The World Of Fake Skateboard Products

[@ShredzShop]

Have you ever seen fake gear in the wild? What brand should we do a '14 Things' video on next?!

[@legobobafett5045]

Huf please R.i.p. Huf!

[@davidvanvliet193]

Skull Skates.

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

PopWar skateboards or Hollywood skateboards

[@suchaverage6430]

Ipath shoes or Mystery Skateboards

[@Jorrkki]

Polar skate co.

[@memberberries7669]

I've bought a few clone pairs of Jordan 1s before, the shape of the highs are great for BMX but I'm not lining up at a Nike store or paying $500+ to a reseller for real ones. My favorite's were a clone pair of the Travis Scott Mochas because the Velcro weed pockets on the side were actually GREAT ankle protection.

[@Alskie666]

Gonna be honest a friend got "fake" bearings off wish the same time I bought some swiss from skate shop. He still skates those bearing and they spin so good. Meanwhile I've went through a few pairs since then. If they're fake but they work better, shit I'll take it.

[@MrComradebuttons]

because swiss is a skateboard brand where as those wish bearings probably came from some big piece of equipment lol i worked at a tool repair shop and some of the high rev drills had same size bearings as skate bearings so used them and they lasted forever as i never got them close to the rpm or impacts they were intended for

[@caseysmith544]

​@@MrComradebuttons Cool bit of info to know. Some people used to use new Xerox sealed bearings for years in the 1970's---1980's even into the 1990's before the quality went down, this was after fully sealed bearings were out in mid 1970's as those who knew they fit as the rollers looked like skateboard wheels of the same size. Turns out the Bearings were either cheaper for the same quality or better made then what most skate companies made at the time.

[@StinkyTig]

Gotta get that speed cream🫡

[@marknelson6348]

HAHA bruh... I was hoping I'd see this. It's the only fake I'm ok with because same experience; them cheap shits spin great out the box, and have lasted far longer than most my ACTUAL skate bearings. Otherwise, I defo try and keep it local.

[@aporkaasmodian3273]

I also tried "aliexpress swiss" it lasts more than a year i only changed them because i got a set of indy GP's for xmas from my brother. Those swiss also in good condition still this time. Unfortunately in my country has only 10 skateshops and a closest local shop is 80km far and like just zumiez.

[@Space-Holiday]

I saw a fake Tech Deck once where they’d full on made a rip off of Flame Boy for the graphic but instead of him being a flame ball, he was just a yellow ball with the same face, arms and legs. 😂

[@Nadall_lifts]

Same I knew it was fake cos they costed $1 lmao

[@Elcholiver]

Dont hate on Fire Dude

[@dylives7667]

Worst part being that they do random stuff for fake Tech Decks. I wouldn't mind fakes for the 2 decades old stuff, which is just as hard to get as a pair of 2 decades old SB Dunks. Because we're talking about the most legendary graphics, not to mention, defunct brands like The Firm, A Team and Deca here.

[@Grigor-hs1yc]

Do a deep dive on polar

[@Kultactivities]

Crazy cuz they are moving to Zumiez now, Polar boards and pants gonna be in Zumiez soon

[@goobah1389]

@@Kultactivities ur joking..

[@lamambas9390]

@@Kultactivities zumiez already has knockoff polar jeans called Empyre

[@pizo_225]

@@lamambas9390 in what way are they knock offs

[@lamambas9390]

@@pizo_225 u not being serious right? the styles they make, the materials, stitched logo on pocket all mirror Polar’s pants. At that price tho, it’s a lot more affordable and reasonable for younger skaters to buy tho.

[@mtsEnrique]

I remember in high-school, my aunt got me an Adidas wind breaker. I'm not big on clothing and shoe brands honestly, but it took me 3 years to realize that I was rocking an adias wind breaker that was bought in an LA flea market.

