Top 10 Ways to Spot an Onitsuka Tiger FAKE

Top 5 Ways to Spot a Fake Onitsuka Tiger


With the many online stores offering Onitsuka Tiger Shoes at a discount, here are 5 ways to help you identify an authentic Onitsuka Tiger shoe from the fake ones.

1. If you have a particular design you see online, visit the homepage of Onitsuka to find out if that design is there
2. I've bought shoes from multiply and ebay, and if the price is too low, less than 50 USD, that's already a red flag that you might be purchasing a fake shoe. Be wary of those sites. But do visit nordstrom, zappos, 6pm and eilatan shoes. They sell authentic Onitsuka Tiger shoes
3. If the photos displayed show logos of onitsuka on the sole, it is likely a fake one. Only original Onitsuka Lauta and Serranos have the logos on the sole. If the image displayed does not show the sole. It is likely a fake,.
4. It is hard to decipher the poor quality in stitching and materials if it is seen online, request for close up photos. The popular design of the Mexico 66 with the royal blue and red colorway is the most "faked" design of the shoe

 The above image is a fake, it is hard to tell, but if you notice, they seller does not want to show the sole of the shoe

The above photo is real, this design should have a suede heel, most of the fake designs do not have it.

This is an original and authentic design, notice the sole has no logo
5. Ultimate 81 have no logos on the sole, the shoelaces are thin compared to the fake ones

This is an orginal Onitsuka Ultimate 81, notice the quality of the laces and material, too see a fake Ultimate 81 see this

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