Inside the Knockoff-Tennis-Shoe Factory

Andrew Bettles for The New York Times
(Shoes provided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

PULL TAB: The finish of the top edge is asymmetrical. LOGO: The signature Nike logo on the counterfeit shoe is more like a check mark than a swoosh. STITCHING: Each stitch where the upper meets the sole is longer and less uniform.

Read the New York Times article HERE.