How good are unauthorised authentic pairs? UA (Fake) v Retail (Real): Jordan 1 Union Black Toe

Are unauthorised authentic pairs as good as they say? Are they simply fakes or are they better than your standard replicas? We put a UA pair through the test to find out!

[@stockSOHC]

this vid convinces more on buying fakes rather than justifying the price difference

[@pierinoromero]

Same here 😂😂😂😂

[@namelast9340]

Differences are not enough to justify the price difference. I'll buy UA

[@the_sole_licitor]

Thanks for watching, I hear you bro, enjoy if you cop!

[@BubbleeeZx]

How about durability :D does it justify

[@ajxanius5356]

​@@BubbleeeZx durability is gonna be pretty much the same my guy

[@lethalchaos19]

Im an authentoc guy but it UA is the same as authentic ill go UA. Authentic prices is so expensive specially jordans price for authentics are so pricey. If i can save $50-100 ill go for UA.

[@dsmith3169]

You'd be a fool to pay 1500 for some shoes. Even if you have the money. People are so stupid today. They're basically the same shoe. I wanna know who is gonna authenticate your shoes while you wearing them? Most people don't have the balls to say your fly is open. SMH.

[@ryry7435]

Great review, I rock UA all day on foot. Not into reselling at all. No one on the street will be looking at your shoes with a microscope. The UA quality has grown tremendously. One small note though. The lighting comparing the two shoes looks off, like a filter has been added. You have to have both retail & UA in hand to make your own comparisons. Either way you have to be happy with your product.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Yeah I feel you bro and thanks for sharing your thoughts! All that matters is the love of the culture at the end of the day 👊🏼

[@rohans3447]

From where do you buy

[@dextermalimban15]

Exactly!

[@xe0n37]

why the ua look better than the retail 😭😭😭

[@princejay3376]

Facts pointing out shit ppl don't really look for other than ppl that upset that ua much cheaper lol

[@lawrence208]

…….so what you’re saying is the quality on the reps is going to be better than the real ones based on the material diff and stitching.

[@Fluvsiesmidnight]

At this point the only way to differentiate would be if one is made with real leather and the other with fake, but now it seems they are both made with real leather, so I’m going UA.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Appreciate your views bro! Check out my consistency video of legit pairs 👊👊

[@ccampos317]

My god did you see the horrible stitching on the retail pair compared to the UA? I was dead wrong thinking the one with the horrible stitching was UA 💀💀💀

[@fatjesus297]

I’ll take UA over paying resell any day. Good video. But retail pairs also have horrendous QC and flaws. Both have the same material. Just different flaws that even retails pair have.

[@the_sole_licitor]

I hear you bro. I have a video coming out soon on the QC consistencies on retail pairs, hope you enjoy it!!!

[@SomeOne-uc2pm]

Most of the times UA pairs are better than retail lol in terms of quality

[@staceymartin_]

I’ve bought a lot of UA pairs and the only real difference you’d ever be able to tell is the box.. the shoes themselves never have big enough difference to justify the price..

[@pierinoromero]

Send the link bruh

[@ChrisBellefleur]

We just going to ignore the UA stitching and gluing is much better than retail?

[@mambatronprime4123]

UA's poppin. Resellers stoppin.

[@Manish-do2zv]

UA is looking much awesome , real than Retail💀

[@LA-hd6yr]

There are very few people who would be able to identify if it's a UA or Original pair on someone's feet. If you have a choice to save money and not a small amount but a huge one specially when it comes to Jordans then the smarter option would be to rock a UA pair and you can also make it your beater shoe as well😎

[@HUGEGUY405]

Thanks for content bro! I didn’t know they could look this good. I’m going to have to investigate to how to order these so normal people can get cool color ways! Thanks again!

[@the_sole_licitor]

Appreciate that bro, thank you 🙏🏻 please subscribe if you enjoyed the content 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@WTFDave-qq2yx]

Where you located? @HUGEGUY405? OKC?

[@J.Knox46]

Comparing the boxes on Retail vs. UA is kinda funny. The only time a sneaker box is important is when you sell the shoes. If you bought a pair of sneakers that wasn't made by/for Nike then You wouldn't be selling them as a retail pair of shoes. So in my opinion you comparing boxes is just reaching and digging for issues. I also feel like you were just trying to find issues with the UA pair vs. retail. If the leather and craftsmanship is good quality, then I don't see the point of searching for issues... You stated from the start that you don't, never have, and never would buy Replica sneakers. You always bought retail, and wear retail. When you open your video with that statement, I knew what you would discover when you compared UA vs. retail.. for me, being able to brag that you paid $1k for a pair of sneakers when you could have paid a fraction of that tells me you aren't very smart.

[@theopavlou7895]

Well said m8!

[@J.Knox46]

@@theopavlou7895 thanks.. I like to think that I have a fair bit of common sense, so when I am trying to find a reason to choose 1 item over another and I have a biased opinion.. I will always find reasons why the item I don't want is inferior.. The human brain is amazing. When you look for issues, guaranteed you'll find them. Everytime.

