Honestly, the big question seems to be: Is Finish Line legit? Like, *really* legit? The internet seems to be sayin’ “yup,” for the most part. They’re a pretty well-known retailer, sellin’ athletic gear and shoes. You can usually find one in the mall. You know, the kind of place you’d drag your parents to when you *needed* that specific pair of Air Maxes in 8th grade.
But here’s where it gets a little…iffy. Just ’cause they *generally* sell real stuff doesn’t mean there’s *never* a chance of somethin’ fishy goin’ on, right? Like, what about those “send-sale exempt” items? Apparently, that’s what Finish Line calls it when your kicks are shipped from a store instead of a warehouse. Sounds legit, but why would a big release shoe be on that list? I’m not sure, but it does leave a question mark.
I saw one review online where someone was sayin’ the tag on their purchase seemed sus. The letters weren’t bold enough, or somethin’. That’s enough to make anyone question a purchase, right? I would be!
Plus, think about it: even big companies can have slip-ups. Maybe a return got mixed up, maybe some shady stuff happened somewhere in the supply chain – who knows? It’s not like Finish Line *wants* to sell fakes, but mistakes, or worse, could happen.
Look, here’s my take: Finish Line is probably *mostly* legit. Like, 99% of the time you’re gonna get the real deal. But, there’s always that tiny little chance, that little seed of doubt, that something could be off. So, what do you do?
Well, do your homework! Check those tags, compare the shoes to pictures of authentic pairs, and if somethin’ feels off, don’t be afraid to return them. And maybe, just maybe, consider buying directly from Nike or Adidas if you’re *really* paranoid about fakes. Or look at other online shoe stores, but make sure to read the reviews!
