How To Spot Fake Jordan 1 Union

If you are looking for resources on how to authenticate Jordan 1 Union then you are in the right place. This guide will work perfectly for both Black Toe and Blue Toe models. Please bear with us for 7 minutes and you will educate yourself on how to quickly spot fake Jordan 1 Union. 

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How to legit check Jordan 1 Union?

• The Outer Swoosh Method
• The Inner Swoosh Method
• The Black Toe Air Jordan Logo Method
• The Blue Toe Air Jordan Logo Method
• The Heel Stitching/Hourglass Shape Method
• The Toe Box Area Method
• The Nike Tongue Label Method (Black Toe)
• The Nike Tongue Label Method (Blue Toe)
• The Jordan Hang Tag Method
• The Size Tag Method

The Outer Swoosh Method

The first method we are going to take a look at is the outer swoosh method. The differences between the authentic and the fake pair are pretty obvious in the real vs fake comparison below. 

Specifically, the swoosh on the replica pair is more curved whereas on the authentic example the swoosh ends on a higher level. 

Also, take a look at the stitchings all over the shoe when proceeding with the Union Jordan 1 legit check. There will be some inconsistencies seen on the fake pair compared to an authentic one. Also, notice the difference between UN/LA tags. In the authentic version, the UN/LA comes in a thicker font.

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The Inner Swoosh Method

The second method we are going to use today is the inner swoosh method. Going straight to the comparison below, the leather is much more tumbled on the fake pair. 

Now, take a look at the swoosh. The authentic swoosh has yellow outline around the swoosh whereas the fake swoosh would either have it very thin or not visible at all. 

Lastly, the leather flap has the same problem with yellow outline. On the authentic leather flap, you will notice a yellow outline/engraving around it.

The Black Toe Air Jordan Logo Method

The third method we are going to use for an accurate Jordan 1 Union legit check is the Air Jordan logo. 

Take a look at the thickness of the font on the authentic Jordan logo compared to a replica one. Notice that the font of the “AIR JORDAN” text is thicker on the fake pair. 

In addition to this, notice that the UN/LA text is larger on the replica version. Also, the “™” font is thinner on the original version compared to a counterfeit one.

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The Blue Toe Air Jordan Logo Method

The similar problem occurs with the Blue Toe model. Here, the font becomes thinner on the original version when inspecting the “AIR JORDAN” text and “™” text. 

On the other hand, the UN/LA tag is smaller on the counterfeit version. The double stitching line above the tag is more pronounced than the replica stitching line. This is usually a big give away for the Blue Toe Jordan 1 Union models.

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The Heel Stitching/Hourglass Shape Method

One of the most effective methods on how to authenticate Jordan 1 Union is the hourglass shape method in a combination with a heel stitching method. This will eliminate the worst fakes right away. 

Take a look at the comparison below and notice the yellow outline above the double stitching. Pay attention to how inconsistent this line is sewed on a replica version compared to the authentic pair. The yellow line is completely off and unaligned to the rest of the shoe shape. 

Now, let’s inspect the hourglass shape on both pairs. The name of the method stands the meaning for itself. Notice that the authorised sneakers have a very prominent hourglass shape whereas the replica sneakers are way thicker in the upper and bottom parts of the shoe. 

Lastly, the yellow stitching wouldn’t be symmetrical on an original pair whereas on a fake pair you might encounter perfectly symmetrical stitchings.

The Toe Box Area Method

In this 6th method we’re just going to focus on the size of the holes in the toe box area. On the original pair, the holes are larger than on the fake toe box. 

Take a look at the real vs fake Jordan 1 Union comparison below to spot the differences.

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The Nike Tongue Label Method (Black Toe)

This method is actually applicable to many different Jordan 1 models. Here, notice the amount of extra space between the “Nike Air” logo and the bottom of the tag.

On the other hand, the replica Jordan 1 models wouldn’t have such large spacings.

The Nike Tongue Label Method (Blue Toe)

The same goes for the blue toe model where the “NIKE AIR” text has a completely different font. 

Notice that “AIR” is thicker on the replica pair compared to the authorised Jordan 1 Union Blue Toe sneaker. 

Lastly, take a look at the texture of the black area in the tongue label. You will notice a different texture as well as a size of the label itself.

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The Jordan Hang Tag Method

Looking at the Jordan hang tag will usually clear out a lot of doubts about the authenticity of your pair. Let’s get straight to the point and look out for the extra space around the red area in the replica pair.

Secondly, notice that the Union text is less prominent on the authentic pair. Take a look at the fake vs real comparison given below to better understand the distinctions.

The Size Tag Method

One of the last methods we’re going to cover today is the hardest one to really dig into. Looking at the size tag, try bringing your attention to such small details as the difference between the font of the “MADE IN CHINA” text. 

It is thicker on an authentic size tag. In addition, the “FABRIQUE EN CHINE” text will have different “F” and “E” letters.

Lastly, the UPC code will have different spacing between the numbers as shown on the picture below.

Hopefully, this guide cleared your doubts about the authenticity of your Jordan 1 Union pair. In case you’re not sure we offer professional Jordan 1 Union authentication services. Connect to our expert authentication experts and live chat 24/7 or wait for the outcome via email. This option is available to everyone, 24/7, all around the world. 

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