[@officegossip]

Lmao abibas

[@RioLimaF]

I live in Brazil, and the current state of things and prices is making skateboarding pretty much impracticable. Really, we're talking about 400 reais a board, more than 1/3 of the minimum monthly wage in the country. We have to literally scrape by on what we can. That said, I have a chinese Jamie Foy 306's that I think has features better than the real deal, the colorway and the puffy tongue won it for me. And 1/6 of the price

[@daisyshinyweather]

At the moment Guy Mariano left Lakai, his pro shoe - the Guymar - was my favorite. Of course, the shoe was discontinued. I manage to contact a Chinese seller who got me around 8 pairs of the Guymars. The looks where exactly the same: branding, silhouette and boxing. But having skated the real ones I noticed the quality was a little subpar (aged faster). Nevertheless, the pricing was fair and I appreciated the chance to skate my favorite shoes for a few more months.

[@mercyme3400]

I believe ive skated the knockoffs GM mids, the fit was poor and they got saggy quickly

[@dylives7667]

You guys truly went above and beyond with this one. The fake grading part was very important. I was shocked when I found out there's indeed fake Adidas Tyshawns and Mark Gonzalez Aloha Supers. Even more going far back to my childhood, when I found out about fake Vans. But not fakes about legacy models like Slip-Ons, Eras, Authentics and SK8 Hi's we're talking about something that Nike would make but with Vans' logo on them. Kinda like those fake backpacks that say Super Mario Bros but has Sonic The Hedgehog. Yeah, the fake shoe industry is that crazy.

[@roberthartmann782]

Some of the new balance shoes are made in Skowhegan, Maine.. and some 🥁 drumsticks made for music are made in Newport, Maine.. vic firth drum sticks I used to work for... so just letting you guys know.. but my local sk8 shop isn't very local it's like 1 and 1/2 hours away pretty much its in searsport, Maine

[@nathanthompson4077]

then support spot tampa lol or you can order from shredz aswell

[@jugaloo5873]

Same shit without the 'idiot tax'.

[@oopsydaizi3s824]

That reminds me of finding out my favourite “Billabong” jacket was actually a BillyHong 😂

[@rosbelramon3924]

is the shred shop tattoo challenge still up?

[@mattc487]

I like how you guys shown the copper AJ5s's stock photo as a C grade: it was a retail release lol

[@SrJeanLucPierre]

Gotta go for the Odidoss brand, the brand with the four stripes 😂😂

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

I'd keep it going with Oodidoss, the brand with five stripes 😆

[@roberthartmann782]

In aliexpress they got a look alike of half cabs.. got reaper smoking a joint on the side of them.. purple and black sneakers..

[@shaunpitman1424]

Should do something on Vision Street Wear. I remember them from back in the day. I had a pair of red suede high tops that turned all my socks red,lol.

[@antondrantiev4992]

🔥🔥🔥 perfect content as usual !!!

[@ShredzShop]

thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoyed!

[@thepezfeo]

The only product I've bought that I'm certain was fake is some MicroSD cards, but I think I got some counterfeit New Balance 574 shoes from ebay. The foam sole of the ebay NB 574 shoes were much stiffer than my other NB 574's and not nearly as comfortable.

[@Intothemassacre11]

i gotta stop smoking weed and watching this channel, i seriously thought i was watching a "Life of Ryan" rerun for a min, you were just one redbull and a supercar lease from making me think so🤣

[@ShredzShop]

😂😂 Levi is our Wish version of Sheckler…

[@Intothemassacre11]

@@ShredzShop yes best reply. much love guys

[@rutlandcitybikes9729]

You guys always give the best info!! Never really thought about fake shit. Always went to a shop when there was one with in an hour and a half. Along with not carrying what i want. So I go straight to New Balance! Westgate!!! Shop local or shop direct to the company in my opinion. Fuck amazon and these companies with "deals"!!

[@ShredzShop]

🙏 🙌

[@Dutch0wnage99]

Levi you been making skatefood for shredders on injury for awhile now. You somebody my guy❤

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoy the vids! We appreciate you tuning in! 🙌🙏👊

[@thisone4310]

I picked up a pair of adidas 3 stripe air max 90s in Bangkok for £30. I didn’t even haggle on the price they were that funny. Size 9 but fit a 12 :D

[@jokerzyo]

I'd buy a fake Nike before I'd buy actual Nike lol even if they cost the same.

