Buyer safety

Legit-check guide

Nothing replaces a hands-on check, but these are the things the community looks at first. When in doubt, ask the seller for tagged photos before you pay — every conversation stays on-platform.

1. 1
   Box label

   Style code, size and colorway name should match the shoe and the listing. Fonts are crisp; the barcode scans; the label sits square.

2. 2
   Tongue tag & size tag

   SB Dunks use a fat, padded tongue. The inside size tag has clean stitching, correct factory code and a date range that matches the release year.

3. 3
   Shape & toe box

   Look for the correct toe-box height and heel curve. Replicas are often boxy or slim in the wrong places.

4. 4
   Stitching

   Even, tight and consistent. Double stitching on the swoosh edges; no loose threads or glue stains.

5. 5
   Materials

   Suede should be dense, not fuzzy. Leather has natural grain. Compare colors in daylight — replica dyes are frequently off.

6. 6
   Zoom Air / insole

   Insoles have a clean printed logo and the Zoom unit is visible where it should be. Smell test: real pairs do not reek of chemical glue.

7. 7
   Seller history

   On Sneakhead Shop, check the seller’s reviews, sales count and verification badge. Ask for tagged photos in messages.