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ModeKaum ein Sneaker ist so heiß begehrt, wie der Yeezy. Gerade deshalb tummeln sich im Internet unzählige Fakes der Schuhe von Kanye West. Wir erklären, wie Sie Fakes erkennen und vom Original unterscheiden

By Angelika Watta

Before we explain how to recognize Yeezy fakes, the question arises as to why sneakers are currently among the most frequently fake articles.To own something that not everyone has means to belong to a selected, privileged circle for many.This principle has adopted the streetwear fashion, which has gained more and more relevance in recent years, by strictly limiting new collections and pieces.In this way, a hype is created in which the product seems all the more desirable.

Of course, Kanye West also knows this system.The artist, musician and fashion designer regularly turns to his Yeezy models, which are sold out within just a few minutes and can be resold on ebay and other reseller pages at horrendous prices.

So if you want to have a real Yeezy, you either have to be fast or go looking for a resolved model on the Internet - and the off the authorized dealer.The question quickly arises: How do I actually recognize a real Yeezy?And above all: How do I recognize a Yeezy fake?We clarify the most important points.

1.Niedriger Preis

One of the first reason to become skeptical is too low price.Since most of the Yeezys models are only available to a limited extent and are therefore immediately sold out, they are finally resold at high prices, which is also paid by many fans of the sneakers.It is highly unlikely that someone will sell his couple of Yeezys at a low price.So if you think you can make a bargain: be careful and check the offer closely!(Exception: Certain Yeezy models that have been sold in a large number and are now even sold below the new price)

2. Marshmallow-Effekt

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Sneaker fans should also take a close look at the underside of the alleged Yeezys.Special damping is processed in the sole of the shoe, near the heel.If you touch this with a real model, it feels soft.If you press in, reminds it of a marshmallow.At fakes, the test is significantly harder.

3. Das falsche Material

Another indicator of a fake-yeezy is the wrong material.While the original yeezy is made of a harder fabric, you often recognize a fake from the fact that the material feels very soft.

4. Yeezys ganz in weiß

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If you fell a Yeezy, do not use the same color palette as the original.This can be seen from the fact that there are often alleged Yeezys on the reseller market, which are snow white from the sole to the upper fabric.A fake is particularly easy to see from this, because: With the real shoes of Kanye West, the cream -colored sole always stands out from the rest of the shoe.

5. Yeezy Boost 350 V2:Der falsche Streifen

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The Yeezy Boost 350V2 can be recognized by a strip that stands out from the rest of the material and only runs along one half of the sneaker.A fake model can therefore be recognized by taking a closer look at the pictures: if the strip goes over both halves of the shoe, you have to do it with a fake.So always take a close look at the original models before shopping on a reseller page.(Good to know: these are the ten most popular sneakers on Instagram).

6. „Sample made in China"

The forgery on the label is particularly easy to recognize.While the original Yeezy's "Made in China" is written, on the other hand you can find the note "Sample made in China."

7. Yeezy Fakes im Check

Die Seite „Yeezy Legit Check" hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, gefälschte Yeezys zu entlarven und gehört zu den Resellern, die nur Originale verkaufen.So if you don't get hold of a couple at the next drop of the sneakers, you can look around for an alternative.There is also the possibility to upload a picture of your model.The operators of the page look at them and find out whether the couple is fake or this is an original.You can find our entire instructions for buying a real Yeezy sneaker here.