[@oddity4all2see]

I thought for sure vansunow and the rest of the logos in the thumbnail were satirical. Now knowing yr not joking I find it really funny. Thanks for the good laugh. I needed it

[@ShredzShop]

haha Glad you enjoyed!

[@williammadray7818]

After watching this video, despite the fact I purchased my grasso reissued limited edition Vans at a local brick-and-mortar skateboard shop. I got to ask myself if they're the real McCoy. What was stated about the smell, and laces. Did to pair eyeball subsequently from the certified Vans website, smelled completely different, and the laces on the Grosso's are disintegrating, when the other two pairs of laces, have held up just fine.

[@Trolordy]

Bought a half dozen sun glasses in Bali, I knew they were fake but the ones they showed me had the vans logo, wasn’t till I got home I realised mine were mirror image so I have six pairs of snav sunglasses.

[@ShredzShop]

haha that's dope. The reaallllly bad fakes are kinda dope.

[@dathotbox]

Always wondered about those Koston boards lol definitely knew Eric has nothing to do with it

[@JeffV]

I probably have a fake pair of the Duff's KCK but these haven't been around since 96ish. And the company is no longer in business I'm ok with it as the white black and blue gummy soles were my all time fav's

[@skatetips3547]

Love the videos guys every time you post it makes my day. Half the people who watch this are going to disagree but keep virial flips aliveee

[@nathanpeachs2704]

Every one loves a bargain as much as the next person. Remember support skaters as much as possible because we all wanted to be pro skaters as kids 😁

[@drewphifer4684]

Where is the link for the details on the fake bones?

[@chrhadden]

my local flea market had some persian guys would be there selling alfine car stereo equipment.right next to the casino watches.they also had a complete selection aof fake addidas,fila,nike all that. dont forget your ninja weapons, if you were to young they would tell you when to come back.

[@artemface]

Love how you put Koston’s Vancouver clips ❤

[@Elecktricd00m]

What's up Levi, new to following your channel. I know this video is old, but I've been enjoying your content so i figured I'd drop a comment. Not skateboard fakes, but I saw a guy with a pair of "BLOO OCTOBERS" about two and a half years ago. They were the red October Nike kanye shoes, but all over Foster's Home Blue. He said Ye made them for him personally. 😂😂

[@frankcastle3827]

The next brand and shoe you guys should talk about are the new Nike sb Jordan 4 shoes....

[@wannabeskateboards]

“Dey took ‘r jobs!”

[@ShredzShop]

😂😂

[@reganmorey9508]

So what about Vans stores that are in the mall selling skateboard products? Not just shoes, you can set up a full on complete in a vans store at the mall. Good or Bad?

[@punklover99]

I honestly don't see the issue

[@austinbased1976]

I hope people who watch this don’t start hating on people who work at these companies producing the knock off, it’s just work for them

[@jtkappy7742]

I went to supreme Spain in Barcelona. They had legit looking knock offs and their own designs I wouldn’t have known it was fake if I didn’t look up when they opened a Barcelona store.

[@ShredzShop]

I think that is a fakes store

[@ariekanibalie]

Don't know for sure if fake, but I bought a pair of eS brown OG Accels a while back, and on the first day of skating the stitching and then the whole toe covering came off, revealing nothing beneath and I could throw em away. Bought it online from a reputable skate shop, so figure it was a real eS product, just extremely poor quality for such a legacy brand and shoe that it put me off buying any more of their stuff for some time. I've had similar experiences with some Half Cabs: pretty sure they were official Vans, just a poorly made, non-skater oriented version of their iconic skate shoe. So yeah, if not even Nike owns its own factories, skate companies shopping around different manufacturers to see who can do it cheapest is probably a thing, so that perfect shoe you skated in the 90s/00s might superficially resemble the one on sale now but be a completely different build quality.

[@ShredzShop]

If you have that problem, you should snap a pic and send it to the brand. If it’s a manufacturers problem, they’ll usually send you a free pair!

