@@humbleprogress1226 the leather is so bad across the board that even that is worth what is worth. Nike is extremely delusional, Adidas and New Balance sneakers around the same price have so much better quality leather
@@humbleprogress1226 Ironically the leather quality is the best way to tell but sometimes it’s because the fakes are better. The real shattered backboards are known for their good quality leather, so fakes might be worse, but other Js are known for their awful leather and you could find reps with quality of the shattered backboards. “These are too good to be true, fake!”
I got some 12 lows this year that I wanted SO bad and they’re perfect….except a few parts of the rubber on the right sole - including the Jumpman - is unfinished or something, because it takes 100000% more damage/grime than the other side. Purchased from Nike. Bizarre. Supposedly when/if it comes back - it was a limited release of course - I’ll still be under warranty….but of course my size was gone right away..ugh
@@MsJosh917 you won't believe how people can be dense with this. They choose hype and exclusivity over finances. You'll hear them say "Oh you broke, that's why you buy reps"
@@Kai-sz1vf my personal opinion is that fakes are dumb because it’s not like Jordans are the only shoes on the market if you don’t want to fall for the hype you can always buys other shoes and if you buy reps don’t call yourself a sneaker head. I also think paying resell is dumb that’s why I always try to hit retail on sites I know have good bot protection.
@@Kai-sz1vf this is ridiculous. People will call me a rich idiot for spending 200-500 dollars for a pair of footwear. OK fine, I'm not going to call them peasents. But in the same TIME different people are spending 500 dollars on sneakers that cost prob 30 bucks to make. They spend as much as me and they don't get the benefits. WTF
"I'm no specialist..." respectfully sir, your analysis was more thorough than the often seen ebay/stockx/goat assessment. I hope you do more of this - I'm a fan and it's extremely insightful. Thanks!
@@mtbicepulous I actually disagree with him about his claim that the carbon fiber isn’t that good, his use case is completely devoid of realistic expectations of both the forces and their vectors on that carbon fiber plate.
I indulge in reps and retail. And the glue on reps is actually something that I have had an issue with quite a few times. A lot of reps really do use either inferior glue, or not enough of it.
Really happy to see reps becoming more and more accepted in sneaker culture. They really are just as good as the real pairs aside from some slight flaws which you pointed out. Resell culture is toxic and needs to die.
@@therocketeergamer7952 that’s what I’ve been doing, it sucks buying a really cool shoe but not wanting to actually wear it since it cost you over 500$ Reps are just the way to go, fashion and you don’t gotta worry about ruining expensive shit
Honestly, for any fashion wear I just order the knock off from Aliexpress. The only people who can tell the difference are people who's opinions I don't care about. I only shell out real $ for work wear.
If you're wearing reps, more power to you if you're rocking the real thing props man all n all it dosent matter what you rocking on feet just do you 👊🏽
YES! I've ben waiting on this video for a minute, thank you for doing all this information and understanding what the difference from reps to retail is/can be.
One of the reasons you're likely getting no PSI readings is because the needle is going into the pillars. Do the PSI test from the inside of the shoes where you know you'll hit the air and not one of the support pillars.
The thing I think a lot of people forget when you buy an authentic branded item is that you are not just paying for a certain level of production quality. A LOT of what you are paying for is the licensing of the brand logo. Dupes/fakes are often times made in the exact same factories by the same people with the same equipment, but when you cut out the costs you pay for licensing, distribution, marketing and retail, you are suddenly able to get the exact same product at a fraction of the price.
Man I’ve fallen back in love with your channel! Within the past week, I’ve went back through and watched almost all of the videos I missed along with the new uploads. Keep it up man!
@@Jj_2723 never once. Been to theme parks, skate shops, actual hypebeast stores, even took a road trip this summer across America in the reps and not one incident. Good reps are pretty on point and I still pay less than 100 a pair
The one thing to take in to account too is the difference in quality of different Jordan 1 releases themselves. Cause some releases have better quality and craftsmanship.
@@firedemon2166 A few fakes might just be rebranded as replica shoes when in actuality probably being from the same factories or areas where the real shoes are made. Probably defects being sent for “discarding” or “destruction” and being sent out as “replicas.”
I own several authentic pairs of 1's but just recently purchased a couple of pairs of reps after doing some online research. Yeah, not paying 20X or more at resale for the authentic for better glue. LOL Thanks so much for the vid, basically validates what most that rock UA's knew. I was only skeptical of whether the reps had an air unit or used a different type of foam but nope! Afterall, they are all made in China anyways.
I bought yeezy reps 1 $30 and other $50 and they both are high quality and super comfortable too does not matter if its not exact same technology as long as they are actually comfortable and look identical
You didn't get psi readings in the air units because you need to be standing in them for them to be under pressure. The compression of the sole decreases the volume of the air unit. This in turn increases the pressure of the neutral gasses. They cannot put compressed gas in the foam because it would bleed out due to atmospheric pressure differences. Decreasing the volume through sole compression is realistically the only way to create a pressurized pocket that isn't rigidly encased. This is why other manufactures also use this method.
Honestly I'm surprised how closely they are material wise. I bet the next gen will be even better thanks to videos like this. Next one would be fake Balenciaga sock shoes or that really bulky one.