[@aaroncarti7615]

I get your point and I agree. I havent bought UA shoes, but I had so many retails with flaws, especially the sacais and the quality of these are so bad. If nike really uses premium and better material, the shoes will never cost 100 tot 200 dollars.

[@the_sole_licitor]

I have the same issue with my retail pairs, flaws are inevitable. I have a video coming soon on that exact point you made. Hope you like it when it comes out!!! 👊🏼👊🏼

[@the_sole_licitor]

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[@princejay3376]

I had originals that have more glue on the exterior more than ua with ua the work much harder to make it look legit than the original mass production equal alot of flaws

[@paulbarnett3578]

It also depends on the seller you het them from and the batches you chose. I know sellers with batches that are 90-95% accurate. You can't beat that.

[@jamarolivier5815]

What are the sellers name

[@josepanergalin5772]

If u are a collector or u can afford, buy authentic. But if you looking for the quality, much cheapper, almost dsame buy UA.

[@SomethingGamecatAdjacent]

Great video, for future reference it would be helpful to keep both pairs on the screen for comparison when calling things out

[@the_sole_licitor]

I appreciate the feedback bro 👊🏼👊🏼

[@jasongrady5341]

Let me tell you something here the defects in the retail sneakers should be a clear indicator that UA sneakers and retail sneakers it is a minimal difference between the 2 these things are built by hand.. This is good old marketing at its greatest.. And we go back to a year ago when the Carmine 6 came out and the carmine red bled into the midsole.. And here's another example.. Goat selling low quality reps the rebellionaires 1s.. I saw that review done by Jacob Marcellus.. He was visibly pissed off

[@the_sole_licitor]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts bro. I agree with your views. Legit pairs are not always consistent either, I have a video on that coming soon. Trailer is already out, check it out and subscribe if you enjoy the content bro 👊🏼👊🏼

[@the_sole_licitor]

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[@Mad_ruugs]

Not gonna lie, I thought the retail ones were UA.

[@donmags167]

only differ is the price, but overall if you are not choosy, it provide the same purpose, cover each foot and can go to other places...😂😂😂

[@Rimkus23]

Official photos on snkrs show the stitching touching the black box behind the shoes. You said the opposite for the retail. The UA have the same stitching as the pictures on SNKRS… Can you explain that to me mate ? Thank you

[@the_sole_licitor]

Thanks for watching bro! Very interesting observation. Even between legit pairs there are inconsistencies, I recently made a video on this, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK6lGaBhL2JjLs. Check it out and let me know what you think 👊🏼

[@orgennegro403]

if your not in the buy and sell shoe business.. and just wana have sneakers in rotation.. go for ua.. nut if u plan on reselling or collecting.. then go for retail.. thats it..

[@the_sole_licitor]

Respect bro, thanks for sharing your views!

[@ransomboondox3299]

Less stitching means the shoe bout to fall apart soon

[@the_sole_licitor]

😂😂😂

[@nadiaghani7899]

Wowwww thanks for the info !! Do more vids please !!!!

[@the_sole_licitor]

Thank you!! More on the way 👊🏼👊🏼

[@jondanieldelosreyes5810]

Even you justify it. as mk said, Its inconsistent. Checking in with this both shoes are made with the same material.

[@Mr.G5-]

When u say UA pair what are u taking about what company is it? Can someone help a brother at

[@DonnyDrapers]

UA means that its the top tier replica or made in the same factory as the originals but to get the best looking UA (replica) depends on which seller or which batch you get them from LJR batches seem to be the best.

[@pooneyheat]

This is comical when you really think about the UA vs retail talk. If you compare a retail pair to another retail pair you'll see a lot of different distinctions between them both but know one has never done that to my knowledge.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Haha I love that, I have actually already created that video, check it out bro - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK6lGaBhL2JjLs&ab_channel=The_Sole_licitor, let me know what you think 👊🏼

[@JGONTX]

Dawg, ain’t nobody gonna know these differences 😂😂 fuk spending hundreds of dollars for resale! UA all day!

[@horstihorst3764]

UA OR RETAIL????....If you don't have an original to compare with, it's impossible to tell the difference. And impossible on feet

[@d3adsh0tyt78]

So impressive video. Hey man I am trying to Star a snkr business can you tell me where i can find UA sneakers at wholesale price? It will help me a lot. And keep it up🎉

[@the_sole_licitor]

Feel free to hit me up on tiktok bro!!

[@donovanrouse5813]

bro quite calling Ua fake bro there are made in the same factory and the originals ua is not fake there is a difference do you research and stop always listening to other people on the internet like just do your research.

[@Guyver_Master]

Can you create more UA shoes, please only on expenses shoes

[@the_sole_licitor]

Of course, make sure you subscribe, more content on the way!

