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Vans shoes are usually expensive, so you don't want to waste money buying fake goods. You need to check everything carefully from shoeboxes, logos to shoe patterns. If possible, compare those shoes to shoes that you know for sure are real.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Check the packing

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   Barcode check. Shoe box must have labels clearly stating the shoe size, place of manufacture and barcode. You can use your phone to scan barcodes. The barcode information should be relevant to your shoes.
   • To scan a barcode with your phone, you will go to the application store of your phone. Then find a barcode reader app. Some reputable applications include ShopSavvy and ScanLife. When you're ready to scan barcodes, simply open the app and use the camera on your phone to make it work.
   • Without a label, the shoes are fake.

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   Check the price. Vans shoes usually have the lowest price about 40 USD (about 900,000 VND). If sold at a lower price, the shoes must be fake.

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   Check for wrapping paper. The inside of the shoe box usually has wrapping paper to prevent the shoes from getting dirty or scratched. Without paper the shoes could be fake.

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   Check to see if the shoebox is securely fastened. Real Vans shoeboxes are also meticulously manufactured and can be fastened. A small piece of cardboard on the lid of the box will be inserted into the inner slot to reinsert.
   • Cheap knockoffs do not have a latch on the lid. The lid of the box is only folded down without any piece of cover to help hold it.

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   Compare hanging labels. Every pair of Vans shoes has a hanging label that represents the company logo. If you have real Vans shoes, you should use them to compare the sizes and fonts of the labels. Fake Vans shoes usually have larger labels.

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   See reviews of agent. Search for dealer or merchant names online to see if their reviews are positive. Make sure the dealer provides complete contact information. If they're not willing to provide a specific phone number or address, it's probably a fake dealer. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Trademark inspection

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   Search for trademarks in three positions. You should see a label sewn on the side of the shoe. The second label is printed on the plastic pad attached to the back of the shoe. The final label is on the sole of the shoe.

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   Check to see if the label is defective. The text on the logo must be spelled correctly. Try comparing the fonts on the logo of the shoes you just bought with the logos on real Vans shoes.
   • The color on the label can be different, but the font should be the same. The letter "V" has one more horizontal line extending to the right. The "ans" part is below that horizontal line.

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   Look for a bold, bold logo clearly printed on the sole. On some fake Vans shoes, the logo on the sole will fade. Real shoes have a logo that is clearly colored, bright and easy to read. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Check shoe quality

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   Check the pattern underneath the sole. Real Vans shoes have a criss-cross pattern with two different shapes: diamond and hexagon. There will be three country code characters displayed on the surface of one of the rhombuses.
   • The three country code characters must correspond to the code on the label on the outside of the shoe box.

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   Check out the way only. Real Vans shoes have an even and snug seam. If you find that there is an overlapping thread, that is, two stitches are sewn in the same hole, the shoes are fake. Also, if the thread is not straight or the gaps between the holes are not normal, the shoes are also fake.

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   Feel the stiffness of the shoelaces. When you touch the laces, you will feel the stiffness. Fake shoes usually have very soft laces.

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   Check the rubber gasket on the toe. Vans shoes have a rubber toe pad to protect the shoe from tearing and wear. While the other rubber padding on the shoe is flat, the rubber at the toe will be rough. If you don't see the pattern on the rubber gasket on the toe, the shoe is fake.
   • There should be a small gap between the rubber part and the fabric surface of the shoe. This gap is created by a thin asphalt line running around the entire shoe. On some fake Vans shoes, the rubber will attach to the fabric with no gaps.
   • Compare the rubber on your shoes to real shoes. The pattern of the two shoes will be the same if your shoes are real.

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   Find the red cloth inside the heel of the shoe. The inside of the real shoe will have a red cloth. This fabric is above the heel, but only about 1 cm and does not show off the heel.

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   Check the tip of the shoe. The shoe should curl up slightly so that the toe is facing up. If the sole is flat, the shoe is fake.

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   Check the flexibility of the toe. Toes must be able to flex. You must be able to flex the toe and heel so that the front and back of the shoe touch. If the shoe is hard, it's fake. advertisement

Advice

• Look for pictures of actual Vans shoes online or go to the brand's website to check that the shoes on sale are the same as yours.
• Compare your shoes with real products sold at the Vans store.