@@trevorsomething5071 They are fresh out of the factory where as nikes shoes are left in warehouses for months which airs them out, if you leave reps outdoors for 2-3 days they will smell like a brand new nike shoe
You idiots also “surprised” how close the materials are in fake vs real Pokemon cards? It’s still fake AF and you’re still devaluing and disrespecting this collectible hobby with your fakes
@@trevorsomething5071 That's because retail Nike pairs sit in warehouses for weeks to MONTHS before it gets sold on store shelves and online, and by that time the glue and chemical smells are gone. Replicas are usually made in smaller batches in response to demand and are sold 1-3 days after they've been manufactured and never get a chance to "air out" to get the VOCs out of the shoe. Try leaving the reps in an open area for a week and I guarantee that the smell will be gone
I’m so glad you continue to expose this stuff! People need to stop bashing reps, because while they are dropping hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their shoes… I’m saving hundreds or even thousands while wearing exactly what they are. 🤣
Exactly you can buy a whole collection of Jordans for the price people pay for one pair,I could literally get 60 pairs of reps for the price of one pair of Off-White Chicagos
People complain about the build quality not holding up as well on reps due to cheaper glue, but I’m pretty sure 60 pairs of replicas would last longer than one authentic pair. (Not that I would actually buy 60 just making a point)
Your channel is great! Keep up the great work! I'd love to see more nike boots get sliced like the Monoa and Goadome to see how they stack up against "real" boots.
I work in manufacturing and create items that are also copied like these shoes. The stitches and angled pieces on the reps do happen on real versions, but the quality control at Nike is probably similar to my company, where those flaws are found and the item not sold to the public. If Nike knows what's good for them, they sell those "seconds" to their employees for cheap
I love it when ppl ask if my shoes are fake and i always tell them they are fake even though theyre not and watch the "pros" point out all the signs that they are fake lol.
I've been rotating a pair of legit AJ1s and a pair of fake ones (or non-official but probably still made in the same factory) for years now and they both hold up equally.
I just bumped into your channel as it is my first winter in NY from living in Florida all my life. I love the channel, already learned so much! The one thing I’d love to see to make this 200% is also a pragmatic test wearing them out to get a better insight into how you feel them in terms of comfort, grip, features etc. I get really picky with shoes in general and despite all the tech jargon and hype I ended up liking pumas which never called my attention, they are by far the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever tried. So the actual irl use review would take your channel to the most complete level of user review value for me. Thanks a lot, it’s really cool all the care you put into this channel! ❤
I never plan on buying a pair of anything like this. But it's kind of interesting to see how the "authentic" pair is made of the same cheap materials. Just because someone wants the authentic ones that's premium price. I'd rather just get the cheapo $15 and not tell anybody.
@@_1Brick1_ nah sometimes certain shoes like jordan 1s have extremely identical reps for a lot less then retail, i got my travis 1 frags for 70 dollars before shipping and they are exactly the same quality as my real pair of travis 1s
Hey man, I just wanna say thank you for your work. Because of this channel, not only my standards of shoes have gone up but also I can spot if the quality of a pair of shoes is good or not 😂
I love these videos because all I wear is basically reps if i dont hit a retail sneaker drop because I REFUSE to give resellers hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars for a pair of shoes that retails for 190$-200$. Gives me a better look into materials used for shoes I buy. Would love to see Jordan 4s from KickWho
@@PrincipalSkinner3190 imagine people paying hundreds or thousands of dollars going broke for a 200$ shoe 😂😂 just to say they are real but I'm over here buying any pair of shoes I want for 130$ can wear them all day everyday until the heals fall off then just go buy another pair for the same price 😂 you'll grow up one day kid
@@PrincipalSkinner3190 😂 if I was a hype beast I'd care about the shoes being real like yourself... no instead I pay 100 dollars for a pair of shoes I like to wear them and refuse to pay resellers double or triple the price. Anyone can afford a 200$ pair of retail shoes... if you think paying 5-6 hundred or 1000 dollars for a pair of 200$ shoes is smart then you just a whole goofy suckin the D of resellers
Even though they’re stylish and great skate shoes (sb versions and non sb versions) I low key feel kind of bad for folks I see wearing re-seller dunks. These videos are awesome for transparency if you seek quality and longevity in products you choose to spend your hard earned money on.
TBH i want to see Fake Basketball shoes like the latest ones. Because when im seeing the newer cheap Fakes they look so identical outside too and theyre cheaper. Specially here in Asia they resell for like 27 Dollars in the Philippines. Kobe's or Kyries? maybe Any Basketball player shoe line would be nice to see
I don’t fault anyone for buying reps, but for me personally it’s about paying the originator for essentially their art. Now I know these are just mass produced hence retail prices are low.
This is a very great video to clarify my question in my mind. I always struggle to find out how much different between the high quality replica and an authentic jordan sneakers. From the touch and feels,it does not make much differences tho. But yeah, the conclusion gives me a clear answer, it's not wrong to get a UA sneakers somehow
Should do fake New Balances vs. the Made in the USA models like 990s and 992. They might not be as prevalent and faked as stuff like Jordan 1's or Yeezy 350s but NB is definitely on the come up and some of the more expensive and rare pairs have been getting faked by hype beasts and I'm curious if there is a wider quality rift in them because NB's MITUSA shoes are really high quality!
Jordan 1s are great. I own and love them. However, they seem to be one of the easier shoes to make for a budding shoe maker to practice on and customize. I'm not saying it's easy. Just easier for someone with the knowledge. Easier than some of the newer more complicated shoes from nike and others.
