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Question Mid: real vs fake
The Question Mid is Allen Iverson’s basketball model, and reps almost always distort its silhouette: the mid-cut collar collapses and the icy sole loses its geometry. One trap worth knowing – a yellowed clear sole on an older pair is normal aging, not proof of a fake. Photograph the upper, sole, and tag and LegitCheck AI will compare the zones and return a verdict.
What to check on the Question Mid
Model-specific zones – on top of the brand-level signs.
Mid-cut collar shape
On retail the collar holds its shape, the ankle notch is tidy and symmetric across both shoes, and the heel profile isn’t bloated. On reps the upper is soft and collapses inward, the notch height drifts, and the silhouette reads coarser and boxier than retail.
Translucent sole
The authentic icy sole has even geometry, clean edges, and a crisply defined tread with no bubbles or cloudiness. Reps give away murky material, a washed-out simplified tread, and uneven edges. Yellowing on older pairs is natural oxidation, not a fake tell.
Leather/suede and stitching
Upper materials are dense with an even finish; stitching across panels and overlays is straight and tight with no skips or loose threads. On fakes the leather is stiff and glossy or the suede looks dusty, and the stitching wanders along the contour.
Logos and branding
Check proportions, line weight, and symmetry of the marks, plus how cleanly they’re applied or stitched. Question re-releases carry different branding from the original 1990s runs, so compare which logos appear and where against a documented reference for your release.
Glue line and midsole
The upper-to-midsole transition is even on retail with no glue buildup or smears, and the midsole height matches the release reference. Reps almost always leave yellowish glue traces along the welt and get the height or profile wrong.
Size tag and box
The inside tag carries the article number, a US/UK/EU/CM grid, and a barcode, with a crisp font and correct size ratios. The article number should match the box label. Code formats differ across releases and re-releases – don’t reason them out, compare with a reference.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item – a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Logo shape and placement
- 2Toe box and upper shape
- 3Heel counter and tab
- 4Midsole and stitching
- 5Tongue and size tag
The difference is in the details – drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left – factory quality, right – common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Overall view
- 2 Logo
- 3 Interior tag
- 4 Outsole
- 5 Box label
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FAQ
The Question Mid’s clear sole has yellowed – is it fake?
Probably not. Translucent soles yellow from oxidation and UV, which is expected on older authentic pairs. Judge the sole’s geometry, tread definition, and the other zones rather than its tint.
What should I look at in the Question Mid silhouette?
The firmness and symmetry of the mid-cut collar and the ankle notch. Retail holds its shape and matches across both shoes; a soft collapsing collar and mismatched notch heights are a common rep tell.
Can a Question Mid be authenticated from photos?
Yes. Silhouette, sole, materials, and tag all show clearly. Shoot both the lateral and medial sides plus close-ups of the translucent sole and the inside tag – LegitCheck AI compares the zones and returns a verdict with a confidence score.
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