[@ariekanibalie]

@@ShredzShop I really should have, but at the time I was still pretty clueless even about the difference between vulc and cup sole, and figured the lifespan of skate shoes was highly variable. No such problems anymore now that I exclusively skate the Etnies Marana. If those ever start to fall apart within the warranty period, I'm definitely complaining lol

[@lewielew]

I brought some of those Neckface Conical Full wheels about a year and a bit ago now and now I'm not sure they're real lol anyway to check? I still have the wheels and packaging they did not feel fake or anything but I got them for a bit cheaper on an eBay sale

[@coldsandwich_skates]

my local is a lil sketchy.. i bought a complete and the graphic was one i have never seen before, an almostxskatistanxskybrown board and when i went back to ask about it they just said “its a limited edition skatistan board” and honestly i just know their lying if it was fr limited edition i would atleast see it online like wtf but atleast the hardware looks legit and works good

[@nzratty3889]

80s saw loads of knock off beginner boards in Australia and nz cab dragon decks with his name completely wrong,Jason Jesse designs were commonly ripped off to.ive herd of people collecting the various crappy knock offs

[@chrisscrivacomedy]

In high school, the flea market in Rogers, Ohio used to sell “Enties Air” Etnies logo with Jordan dunking on it hahah. When the East Palestine train wraps up, I might go try to get a pair if they still exist

[@ShredzShop]

Haha those sound amazing!! I want a collection of all the worst skate knock offs

[@himebaughchris4026]

Could you find a Generic "Vans / Airwalk" hitop called Flight Gear? Some school Bullies got them at the same time and got Joked into oblivion. 😂

[@edwarddelacruz3923]

Remember people, copyright is your right to copy! - China.

[@tommytwospirit4197]

I remember buy some checkerboard slips on in Mexico for myself and some friends called vens by a shoe store called tres hermanos

[@ramrunsfast]

I'll be honest when I lived in Brazil I got a pair of fake China Bones Swiss Ceramics and Bones Big Balls. The verdict I will tell you on them is that they are pretty damn good looking fakes. I'll see if I can take a picture to share through your Instagram. On a lighter note, I purchased a few goods from your online store since I moved up here to Canada after all these years of watching your videos from abroad and figured I'd show some love to your shop.

[@juiceboxjigga]

just bought a zero from my local skate shop and the deck says its from china..... what up with that

[@kenshiroFNS]

What's the difference from the budget set up decks from skate companies and their regular boards? Different wood or the same

[@ShredzShop]

Sometimes different woods. Some brands even use birch on completes :S Usually they’re still maple but made at a different factory.

[@kenshiroFNS]

@@ShredzShop so a lesser product? That sucks and thanks for the quick reply

[@MrCaquita23]

In Peru we have lots and lots of bootlegs/knock offs. I have seen Etnies shoes with an unknown brand sole. Adidas shoes with 4 stripes. Thrasher hoodies written ''Trasher''. Etc

[@ShredzShop]

Hahah sweet

[@KuulSHep]

I wanted them to be REAL J's! Reeeeaaaallll Jaaaaayyyys! 😭 Just don't get'em wet because according to Ghetto Smosh, "J's don't go to heaven, at least not the fake ones." 😂

[@johnmcvay4403]

Going up, there was a skate shop that sold bootleg clothes. They would just embroider like the plan b logo on jeans.

[@bahrcode]

Welp nerds and shoes. Go through reputable dealers

[@scrumtoe]

Best I saw was a girl rocking a "Wanks" hoodie with the Vans style font in Vietnam.

[@bohdelotube8958]

I knew those es Acel OG brown gum I copped off Amazon were stale af

[@ShredzShop]

hahaha

[@SamanthaScarlette]

Supreme skateboards are actually manufactured by Chapman which is out of New York.

[@ShredzShop]

Still? I thought they switched to BBS?

[@megaflux7144]

i dont feel any better about products being made in mexico than i do about them being made in china..

[@leredditcommander8208]

Im in mexico and because of this BS i have to import almost all my skate gear from skate warehouse, socal or oldskull. I trust a couple of shops here, but no enough to get my bones swiss from them. 😂

[@porkaism]

Thank you, guys! I enjoyed this one!