I also have a few reps and there is definitely something about the rubber. The fakes will usually wear down faster than the authentic pair and with reps I can also tell right away when I put them on the padding or foam they use is not quite as dense. I also buy high quality reps that cost about what they do for retail so IDK. Love the video and please make more.
I legit bought a retail pair of fire red AJ1 mids heel drag in under 2 months and leather cracking all over bought a 80$ pair of off white chicagos *chefs kiss* still flawless
@@kalinkhaosofficial3055 I don't usually buy mids because those and the AJ1 lows and not the AJ1OG lows they crack because they over spray with the plastic coating on top. I like the AJ highs and OG lows better because they don't coat them with as much plastic. As far as the heel drag I have too many pairs that I rotate so that I don't have an issue with.
just a slight note! -- the real pair you used for comparison is a bit more on the premium side than the real versions of the Reps you chose! Love your effort and information regardless. Hopefully in the future we can see 1to1 comparisons of a Real vs Fake of the same color to see any quality differences. GGs!
Facts, I had to change the sole for a memory foam one for each pair of Jordan 1s I have. The SB Dunks are way more comfortable compared to the normal Dunk.
@@samueljones3668 only own two pairs of sb dunks since I’m a skater but even those are 3-4 years old and I can’t wear them long so they just chill in the closet.
I used to agree with that, but I've discovered that Aj4s imo are alot less comfortable than AJ1s. I can throw an insole in an AJ1 and be fine wearing them all day, but it seems like no matter what i do my feet are always killing me at the end of the day when I wear any of my AJ4s.
Wore sb dunks for years and never felt they were uncomfortable. They're certainly more comfortable than many other pairs I've worn. Then again, I've had pairs of shoes that were far more comfortable as well. The thick foam insole in the Fallen Bombers is great while it lasts, for example. It all depends on what your feet are used to.
You stated that all 4 colorways seem to be identical. I wanted to know if they were labeled by the same factory on the inside tag. It's usually labeled on the upper right hand corner of the inside tag by a group of initials. Many of these shoes are produced in different factories so I'm sure every factory has some slight differences which the final product.
I own both real and rep AJ1’s. If you buy reps from a reputable source, no one will be able to tell when they are on foot out in the world. If I can score what I want for retail great. If I can’t purchase them but really want to wear them, I have zero issue getting a rep. At my age, I don’t worry what some kid thinks about my footwear. I come from an era where you could just walk into a store and buy whatever you needed, and it was in stock.
It's not about worrying about getting called out for fake flexing. For me, the thrill of the hobby is hunting and getting authentic shoes in my collection. I don't want a replica collection. I'd rather go without the shoe until I'm able to get a real pair. If reps is your thing, I don't look down on you for your preference. But your thing doesn't have to be everyone else's. Plus I sell and trade pairs in my collection because it's constantly evolving. Buying reps would severely limit this. A lot of the time I can sell a shoe I've worn for months and still get the money I paid for it back and more. Can't do this with fake shoes unless you're a scumbag.
Only cop reps when, it's almost impossible to get it at retail and re Sell is Out of this world for example any "Hype-Up collaboration" it goes from retail 180 to re Sell 1,000, " would Rader save mee money get a Excellent pair of reps and call it a day move on to the next if not just take the Loss and keep it pushing
In high school there were some guys doing some serious reselling (talking about €20k-€40k per year) that could spot a fake while you had it at your feet. And I'm not talking about obvious fakes but fakes that i wouldn't have guessed were fakes. If you do it for a living i guess you need to achieve different standards
Please do a real vs fake on the Travis scott jordan 1 high. It suppose to have one of the best nubuck quality out there and the fakes are almost getting perfected nowadays. I would love to see the differences. Great video by the way!
@@tujefe5369 yeah I've had both in hand and some of the best reps have it damn near perfect except never exact color and the thickness of the nubuck has always been thicker in my experience. That's why I would love to see one cut in half.
@@tujefe5369 yeah been a member on there for years. And to this moment their still isn't a batch that's 1 to 1 on them there's always a batch flaw. Sk and uabat seem to be closest right now ljr is up there but too much yellowing on the sole and color off as well. At this point they doing that on purpose to have everyone keep buying their batches and see what's the best.
Having different colours for each pair definitely helps keep them visually distinct for the review, but you miss out on one important factor for fakes, and that's colour accuracy.
Im sure he isnt too educated on the different batches of fakes bc I don't think any of them were high quality batches (LJR, OG, PK, etc) most look like mid to low tier batch reps and even then most of them performed similarly to retail lol
why? Fakes hood no value? None, once you buy them that’s it. They retain no monetary value after that. The retail pair will always give you a return on your investment. That’s the biggest difference
@@BigDirtDawg originals that were on your stinky feet for years hold no value either. Reminder that these things are meant to be worn, not placed on a shelf as a video background like Hypebeasts like to do.
@@CrimsonKobaNakirigumi my stinky feet? Just because your feet stink and you don’t know how to take care of your personal hygiene or belongings doesn’t mean everyone is like your dirty self 😂
Can you add an abrasion resistance test for heel counters? You often tell us the leather/suede heel counters are better than fabric. I'd like to see how that plays out in reality. Maybe put a mini belt or random orbital sander to the heel counter, and measure how long it takes to wear through? Otherwise... top notch youtube-ing. Loyal viewer here, loving the boot and sneaker content. Waiting for a penny loafer series - 'Loafember' ?
for reference for everyone, these are all random batches of replicas from different makers. the best replicas are made by LJR, as their stitching is the best in terms of jordan 1 replicas.
