LC on Jordan 3 "Free Throw Line"

[welkington]

Hey everyone,

It's been awhile since I have been on here and I hope everyone is well! I need a legit check on some FTL 3's. So here's the rundown on these. I purchased them on eBay and they were lower than the going rate on StockX but they were listed as new. However, I noticed that it looked like they had been worn in the pics and went ahead and purchased anyway because it was still a price I was willing to pay. I figured somebody thought they wouldn't get past a StockX inspection (they would not have because the sock liners had lint and there was dog hair in there).

Long story short, I am trying to make sure they are legit. Here is what I have noticed. They do have a texture around the lace holders so that is good. They do seem to be on point with the heel and stitching from what I can tell. The insoles seem okay from what I have seen and the bottoms are stamped on the inside including model and size. This was a clear giveaway on the fakes from what I have seen. I also used a black light to check the heels tabs and the only thing that glows is the stitching. I saw that many of the fakes have the whole plastic piece lit up.

I compared them to my JTH Super Bowl 3's from Nike and they seem to be good. Just wanted to see if anyone sees anything that is off from the photos. I can provide more if needed but tried to show the areas mentioned.

Any help would be greatly appreciated and I will be sure to like the responses!

Thanks again and take care!

-Kurt

 

[JRepp23]

legit

 

[welkington]

JRepp23,

Thanks! The only thing that looked off was the insole because I have seen some that aren't as detailed. I know there are several factors that come into play when doing the graphics on those so wasn't sure if it was an issue. I do think almost everything checks out and I appreciate the response!

-Kurt

 

[welkington]

legit

JRepp23,

Thanks! The only thing that looked off was the insole because I have seen some that aren't as detailed. I know there are several factors that come into play when doing the graphics on those so wasn't sure if it was an issue. I do think almost everything checks out and I appreciate the response!

-Kurt

 

[Bert.]

these match up exactly to mine

and good look with the plastic lace hole or whatever, I mentioned that before and while I don't have fakes I don't think they've got them textured yet while all authentic do.

you pair looks spot on legit

 

[welkington]

these match up exactly to mine

and good look with the plastic lace hole or whatever, I mentioned that before and while I don't have fakes I don't think they've got them textured yet while all authentic do.

you pair looks spot on legit

Bert,
Thanks for the response. I have seen several checks in the model but one thing that I saw that seemed amazing was the black light on the back. I haven't seen many mentioning it but yet it seems to be a good way to check for fakes.
I appreciate the feedback, thanks again!
-Kurt

 

[Bert.]

Bert,
Thanks for the response. I have seen several checks in the model but one thing that I saw that seemed amazing was the black light on the back. I haven't seen many mentioning it but yet it seems to be a good way to check for fakes.
I appreciate the feedback, thanks again!
-Kurt

did you black light (I think its dumb way to legit check IMO) match up to the fakes or what they say the legit looks like?

 

[welkington]

did you black light (I think its dum[GALLERY=][GALLERY=][/GALLERY][/GALLERY]b way to legit check IMO) match up to the fakes or what they say the legit looks like?

I have seen where the black light looks different against the heel tab. I have not personally seen it on a fake pair but have used a light on the backs of these and my JTH Super Bowl 3's that were direct from Nike. The only thing that glows is the stitching. I have seen photos that have fakes glowing throughout the whole plastic area.

I personally don't use one thing to make or break a shoe but try to gauge any useful information that I can get my hands on. Shoes will almost always have some minor flaw but if they start adding up it is usually a good indicator.