On the tongue in the original pairs from Nike There is the brand's logo. On the inside of the tongue on the tag should be product information, including size and country of manufacture. There is also a 9-digit serial number, which should correspond to the code on the box.

The model number of your shoes is typically located under the size and above the barcode on the tag.

If the tag says "made in China" are the shoes fake? No. The vast majority of real Nike shoes are made in factories in China, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. The tag is only one indicator; check for the others as explained in the article.

It was the Nike Air Tailwind, a runner that debuted during the 1978 marathon season in Hawaii and quickly became a coveted shoe franchise. 40 years later, the Air Tailwind represents not only cushioning innovation but a classic silhouette.