Iv purchased multiple pairs of sneakers on goat and I’m highly convinced some of them are fakes, especially how mass produced the jordan mocha’s 1 are, idk they just feel so cheap. And a few other pairs are extremely questionable.
Great video! Just as i expected pretty much, even real nikes are sloppy in some spots. The rep makers could definitely make a 1:1 but that would draw alot more eyes, and might tank the real shoe value and eventually hurt their business. Most factories have a few signs where you can tell theyre fake, and they do it on purpose i assume.
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Ironically all the flaws you pointed out on the appearance of the fakes are problems I've encountered with real pairs
Same
yep. Truth is nowdays you can't really tell the difference. The leather quality is probably your best bet. But I'm no leather expert.
@@humbleprogress1226 the leather is so bad across the board that even that is worth what is worth. Nike is extremely delusional, Adidas and New Balance sneakers around the same price have so much better quality leather
@@humbleprogress1226 Ironically the leather quality is the best way to tell but sometimes it’s because the fakes are better. The real shattered backboards are known for their good quality leather, so fakes might be worse, but other Js are known for their awful leather and you could find reps with quality of the shattered backboards. “These are too good to be true, fake!”
I got some 12 lows this year that I wanted SO bad and they’re perfect….except a few parts of the rubber on the right sole - including the Jumpman - is unfinished or something, because it takes 100000% more damage/grime than the other side. Purchased from Nike. Bizarre. Supposedly when/if it comes back - it was a limited release of course - I’ll still be under warranty….but of course my size was gone right away..ugh
Resellers probably hating on you for lowkey ruining their business by showing us that we don't need to spend $500 resell prices. Thank you!
Should that be common sense?
@@MsJosh917 you won't believe how people can be dense with this. They choose hype and exclusivity over finances. You'll hear them say "Oh you broke, that's why you buy reps"
@@Kai-sz1vf they are coping because they wasted their money on shoes
@@Kai-sz1vf my personal opinion is that fakes are dumb because it’s not like Jordans are the only shoes on the market if you don’t want to fall for the hype you can always buys other shoes and if you buy reps don’t call yourself a sneaker head. I also think paying resell is dumb that’s why I always try to hit retail on sites I know have good bot protection.
@@Kai-sz1vf this is ridiculous. People will call me a rich idiot for spending 200-500 dollars for a pair of footwear. OK fine, I'm not going to call them peasents. But in the same TIME different people are spending 500 dollars on sneakers that cost prob 30 bucks to make. They spend as much as me and they don't get the benefits. WTF
"I'm no specialist..." respectfully sir, your analysis was more thorough than the often seen ebay/stockx/goat assessment. I hope you do more of this - I'm a fan and it's extremely insightful. Thanks!
He puts legit checkers to shame
@@Malume_SipsUmganiwakho I don't think the legit pair holds its value much after getting sawwed in half.
True! sneaker-smell-heads wouldn't know where to put their faces...
@@blah4151Balenciaga or MSCHF will look at his videos and try to sell it for 1000 USD lol
I'd like to see how the carbon fiber in the Jordan 11s compare in authentic vs. fake. Thanks for making these videos, it's very informative!
If you buy from the right seller, it'll be accurate.
What perc said
Like he showed in the concord video the carbon fibre on the retails aren’t that good anyway
@@mtbicepulous I actually disagree with him about his claim that the carbon fiber isn’t that good, his use case is completely devoid of realistic expectations of both the forces and their vectors on that carbon fiber plate.
Literally digging the fake Chicago 1s
I indulge in reps and retail. And the glue on reps is actually something that I have had an issue with quite a few times. A lot of reps really do use either inferior glue, or not enough of it.
has it ever given you problems? Like have u felt something fall of while wearing them? Etc
@@catalinadog157 I've never had a problem and I have like 10 pairs, none of them are beat though yet so I can't really speak on that
You must indulge in cheap reps, mine are quality, better than the authentics in some cases.
@@shino8854 Where u get them?
@@shino8854 plug in?
Really happy to see reps becoming more and more accepted in sneaker culture. They really are just as good as the real pairs aside from some slight flaws which you pointed out. Resell culture is toxic and needs to die.
For real, if im tryna buy a dope pair ill just go buy reps, the shoe is gonna get wrecked, sure if i can get a real aj1 at reatil price i will lol
@@therocketeergamer7952 that’s what I’ve been doing, it sucks buying a really cool shoe but not wanting to actually wear it since it cost you over 500$
Reps are just the way to go, fashion and you don’t gotta worry about ruining expensive shit
Honestly, for any fashion wear I just order the knock off from Aliexpress. The only people who can tell the difference are people who's opinions I don't care about. I only shell out real $ for work wear.
If you're wearing reps, more power to you if you're rocking the real thing props man all n all it dosent matter what you rocking on feet just do you 👊🏽
Great attitude 🙏🏼
Nike have very good quality line of affordable sneakers. You don't really need to wear Air Jordans all the time
YES! I've ben waiting on this video for a minute, thank you for doing all this information and understanding what the difference from reps to retail is/can be.
One of the reasons you're likely getting no PSI readings is because the needle is going into the pillars. Do the PSI test from the inside of the shoes where you know you'll hit the air and not one of the support pillars.
Definitely have to cover authentic and fake Jordan 4 at some point. Appreciate your coverage.
