Shu Cheng says counterfeit sneakers are hard to spot but some things to look at are color, shape, and smell. Even then, you may need a professional.

Nike branding: The sole of an authentic Air Force 1 will have a distinct, embossed Nike logo. On fake shoes, this branding may appear blurred, uneven, or poorly pressed.

In the lawsuit, Nike alleges that Drip Creationz is selling counterfeit Nike products, most notably “knockoff Air Force 1-style shoes,” that infringe on its trademark and iconic Swoosh logo.

Many basketball fans and sneakerheads are speculating that Canaan was playing in fake or replica Nike Kobe shoes. We will never know the answer, but that would make the most sense.

An curved arrow pointing right. Counterfeiting is a $2 trillion industry, and fake luxury items—like Rolex watches, Nike sneakers, and Hermès Birkins—make up the bulk of it. These knockoffs ...

The fake Nike Air Jordan shoes reportedly had a retail value of $16m (£8.5m) and were to be smuggled to the US in 15 shipping containers. The gang members are said to have come from Mexico, China and ...