Real Adidas items are uniformly and neatly stitched. Fake ones will have shoddy and loose stitch work. Uneven stitching often makes it easy to spot a fake Adidas product.

Look for the tag on the product which will have the size and other product information mainly inside the shoe that is behind the tongue of the shoe. Real Adidas shoes have tags with serial numbers for the left and right shoe. However, a fake product will have the same serial number on both shoes.

Depending on how often you use them, walking shoes should be replaced every three to six months; most walking and running shoes generally last between 300 and 500 miles. Using them more than this, especially towards the end of their lifespan, is not recommended due to their diminished support and shock absorption.

Asia-Pacific Region. Adidas primarily manufactures its products in the Asia-Pacific region, with over 50% of its shoes and apparel production taking place in countries like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. China has the highest number of Adidas factories, followed by Vietnam and Indonesia.