How to spot fake Adidas sneakers

• Three Stripes width and spacing

  Photo: Lateral side

  The three stripes should be the same width with equal gaps between them. On fakes they are often too wide, too narrow or unevenly spaced.

• Trefoil symmetry

  Photo: Tongue label

  The Trefoil logo must be symmetrical, with three leaves of the same size and shape. Fakes are almost always slightly off.

• Primeknit weave (Ultraboost)

  Photo: Top down

  The Primeknit upper has a tight, precise weave. Fakes use a looser knit that looks blurry or undefined up close.

• Boost foam texture

  Photo: Lateral side

  Genuine Boost looks like hundreds of small, irregular pellets. Fakes often use smoother foam, or round bumps in a regular grid.

• Samba gum sole

  Photo: Sole

  The gum sole on a Samba OG should be translucent with a warm amber tone. Fakes use opaque yellow or brown rubber that does not let light through.

• Sole tread sharpness

  Photo: Sole

  On the Stan Smith and similar models, the sole tread pattern should be crisp with sharp edges. Fakes look blurred or slightly melted.

The chip shows which photo in the check captures each tell. SneakerAuth runs 93 checks on every Adidas pair, these included.