Exploring FAKE SNEAKER MARKET in MANILA!

[@heskicks]

This was a crazy vid thanks for watching if you likes it drop a like! Special thanks to Carlo Ople for having me!

[@morishimaharuka8754]

Go in cartimar pasay my friend, they have great UA there and a lot of shoe store. Check them out

[@the7asmann]

Woaaa Awesome collab ma man!! Didn't see this coming tho 👍

[@b4rn3rd]

got my nike hyperize from Cartimar back in the day and it still is one of the best performance shoes i have ever played basketball with even if i knew they were knock-offs.

[@carlosguadarrama6404]

you got the wrong batch of them red octobers bro i can take you to where the good reps are

[@tilkEe]

@@carlosguadarrama6404 Any good batchsy for offwhite dunks?

[@Josh_you_uh]

I remember back in 2009 what the fakes looked like and u could spot them at a glance…these days maybe the smell might be off and that’s it…insane. I bought some authentic wave runners recently and KZbind how to authenticate and was shocked at how small the differences were..

[@SoulLiveYT]

Yea and you need a blue light to check the actual differences

[@tunkunrunk]

you noticed that too . Fake sneakers were already there in mid 90s , but they weren't allowed to write real names . For instance NIKE was written NIKKE or NIKKER , Adidas was changed to ADIBOR , fake sneaker were ugly and uncomfortable . But nowadays as you stated , it's hard to tell them appart , except for Nike with the air unit . Fake ones have hollow clear plastic in the sole , whilst real NIKE AIR have pressurized air chamber

[@Afro.G.]

I'm about to fly to Manila in a week. I'm definitely buying a suitcase full of fakes. I don't even care if they're fake. Ask me if they're fake I'm like heck yeah! I'd rather have 10 fakes than one real pair

[@themaskedgamer436]

It depends on how you wear it. Some cant even tell fakes from real.

[@Afro.G.]

@@themaskedgamer436 straight up. Even if they could why are people so concerned with that sort of thing? If you're staring at my clothes that hard you're the weird one. Haha

[@chiizuu752]

It's alright wearing fakes/reps. They're made in the same factory as ogs anyways 😂

[@Afro.G.]

@conspiraciesexposed7760 TSA lets you pass no problem. I did it in Mexico and Belize last year. Got myself like 10 pair of Nike and Adidas shorts, couple dozen shirts, and a few hats. TSA can't prove where I bought it 🤷🏽‍♂️. The quality of the stuff out here is insane though. I went to the MBK center in Thailand a few weeks ago and it was amazing

[@Afro.G.]

@chiizuu-5457 right. Lol if the tag says "made in Thailand" anyway you might as well buy it in Thailand and cut out the middle man 🤣🤌🏽

[@friedchickenbucket]

Buy fake stay woke, buy reals stay broke. Im sick of competing with bots and resellers who have ruined the culture. So I support the UA sellers.

[@fernandovazquezsr.4710]

Facts! 💯👏

[@cyrusgabriel4829]

Ano po ba meaning ng UA mga idol? Hehe thankyou sa pagsagot curious lang po

[@zkciv194]

@@cyrusgabriel4829 Unauthorized. They are the highest level of fakes, sometimes even better manufactured than originals.

[@lizardgreen2121]

Pretty much made from identical factories anyway.

[@akali2927]

This are OEM though

[@andytsui55]

man, at those costs and if you're just looking to put on foot - I would do that all day long.....paying retail/resale is all the LOLZ

[@NE0C0R7EX]

“Just looking to put on foot” LMFAO wtf else do you do with shoes? You don’t buy your fakes just for yourself if you wear them outside your house, in public for people to see. That’s the whole point of clothing, others will see it. Y’all corny AF for buying fakes and especially if you wear them to places where you know the real deal gets attention. It’s not just about “the design” either that’s why the most QC’d fakes all happen to be super hyped ones. Pure coincidence, right. Corny ass mfs

[@ChillOutDood]

foreal , why wear real when everyone is wearing reps around you and no one other than you knows they’re “real” , you’re the real sucker lol

