History of the Dunk

The Nike Dunk shoe was first released in 1985 as a basketball shoe.  Nike formulated contracts with numerous universities across the nation, designing the colorways to match the teams uniforms and school colors.  In 1998, Nike re released the dunks in the college colorways as well as many other colors to the general public.  These dunks featured a nylon tongue and arch supports adn wound up being incredibly successful.  Soon after their release, they became popular in the skateboarding community.  This increased popularity created a new market for Nike and led to the release of the Nike Dunk SBs.  Over the years Dunks and Dunk SBs have continued to gain momentum as they are the most sought after sneaker in the US.

The original colorways

Pigeons

These are the Nike Dunk Low SB Pigeons.  These are perhaps the rarest dunks ever released, usually selling for over one thousand dollars.  When first released, these shoes received so much "hype" that a riot formed outside a sneaker shop in New York. 

How to Spot Fakes

Nike Dunks are increasing in popularity each day.  With increased popularity also comes those trying to make quick and easy money by making replicas of these rare shoes. This post will try to help you tell these abominations from authentic dunks.

Instructions

1. 
   
   Start by looking at the upper back heel of the Nike Dunk. The word "NIKE" should be in bold font rather than thin font, and the "E" should be thick and slanting proportionally. If the "NIKE" is embroidered onto the heel rather than printed, a too-thin font can also signal a fake pair.
2. 
   
   Check to see that the tongue of the shoe is curved rather than straight. A tongue that is straight across the top means that the pair is fake.
3. 
   
   Verify that the stitching on the outside of the shoe on the seams is straight and uniform.
4. 
   
   Examine the small, rectangular plastic baggie containing the Nike Dunk shoelaces. If the bag measures about 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 centimeters wide and 10 to 12 centimeters tall and has a hole punch below the bag's ziplock rather than above it, you likely have a pair of faux Dunks.
5. 
   
   Compare the pair of Nike Dunks in question with a pair you already own, if applicable, to see that the materials feel the same. If you do not already own a pair and have received the shoes by mail, make sure that the leather and suede on the sneakers feel authentic and not like plastic.
6. 
   
   Check to see if an online seller uses the word "replica" or "variants" in his description of the Nike Dunks. This is a giveaway that the shoes are fakes.
7. 
   
   Use good judgment when browsing Nike Dunks sold online on sites such as eBay. If a particular vendor has several pairs of a rare model and is selling them for far below retail price, there is a good chance they're not authentic. 
8. 
   
   Websites that sell fake Dunks typically have the same sizes listed.  The sizes are usually 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11, and 12.  If you notice this you may want to check out the sites FAQ's to see if anyone has asked about the shoes authenticity.  If they do not mention on their website that their shoes are 100% Authentic then they most likely aren't.
9. If every pair of shoes costs exactly the same price it is a sure indication that those shoes are not authentic and the site is not legitimate.

courtesy of- http://www.ehow.com/

About me

My name is Brady and I am a sneaker enthuisast.  My favorite shoe is the Nike Dunk so most posts on this blog will be primarily about them.  I will mostly talk about shoes that I have found recently even if they are a little outdated but I'll also post the latest dunks released and comment on how they look. If there are other shoes that I find fresh I wil also blog about them.  Let me know if you find any shoes that you find that you'd like me to comment on...