The thing I think a lot of people forget when you buy an authentic branded item is that you are not just paying for a certain level of production quality. A LOT of what you are paying for is the licensing of the brand logo. Dupes/fakes are often times made in the exact same factories by the same people with the same equipment, but when you cut out the costs you pay for licensing, distribution, marketing and retail, you are suddenly able to get the exact same product at a fraction of the price.
No they are not Made in the same factory. Anyone who says that has no idea what they are talking about. That is 100% false
@@wassgang-rq2zk exactly, if they were made in the same factory then there wouldn’t be batches
@@661Ryannljr best for aj1, pk and fk for suede, m dunks but VT is more cost-effective
@@actualatom I already know
they're not really much cheaper than the other retail ones...the reason the real ones are expensive is cause they are limited release and get resold
Man I’ve fallen back in love with your channel! Within the past week, I’ve went back through and watched almost all of the videos I missed along with the new uploads. Keep it up man!
Made the switch to reps in 2020 and I've been so happy. My dunks skate just as long as real dunks and my Jordan's work great for casual wear.
where do you buy reps?
@@ayobling dhgate has been amazing for me
Have any idiots ever tried calling you out in real life?
@@Jj_2723 never once. Been to theme parks, skate shops, actual hypebeast stores, even took a road trip this summer across America in the reps and not one incident. Good reps are pretty on point and I still pay less than 100 a pair
@@Jj_2723 dont go dhgate trust
The one thing to take in to account too is the difference in quality of different Jordan 1 releases themselves. Cause some releases have better quality and craftsmanship.
Fakes went out the back door, real went out the front!
Lol I hope so
Not rlly since there are ways to find fakes
@@firedemon2166 A few fakes might just be rebranded as replica shoes when in actuality probably being from the same factories or areas where the real shoes are made. Probably defects being sent for “discarding” or “destruction” and being sent out as “replicas.”
@@itsyurmumm8458 same areas yes there were some cases where some old workers from
nike made reps
I own several authentic pairs of 1's but just recently purchased a couple of pairs of reps after doing some online research. Yeah, not paying 20X or more at resale for the authentic for better glue. LOL Thanks so much for the vid, basically validates what most that rock UA's knew. I was only skeptical of whether the reps had an air unit or used a different type of foam but nope! Afterall, they are all made in China anyways.
The reps won't have the Nike owned Air-Sole brand air units.
@@GEES44DC that may be true but at least for the 1's, I personally can't tell the difference in comfort.
I bought yeezy reps 1 $30 and other $50 and they both are high quality and super comfortable too does not matter if its not exact same technology as long as they are actually comfortable and look identical
@@abubakaranwar6859 what website did you get them off?
It's all rubber leather and plastic idk why ppl even bother spending top dollar
It would be hilarious if you did one of these and pulled a fast one at the end where one of the fakes turns out to actually be the real pair
I like that too.
I wouldn't be surprised if some of them came out of the bin for stitching errors
The next April’s Fool Day video
Give him 4 shoes blind and have him determine which are real and which are fake.
That's like a rep buyers wet dream because they're obsessed with people not being able to call them out on their fakes lol
please do jordan 4 real vs fake next! i'm sure there's a lot of other people wanting to see that too because jordan 4's are very popular now
You didn't get psi readings in the air units because you need to be standing in them for them to be under pressure. The compression of the sole decreases the volume of the air unit. This in turn increases the pressure of the neutral gasses. They cannot put compressed gas in the foam because it would bleed out due to atmospheric pressure differences. Decreasing the volume through sole compression is realistically the only way to create a pressurized pocket that isn't rigidly encased. This is why other manufactures also use this method.
Honestly I'm surprised how closely they are material wise. I bet the next gen will be even better thanks to videos like this.
Next one would be fake Balenciaga sock shoes or that really bulky one.
they never get the glue right. Irrespective of how close the leather is to authentic, out of the box fakes smell like a literal melted horse.
@@trevorsomething5071 ya it's glue formula. I am sure the glue Nike uses are patented for their shoes.
@@trevorsomething5071 They are fresh out of the factory where as nikes shoes are left in warehouses for months which airs them out, if you leave reps outdoors for 2-3 days they will smell like a brand new nike shoe
You idiots also “surprised” how close the materials are in fake vs real Pokemon cards? It’s still fake AF and you’re still devaluing and disrespecting this collectible hobby with your fakes
@@trevorsomething5071 That's because retail Nike pairs sit in warehouses for weeks to MONTHS before it gets sold on store shelves and online, and by that time the glue and chemical smells are gone. Replicas are usually made in smaller batches in response to demand and are sold 1-3 days after they've been manufactured and never get a chance to "air out" to get the VOCs out of the shoe. Try leaving the reps in an open area for a week and I guarantee that the smell will be gone
I’m so glad you continue to expose this stuff! People need to stop bashing reps, because while they are dropping hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their shoes… I’m saving hundreds or even thousands while wearing exactly what they are. 🤣
Exactly you can buy a whole collection of Jordans for the price people pay for one pair,I could literally get 60 pairs of reps for the price of one pair of Off-White Chicagos
People complain about the build quality not holding up as well on reps due to cheaper glue, but I’m pretty sure 60 pairs of replicas would last longer than one authentic pair. (Not that I would actually buy 60 just making a point)
Even if you bought reps of a cheaper shoe, 2 or 3 pairs of reps will easily outlast 1 authentic pair
just say u are broke🤣
@@nuh-uhbro765 goofy asl
I know these videos take time to make but the quality hasn’t changed, it’s gotten better! Great video and great information! 🙌
Your channel is great! Keep up the great work! I'd love to see more nike boots get sliced like the Monoa and Goadome to see how they stack up against "real" boots.