[@crateofthebrain951]

Yea and most people can’t afford a $1000 + for a shoe they might have the money for them but they’ll be broke for the next 2 weeks 😂

[@davidd1265]

Exactly I've been buying clearance for years and getting the same exact shoes after everyone puts out their reviews and get them for way cheaper! I couldn't imagine not wearing my shoes 💔

[@Yerinjibbang]

facts i got all my sneaker reps and have change to spare lmao

[@ONEILGATDASAUCE]

Yall messed up when Hes started talkin in english, see how the first shoe they asked the seller said 1,800 ($40). And then when Carlo told everyone he's with a foreigner, they marked up everything 🤣 1st rule in shopping at these places is dont ever speak in english

[@fernandovazquezsr.4710]

Bruh you're so right and I was saying the same thing to a friend of mine the other day! 😂

[@Hddizzle4shizzle]

What if it’s your only language? Supposed to do sign language or what…

[@ONEILGATDASAUCE]

@@Hddizzle4shizzle should always have one friend with you that knows how to speak

[@rony.482]

@@Hddizzle4shizzle Just be the silent client and motion to your partner guide what you want

[@Vici0us369]

🤣

[@deathbringer4813]

Those prices that the salesladies are saying are not true, they based their prices depending who is asking. Those prices are wayyyyy too much. Believe me coz ive been there a lot of times.

[@Kdc861]

That watch real price is 25 dollars at most.

[@BadAssMarl]

Bullshit ka boyong yan talaga price nyan vendor ako bobo hahaha

[@drapermike]

Bruv I paid 160$ for some replica Scott’s but had them shipped to us obvi...but shipping was 40$ so the shoe was still 120$

[@deathbringer4813]

@@drapermike Bruv, that price is high for a replica. You can get that here for 60 dollars (3,000 pesos) or lower. Like i said, it depends who is asking.

[@drapermike]

@@deathbringer4813 yeah I ordered it from a website

[@Ras-Market]

I have a high tier rep of the Red Octobers. They look and feel great, in my opinion. Reps aren’t for everyone. But if you enjoy wearing your sneakers, and don’t care about others opinions, then they may be a good option.

[@JAY9CTC]

💯

[@Nobody-qo9tp]

Nah chill if you can't afford to get the official pair don't wear fakes.

[@antoniojames9493]

Why in the world would you pay 20,000 for a shoe when you can get a high quality UA for 150?🤣🤣

[@JAY9CTC]

@@antoniojames9493 it’s mostly people tryna pay to fit in but what they’re trying to fit is a black hole “community” or “culture” you were born lame and always will be no matter the fit you got its genetics 🧬 🤡

[@seeseees2798]

@@Nobody-qo9tp Stay mad reseller

[@KuKicks]

Carlo Ople with Hes Hicks!! 🔥🔥

[@cristiansanchez3787]

Aquí andas hermano

[@hoyitsjoe]

16:22 - People in that area buy those shoes because thats what they can afford, The price you paid for that is probably as much as someone makes in 2-3 months in the Philippines. A lot of people out there have no idea about sneaker culture they just need a pair of nice looking shoes (that aren't legit).

[@thereasonwhy5188]

Legit enough

[@mamimomikuto8275]

$1000 in just 2 weeks. You're lying!

[@sgtandyboy4377]

Idk about other products (watches, bags, etc) but most replica shoes are made in a factory right next to the ones made owned by big corporations so usually it’s the exact same material and design, but bc it’s not coming out of a “Nike factory” it’s cheaper

[@dannemeth1235]

Nike doesn’t own any factories any more. They contract it all out.

[@citystarridin]

I miss Manila, I remember having my mom ask some random kid where he got his Red Jordan’s 5s at!? Pretty sure it was this place, definitely buying a bunch next time I visit 🤣

[@handresru]

I own a high quality rep of the red octobers. They look and feel good (they are tight but I'm a size 13 and I cant find size 14s anywhere). The tongue is a little different but nothing too obvious. I got them cause I wanted to wear them because I like the shoe. Obviously, I will never be able to own the real ones, so the reps will do just fine.

