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How do you know if Air Max is original?
A genuine Air Max will have the logo applied immaculately to the sneaker. Look to see if there is any loose stitching or glue. The genuine air max will usually be of one colour and should not feel soft of rubbery. Fake sneakers often use cheap PVC so this logo can often feel cheap and soft.
Where are Air Max Nikes made?
Almost all Nike shoes are manufactured outside of the United States. The leading manufacturer of Nike shoes is China and Vietnam each accounting for 36% of the total manufactured world wide. Indonesia accounts for 22% and Thailand for 6% of the Nike shoes that are being produced world wide.
Where is Nike Air manufactured?
With a limited release at the 1978 Honolulu Marathon and debuting to retail in 1979, the Tailwind was the first shoe to ever use Air technology – the result of a maverick team working in Building 108, Nike’s manufacturing facility in Saco, Maine.
What Air Max 1 is inspired by Japanese?
wabi-sabi
A release inspired by the ancient Japanese practice of wabi-sabi, an acceptance of transience and imperfection, the Air Max 1 ‘Wabi-Sabi’ is intentionally imperfect, spotlighting the small errors that make hand-crafted items so beautiful.
Is Nike made in Thailand?
Nike began manufacturing in Thailand in 1980 with a relationship with one local contract factory and has expanded its contract manufacturing base to a total of 84 contract factories (14 footwear, 56 apparel and 14 equipment factories, manufacturing approximately USD 504 million worth of products in Fiscal Year 2004.
How do I know if my Nikes are fake?
Inspect the Logo and Small Details. Other telltale signs of imitations can be seen on the small details of the shoe. The font on the prints should match and the font size should also be even. Look out for bad or crooked stitching details on the uppers, which can indicate fake shoes.