Nike Air Max 1/97 VF SW Sean Wotherspoon Real vs Fake Guide - Photos, Videos, and Notes

Having doubts about the authenticity of a pair of Nike Air Max 1/97 VF SW Sean Wotherspoon and need a legit check? Follow this resourceful guide full of photos, videos, and notable differences that will help you determine whether a pair is 100% authentic or fake. 

Here is a photo of a 100% authentic pair of Nike Air Max 1/97 VF SW Sean Wotherspoon. This pair was purchased from Nike SNKRS App.

Here is a photo of the box. Take a close look at the fonts and boldness. Fakes are known to mess up the box labels. It should read:

AIR MAX 1/97 VF SW (bold font in caps)

LT BLUE FURY/LEMON WASH

BLEU CUR ELECTRIQUE

AJ4219 400

Suggested Retail: $160

The inside of the box should have a round quality control sticker on the inside of the lid.

Here is a closeup of the side of the of the right sneaker. Please take note of the fine work on the stitching and the colors. Fakes are known to have a lighter color.

Here is a photo of the toe box. PLease take note of the groves on the courdory. Fakes are known to have more frays on the stitching.

Here is a photo of the back heel tab. It should real VA > LA on a blue seersucker material with diagonal line.

Here is a photo of the size tag. SZ is written on the top and the production date on this pair is 11/06/17. Please keep in mind that the production dates can vary.

Here is a photo of the bottom of the shoe. The outsole should have similar groves and colors.

 Video by Seth Fowler