[@abdulrahmana2216]

Trust you will one day bro.

[@dj4080]

I miss PI. The people are some of the nicest I've ever been around. Wish I was a sneakerhead last time I was there. I definitely would have bought stuff.

[@zedjacob8065]

I hope I'm not too nosy but PI means Philippine Islands right? A a filipino I recommend you use PH or RP as in Republic of the PH instead because PI has some colonial connotations attached to it.

[@dj4080]

@@zedjacob8065 the only reason I use PI is because my friends and all of their family and friends use it and they are the people that took me to the Philippines. After 25 years of friendship, if was offensive, I would guess they would have already corrected me. However, I will ask them, because I don't want to further offend them if I have been.

[@geebert23]

@@zedjacob8065 karamihan ng nasa abroad tawag nila Pilipinas kundi PI /pinas hindi ginagamit yung PH or RP corny masyado

[@minimaleffort6847]

I remember buying a knock off watch in the Manila Mall. I got back to the states and it only took one week for the watch to completely fall apart 😂

[@TheBaconBasket1]

I'd advise against buying knock off time pieces. If have the money they are actually a worthwhile investment and may be able to retain value over time with certain manufacturers.

[@musaka2022]

So the same as real Nike, awesome.

[@techvidz4451]

@@musaka2022 not if you actually wear the shoes

[@guitarrerist698]

You dont have to buy knock off watches when you can buy cheaper brands that look equally good if its just for daily wear.

[@minimaleffort6847]

@@guitarrerist698 I had no clue at the time. I have plenty of Seikos and one Omega now. The “bling” attracted me to it lol

[@84goat28]

I would rather pay 30 for a fake pair then spend a couple hundred on them. Hard to spot fakes.

[@84goat28]

@bvoasis oops

[@dogmd7]

If you paying 30 for fakes they are easy to spot as fake.

[@GfcnjvWycznu]

I'm very happy with the *rrcopys* package. Beautiful storage compartments. Looks and feels like leather. The shoulder straps and zipper are of high quality. Very happy with the purchase.

[@letsgetit2219]

I personally don’t own any reps , but I’m considering on getting some because they look the same and I’m not about to drop 30 bands on a shoe that looks red when I can get that same shoe for $50 or $60 dollars

[@mickey034]

Wow nice to see you enjoy Philippines and all its quirks. Whats even more fascinating is how Carlo was able to navigate through that sea of people so quickly and nimble. Dudes a ninja teddy bear. Cheers bro i just hoped I was there that time you were shooting this. Im a fan

[@CharlieWingate1]

there are a lot of "quirks" 😏

[@ayatollahkhomeini3073]

What are u 7

[@AkoToMarjon]

si sir carlo ople yan

[@Etram1983]

Any updates on the wear and tear of the shoes. How do they feel on feet?

[@LeeNuQes]

Cool vid, FYI, if you need a Jolibee fix, there is a location at the Southcenter mall in Seattle, which is a few hours drive from Portland

[@geebert23]

i was suprise Hes has not visiting Seattle theres a lot of sneakerhead here and also a few sneakerstore he can visit for vloggs

[@michaelhenares2674]

Nice!!! I was thinking of going to greenhills just the other day to scoop up a pair or 2 of fake foam runners since they are so hard to get a W on! And then i see this on my feed, and i immediately recognized carlo's hand and voice lol. Great to see you guys doin a collab. Long time subscriber of both of your channels. Hope you had a great experience here. :)

[@sheneorcino5755]

Welcome to one of the rep markets in the PH Hes :). I'd dubbed them the "Rep Octobers". I didn't know they made those tho. Glad tito Carlo could tour you around. Waiting for your content on these topic.

[@howtomakeshoes9293]

Hello

[@moe_1886]

Crazy stuff Hes. Haven't been to Greenhills in a very very long time. I've bought a few 'sneakers' from there, but mainly to trip out my friends with the different colourways you can get 🤣 Thanks for the trip down memory lane Hes.

