How to identify the authenticity of vans checkerboard

Vans checkerboard was once a popular fashion style on the streets, but of course there are also many fakes. So how do we identify the authenticity of the Vans checkerboard we bought? The following is a detailed explanation for you.

Each style of Vans checkerboard shoes has a steel stamp on the sole. The steel stamps of goods produced by different factories may be slightly different, but fake Vans checkerboard shoes either have no steel stamp or have a steel stamp printed on randomly, which makes them look both inferior and unaesthetic.

From the material point of view:

Material: Vans Checkerboard Shoes is a big brand after all, the materials used are all imported, the texture is relatively good, and the soles are made of cow tendon, which is very heavy. Some fakes will cut corners, and you can see it after you get them.

From the appearance:

The soles of genuine shoes will have a certain degree of gloss, high elasticity, and the uppers will also be bright. The soles of fake shoes are generally hard, have no gloss, not much elasticity, and are crudely made.

Judging from the steel print on the sole:

Since 2003, every pair of Vans shoes has a steel stamp on the sole. The purpose of the steel stamp is to prevent counterfeiting, but the steel stamps on the shoes produced by each factory are slightly different. Fake shoes either have no steel stamp on the soles, or they are printed randomly, without any aesthetic appeal. The authentic Vans checkerboard shoes have a strong overall three-dimensional sense, and weight is also an important factor in distinguishing the authenticity. The authentic materials are good and the soles are thick, so they are heavier, while fake shoes are lighter.

Vans are still durable even if they are cracked. If the cracking of the shoes is not serious, it is recommended to do it yourself. When gluing shoes together, it is mainly about using the right glue and being careful. It does not require any skills. Remember to use polyurethane glue (polyurethane resin). Remember that it must be colorless, transparent, and thick. Many street culture enthusiasts believe that vans will look more street-like when they are cracked and dirty. Vans is a special brand, different from Nike, Adidas, etc. Nike and Adidas face the whole people and have the feeling of "focusing on traditional sports", so the quality cannot be bad. Vans has been facing street sports since its birth in 1966. Vans strives to define itself as the representative of "street culture".

To prevent the Vans checkerboard from turning yellow, be sure not to expose the shoes to the sun. The correct way is to drain the moisture after washing the shoes, wrap the entire surface of the shoes with toilet paper, and place them in a ventilated and cool place to dry.