Flight Club *swears* they don’t. They’re all “we’re committed to authenticity!” and “strict review process!” which, yeah, sounds great on paper. They’ve been around since, like, 2005, started by some dude named Damany Weir, and they’ve got those fancy physical stores in NYC, Miami, and LA. That *sounds* legit, right?
But here’s the thing… the internet is full of people claiming they got burned. “Flight Club sold me fake sneakers?!” screams one Reddit thread. “Beware!” Okay, maybe it’s just one disgruntled customer, but it still makes you wonder.
The way it apparently works is anyone can sell their deadstock kicks through Flight Club. As long as they’re mint condition with the original tags. A team of “experts” supposedly scrutinizes them *real* close. But, like, how close is *close*? Can they *really* spot every single super-realistic fake that’s floating around nowadays? I honestly dunno.
Here’s my personal take: I think Flight Club *tries* to be legit. They’ve got a rep to maintain, and they probably catch the majority of fakes. But do I think *every single* pair they sell is 100% guaranteed authentic? Nah. Probably not. Nothing is perfect, y’know? And honestly, the sneaker game is so full of people trying to make a quick buck that stuff is gonna slip through the cracks.
Plus, let’s be real, sometimes you just *want* those Off-White Jordans and you’re willing to take a *little* risk. It’s like, the price difference between a legit pair and a super convincing fake is INSANE.
So, the verdict? Is Flight Club a scam? No, I don’t think so. Are they infallible? Definitely not. Do your homework before you drop a grand (or more!) on a pair of shoes, and maybe get a second opinion if you’re really unsure. At the end of the day, it’s your money, and you gotta decide if the risk is worth the reward. Good luck out there in the sneaker jungle! And maybe, just maybe, stick to buying from the manufacturer if you don’t want to get burned.