[@judahwatcher1140]

How was the quality of the shoes you bought?

[@redcrow213]

@@judahwatcher1140 Solid, still here after 6 years Lmao , still using them

[@rsoe9158]

Where is this place?

[@sheeshstick3614]

@@rsoe9158 greenhills mall San Juan, Metro Manila

[@matthewscott7128]

Link ?

[@seancatacombs]

Been here so many times. Careful with stocking up on too many shoes or watches as a US tourist though. A US Customs guy having a bad day could pull you aside and nail you with probable intent to sell bootlegs. Permanent red flag on your passport and you get luggage inspection every time you come back to the States forever lol

[@r.d.9399]

All he has to do is show them his KZbin channel and they'll let him go. People that can't provide a good excuse can be flagged.

[@babysos5340]

Wait what? Why would they think you want to sell your clothes or are you talking about if you're bringing full packages reps with tags etc?

[@howtomakeshoes9293]

Hello

[@JRSRLN]

Hehehe... "boot"legs. Boots? Get it? 🥲 Yeah, I'll go away now.

[@tonymoney6664]

Not every one can afford and God bless these people for making accessible for people that don't make as much money

[@dogmd7]

They are scamming bro, not like they are giving these out for free.

[@im_ur_CULT_LEADER]

at 11:02 of this video there are some greenish camo and black colored nikes with orange laces anyone know the name of that shoe?????

[@twocents4912]

The real ones are fake too. They make them for 20 dollars.

[@JanrickInchocoofficial]

two of my favorite sneaker vloggers!

[@travelstories3074]

Green Hills is very expensive. Cartimar and Divisoria are much cheaper with similar quality

[@beowulfemkb9763]

Greenhills is safer tho

[@chopciriacruz6030]

I was there 2019, nobody had my size 13 Any idea if they carry a size 13 now ?

[@brandonbrown6918]

I could fly to the Philippines and enjoy a vacation, and get a pair for all my fits , and still be under paying vs buying new officials

[@parz2ndacc176]

Philippine beaches are beautiful

[@leizsumeragi829]

10:30 Now I'm actually curious if those mountain fly are actually waterproof. It's interesting to see how close those replicas are in performing their intended purpose.

[@youonlyliveonce1432]

Hes kicks, what can you say about the durability of the shoes specially the airforces?how long you think it will last?

[@revxcontent]

Do replicas have the same comfort? Like do replica boosts have the same boost insoles?

[@notgray88]

I have a couple pairs of reps both are very comfortable. Not sure if it's as nice as real but they fit right and have good cushioning.

[@bilogskii2216]

High rep are really comfortable. I've seen boost that feels hard just by touching while some I couldn't even tell the difference. (Mind you I'm not very knowledgeable at shoes). I think the average dude couldn't tell the difference.

[@wade_county]

If it is the PK version, yes they do.

[@AB-ze2ho]

Same thing lol. Same comfort lol

[@alescalante491]

Sad when the quality is better on reps than the real thing.

[@alescalante491]

@4skin luvver you’ve never seen reps with better quality than the authentic?

[@Lightofcomedy]

This gives me Collins abrodcast vibes! I was expecting a ton of negotiating lol great video

[@jaimepereda8711]

Are these hidden shops or a mall?

[@donkeyinaz]

They have size 13? My friend said he has a hard time finding that and xl jersey...I wonder

[@maekymaek.0302]

Who would have though Hes would come all the way thousands of miles away haha. Hope you find time to really enjoy and relax.

[@925VIEWS]

Tourist and local prices are different. I know this from my last shopping experience coming back to the US 😅

[@aarontoalet]

Is there a similar shopping place in LA or Phoenix?

[@henryhudson4965]

Where are Nike shoes manufactured at including Jordans?

[@BastianRue]

Is there any recommendations to a special shop there in greenhills to buy really good Jordan 13 and 4 ?

