I Love My Shoes , but NOT the FAKE One

I were at the bank this afternoon and waiting on the line. I met with one man wearing FAKE Onitsuka Tiger shoes ( he does not know that the shoes are FAKE).

I started the conversation with him with a question asking where he got the shoes from and he replied with kindly and confidence answer "He got them ONLINE and FROM CHINA with mark that supplier tell them that Onitsuka Tiger made in CHINA"

He paid  $35 for the shoes and of course very cheap for Onitsuka Tiger shoes and he still believe that they are proper one (authentic).

I only can tell him not to buy from them again. I believe he pretty shocked when I told him that the shoes are FAKE. I open my mobile phone and shown him the Authentic version for his shoes.

Also if you are buying the shoes from CHINA manufacture you are expecting the shoes should be label as made in China, but the tag size printed as MADE in VIETNAM. Lucky he only pay $35 for the shoes some others that I found on Ebay sell them for above $80 for FAKE shoes.


The shoes that he wears was black/Yellow color shown below :

Replica Version on HL202-9004

Original Version on HL202-9004

As you can see both are " ALMOST" identical, but both are different if you take a moment and look them carefully.

I can tell he loves his shoes, but I am sure not for the FAKE one.

In summary as I always draft them here, please ask your supplier a question until you are satisfy with what are you buying. $35 still money that we can spend for something legit rather than buy a FAKE version on your favorite item.

Understand it will be hard for all of us to spot fake version on Onitsuka Tiger shoes as Chinese supplier has improved their method to produce the shoes and want to make it 100% identical. The aim is for you to always BEWARE with FAKE item !!!!

Please share your concern and your experience to prevent something like this happen further....

HOW TO SPOT FAKE ONITSUKA TIGER "NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION". BEWARE !!! (CONTINUE)

My first posting on this subject quite overwhelming and I also received a lot of questions in regards to FAKE Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66.


I learned that a lot of countries have this replica shoes floating around and sell them freely.


I would like to thank you who has sent me email and has put a comment on my posting last couple months.


On this posting I will review code HL202-0146 color White/Blue/Red, which I found a lot of Ebay seller has this counterfeit product on their listing.


I hope the review useful for us and again your sharing of knowledge greatly appreciated not only to identify the fault seller also to spot FAKE Onitsuka Tiger shoes.

Authentic Onitsuka Tiger Code HL202-0146

Fake Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66. Source : Google.com

Authentic Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 HL202-0146

Fake/Counterfeit Onitsuka tiger Grade AAA

Picture above is Counterfeit Onitsuka Tiger (Source from Google.com). Please compare the color of stripes, ending of the stripes and the curve.

 Tips to spot FAKE shoes on this color as follow :

1. All Mexico 66 style do not have any logo printed on outer sole
2. The only style that has logo printed is Mexico 66 Lauta which premium style from Onitsuka Tiger. Most of them made from premium Leather and also have Leather lining. Mexico 66 Lauta, open the link on your IE or Google Chrome and translate them to get the product information
3. The back heel for this color code must be made from "Suede" (only for this style)
4. Curve on the toe of the shoes. If you can see the front side on the toe for fake shoe little bit pop-up high compare to authentic one appear to be flat
5. Color of the stripes and ending of the stripes.
6. Insole on the shoes MUST be fixed
7. Ask your seller picture of the back heel of the shoes if you want to buy online from Ebay, unknown website etc. 

For your exercise :


CLICK HERE TO SEE COMPARISON !!!

Top Rated Seller On Ebay Claim this Shoes 100% Authentic.


Another NEWBIE on Ebay claim product 100% Authentic !!!


Will you buy this shoes ?


If you open 3 links above both sellers has "Fantastic" feedback from buyer. May be too late for me to warn buyer who buy these shoes but at least I can share something to others to always BEWARE !!!



Always ask a lot of questions to your seller is the best way to protect you getting rip off.


For more info on this product please CLICK HERE !!!. Translate the page and you will see all the product detail include the producer that made the shoes.

HOW TO SPOT FAKE ONITSUKA TIGER "NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION". BEWARE !!!

TIPS TO HOW TO SPOT FAKE ONITSUKA TIGER SHOES!!!!

NEW REVEAL THAT CHINESE PRODUCERS DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW !!!

On my previous post I have given you some link that talk and review about FAKE Onitsuka Tiger that floating around in the market.

But since then the Chinese Producer has learned and watched this remarks from Internet to improve their production to make it their product identical to the Authentic one.

Once again the attention on detail needed for you to avoid get rip off with this New and Improved FAKE Onitsuka Tiger.

Some of the points that previous writer and articles that may you have read still apply on the FAKE shoes as guidance for you.

On this review I will use one shoes Onitsuka tiger Mexico 66 Code HL202-1659 Color Birch/ Indian Ink/ Latte.

I will give you step by step how to Spot the FAKE one.

 
On this first picture the left hand side shoes are Authentic one the right hand side is FAKE grade AAA from China.

Left hand side shoes are produce in Indonesia while the right hand side mark as Made in Vietnam.

From this angle you will not see any different in this both shoes looks identical.

