[2Meter]

Hi there,
Newbie reporting for first fake-or-not session....

I was looking for Superstars Black-Black but found they're not for sale through Adidas channels in Europe. I found them on the US website but they wouldn't ship them to me
So I turned to Ebay, the site I have the best love/hate relationship with throughout the enitre internet....
I found that some people are selling Black-Black in Europe, so I bought these:


After receiving them today, my initial joy was fading fast. The shoes feel somewhat different than I'm used to (and I walk Superstars daily, so I should know). I thought that since all my other superstars are so worn-in, it's probably just that.
But still... The box and the shoes say they're made in India; do they even make these in India??


Also, the shell toe is looking a bit weird. It's pretty shiny and it looks like it doesn't fit very well. The 'xxx' part of the shell doesn't go all they way up into the laces as it does for my other Superstars and the fit isn't snug where it's stitched at the sole:


just for reference; here's another pair of Superstars: (as if you guys don't know what Superstars look like LOL) these have no space at all between the lower front of the shell and the tip of the sole.


I've got some more minor leads, I'm just full of doubt

I went to the local Adidas shop (that has them all except Black/Black ) and had a look; maybe my worn-in pairs of Superstars are not the best reference.
What did I find?
-Some pairs in the shop showed pretty much all of the things I mention above. (Great, still learned nothing...)
-None are made in India.
This leaves questions; are these just monday-morning pairs that aren't put together as neat as some others? Are some Superstars made in India (maybe those for US market since Black/Black is only for sale officially there)??

Who can help?

I'll spare you the rest of the pics since this is a pretty lon post already

Thanks in advance!

[streak]

Brandshopltd are legit. I can't see anything wrong with those supes TBH

[pokey27]

^^What he said
They probably feel different due to these being a new release and your older 1s not being.
Superstars made in the 90s,00s feel different as there shape/design has changed slightly...
Thats probably all it is

[mr.pure]

I've never seen made in India in a pair but I don't tend to buy bog standard pairs.
They aren't the best made pair I ever saw but I still think they're legit.
The store probably buys and sells B grade shoes.

[2Meter]

Thanks guys
Well, maybe it's just that then...
I guess I'l keep them since I have no real ground to send them back.
If this is the feel that all new Sps have I may feel the need to switch to something else though. Well, I'll have to walk on them a couple of weeks before I can judge them,but the feel hasn't improved, that's for sure.

I have to admit I'm still not quite trusting the India thing.
Let's see what our good friend Google has to say about that...

[streak]

eh... "let's see what Google says"??

They're legit..

As for switching to something else.. feel free.

[2Meter]

eh... "let's see what Google says"??

They're legit..

I was just curious since I never saw Made in India's that's all...

As for switching to something else.. feel free.

I wasn't really asking for permission, but thanks anyway
No, what I meant is these are significantly less comfortable then my other pairs they are between 2 and 4 years old so if this is how they are nowadays,I might give Stan Smiths a try. (Never worn those)
I'm glad you're so sure these aren't fakes since the little things really kept me in doubt.

[ez-1]

I'm with other guys. They are legit but just a bit poorly made. Just got a pair of new Supes from US (black with green stripes) that look a lot like those including the shell and other bits as well.
Not liking how they feel but then again all the other new supes that I have still feels as good as ever.
Just give new supes another chance

[Sneakerpimp]

2 year old trainers will undoubtedly be more comfortable than a brand new pair.