First off, let’s be real. Those Adidas x Gucci collabs? Hot stuff. Everyone wants a piece. And where there’s demand, there’s…well, you guessed it: fakes. Tons and tons of ’em. The thing is, telling the difference can be a freakin’ nightmare. I mean, the counterfeiters are getting *good*. Like, scarily good.
I saw this video once (I think it was on YouTube? Maybe TikTok? My memory’s shot), showing how to spot fake Adidas NMDs in general. And honestly, some of that stuff applies. Check the Boost, the stitching, the overall shape…you know, the usual suspects. But when you’re dealing with a Gucci collab, you gotta step up your game.
‘Cause here’s the thing: it ain’t just about whether the *Adidas* is real. It’s about whether the *Gucci* is real too. Double the trouble, double the headache. You’re looking at the label, the serial numbers (if there are any – some fakes are *too* perfect, and that’s a red flag!), the quality of the leather (or whatever fancy material they used).
Honestly, I’m not gonna lie, sometimes I think it’s almost impossible to be 100% sure. I mean, even experts get fooled! And that’s why I always say: buy from a reputable source. Like, the actual Gucci store (if you can afford it, sheesh!), or a well-known consignment shop that really knows their stuff. Don’t be tempted by that “too good to be true” deal on some sketchy website. It’s probably fake, and you’ll just end up disappointed (and out a bunch of cash).
And okay, I’m gonna be a little judgy here… I *kinda* get why people buy fake Gucci bags. They wanna rock the look without emptying their bank account. But fake *shoes*? Especially something like a Gucci NMD? That’s just… I don’t know… it feels like a different level of try-hard. Like, you’re *trying* to impress people with something that’s fundamentally fake. Just my opinion, though. Do what makes you happy.