Now this is the 1 we all been waiting for....keep em coming!!!🤙🏿
Finally! The video we’ve all been waiting for.
This video about to PISS PEOPLE OFF 😂😂😂 Thank You Rose Anvil!!! I love this channel!
I work in manufacturing and create items that are also copied like these shoes. The stitches and angled pieces on the reps do happen on real versions, but the quality control at Nike is probably similar to my company, where those flaws are found and the item not sold to the public. If Nike knows what's good for them, they sell those "seconds" to their employees for cheap
would love to see you take a look at Jordan 4 reps vs reals!
which one Jordan 4, maybe I can help
Super value added service you are providing with these vids man. Thanks so much 🙏
Keep holding these brands liable for their offerings.
You're a legend... And you seem to deserve it as far as demeanor and work ethic goes... Oh personality too
Nike's quality control is so bad that the defects on the fakes could still show up on real pairs.
Repfam are loving this series. You could see how excited the rep enjoyers are on this comment section 😂😂
I love it when ppl ask if my shoes are fake and i always tell them they are fake even though theyre not and watch the "pros" point out all the signs that they are fake lol.
I've been rotating a pair of legit AJ1s and a pair of fake ones (or non-official but probably still made in the same factory) for years now and they both hold up equally.
Great work. There are many different levels of quality of reps tho.
Yeah. I'd like to see a comparison with a certified A tier rep
@@papazype facts 💯
I just bumped into your channel as it is my first winter in NY from living in Florida all my life. I love the channel, already learned so much! The one thing I’d love to see to make this 200% is also a pragmatic test wearing them out to get a better insight into how you feel them in terms of comfort, grip, features etc.
I get really picky with shoes in general and despite all the tech jargon and hype I ended up liking pumas which never called my attention, they are by far the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever tried. So the actual irl use review would take your channel to the most complete level of user review value for me. Thanks a lot, it’s really cool all the care you put into this channel! ❤
Loves this series especially with popular shoes, exited for the Jordan 11 comparison
I never plan on buying a pair of anything like this. But it's kind of interesting to see how the "authentic" pair is made of the same cheap materials. Just because someone wants the authentic ones that's premium price. I'd rather just get the cheapo $15 and not tell anybody.
You won’t get a good repair for $15. Usually good reps are close to the retail price.
@@_1Brick1_ nah sometimes certain shoes like jordan 1s have extremely identical reps for a lot less then retail, i got my travis 1 frags for 70 dollars before shipping and they are exactly the same quality as my real pair of travis 1s
Hey man, I just wanna say thank you for your work. Because of this channel, not only my standards of shoes have gone up but also I can spot if the quality of a pair of shoes is good or not 😂
I’m excited to see more Moctober content! Especially your thoughts on the White’s Perry boot.
I love these videos because all I wear is basically reps if i dont hit a retail sneaker drop because I REFUSE to give resellers hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars for a pair of shoes that retails for 190$-200$. Gives me a better look into materials used for shoes I buy. Would love to see Jordan 4s from KickWho
Imagine being a broke hypebeast.
@@PrincipalSkinner3190 imagine cucking all your money to resellers as I flex my 130$ reps that YOU couldn't tell the difference
@@here_for_the_lolz7247 That's also sad, but at least they're not posers. Good thing i'm not a hypebeast.
@@PrincipalSkinner3190 imagine people paying hundreds or thousands of dollars going broke for a 200$ shoe 😂😂 just to say they are real but I'm over here buying any pair of shoes I want for 130$ can wear them all day everyday until the heals fall off then just go buy another pair for the same price 😂 you'll grow up one day kid
@@PrincipalSkinner3190 😂 if I was a hype beast I'd care about the shoes being real like yourself... no instead I pay 100 dollars for a pair of shoes I like to wear them and refuse to pay resellers double or triple the price. Anyone can afford a 200$ pair of retail shoes... if you think paying 5-6 hundred or 1000 dollars for a pair of 200$ shoes is smart then you just a whole goofy suckin the D of resellers
Keep these videos coming!! I’m a rep fan and REFUSE to pay resell
Even though they’re stylish and great skate shoes (sb versions and non sb versions) I low key feel kind of bad for folks I see wearing re-seller dunks. These videos are awesome for transparency if you seek quality and longevity in products you choose to spend your hard earned money on.
Can’t wait to see the rest of this series. 11s are my favorite
I’m so grateful for this video
I’ve always wondered if fakes would have an air unit
Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Off white or any of the colaboracion one's what it's so special about them
Sneaker resellers are punching the air right now.
Do Dunks next.
Dunk reps are even closer to retail since Nike QC is so bad on those
TBH i want to see Fake Basketball shoes like the latest ones. Because when im seeing the newer cheap Fakes they look so identical outside too and theyre cheaper. Specially here in Asia they resell for like 27 Dollars in the Philippines. Kobe's or Kyries? maybe Any Basketball player shoe line would be nice to see
It would be nice if you would show more of the materials and theire differences. I really love to see the burn test and how the leather reacts.
This video has answered all my questions. This is why I love this channel. Great job man
the authentic shoe in the puncture test is a different sneaker. I trust the integrity of this channel and know it is the OG. Some may not.
