Real talk there are certain brands I 100% don’t buy on the secondary market - adidas and Nike. If I can’t hit for retail, I’m not buying it ever.
When it comes to New Balance, my suspicion drops to like 30%, especially since I’m a size 13. The chances of a bootleg NB in a 13 aren’t super high, but I do my due diligence.
Asics etc. I feel safe.
But Nike or adidas? I wouldn’t even buy an AF1 from StockX or GOAT, let alone dropping real bread on a limited shoe. I’d rather not have it than potentially pay for something fake.
I’m not even anti fake, but I’m not spending real money on a potentially fake shoe.
I really want the Mars Yard 2.0s and SB Diamond Supply dunks but I know I’ll never own em because I refuse to roll the dice.