First off, price is a HUGE indicator. If you’re seeing FILA Disruptors (which, let’s be real, are the main target for fakes) going for like, ridiculously cheap, alarm bells should be ringing. One of the excerpts mentioned a 6,000 ruble price for real ones, and 4,000 for the fake. Like, come on, that’s a red flag, even if the difference isn’t *that* massive. Think about it – quality materials and ethical labor costs money. So, a suspiciously low price usually means corners have been cut… and those corners usually end up stabbing you in the foot, literally.
And, this is just me, but pay attention to where you’re buying them from! Some random website that looks like it was designed in 1998? Yeah, probably not legit. Stick to reputable retailers, department stores, or the official Fila website. It’s kinda like buying a used car, you wouldn’t trust the dodgy guy on the street, right? Same principle applies here.
Another thing to look for, and I’m not even an expert, but just *feel* the shoe. Does it feel flimsy? Is the stitching janky? Are there weird glue stains everywhere? A genuine pair of FILAs should feel solid and well-made. The materials should be decent quality. If it feels like it’s gonna disintegrate if you look at it wrong, it’s probably a fake. I mean, common sense, right?
Honestly, sometimes it’s the little things that give it away. Check the logos – are they crisp and clear, or blurry and misshapen? Are the colors accurate? Even the tag inside the shoe can be a giveaway. Fakes often have wonky fonts or misspellings. It’s like, they try to copy everything but mess up on the details.
And ya know, it’s a bit of a gamble sometimes. You might think you’ve got the real deal, and then BAM, it falls apart after a month. That’s why buying from reputable sources is so important. Sure, you might pay a little more, but at least you’re getting a quality product that’s gonna last. Plus, supporting the real brand means they can keep making awesome shoes!
