First off, let’s be super clear: Abibas? Not Adidas. Like, not even close. It’s a blatant knockoff, a fake, a pretender to the throne of sporty footwear. Think of it like this: Adidas is Beyoncé, and Abibas is…well, that person who tries to sing Beyoncé songs at karaoke, but just *can’t* quite hit the notes. You know the type.
I saw this Facebook post once, this poor woman, Tracy Mae Guiua Pangan (bless her heart!), ordered shoes online and got stuck with a pair of “Abibas.” Can you even *imagine* the disappointment? Like, you’re expecting sleek Adidas stripes, and you get…that. It’s like ordering a pizza and getting a cracker with ketchup.
And it’s not just “Abibas” either. These counterfeiters are creative, alright? “Adibas,” “Abides,” I’ve even seen some that look like they were spelled by a toddler with a crayon. The point is, if it doesn’t say “Adidas” clearly and correctly, run. Just run.
But how *do* you tell the difference? Well, the real Adidas folks put some effort into their stuff. The stitching is usually neat and even, not all wonky and haphazard like some kid sewed it together. And the labels? Pay attention to those. Some say that if the serial numbers on the inner labels are different on each shoe, that’s a good sign it’s legit. But if they’re the *same*, watch out. Though, honestly, these knockoffs are getting better, so it’s not always a foolproof method.
Here’s my personal opinion, though: if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Real Adidas cost money. Good materials, good labor, that all adds up. If you’re finding “Adidas” for, like, ten bucks on some shady website? Yeah, those are probably “Abibas” in disguise.
Honestly, it’s more than just the name, though. I’ve heard stories (and seen the evidence online!) of these fake shoes falling apart like they were made of cardboard. You’re better off just buying a decent pair of generic sneakers than wasting your money on something that’s going to disintegrate after a week. Plus, supporting these counterfeit operations just encourages them to keep ripping people off!
