Fake vs Real Dior Jordan 1 High
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To spot a fake Dior Jordan 1 High, confirm the style code CN8607-002 and the individual pair number first, then inspect the Dior Oblique Swoosh, the AIR DIOR wings logo, the tongue label, the heel and the DIOR and wings logos under the icy sole. Finish with the size tag and the box. Every check compares your pair with a genuine Dior High.
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Dior and Jordan Brand made two shoes together in 2020. The style code on the size tag and the box tells them apart.
| Pair | Style code | Run |
|---|---|---|
| Dior x Air Jordan 1 High | CN8607-002 | 8,500 pairs |
| Dior x Air Jordan 1 Low | CN8608-002 | 4,700 pairs |
This guide covers the High. For the Low, see our Dior x Jordan 1 Low guide.
Release Facts: 8,500 Numbered Pairs, Made in Italy
The Dior x Air Jordan 1 High, often called the Air Dior, was limited to 8,500 pairs, a number reported as a nod to 1985, the year the Air Jordan 1 came out. It was first planned for April 2020. Reservations opened on Dior's site in late June 2020, with confirmations from 1 July and pickup in Dior stores after that. About five million people were reported to have entered. Retail was reported at about $2,000 to $2,200, or €1,900.
Unlike most Jordans, the Dior pairs were made in Italy from Italian leather.
Check the Pair Number
Each genuine Dior High is individually numbered inside the ankle, in the format "xxxx/8500" (for example 2169/8500 or 6056/8500). Check that the number is there and reads out of 8,500.
A number proves nothing on its own, because fakes print numbers too. Compare the type and where the number sits with a genuine pair, and be wary if you see the same number on two different pairs in listings.
Inspecting the Left Outer Swoosh
Start with the outer side of the left shoe. The comparison below shows a higher-quality fake, and the shape of the shoe is close to the genuine pair. There are still differences.
Look at the Swoosh first. The Dior Oblique jacquard is hard to copy. On the genuine pair, the Oblique letters are legible across the whole Swoosh. On the fake we compared, the pattern is faint and hard to read, and the shape of the Swoosh differs. The Dior Oblique is the same pattern Dior uses on the Dior B23, so its weave is a useful reference.
Next, compare the AIR DIOR wings on the collar flap: on this fake, the logo is noticeably smaller. Then compare the toe box from the side with a genuine pair of the same size. Its profile differs on the pair we compared, but toe box height changes with size and wear, so treat it as a pointer, not proof.
The stitching looks a different shade on the two pairs in this photo. Shade depends on the light, so do not judge the stitching by its color.
Verifying the Right Outer Swoosh
The second comparison shows the right shoe next to a cheaper fake.
The AIR DIOR wings logo on this fake is larger and sits lower on the collar than on the genuine pair. The Swoosh shape is clearly off, and the Oblique pattern is so dark and blurred that it cannot be read. The toe box of this fake is also rounder than the genuine one.
The genuine heel looks taller than the fake's here. Some of that difference comes from shoe size, so compare only pairs of the same size.
The AIR DIOR Wings Logo
On the wings logo, check the letters and the dividing lines between the feathers. On the genuine logo, the dividing lines keep an even thickness. On the fakes, they can break off or leave small gaps, as the circles at the bottom of the comparison show.
The letters are the second check. On the genuine pair we compared, the AIR DIOR lettering is bold, but the left stroke of the "A" is thin. The fake logo draws every letter and stroke at the same weight.
Then look at the small details at both ends of the lettering, where two little circles sit with curved lines beside them. On the genuine logo the lines curve. On the fake they are straight.
Authenticating the Tongue Label on Dior Jordan 1 High
On the genuine tongue label, the DIOR lettering is thinner and taller and the AIR text is thicker than on the fake. The fake Swoosh on the label also has a different shape and size.
The genuine tongue shows a faint Oblique pattern in the padding, which the fake in our photo lacks. The lace tab in the middle of the genuine tongue has visible stitches, while the fake tab has its edge sewn into the tongue. Keep in mind that this fake is an early version, and later fakes may fix some of these points.
Checking the Heel: Differences Between Real and Fake
At the top of the heel, look at the double row of stitching. On the fake we compared, the two rows sit much closer together than on the genuine pair. The same flaw is reported on other fakes and is put down to fakes reusing the stitch spacing of an ordinary Jordan 1. The genuine heel also looks taller here, though size affects that.
The early fake in our photo has a white heel tab where the released pair has a grey one. Treat a white tab as a reason to look closer, and remember that later fakes copy the grey tab, so a grey tab proves nothing alone. For the heel shape every Jordan 1 shares, see our Jordan 1 guide.
Analyzing the Outsole Logo: Key Signs of a Fake
Under the translucent icy sole, the left shoe shows a large DIOR logo. On the genuine pair, the letters are noticeably thinner. The fake letters are bulky, and their shapes are off, most clearly in the "R".
Do not judge the sole by its tint or how clear it is. Icy soles yellow and cloud with age on genuine pairs, and the photos were taken under different light.
The right shoe shows the AIR DIOR wings under the sole. On the fake, the wings logo is much smaller and the print is barely legible. The Dior x Jordan 1 Low has its own sole and heel details, so do not compare a High with Low photos.
