The stitching on fake Dunks is usually loose, thin, and inconsistent, while real Dunks have clean stitching that's consistent in thickness, depth, and color. Some counterfeit shoes may have paint stains throughout the midsole because of the lack of quality control.

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.

1. Look for official logos: Authentic Nike shoes usually have some logos and logos on them, such as the Nike logo and other branding. You can check to see if these logos match official Nike products. On the official website, you can check images of the logo and logo to see if your shoes are the same as the original.

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.