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We've all been there before — spotted a friend, an associate or complete stranger sporting some footwear that looked a tad suspect. You've always prided yourself on staying current with Nike and Jordan's latest releases but, for some reason, you've never seen or heard of what this fraudster is wearing (aside from in a random Facebook virus). You want to tell this person that their kicks might be a sham, yet you're afraid that they'll get offended. But let's be real, fake sneakers are the offenders!
Nevertheless, we've still got to pay homage. In a humble factory somewhere in Putian, China, a lot of toil and creativity goes into the making of counterfeit, one-of-none Lime Green Jordans; they've also got designers and buyers that masterfully put their heads together, much like the guys in The Innovation Kitchen of Beaverton, Oregon. Furthermore, there's definitely something paradoxically intriguing about fake sneakers — some of the concepts are outlandish and their telltale, arbitrary prices give us the giggles. So, let's take a look at what's out there and please, do not purchase anything you see in the 20 Craziest Fake Kicks on the Internet!
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Air Jordan VI Retro "Galaxy"
Air Jordan VI Retro "Galaxy"
Price: $69.99
Yeah, goodnight. Keep these in a "Galaxy" far, far away.
Air Jordan V "Cavs"
Air Jordan V Retro "Cavs"
Price: $70.25
Although these certainly evoke feelings of Déjà vu, all we can wonder is how you say "fake" in French?
Baby Phat "Nike Air Max 90"
Baby Phat "Nike Air Max 90"
Price: Free, we hope.
These are so fraudulent they make Angela Simmons and Pastry look like Tinker Hatfield and, well, the Nike AM90.
Nike Air Foamposite One "Leopard"
Nike Air Foamposite One "Leopard"
Price: $65.69
Leopard is everywhere, even where it shouldn't be.
Air Jordan XI Retro Rollerblades
Air Jordan XI Retro Rollerblades
Price: $105.00
You guys can sit and troll the Internet all you want to. We're heading to Central Park in these RIGHT now.
Air Jordan XIII Retro x Nike Air Force I "Bandana"
Air Jordan XIII Retro x Nike Air Force I "Bandana"
Price: $70.99
People who think these look cool, no.
Nike Air Max 2012
Nike Air Max 2012
Price: $82.00
These look like the heaviest Air Max 2012's of Nevuary.
Nike Air Foamposite One "Miami Nights"
Nike Air Foamposite One "Miami Nights"
Price: $70.31
While many think that Miami is all glamour and glitz, there's another side that's definitely not as beautiful and tends to be a little more dangerous. These are that other side.
adidas Crazy 8
adidas Crazy 8
Price: $86.00
You couldn't even get a psycho on Shutter Island to wear these wannabe Kobe signatures.
Air Jordan IV Retro
Air Jordan IV Retro
Price: $70.23
Cool Grey and Hot Orange. Fire and Ice. Icy Hot. But these are about as cool as Bengay.
Air Jordan XI Retro "Galaxy"
Air Jordan XI Retro "Galaxy"
Price: $81.40
Michael Jordan may have been in "Space Jam," but these are a "Galaxy" that he's never, ever dreamt of.
Air Jordan XIII Retro x Nike Air Max LeBron 7
Air Jordan XIII Retro x Nike Air Max LeBron 7
Price: $55.00
Superstar kicks collaborating, what's the worst that can happen? Probably these.
Air Jordan XII Retro
Air Jordan XII Retro
Price: $67.99
We kind of like these with translucent soles. Okay, no we don't.
Air Jordan IX Retro Heels
Air Jordan IX Retro Heels
Price: $94.99
Because a self-respecting girl would never wear these — that's why they're on this list.
Air Jordan XII Retro "Velvet"
Air Jordan XII Retro "Velvet"
Price: $129.99
"What is that, polyester?"
Air Jordan V Retro "Lima Bean"
Air Jordan V Retro "Lima Bean"
Price: $70.23
Kids, eat your veggies. Feed these to the dog.
Nike Air Foamposite One x Nike Air Max
Nike Air Foamposite One x Nike Air Max "Bengal Tiger"
Price: $80.23
Tony the Tiger would say, "Yeah R·R·Right!"
Nike Air Go LWP "Carolina"
Nike Air Go LWP "Carolina"
Price: $53.57
Jordan wore these as a Tar Heel. All of these sneakers are real, too.
Nike LeBron 9 "Finals"
Nike LeBron 9 "Finals"
Price: $90.99
Yeah, these aren't them.
Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy"
Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy"
Price: $70.18
You'd be better off doing this.