Check the Size Tag
The size tag sewn inside the tongue or collar is the busiest label on a pair of Jordans. It shows the size in several systems, the country of manufacture, the style code, a UPC barcode, a short factory code and two dates. Nike has never said what the two dates mean. They are often read as the production window, but that is not confirmed, so treat them only as a rough check that they suit the release. Tags printed from around 2019 often add a QR code, and many genuine older tags have a barcode only. Counterfeiters copy genuine tags field by field, so a tag that agrees with itself shows the label is consistent, not that the shoes are real.
On the Dior High, the style code should read CN8607-002, the country Italy, and the dates should be plausible for a mid-2020 release. Jordans have no date code, so there is no code to "decode" beyond these fields.
Code checks that can expose a fake Dior Jordan 1 High
No code can prove a pair is real, but these checks can expose a fake label:
- The barcode belongs to CN8607-002. The 14-digit number after "UPC" on the tag is Nike's barcode for one style code in one size. A fake label can carry a real Nike barcode that belongs to another colorway or size, and it still scans. An authenticator checks that the barcode is Nike's number for CN8607-002 in the size printed beside it.
- The tag and the box agree. The box label prints the same barcode with one leading zero instead of two, plus a small two-digit add-on. Ignore the zeros and the add-on, and the digits should match the tag. A mismatch is a question for the seller, not proof, because genuine pairs end up in other boxes.
- The QR code uses Nike's alphabet. The 13 characters printed beside the QR use the digits 0 to 9 and every letter except I, L, O and U. Nike's own QR server rejects any code that contains one of those four letters, and a fake tag can print them. A well-formed code proves nothing, because qr.nike.com sends every well-formed code, even an invented one, to the same Nike page and shows no result.
- The dates fit the release. On the genuine Jordan tags we have read, both dates fell before the release, the later one by two to five months. A first date after the mid-2020 release is a reason to ask whether the pair is a restock, not proof of a fake. Some fakes copy genuine dates exactly, so plausible dates prove nothing either.
- The patent line is spelled right. Recent Nike tags end with "This product is covered by one or more patents: www.nike.com/patentsvirtualmarking". A misspelled line or a different address is one of the things an authenticator compares. Older tags may not carry the line at all.
You can type the style code, the barcode and the QR code into our free Nike and Jordan code checker to run the format and match checks, and our guide to what a Nike QR code and UPC can show explains each code in full.
Dior Jordan 1 High Box: What to Look For
This check mostly works on the earliest fakes, because newer fakes copy the box well. A genuine box is firm and thick, made of high-quality material. In our photo, the genuine box surface shows the AIR DIOR wings where the early fake showed a DIOR Swoosh AIR logo. Dior packaging has several layers, so compare the same part of the packaging with a genuine set.
Read the Box Label
The label on the end of a Jordan box repeats the shoe's details: the model name, the style code, the size, the colorway and a UPC barcode, and recent labels add a QR code. On a genuine pair in its own box, the UPC on the label matches the one on the size tag, while the box QR carries a different code from the tag QR. A second barcode sticker from a resale platform is normal, and so is a regional label on pairs sold in Asia. Box labels are the easiest part to reprint, so compare fonts and spacing only against a genuine box from the same release. A missing or replacement box is not a sign of a fake.
For the Dior High, the label should read CN8607-002, the same as the size tag. A style code or UPC that does not match the tag is a reason to ask the seller, and a match proves nothing alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dior Jordans resell for?
Resale averaged around $10,000 or more for many sizes at launch in 2020 and has become more accessible since, so check recent sales for your size before you buy. A price far below the current market is a strong warning sign.
Where is the number on Dior Jordan 1s?
On the Dior High, inside the ankle, reading "xxxx/8500" (see Check the pair number).
Are Dior Jordans made in Italy?
Yes. Both the Dior High and the Dior Low were made in Italy from Italian leather.
Why does the icy sole on my Dior Jordans look yellow?
Translucent icy soles yellow over time as the material oxidizes with air and light. It happens on genuine pairs, so a yellow sole is normal on a pair from 2020 and says nothing about authenticity.
Is a white heel tab on a Dior Jordan 1 High fake?
The early fake in our photo has a white heel tab where the released pair has a grey one. A white tab is a reason to look closer, not a verdict. A grey tab proves nothing alone, because later fakes copy it.
Where Can I Get My Dior Jordan 1 High Authenticated?
Things to check, in order:
- Style code and pair number: CN8607-002 on the tag and box, and an "xxxx/8500" number inside the ankle.
- Dior Oblique Swoosh: a legible jacquard pattern and the right Swoosh shape.
- AIR DIOR wings: even dividing lines, the thin left stroke of the "A", curved end details, and the right size and placement on the collar.
- Tongue: tall, thin DIOR lettering, thick AIR text and a stitched lace tab.
- Heel: well-spaced double stitching, and a heel tab that matches a genuine pair.
- Outsole: thin DIOR letters and a full-size wings logo under the icy sole. Tint and yellowing are not tells.
- Box and labels: a style code and UPC that match the size tag, and Italy as the country.
If you are still unsure after these checks, send clear photos of both shoes from the side, the Swooshes, the wings logos, the tongue, the heel, the outsoles, the pair number, the size tag inside each shoe and the box label. LegitGrails authenticates Jordan from photos you upload, with results in under 30 minutes and a digital certificate with every order.
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