Yes, I think he used the shattered backboards that he cut in half in a previous video.
lol i saw that too and thought why is he using the SBBs.
The nice thing about this video is it will allow rep makers make even better quality knock-offs
Just goes to show you JUST HOW BIG Nike is marking these up!
Nike aren't selling them for thousands. Scalpers are.
On the expensive rep pairs, especially the chicago, the high price tag most likely just comes from reseller markup.
Resellers punching the air right now🤣😂
#RepFamWinning
Amazing video 🔥
why would resellers punch the air? dont you mean sneakerheads who justify purchasing expensive real pairs punching the air?
@@LestersB you just defined a reseller with that comment😂
@@LestersB because soon enough people will come to their senses and stop buying shoes for mark up price
@@fatjesus297 bro what? He really didn’t 😭
I don’t fault anyone for buying reps, but for me personally it’s about paying the originator for essentially their art. Now I know these are just mass produced hence retail prices are low.
This is a very great video to clarify my question in my mind. I always struggle to find out how much different between the high quality replica and an authentic jordan sneakers. From the touch and feels,it does not make much differences tho. But yeah, the conclusion gives me a clear answer, it's not wrong to get a UA sneakers somehow
The materials are the same but the craftsmanship is not the same.
Should do fake New Balances vs. the Made in the USA models like 990s and 992. They might not be as prevalent and faked as stuff like Jordan 1's or Yeezy 350s but NB is definitely on the come up and some of the more expensive and rare pairs have been getting faked by hype beasts and I'm curious if there is a wider quality rift in them because NB's MITUSA shoes are really high quality!
Jordan 1s are great. I own and love them. However, they seem to be one of the easier shoes to make for a budding shoe maker to practice on and customize. I'm not saying it's easy. Just easier for someone with the knowledge. Easier than some of the newer more complicated shoes from nike and others.
Do the Jordan 12’s after the Jordan 11’s
Couldn’t have clicked any faster… ✊❤️
Just what I was waiting for. Thank you so much 🙏🏼
I also have a few reps and there is definitely something about the rubber. The fakes will usually wear down faster than the authentic pair and with reps I can also tell right away when I put them on the padding or foam they use is not quite as dense. I also buy high quality reps that cost about what they do for retail so IDK. Love the video and please make more.
Where do you buy high quality reps?
I legit bought a retail pair of fire red AJ1 mids heel drag in under 2 months and leather cracking all over bought a 80$ pair of off white chicagos *chefs kiss* still flawless
@@kalinkhaosofficial3055 I don't usually buy mids because those and the AJ1 lows and not the AJ1OG lows they crack because they over spray with the plastic coating on top. I like the AJ highs and OG lows better because they don't coat them with as much plastic. As far as the heel drag I have too many pairs that I rotate so that I don't have an issue with.
just a slight note! -- the real pair you used for comparison is a bit more on the premium side than the real versions of the Reps you chose! Love your effort and information regardless. Hopefully in the future we can see 1to1 comparisons of a Real vs Fake of the same color to see any quality differences. GGs!
The Jordan 1 and Dunk are The MOST UNCOMFORTABLE shoe EVER. I don’t get how any human can wear those for more than 3 seconds tops lol
Facts, I had to change the sole for a memory foam one for each pair of Jordan 1s I have. The SB Dunks are way more comfortable compared to the normal Dunk.
@@samueljones3668 only own two pairs of sb dunks since I’m a skater but even those are 3-4 years old and I can’t wear them long so they just chill in the closet.
I used to agree with that, but I've discovered that Aj4s imo are alot less comfortable than AJ1s. I can throw an insole in an AJ1 and be fine wearing them all day, but it seems like no matter what i do my feet are always killing me at the end of the day when I wear any of my AJ4s.
Wore sb dunks for years and never felt they were uncomfortable. They're certainly more comfortable than many other pairs I've worn. Then again, I've had pairs of shoes that were far more comfortable as well. The thick foam insole in the Fallen Bombers is great while it lasts, for example. It all depends on what your feet are used to.
Bruhhhh, i love every one of these J1s❤❤. PERIOD
You stated that all 4 colorways seem to be identical. I wanted to know if they were labeled by the same factory on the inside tag. It's usually labeled on the upper right hand corner of the inside tag by a group of initials. Many of these shoes are produced in different factories so I'm sure every factory has some slight differences which the final product.
Hope the channel reaches 700k by end of the year
Best videos ever, never disappoint watching you totally destroying those shoes, it is amazing watching you. 👏👏👏👍👍
I own both real and rep AJ1’s. If you buy reps from a reputable source, no one will be able to tell when they are on foot out in the world. If I can score what I want for retail great. If I can’t purchase them but really want to wear them, I have zero issue getting a rep. At my age, I don’t worry what some kid thinks about my footwear. I come from an era where you could just walk into a store and buy whatever you needed, and it was in stock.
It's not about worrying about getting called out for fake flexing. For me, the thrill of the hobby is hunting and getting authentic shoes in my collection. I don't want a replica collection. I'd rather go without the shoe until I'm able to get a real pair. If reps is your thing, I don't look down on you for your preference. But your thing doesn't have to be everyone else's. Plus I sell and trade pairs in my collection because it's constantly evolving. Buying reps would severely limit this. A lot of the time I can sell a shoe I've worn for months and still get the money I paid for it back and more. Can't do this with fake shoes unless you're a scumbag.
