER FOOD ON THE TABLE ROOF OVER YA HEAD, AND THEN worry about linning the pockets of some ppl who dont give a damn about you. Real Shit

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  9. Personally I think the fake Jordans look better then the real Jordans we spend all that money for,(and I can afford to pay whatever sneaker I want because of my good government job!!!!). Matter of fact I'am thinking about getting a pair of fake ones not because their real or fake,but because i like the way they look, and I know I can afford whatever sneaker I want to have,so to all you sneak freaks go ahead and keep buyin your $160 and $200 dollar shoes thats eventually gonna whind up in the thrash anyway when its all said and done.Thats mostly black folks my folks worryin what somebody got on their feet anyway.So if you in D.C. you will see me wearing some fake kicks and the expensive brand all the same,its whatever I see I like at the time of purchase.

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  10. Where can I cop those 360 IV’s! They are fly! Personally I don’ hate fakes on principle, but the only fakes I have ever seen have been very poor quality. My friend bought some fake VI’s and the air sole was solid clear plastic. And lately Nike has been dropping so much fly heat at an affordable price point that you really don’t need to buy fake shit at all. I’m always buying mad kicks on sale on Eastbay for stupid low prices. J’s are overpriced anyway, it’s time get with some of the kooky new shit coming out of the Nike kitchen.

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  11. I’ve spent mad duckits on mj’s ‘some worth every penny’ . Im only missing a few pairs due to hideousness of the Jordan xx(20) but I actually bought my first pair of knockoffs the other day. The Jordan v 360’s in white red and my personal opinion is they look better than the original v’s. Ppl need to stop hatin on each other and worry bout themselves like for instance myself becuz I’m not a d/ckeater like YOU………………………………..

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  13. You buy fakes!!! You are fake. That’s the reason we are paying almost $200 dollar for sneaker. Keep it real pay for what you can a afford.you can get namebrand without having to fake it. And stop buying fakes losers. Making it hard for real sneakerhead !!!

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  15. In the end it doesnt really matter what you wear fake or real what matters is ur personality.. Its funny how these young kids think a pair of jordans make u a man or stronger or a thug.. Lmao Like if having a pair of real jordans or a hat or ur pants under ur ass is gonna stop u from getting ur ass kicked? No its not..and if u have a pair of real jordans thats good for u but dont put other people down if they dont ( grow up ) life is not about how many sneakers u have in ur closet for all the sneaker heads out there!!

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