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Due to the exorbitant price tags that they come with, copies of premium sneakers are commonplace. With the demand at an all-time high, minor differences easily make it past the casual observer. But, what happens when the difference is so astounding, and the result so hilarious, that it leaves everyone shocked? That is the scenario a particular Michael Jordan-Lite shoe found itself in.

The picture made its way online thanks to a post by user @_theladymo. Rather than the usual AIR Jordan logo, the sneaker features a rather peculiar design on the tongue. Instead of Dunkman, a squatting person is the centerpiece of the sneaker.

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The popularity of the Jordan brand remains exceptionally high. While this particular design was easy to spot, there tend to be minor differences not visible to everyone without proper knowledge of the design’s intricacies.

With the team continuing to develop and drop new pieces seemingly every week, fans could do to being careful when going for their festive shopping. But, until then, this particular variation was always going to lead to some hilarious reactions.

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Fans couldn’t believe what they saw as the shoe became increasingly viral. Whether it was blatant disbelief or a new design altogether, the replies to the original tweet were a riot.

Fans find new levels of creativity with fake Michael Jordan logo

It seems like the ridiculously fake Jordan logos aren’t an entirely new concept. Immediately, one fan would post an equally bizarre recreation of the fake logo. His reaction was just as appropriate. “Na who get the shoe?”

Another user wrote, “Who did Jordan dirty? Am officially dead,” while one fan decided to call it a female MJ, commenting, “Michelle Jordan.”

The original Dunkman logo has been iconic for Michael recreating it during his iconic Dunk Contest victory. However, this particular logo looks more like a dancing woman than a generational athlete. Fittingly, the replies were ready to call it out. “When Michael Jordan start Ballet?😭”

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But, there was one reaction that was common for all fans. The sheer shock factor of the design had everyone wondering about their origin. “The fact that these things are real is crazyyyy”

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With an iconic Kobe Bryant sneaker set for release, let’s hope it doesn’t encounter the same problems. What do you think of the…err, unique design? Let us know in the comments below.

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