Free tool
Nike Style Code Checker
Every Nike pair carries a unique style code — the Style #. It’s printed on the inside size tag and on the box label. Enter a code to validate its format and see exactly what to cross-check. It’s the fastest first step of any legit check: a mismatch or a malformed code is a serious warning sign.
e.g. CW2288-111 or 554724-011
How Nike style codes work
Modern format: 2 letters + 4 digits - 3 digits
Since the late 2010s, Nike style codes look like CW2288-111: two letters, four digits, a hyphen, then three more digits. This covers nearly every current release — from Air Force 1s to the latest SNKRS drops.
Classic format: 6 digits - 3 digits
Older pairs used six digits, a hyphen, and three digits — for example 554724-011 (Air Jordan 1 Retro High). You’ll still see this format on retro releases and on pairs made before Nike switched to alphanumeric codes.
The last 3 digits are the colorway code
The part before the hyphen identifies the model and version; the three digits after it encode the specific colorway. The same model in different colors shares the prefix but gets a different suffix: 111 is one colorway, 001 is another.
The tag-vs-box check
The key check: the Style # on the inside size tag must match the box label exactly. A mismatch is a near-certain sign of a replica or a swapped box. Then verify the code against official sources: the release page on SNKRS/Nike.com and listings on major release databases — the code should point to your exact model and colorway.
This style-code check is a helper tool, not a verdict on authenticity. It doesn’t replace a full photo-based inspection and provides no legally binding certification. LegitCheck AI is not affiliated with Nike, Inc.; all trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Code checks out? Verify the pair itself
The Style # is only the first filter. Snap photos — the AI cross-references the stitching, shape, tag typography and box label in about a minute.
FAQ
The tag code matches the box — does that mean the pair is authentic?
No. A matching tag and box is a necessary condition, not proof of authenticity. Modern replica factories copy the full tag-plus-box combo, correct Style # included. A match only means the pair passed the first filter — you still need to check stitching, shape, materials, and the rest of the details.
The code shows up online but for a different model or colorway. What does that mean?
That’s a major red flag. Every Style # is tied to one specific model and colorway. If the code pulls up a different pair — say, your sneakers are black but the code belongs to a white colorway — the tag was likely reprinted from another pair. That almost never happens with authentic pairs.
Where do I find the Style # on Nike sneakers?
In two places: on the inside size tag (usually stitched inside the tongue or on the inner sidewall, next to the size and country of manufacture) and on the box label — the sticker on the end of the box listing the model, size, and barcode. Both codes must match.
What do the last three digits in the code mean?
They’re the colorway code. The part before the hyphen identifies the model, and the suffix after the hyphen identifies the specific color scheme. For example, on CW2288-111 the 111 suffix corresponds to the white Air Force 1 ’07 colorway, while other suffixes on the same CW2288 map to other colors of the same model.