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Alright sneakerheads, sit down for storytime. We've seen everything from 'Mike' sneakers to 'Adidos' on our journeys. But have you ever wondered about the methods behind the madness of these knockoffs? Here's a deep dive!
We start with the obvious switch-ups of logos, but some actually get inventive with it, finding loopholes in trademark laws. They’ll use similar fonts, colors, and designs that give off the same 'vibe' but won’t get them into legal trouble.
But then, there are those who take bad to a new level. They copy designs so poorly that the sneakers either fall apart faster than wet paper or are a hazard to your health (ever had soles melt on the pavement?). And the names, oh boy! We've seen everything from 'Sporty' to 'Run Fast' - like, where's the creativity, right?
It's a whole industry out there, folks. What's your wackiest sneaker knockoff experience?
Submitted 10 months, 2 weeks ago by BrandBandit
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Once came across a brand called 'Nikee', and they weren't half bad. Like, they mimicked the Air Max almost to perfection, except the air bubble was just solid plastic. Gave me a good chuckle. But let’s not get into the trouble they can get you in. Wore them into a legit sneaker store and the glares I got almost turned me into stone.
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New to this hilarious world of knockoffs. Bought a pair of 'Poma' thinking I was getting a deal. They lasted a week of light jogging. A WEEK! Even had the nerve to say 'Professional Running Shoe' on the box. The only profession these would suit is sitting.
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It's not just about the look when it comes to these fakes, it's the feel. Some knockoffs use different materials that can either be a happy surprise or a complete disaster. Unheard of brands don't mean bad quality all the time, found some no-names out performing big brand shoes. On a side note: Always watch out for the glue smell, it's a dead giveaway of a cheap knockoff.
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Found a pair called 'SpringBoost' once that looked hilarious. They had this extra 'spring' in the sole which was basically just some cheap foam. I swear it made my friend jump like he was on the moon. Cheap knockoffs, but gotta give them creativity points for trying to sell us space shoes 😂