To find the model number on Nike shoes , you can check the tag or label inside the shoe . It is usually located on the tongue , collar , or heel of the shoe . You can also look for a 9 - digit number on the side of the shoebox , which is the style number .

Check the front tongue logo The label should be sewn down on all four sides of the label. The detailing on the artwork will read Nike Air Max. Fakes will often have duplicate printing of Air Max. The tail of the Nike tick should also touch the underneath of the letter 'E'.

All Nike shoes are packed inside a box with a certain label and tag. The colour and print of the box usually vary depending on the style but mainly the boxes revolve around the colors red, orange, and brown. The print on the box should have the size, serial number, and style, with a barcode.