New Balance 550：How to Spot Fakes
BY POIZON / UPDATED: Nov 20, 2024
The original 550 debuted in 1989, making its mark on basketball courts. After being archived, it returned in limited editions in late 2020 and joined the full lineup in 2021, quickly becoming a fashion favorite. Its low-top design modernizes late '80s styles, while the synthetic suede upper offers a timeless look.
Shoe upper material
Real: The shoe upper is made of genuine leather, which is soft and has fine textures. The curves at the junction of the surface leather on the shoe body are exquisite.
Fake: The shoe upper is made of synthetic leather, which is different from genuine shoe in texture and impressions aspect. The surface leather junction of the shoe body is rough.
Vamp
Real: The side of the vamp is flat.
Fake: the side of the vamp is rounded and bulging.
Collar
Real: The collar is filled with thick sponge.
Fake: The collar has a relatively thin sponge filling.
Shoe box
Real:The font "re" on the shoebox is bold and neat.
Fake: The font "re" on the shoebox is thin.
Authenticate for Free
Share this article