[@sinubux28]

Hows the cushion of the foams and slides compared to the real ones

[@alang.santos1841]

I never assumed Hes that you are Filipino., You did look Pinoy in your other vlogs. Speaking Tagalog? Wow Awesome! Now I know.

[@JC-se8mi]

Nice memories of my trip to Manila and the Philippines 17 (?!) years ago.

[@LocustAndWildHoney]

Man this is so dope! I miss the Philippines so much. Great video per usual man 🥂

[@gartv5187]

the way the lady raised the prices as soon as she knew he was a foreigner

[@Wakaweakweak7474]

He's Kicks I'm a fan from the past specially the advises that you gave regarding adjustment of sizes if shoes is small or have a bigger size. Is half size too much big for vans? my current size is around 8.5 snugfit, 9 comfy and planning to. cop a size 9.5 vans since its the only size that I have on the pair that I'm currently interested

[@unusallife6326]

Please review an ON shoe. I'd recommend a pair of the ON Cloud 5 wide. They also have a completely recyclable shoe called the CLOUD NEO that you pay for monthly and they send you a new pair after 6 months. ON are one of the lightest most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. They constantly come out with new color ways but almost zero discounts. However, they let you return it in 30 days for free if you wear them in house.

[@JREvora]

Carlo knows the places to go!

[@seen3804]

anybody know what shoes those are at 5:18

[@quadq6598]

A a lot of these sneakers are made in same OEM factories as originals??

[@Hddizzle4shizzle]

Is it ok to bring them through customs? Or will they be confiscated?I live in Australia

[@matty_kise]

Right??? lol this is completely illegal and they can get sued etc

[@neptunetk1869]

Lmao you really think there’s a designated airport security guy that legit checks all the sneakers?? Hahahhahahhaha They wont care bro. You’re not traveling with black tar heroin you’re just bringing in shoes

[@chur25]

Greenhills is the sneaker Paradise for shopping! I love to go there.

[@camjustdoit.7879]

There are many places where U can buy good fakes in Manila, but in Greenhills, you get the best price for it.

[@josep6600]

What is this place called and where in Manila is it

[@mrboatshoe]

Most of the booths in green hills have the same things but others have higher quality shoes. You really need to walk around but the place is really big

[@piggywatch7892]

Is there a website or something I can buy these from??? Im not going to be in Manila any time soon!!

[@reymundocantu7997]

That was a dope video! Thanks for sharing the experience

[@g.cunanan5499]

I have bought the joyride at Greenhills. They are not that comfortable and everytime I wear them I need to break them in again to get them comfortable.

[@leebishop7591]

I had to resale mine. Couldn't take it.

[@Junk_Druggler]

Gotta cop those Roach Octobers 😂 Madness!

[@HESRIPS]

😂😂

[@bowser-yg1vq]

Did you check out what the sports cards scene is like out there?

[@tilkEe]

Hey. Did you see any off white dunks The 50?

[@jonb3189]

Have to say that I love those Rick and Morty mis-matched sneakers. Just beautiful. Also, those red Zoom Nikes that you had in your hands are the same one's I own. And personally they're my favorite too.

[@alberts1985]

How do they hold up and feel ?

[@sceneitallwithjeffandjon6984]

Reminds me of visiting the Silk Market in Beijing. The biggest size most stalls had was US 10.5, but those salespeople were adamant that my size 13 front would fit the sneakers, cramming it into those shoes like I was Cinderella's stepsister. I could only laugh and say no thanks to the seemingly good deals.

[@riveraboc]

🙇‍♂️

[@iceleon25]

Are you gonna do a meet up in manila?

[@onetruesoldiervt3686]

Where can I order these fake shoes from ??? Do they have a web site lmk please Ty

[@saintmitan1591]

How much did you spend on the sandals?

