5 Easy Ways To Legit-Check Your Onitsuka Tiger Tokuten

5 EASY WAYS TO LEGIT-CHECK YOUR ONITSUKA TIGER TOKUTEN

Much has been said about purchasing fake sneakers.

From sacrificing comfort to the embarrassment of realizing that you own an illegitimate pair, one must be wary of certain details to ensure a pair’s legitimacy before buying.

As one of the rarest finds in the Philippines, the Onitsuka Tiger Tokuten—a mainland China-exclusive release—is among the top targets for fakes.

Staying true to our purpose, Shoenami, with its 10 years of sneaker-sourcing experience, has listed 5 QUICK WAYS to spot an authentic pair:

TRANSLUCENT SOLE

The sole of a legit pair of this silhouette is made of dark rubber that’s translucent. OEM, UA, and other fakes can’t seem to copy the material used as of this writing.

CONSISTENT STITCHING

One of the most noticeable details is the consistency of the stitches all over the shoe, especially around the upper part. A fake pair usually has irregular stitches, while an authentic one features finer stitches.

LACES

More often than not, a fake pair has looser laces, just like any other shoe. In a Tokuten pair, they are usually a lighter shade of off-white than the original.

LOGO QUALITY

Whether on the tongue of the shoe or the insole, fakes pay less attention to the quality of the logo. A legit one is never crooked on the tongue label, and the insole mark is usually in fine print.

HEEL TAB GOLD

Here’s where it becomes tricky. While the fakes have done a great job copying the golden heel tab of the White/Black/Gold colorway, the shade of gold is more saturated and brighter on the fake, making it look yellow gold, while the legit one is a more muted shade.

100% Guaranteed Legit Onitsuka Tiger Tokuten is available at Shoenami for ₱13,995. Same-Day Cash on Delivery (COD), Credit Card, and Bank Transfer are all accepted.