First, different that you can spot from this picture is the printed logo inside the insole. FAKE shoes has Bright Green ink used to print the logo while the authentic ones using lighter  green color ink.

Please see next picture 

From this angle you can see the color different on both shoes. The authentic shoes for code HL202-1659 has lighter beige color while the FAKE one has creamer color. You also can notice the leather appearance on these 2 shoes. The Authentic shoes has high quality leather and not glossy, while the FAKE one using glossy cheap leather.

 On the picture above I want to show you all the different on stitching on both shoes. The left hand side is FAKE Onitsuka tiger while the right one is Authentic one. You can see on Authentic shoes the stitching done perfectly right up to the end of the stripes line and very neat, while the FAKE's one has uneven stitching and poorly done.

From this picture you can see the color of outer sole also different. The FAKE's one has light Grey color while the Authentic one has light cream color. The picture below will show you clear the different on both shoes

 Right hand side is AUTHENTIC, left hand side is FAKE.

 You can see the different on outer sole color. BEWARE!!!

On the previous review from other writer, most of them mention about FAKE shoes has logo on their outer sole. But, the new and improved FAKE shoes has already no logo on their outer shoes.BEWARE!!! as I usually see this on Ebay and other online website.


When you buy your Onitsuka Tiger, the insole on all Onitsuka Tiger shoes always FIXED and not removable. Only FAKE shoes that has removable insole.

The weight on authentic shoes compare with FAKE one much lighter. A pair of authentic Onitsuka Tiger average only weight around 600grm , while FAKE shoes weight around 800grm-1kg. For this indicator will be very hard to spot without comparing direct side by side.

Last picture that may can help you to spot FAKE Onitsuka Tiger is the back heel flap material used for both shoes. The FAKE one using synthetic leather which has smooth appearance while the real shoes using real and high quality leather.

It is really scary for Onitsuka Tiger Fans knowing that the shoes that they loves and bought might FAKE.

On my review here I put more addition on previous review that has been done from other writer on this product.

If you have any experience or more additional on HOW TO SPOT FAKE ONITSUKA TIGER I invited you all to comment and discuss it on this forum.


The more information that we can gather mean we give education to everyone to avoid buying Onitsuka Tiger and spend our money to the correct and reliable product.

You can also share any concern that you have before buying shoes only here.

I hope that this article can help you guys and giving you some idea how good Chinese producer making this all favorites shoes looks identical.

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Tips Buying Onitsuka Tiger on Ebay

I have noticed on Ebay there are so many FAKE Onitsuka Tiger sold and the worse case that the buyer believe that they are original and authentic. Most of them left 5 stars feedback to the supplier, really shamed sometimes.

I could understand that is will be really hard for user to deal with this matter as they are online market, so you can not observe the shoes before receiving the goods that you purchase.

My tips for the Ebay-er who wants or going to buy Onitsuka Tiger shoes on Ebay as follow:

1. Please buy from trusted Ebay seller
2. Please ask them to provide detail picture before you buy the shoes, as they normally put google picture on their listing. After that please compare to link on my previous posting as a guide for you that they are genuine and not FAKE
3. Please choose the supplier that close to your country or located in your country as easy for you if you do not happy with your purchase you can return them immediately.
4. This is always important for you to ask the Product code on the shoes, than you can search them on google. Product code that given must match with Onitsuka Tiger's Official Website  otherwise please continue to ask supplier with more questions as sometimes there is discontinued stock sale on Ebay as well.
5. China Products are not always FAKE, but you have to put on your mind if supplier location different with product location will be a BIG questions mark !!!
6. Sizing chart really important. Onitsuka Tiger sizing chart different with other shoes, please really careful on this sizing chart as the FAKE will be not have correct sizing chart. I always notice that some people selling their unwanted gift or purchase because they are not fit or the size was different than the expect. This because they just received the FAKE shoes, it means also cost the reputation for Onitsuka Tiger.
7. Please choose the Ebay-er that give you return policy and guarantee.
8. Pay with Paypall is more secure as you can easily ask your money back if you are not happy with the product.

I recently find this comparison as well for your info HOW TO SPOT FAKE ONITSUKA TIGER?



I want you to have good experience when purchase online and spend your money for the right product.

We know that online shopping is really convenience for us to shop, but still we have to BEWARE on this short of problem. 

Again this tips only a guide for you to buy on Ebay, I am not telling that this will be 100% protect you being rip off from Ebay. And also please keep in mind Ebay has cover you with $20K insurance on your purchase as well as paypall .


I hope this will be useful for you and happy bidding on Ebay.

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How To Spot Fake Onitsuka Tiger Shoes?

I have found the link that may be interest you guys and little bit education how to spot fake Onitsuka Tiger that floating around in the market.

Please read link below and give your comment or even if you have any experience to share that will be a great experience for all of us.

Again this is only a guide as they factory and supplier of the fake shoes of course have read this link previously and should improve their production to make a FAKE copy looks genuine.

BEWARE !!!

THE STUFF....?!: How To Spot Fake Onitsuka Tiger Shoes

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