Fake Dunks have a thick and angular logo that's located close to the midsole, while real Dunks have a naturally curved logo that's located near the center of the shoe panel. The swoosh stitching is also thin and long on fakes, while real Dunks have thicker, smaller, and more consistent stitching overall.

If the tag says "made in China" are the shoes fake? No. The vast majority of real Nike shoes are made in factories in China, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. The tag is only one indicator; check for the others as explained in the article.

The brand's original Nike Dunk line was first released in 1985. The shoe was an instant hit thanks to its unique design, comfortable fit, and relative affordability.

Overview. Originally called the College Color High, the shoe was designed by Peter Moore and took elements from the Air Jordan 1, Nike Terminator, and Air Force 1 shoes. The shoe was popular when it was first released due in part to the different color schemes that were released.