Only cop reps when, it's almost impossible to get it at retail and re Sell is Out of this world for example any "Hype-Up collaboration" it goes from retail 180 to re Sell 1,000, " would Rader save mee money get a Excellent pair of reps and call it a day move on to the next if not just take the Loss and keep it pushing
6:45 Top grain should be first - on the top. Then is full grain...
Cool review!
I’ve been waiting for you to do this. But the issue is that you’re not comparing the same rep to the real colorway.
I get my shoes anywhere from 140-180 USD I'm 100% satisfied with them. This video is gold thank you for your service 😀
There's no real experts, they wouldn't be able to tell either unless it's an obvious fake.
In high school there were some guys doing some serious reselling (talking about €20k-€40k per year) that could spot a fake while you had it at your feet. And I'm not talking about obvious fakes but fakes that i wouldn't have guessed were fakes. If you do it for a living i guess you need to achieve different standards
like real jordans aren’t also made in china 😭
Please do a real vs fake on the Travis scott jordan 1 high. It suppose to have one of the best nubuck quality out there and the fakes are almost getting perfected nowadays. I would love to see the differences. Great video by the way!
Pro tip: anything nike makes isn’t the best of anything. If you want a quality sneaker try new balance made in usa line
It's not different between fake and authentic pair
@@tujefe5369 yeah I've had both in hand and some of the best reps have it damn near perfect except never exact color and the thickness of the nubuck has always been thicker in my experience. That's why I would love to see one cut in half.
@@tujefe5369 yeah been a member on there for years. And to this moment their still isn't a batch that's 1 to 1 on them there's always a batch flaw. Sk and uabat seem to be closest right now ljr is up there but too much yellowing on the sole and color off as well. At this point they doing that on purpose to have everyone keep buying their batches and see what's the best.
@@rigg669 me men you already know
Air jordan 1s are nice to wear at the gym. When I'm outdoors I like to keep a masculine frame so I go with boots. Good video 🤘
Having different colours for each pair definitely helps keep them visually distinct for the review, but you miss out on one important factor for fakes, and that's colour accuracy.
There are color inconsistencies in authentic pairs
Quality over Hype anyday !!!!
Im sure he isnt too educated on the different batches of fakes bc I don't think any of them were high quality batches (LJR, OG, PK, etc) most look like mid to low tier batch reps and even then most of them performed similarly to retail lol
Yeah, the Chicago was a pretty good rep.
The Royal Blue and Clay Green were pretty cheap batches.
Where'd you suggest someone turn to for some rep knowledge? Looking to get some stuff sometime
@@nawm8 Reddit is your best source don’t trust any sellers on tiktok or RUclips bc usually they just mark up the price for bad or mid tier batches
@@samueljones3668 Thanks! :)
This is the one right here. Great stuff.
reps have come a long way man especially on shoes with older technology. resellers gonna be mad at these
why? Fakes hood no value? None, once you buy them that’s it. They retain no monetary value after that. The retail pair will always give you a return on your investment. That’s the biggest difference
@@BigDirtDawg me when shoes are meant to be worn
@@BigDirtDawg 💀💀💀💀💀
@@BigDirtDawg originals that were on your stinky feet for years hold no value either. Reminder that these things are meant to be worn, not placed on a shelf as a video background like Hypebeasts like to do.
@@CrimsonKobaNakirigumi my stinky feet? Just because your feet stink and you don’t know how to take care of your personal hygiene or belongings doesn’t mean everyone is like your dirty self 😂
Ever since I got introduced to reps. I never looked back.
Are some of the "fakes" actually seconds? They are probably made at the same factory in china.
this is what i've been waiting for since your first nike shoe video whatever it was
Can you add an abrasion resistance test for heel counters? You often tell us the leather/suede heel counters are better than fabric. I'd like to see how that plays out in reality. Maybe put a mini belt or random orbital sander to the heel counter, and measure how long it takes to wear through? Otherwise... top notch youtube-ing. Loyal viewer here, loving the boot and sneaker content. Waiting for a penny loafer series - 'Loafember' ?
Please make this a regular series outside of October!
Reps are the better option. No point in going broke by spending $300+ resale on sneakers
You deserve every support. Keep it up!
Where can I buy a fake Chinese 1? I can't afford a real 1 with $2500 +
bro, DM me🤝, more than 1000 items for choose😀
The red ones are the Chicagos, the green ones are the Clay Greens, the blue ones are the Game Royals and the yellow ones are called the Brotherhoods.
Love these fake versus real videos!!
I’ve been waiting for this from you!
for reference for everyone, these are all random batches of replicas from different makers.
the best replicas are made by LJR, as their stitching is the best in terms of jordan 1 replicas.
fk better + ljr just got raided
Iv purchased multiple pairs of sneakers on goat and I’m highly convinced some of them are fakes, especially how mass produced the jordan mocha’s 1 are, idk they just feel so cheap. And a few other pairs are extremely questionable.
Great video! Just as i expected pretty much, even real nikes are sloppy in some spots. The rep makers could definitely make a 1:1 but that would draw alot more eyes, and might tank the real shoe value and eventually hurt their business. Most factories have a few signs where you can tell theyre fake, and they do it on purpose i assume.
10:12 "1.5 BRICKS"
Now he's speaking in real Imperial units
Bro got the cheapest reps possible, Should bring the good shit out and THEN see the 0 flaws and better QC then the real ones
the cheapest is not the good qualtiy, normally
@@JordanReps I know, that's what I mean