Look closely at the woven label that is placed to the top of the tongue if you are buying an authentic Jordan. The authentic sneakers will have a doubled 'R' on that tag, but the counterfeit will not have a circle with the registered 'R' logo.

That logo has never been altered or tampered with, and it has always been pants.

Getting a pair of Air Jordans can be complicated by a number of factors, including supply-chain constraints, bots, scalping, and strong demand. There are tools that can help, even if it can be annoying and often practically impossible to get a pair of Jordans when they're initially released or restocked.

The Jordan Brand Design team claims that sneakers will crack, become yellow, and discolor if they are not properly cared for, for years in a box.