Nike Airmax 90 real vs fake review. How to tell original Nike Airmax 90 sneakers

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What are Nike Air Max 90 Good For?
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Originally designed for performance running, the Max Air unit in the heel adds unbelievable cushioning. The low-top design combines with a padded collar for a sleek look that feels soft and comfortable. The stitched overlays and TPU accents add durability, comfort and the iconic '90s look you love.


Are Nike Air Max 90 still in style?
These days, the sneaker has transitioned to the retro/casual category for the most part. There is always a crowd for retro Nike runners, particularly from the Air Max line. The AM90 remains one of the most popular silhouettes for fans of this type of sneaker.


How can you tell if your Nike Air Max 90 shoes are real or fake? We are going to study two pairs of the classic style Air Max 90. One pair is real and made by Nike, the other is a Nike Air Max 90 counterfeit: 100% fake. How can you spot the fake Air Max? What are some of the differences in the real shoe vs. the fake shoe?

Let’s check out a Nike Air Max 90 Counterfeit

#1. Check out the shoe bottom.
The outsole on the red pair of Air Max ’90s is made of rubber while the blue pair’s outsole is made of PU foam that has been painted! I also noticed the blue sneaker weighs much less than the red Nike sneaker. Look closely, the blue shoe is even missing the “Nike” logo. The blue must be the Nike Air Max 90 counterfeit!

That was just too easy!
Fakes are made by many fraudulent companies, some are better imitators than others. Let’s look at a few other construction details that will help you tell the difference between the original Nike and the counterfeit Air Max 90.

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Nike Air Max 90: Counterfeit vs. RealReal rubber bottom with color breaks

#2. Examine the tongue logo.
Our real shoe has the “Nike+Swoosh” label sewn down on all four sides. The fake is turned and stitched into the tongue seam. While this is a nicer way to attach the tongue logo, it’s off from the original Nike construction. Take another look at the artwork. On the real patch, the tail of the swoosh overlaps the “E” of Nike and the head of the swoosh almost touches the “N”. Notice the fake label has the “Air” logo twice.

Fake Nike shoes will have the circle “R” mark on them so that is no evidence the shoe is real or fake. There is nothing to stop the fake shoe factory from adding the “™” logo also.

How to Spot Fake Nike Air Max 90'sThe Fake Air + Air Max
Fake Nike Nike Air Max real logo
#3. Check out the heel logo.
On our fake Air Max 90, the stitching groove interferes with the “A” and the “R” of the Nike Air logo. Also, the counterfeit shoe “Air” logo is missing the molded ribs below the letters. Additionally, the top shape of the OG Nike patch has a significant dip in the middle.


Check out the paint around the airbag in the heel. While the Air Max original paintwork isn’t perfect, the fake Nike paintwork is a mess with paint outside the lines.


How to tell if your Air Max 90s are fake
Check the box quality.
Check the box label for incorrect details and spelling.
Check the inside labels details are the same as the outer.
Check how well the label is attached to the shoe box.
Look for defects in the tongue logo.
Check the sole for poor quality and missing Nike logos.
Look for an immaculately applied Air Max side logo.
Check the insole logo is not faint or worn.
Look for defects and poor quality to the heel logo.




First: The easiest and best way to know if your 90’s are real is to purchase them from a Nike store or selected Nike retailer and not online from China.

1 The box Quality

Nike always produce a quality product and like the product so is the box. Their trainers are always supplied in a strong and sturdy box. The box usually features a logo on the lid however, this does change depending on the year of release. The lid will fit tidy and flush to the box and will not be thin and flimsy.