Why do people keep the StockX tag on their shoes?

Why do people keep the StockX tag on their shoes?

Ostensibly, leaving the StockX tag on is a way to signify to onlookers that sneakers — or even hats(!) — are indeed legitimate. Bootleg kicks are rampant, and the third-party tag serves as evidence that its wearer has not been duped or has not sunk as low as turning to fakes.

How to tell if StockX tag is real?

The Shade of Green Everyone knows that the StockX tag is green, but fake and real tags have some differences in hue. In fact, phony tags might have all different shades of green, while the real one will always have the same color.

Does StockX require tags on shoes?

StockX defines apparel as brand new if it is unworn and in flawless condition. In-store tags and/or generic plastic bags are NOT required for an apparel item to be considered brand new.

Why is StockX so cheap?

12. 25% of the items sold on StockX are sold for less than retail price. This often happens when there is too much supply in retail stores and instead of waiting for the inventory to go on sale consumers can find what they are looking for on StockX. 13.