[@ShredzShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👊

[@rahliE777]

As a sneakerhead I know all about fakes, I won’t even buy shoes from places like StockX or anywhere online cuz of how likely you are to get a fake.. Didn’t realize it was so prevalent in skateboarding, that shit with Koston’s name on it is crazy!

[@From96TilDeath]

Bruh, same here... I always kept the two kind of separate but I didn't know they had a similar problem like this

[@emmanueljames8404]

I saw a person with a pair of "No Balance" shoes!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulodeleon6544]

Jordan logo with both arms extended is so funny

[@stevenrosello4948]

I'm out here skating $7 vans from china 😂

[@ShredzShop]

😂😅😂

[@thinkforyourself5672]

I bought a Gleshlight from Wuhan. It felt good but definitely wasn't the same as the real thing.

[@blayasblay3941]

Real thing ? What you mean, a mail - order bride ?

[@illfusion2058]

I recently spotted a fake Grizzly complete at my local swap meet, sh!t was fugazi AF.

[@TennesseeTriStar]

Grizzly is a griptape brand 😂😂😂😂😂

[@illfusion2058]

@@TennesseeTriStar Yeah, I know. That's why I posted the comment.

[@TennesseeTriStar]

@@illfusion2058 Lol I was like " uhhh bruh I think they got you " hahha

[@TBTwinsFan09]

I saw a Tony Hawk deck once except they changed the art and spelled his name wrong. Said "Jason Lee" or something on it.

[@ShredzShop]

😂😂😂

[@vorpalblades]

​@BLAKJACK! Whoosh...

[@chrisryan5889]

In 2005 my family took a vacation to Florida. We went to a flea market and I got my first skateboarding shoes, so I thought. They were a pair of etnies with a Phat farm outsole glued to the bottom. I never noticed till a kid pointed it out in class.

[@markfitzurka9995]

Love this topic.

[@jimbobwayable]

In the 80s, I had a real Hosoi board and my friend had one of those fakes. We had a chance to meet Christian, and he happily signed my board but totally didn't want to sign the fake one. If I remember correctly, he begrudgingly signed it in the end.

[@bdoepp7]

Wow haven’t seen a Sunday deck in 15 years

[@il0v3myw00d]

Mexico helping generations to keep pushing ❤❤

[@skating_at_40]

China copyright law is insane. All you have to do is register it in China is be the first to register. regardless if you started the brand or not. If you register first, then own the rights to that brand in China. That is why Supreme can't win lawsuits.

[@ShredzShop]

pretty wild out there!

[@monkeyiki13]

Once in my crew there was a dude who wore an "Aerocrombie" hoodie

[@hvacgoat9451]

Dude, I was at a generic outdoors store the other day getting shoes for my kid..... I saw they were selling Maple completes. I checked it out, and they had plastic trucks!!!!! Did Maple sell out?!?!? Or are they fakes?

[@ShredzShop]

I think maple got sold to some company that is a Walmart kinda brand. Always sad to see

[@hvacgoat9451]

@@ShredzShop yeah, sad for sure.

[@Gnarkilla720]

I'm from Chicago we got fake everything. The market for its huge actually. It's kinda sad, u can hardly tell these days.

[@ShredzShop]

Some of it is insanely real looking. I guess Chicago would have a ton, cause you guys are Jordan crazy out there!

[@PlumeriaObtusa]

holy man you potentialy saved me from this Koston ripoff thing HAHAHAHAHA. I'm somewhat new in the skate comunity, and other day i've found a sale for a 2nd hand Koston longboard. It is very expensive in the ad, so i brush it off. But if i had money i would have buy it cause i liked the deck shape. Now i know it is the Koston Ripoff

[@thinglizzy2718]

My favorite is the Bobby Puleo fake shark board lol

[@discoonelove]

I ordered a pair of GORDON'S they fire 🔥

[@subieracer005]

Growing up poor... didn't have money for shoes, but there was this shop that would sell knock off Chuck Taylors for $9.99... What ever it takes to keep rolling!

