Buyer Beware: An Influx of Air Jordan 1 "Banned" Knockoffs Might Be Hitting the Market Soon

Bootleggers Are Knocking-off Air Jordan 1 "Banned" Retros.

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If you're in the market for a pair of "Banned" Air Jordan 1s, you might want to exercise due diligence and carefully inspect the pair you're looking to cop.

Posted on the 'Gram by realchickenwop and first reported by Sole Collector, images show what a appears to be a shipment of fake "Banned" 1s. Based on the images, this latest batch appears very close to the original making it extremely difficult for buyers and collectors to differentiate between authentic and bootleg pairs. Considering the going-rate for the Banned 1s on the secondary market is well over $1,000, the temptation to cop fakes - especially ones that look near identical to the real deal - could be extremely tempting. But we advise you fight the urge and stick to copping authorized, authentic products only. Caveat emptor.  


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