Authorities at the Port of Los Angeles have seized counterfeit retro Nike shoes that would be worth $2.2m if they were genuine. Photograph: Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the counterfeit products, which were mislabelled as napkins. Forgeries of brand-name shoes can be very profitable, particularly in markets where the real items sell for a high price.
Authorities at the Port of Los Angeles have seized counterfeit retro Nike shoes that would be worth $2.2m if they were genuine. A shipment originating from China was found to hold 14,806 pairs of fake special edition trainers, mimicking highly sought after styles such as the Air Jordan 1 Off-White Air and the Air Jordan 12, which can sell for between $1,500 and $2,000 when legitimate. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the counterfeit products, which were mislabelled as napkins. Forgeries of brand-name shoes can be very profitable, particularly in markets where the real items sell for a high price.