[@franciscofranco4077]

My mom bought me fake chucks when I was in elementary school. I got roasted so once I wore them out I never got them again 😂 I remember this kid telling me while pointing at his shoes, these are converse, yours are caca. Haha.

[@franciscofranco4077]

@BLKJACK yeah but it's all good. It never shook me. The reason this incident stuck with to be honest, is because later on in life I read an article in our local newspaper about this kid being a gang member that engaged into gun battle with local police and was killed. When I read his name, I was like - that's the same dude that roasted my fake chucks when I was little. Very sad really. I feel for this kid and his family. May he rest in peace. He was underprivileged and lived in the same neighborhood as me. He obviously had a hard time growing up. Sorry. Don't mean to turn this into a sad story. But it's what it is. It's in the past.

[@ravenpiana]

I buy tons of rep shoes lol but not when it come to skate shoes like some Etnies kingpins I got a few days ago

[@vorpalblades]

Etnies always has killer sales online. I just got 3 pair for $100.

[@NYRAD02]

Awesome episode as always guys Much Love🤘🏻🇿🇦🛹❤️

[@retrogore_videos]

A lot of these companies do have boards made in China though. Because they are so sort after in Europe asia ect it cuts down time & freight costs. Not saying there isn't fakes out there, but I can tell you first hand a lot of boards for sale in skate shops here in Australia stock & sell these boards. As for wheels & bearings I totally agree.

[@CRYPTfromCATACOMBZ]

Kinda dissapointed that u haven't pointed again at Osiris D3s faked back in the days ^^

[@ChiefGore429]

Let's see a list of most expensive decks ever if sold at auction today

[@yomori_01]

the most funniest fake skateboard products ive ever seen is like skateboarding shoes that were nike since people use it to skate in my country instead of seeing "Nike" written on it its "Naia" which is literally a name of a airport in short in my country

[@VintageBalderdash]

“Koston never took wack sponsors.” Counter argument: The Berrics

[@EnjoiSweatshopMoney]

I recently spent some serious dollars on a pair of still sealed vintage Enjoi decks on ebay. Once I had them in hand I'm pretty convinced they are fakes. No markings on the top-plys of any kind and the width of the decks seems a lot bigger than I remember them being back in the early 2000's.

[@StrayGuitarist]

Ebay, IIRC, has a protection policy in place that allows you to put in a complaint if you received knockoff or fake merch that was advertised as real. Get them shits back!

[@TennesseeTriStar]

I miss my pair of ice cream shoes ! I had the all pink ones ! They were so dope !

[@cruspey2093]

Honestly lots of people skate reps of like dunks and sometmes jordans if they wanna

[@franciscofranco4077]

I saw some fake Reebok's once that were branded with "Redbook"

[@recker034]

This video is the whole reason I only shop at my local skateshop

[@thekrustynug]

I found a pair of “VNNS Cool School’s”

[@kippie_bass]

Bro i saw band al the stars (vans of the wals)

[@nightfallondecadence1034]

i cant support my local skate shops as i wear 13 size shoes, in my country no one sales this numbers and also the taxes are out of the roof, so a 30 dolar etnies here it cost 150 dolars. so, im sorry for locals, but my only exit is internet purchasing

[@edclips]

I was at one of those touring warehouse sales in Portland and they were selling brand name things until we got close and aw they were selling “North Faith” “Jordin” and a bunch of other fake names. My mom and I couldn’t stop laughing, we were there to get a cheap CD player for my car.

[@ShredzShop]

Hahah I hope you bought some

[@edclips]

@@ShredzShop lol no I was very defeated because I had no budget for a car stereo at all and I didn't realize it was going to be that kind of sale.

[@thh4584]

I bought back a complete from Beijing chocolate chunk, thunder lights, spitfire 54 conicals with bones swiss all for $40 aud and rode just as good as my current pretty much the same.

[@Jussi138]

"stay out of malls", yeah right...🙄 if the local skateboard shops are in malls? I don't know any skateboard shop here in Finland that isn't in a shopping mall.

[@brandenmullican3955]

ngl for me growing up a local skate shop was selling fake bearings

[@ShredzShop]

Hahah what country were u living in?!