Alright, so here’s the lowdown, as I see it, based on the weird stuff I’ve been reading on the internet (because, let’s be real, that’s where we all get our info these days).
First off, forget about the shoes for a sec. We’re talking pants, people! I saw something about checking the shoe labels… like, what? Unless you’re wearing the *shoes* with the pants (which, duh, you probably are), that’s totally irrelevant. Keep your eye on the prize: the pants!
So, apparently, there’s a smaller tag *inside* the pants. Like, gotta turn ’em inside out to find this bad boy. One side has a QR code (scan that thing, see where it takes you – if it’s some dodgy website trying to sell you Viagra, you’ve got a problem). The other side has *two* codes. Now, I don’t know *exactly* what those codes are supposed to look like or what they’re supposed to match, but if they’re misspelled or smudged, or just look… off… yeah, that’s a red flag.
And honestly, trust your gut. If the material feels cheap, or the stitching is wonky, or the color just seems… *off*, it’s probably a fake. I mean, Adidas isn’t exactly known for making super-crappy stuff, even on their collaborations. (Although sometimes I wonder, tbh).
Here’s my completely unsolicited opinion: If you’re seriously worried, just buy from Adidas directly, or like, a super reputable retailer. Yeah, you’ll pay a bit more, but at least you’ll know you’re getting the real deal. Plus, you avoid the whole stress of “is this fake?! Is this fake?!” that keeps you up at night. Who needs that kind of drama?
And look, if you bought them secondhand for a *steal*, and they turn out to be fake… well, chalk it up to a lesson learned. Rock ’em anyway, who cares? Confidence is key, right? Just maybe don’t try reselling them as legit. That’s just bad karma.
Oh, and one last thing I saw somewhere: Apparently, if you’re already used to buying fancy clothes, you can just *feel* if something is real or not. Like, you just *know* by the touch and the look. Honestly, I don’t know about that, sounds kinda bougie to me, but hey, maybe you’re one of those people. Good for you, I guess! I’m over here just hoping my Target leggings don’t rip.