[@TheCavemanBrown]

Watching vids like this is crazy…. I live in Dallas, Texas and we’ve always had plenty of bootleg shops. I remember in the 90s when my mom used to make me go with her to these places to buy fake goods. It was so obvious how fake everything was. “Tommy Hilgiger”, “US Polo”, “Guggi”, etc. Now… it just looks like stuff made by different kids at a different factory around the corner. Crazy

[@arnoldh9012]

What an awesome video!!! I would love to go there to see all those products!

[@bpoet25]

Do any of these places you went to have websites you can share?

[@TheRealCarWashGuy]

Is there a website for these?

[@mambatronprime4123]

UA's are taking a big chunk from the total buyers and resellers are mad. From "shoe game" to resell game. You only pay a little extra when you want to get the best version UA pair and the only difference to the retail pair is the smell like wtf.

[@geraldcabacungan8654]

Sir carlo where located oem or u.a shoes at greenhills

[@justinhamrick2712]

Is this greenhills?

[@Hddizzle4shizzle]

Does any of these shops have a website? Can buy directly?

[@alnorhadjiali1207]

Mga boss naghahanap ako ng pangmatagalan na sapatos na afford ko. Ok ba ang OEM? Any tips po.

[@karloz7386]

Dang I would be balling out over there coming back with like 5 pairs of shoes 😹

[@conspiraciesexposed7760]

Hard to get past customs maybe

[@user-tt8pj8cb5k]

that's what my cousin does, he's living in japan. bought some fakes and trip his friend out, he uses it to skate lasted only a year. lmao

[@phoenix5054]

​@@user-tt8pj8cb5kI did the opppsite. Bought real Nike and brought it back to Manila. Maybe I should've gone to Grenhills instead.

[@cac1504]

All branded shoes are outsourced to Taiwan companies having manufacturing plants in Vietnam. These are not fakes, but leakage from the very factories making the originals. May have slight defect, but still value for money.

[@AbdoulaMubeidin]

Does anyone know if there stores like this I can order online from

[@JunkerYardov]

If I ever go there I will buy a couple of pairs because some are ridiculously expensive in my country.

[@carljolan3335]

To be exact po sa Manila ang store na yan?

[@hong4033]

Yeezys are imo the best shoes for casual wear, they fit like socks and feel amazing as long your not running nor walking for 6 hours straight. Adidas could make so much money and dominate the market if they just sold them like normal shoes. A $250+ price is unjustifiable for shoes especially when they're not designed for years of use and wear down in months of use. Replicas are probably the way to go with disposable shoes like Yeezys since the boost foam flattens, the sole gets eroded and the knit could spray and tear. If i would get a pair of real yeezys they'd stay on my shelves and id just wear the same pair but a replica version.

[@Sincear2005waldorf]

I know the Philippines but what was the name of place you where at

[@NeonKue]

7:20 THEY GOT FAKE VINTAGE JORDANS WITH THE MIDSOLE CRACKS AND SIGNATURE NOW?! 😂🤣😆

[@brandishmrd]

where is it in manila.? Location pls.

[@limnyuyberka6049]

Hi kicks Ion know if is possible to get in contact with anyone over there wanna buy some sneakers n ship over here in Bahrain

[@jaypendock2434]

Bro show me where to get fake louboutin white spike mens boots, website please.

[@elcracken]

in Zimbabwe those sneakers go for way less, the same exact sneakers

[@alecjeffersontorio162]

Where is this store located in manila?

[@EboEsguerra]

If you turn left at 0:13, downstairs you will see stores selling UA pairs. 😁 haha!!

[@pranknation9414]

Any way that they could export the sneakers? Website or contact you can refer me to?

[@sizzlemann4281]

I need to know where the warehouse is?

[@johnguinto4386]

I'd love to see if they have any Air Max SW's and how the quality is on those

[@bromartyt7143]

Same quality as the original

[@ajnatividad1241]

how much is their adl nb 550's? thank you

[@lolitosantos6438]

Welcome to the Philippines,I've watched almost all of your video

[@wildeyewill]

Ano name ng store with the new balance? Please ty sa sasagot

[@edwardbautista3147]

Sir carlo san po sa manila yan?