Look, the real Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Dunky SB Dunks? They’re basically unicorn tears made into shoes. Collab with the ice cream kings, wild design, instant sell-out… you get the picture. So, naturally, the fakers are *all over* this.
Trying to score a pair on the resale market? Get ready to play detective, ’cause telling the real deal from the imposters can be tricky. I mean, some of these fakes are getting scarily good.
One telltale sign, supposedly, is the size tag. I’ve seen some comparisons online, and it seems like the font on the authentic tags is thinner, more delicate, you know? Like, a fine-dining font, not a fast-food one. The fake tags? Apparently, they’re rocking a thicker, bolder typeface. Think Times New Roman vs. Comic Sans, if you catch my drift. And the Nike swoosh on the tag? Supposedly sits lower on the fake ones. Honestly, I’d need a magnifying glass and a legit pair side-by-side to be 100% sure.
Then there’s the VH text in the corner of the tag. They say if it’s too thick, it is a fake.
And don’t even get me STARTED on the UPC code numbers. Some sites are saying the fake numbers are too thick. Like, come on guys, do your research!
But here’s the thing: these counterfeiters are evolving. They’re seeing these “real vs. fake” guides, and they’re getting better at mimicking the details. It’s a cat-and-mouse game, basically. So relying on just *one* detail is a recipe for disaster.
Honestly, if you’re not an expert, your best bet is to buy from a super-reputable source. Like, a place with a rock-solid return policy, just in case. Or maybe, just maybe, accept that these shoes are basically impossible to get for a reasonable price and move on with your life. (Okay, okay, I’m being a bit dramatic. But seriously, the struggle is real.)
