First off, lemme just say, trying to find a legit pair of OG Roshes nowadays is like finding a decent parking spot on Black Friday. Good luck with that, seriously. But, if you’re determined, or maybe you’re looking at a “vintage” pair (LOL) on eBay or something, here’s the lowdown.
Right, so, where do you even *start*? Price is a HUGE red flag. If you’re seeing Roshes for like, $20? Come on, man! Even used, they’re gonna be more than that. Think about it, Nike ain’t giving these things away. And if it sounds too good to be true, it probably freaking is.
Then there’s the seller. This is HUGE. Are they a reputable store? Like, an authorized Nike retailer? Or are they some random account with a bunch of suspiciously similar-looking pairs? Do some freakin’ research. Read reviews. Google the seller’s name with “scam” or “fake.” It’s worth the effort, trust me. I once almost got burned buying “limited edition” Jordans from some dude on Instagram. Almost.
And then… the shoe itself. This is where it gets tricky, right? The real Roshes, they had this like, minimalist vibe. Simple lines, good stitching, the Swoosh was crisp, you know? Fake ones? They often have wonky stitching, the Swoosh looks kinda… off. Like melted. And the materials? Cheap, plasticky. You can *feel* the difference.
Another thing, the sole. The real Roshe sole was like, this comfy, almost cloud-like thing. Fake ones often feel hard and stiff. Run your hand across it, feel the texture, compare it to pictures of legit Roshes online. (Google Images is your friend here!)
Packaging can also be a tell. Look at the box. Does it look legit? Does it have the right labels, the right font? Fake boxes are often made of cheaper cardboard and the printing looks… kinda blurry? Yeah, blurry. Like someone printed it on their home inkjet printer.
Honestly? It’s a pain. And even with all this, it’s still tough to be 100% sure. The counterfeiters are getting *good*. They’re sneaky little devils.
