Fake Nike Dunks often have messy, inconsistent stitching around the swoosh logo and midsole. Real Nike Dunks have an evenly stitched “NIKE” logo on the back of both heels and well-punched perforations all over the toe box. Search the style number on the interior size tag online to see if you have authentic shoes.

“The hype around NIKE Dunk releases is at an all-time high and due to popular demand, we're currently out of stock,” explained Foot Locker on its website. Even if you shop directly from NIKE, it can be hard to get your hands on a pair of Dunks because, again, most sizes sell out almost instantly.

they're basically the same shoe.

But they're also one of the most hated shoes. “Pandas” are a cultural signifier that someone is new into sneakers or just doesn't care about them all that much. Or, at least, just its NPC version of a sneaker. Something plain and simple that's void of character.