[@144Souldier]

Everything you point out is not consistent with the retail pair.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Yeah they are defo not identical bro

[@144Souldier]

@the_sole_licitor That's what I'm saying. The retail pairs of the shoes has flaws too in everything you pointed out. These newer batches you really don't know at this point unless you get from Nike.

[@the_sole_licitor]

@@144Souldier absolutely bro, I made a video showing how inconsistent even legit pairs are, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK6lGaBhL2JjLs. Check it out bro, Lmk what you think!

[@kunalrathi4584]

Hey bro, love your video. From where can i order this UA pair?

[@the_sole_licitor]

Thank you my bro. Hit me up on IG.

[@Onthecouch-r5r]

There is no such thing as UA,Its a myth people use as a sales pitch

[@georges1571]

Great vid - you know you’re a sneaker-head when the nostrils work as an authenticator 😂😂

[@the_sole_licitor]

👃🏼 😂😂

[@andrewwhite8651]

That's honestly the worst way to authenticate a shoe. You notice that Check Check didn't need a smell function to detect the UA pair? Thats because the smell of a replica goes away in a few days if you just take them out the box. Just sayin...

[@the_sole_licitor]

@@andrewwhite8651 had them for 3 months before I filmed and the smell stayed the same bro

[@ORLXNDX]

The ua have air technology??

[@the_sole_licitor]

Hmmm probably

[@soundwave556]

bruh those were small flaws lol you spent most of the time on the box lol, retail sneakers have flaws as well.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Thanks for sharing your views bro, appreciate it! I agree, even legit pairs are not consistent, check out my latest video on that exact point of inconsistencies in legit pairs, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK6lGaBhL2JjLs&ab_channel=The_Sole_licitor

[@lethalchaos19]

So most reseller they bought shoes in the UA and sneakercons right? Those bastards and they prices outrageous. U said UA use same materials in authentic.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Depends on the specific reseller my bro and at the beginning I said many claim UA is the same but we ended up seeing it’s not exactly the same 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thanks for watching bro 👊🏼

[@DonnyDrapers]

The real UA’s are the same material & same consistency as the retail shoes & a lot of resellers sale UA because you can’t tale the difference when you get the top tier UA from the right seller 😎 dont waste your money on resellers if you can’t cop the real or if the real ones are too much then just go UA I’d say.

[@dextermalimban15]

Nobody cares if its ua or retail.. Just dont buy the air dior ua version and you dont have a car.. 😁

[@the_sole_licitor]

Haha I hear you my bro, thanks for watching!

[@oldirtydave22]

Lol from what I remember there identical lol… buddy never had the real joints. It’s crazy that they can copy a shoe so close but can’t get the correct shape down. People say the price doesn’t justify well you don’t have to have them. Everything ain’t for everyone I can’t afford a lambo so I’m not gonna buy a civic and put lambo doors on it lol. I’ll work hard and get the real one one day!

[@the_sole_licitor]

Haha I get you bro, I made a video comparing legit pairs to legit pairs showing inconsistencies, check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK6lGaBhL2JjLs&ab_channel=The_Sole_licitor

[@adamc276]

This pair is horrid bruv idc what u lot think but the colourway is dead can’t even a get a good outfit with it

[@TH3_DON_M3G4]

If it was a true “Unauthorized Authentic” it would be 1:1. Stop kidding yourself, they are just replicas.

[@DIEGO-sl7cs]

No Fake shoes just finished AND materials

[@jeevanpol7310]

what is the name of the seller bro?

[@the_sole_licitor]

Hit me on IG bro

[@Darealny]

I'll buy both. UA and Retail. I dont care.

[@the_sole_licitor]

Love of the culture is what matters!!! 🙌🏼

[@nuyorican91st]

Kickwho is my man I also cop from goat and ebay

[@megasorearse7032]

You hooping? Get legit. You streets, UA

[@the_sole_licitor]

Interesting point my bro!

[@Sascha88]

Ljr looks better 😅

[@hamounarabi4485]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@the_sole_licitor]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@allencampbell1058]

Does anyone know any legit unauthorized shoe website??

[@baronvonmlaticka6846]

UA doesnt exist bro... Its just a marketing trick

[@dxtremecaliber]

@@baronvonmlaticka6846 but the fact still remains that the "UA" is straight up coming from the Nike factories in China lol

[@chrismind2425]

I think the ua looks better if anything lol

[@the_sole_licitor]

Haha fair my bro!!

[@winnieetee]

MK out here capping ☠️☠️

[@winnieetee]

I agree, “if you like the shoe, you like the shoe” 👍👍

[@the_sole_licitor]

Someone had to call it out 😂😂👊🏼

[@radsag]

MK is THE TRUTH!! You better recognize!!😎

[@the_sole_licitor]

Haha he is defo interesting

[@DonnyDrapers]

Yea my boy MK is the TRUTH 💯

[@abdul-samad3371]

Then UA’s good enough 🤣

[@dougcarroll9623]

Us all the way

[@the_sole_licitor]

What next on your cop list bro?