Inside China's Counterfeit Sneaker Industry: exploring the Fake Sneaker Market Guangzhou

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  • Explore the fascinating world of counterfeit sneakers in China's bustling city of Guangzhou with our exclusive insider's look! Join me as we delve deep into the underground market, uncovering the secrets behind the distribution of fake / rep / copy sneakers. I do not promote the production, sale, or purchasing of counterfeit products.
    In this eye-opening video, we'll take you on a journey through Guangzhou's infamous fake sneaker market, where you'll witness firsthand the incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into creating counterfeit versions of popular brands like Balenciaga, Gucci, Jordan, Nike, Asics, New Balance, Solomon, Louis Vuitton, and more.
    Discover the inner workings of this thriving industry as we explore the manufacturing process, from sourcing materials to replicating iconic designs. Learn about the challenges and risks involved in producing and selling counterfeit sneakers, and gain valuable insights into the impact of this underground economy on the global market.
    Whether you're a sneaker enthusiast, a fashion aficionado, or simply curious about the world of counterfeit goods, this video offers a unique perspective on one of China's most notorious industries. Don't miss out on this captivating journey into the heart of the fake sneaker market in Guangzhou!
    I DO NOT CONDONE the production, sale, or purchasing of counterfeit goods. My videos are market adventure videos to educate about fashion and to create a history of what is popular at a point in time. My videos also warn of the risks of buying sneakers and fashion on a secondary market other than directly from a licensed retailer.
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  • @BenMJacobs1975
    @BenMJacobs1975 2 місяці тому +2

    I love these types of vids, nice work bro!!

  • @TopRamos_
    @TopRamos_ 2 місяці тому +2

    Hearing “my neck my back” remix with a guy singing the song is funny. Plus the fact they’re playing that song in a market

  • @peterspliffin8198
    @peterspliffin8198 2 місяці тому +2

    New subscriber here loving the content dude thanks for sharing

  • @botond_
    @botond_ Місяць тому +1

    Great video as always, surprised to not see that many dunks, especially considering how many "hyped" ones came out last year, for example the Yutos or Born x Raised ones. Also surprised no Futura SBs so far.

  • @Ami-oc4ot
    @Ami-oc4ot 14 днів тому +1

    I'm travelling to guangzhou, where can find super copy ? Please tell me

  • @big_mon1
    @big_mon1 2 місяці тому

    Great vid. Question, what camera are you vlogging with and is it chest mounted? I'm just curious because no one seemed to care that you were recording them. Is the LCD screen turn off?

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      Dji osmo action 4 on a chest mount. As long as you’re not right up in people’s faces they don’t seem to care. Before I’d have a few people ask me not to film so I’d edit them out but that’s not the case. With the quality of iPhone videos and most people walking around with them It’s understandable people will take nice videos.

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      China is the most government video surveillance dense environments on the planet. I'm assuming they are way past caring about being filmed (desensitization)? Lol

  • @elreytonka
    @elreytonka 2 місяці тому

    At what time do you think its best to go? Great videos!

  • @crispybacon5378
    @crispybacon5378 2 місяці тому +5

    Would love for you to do more in depth videos concentrating on prices, comparisons with the real shoe and spending more time in each shop. You could do so many videos on just one small section of the mall.

    • @Blueseegull
      @Blueseegull Місяць тому

      Hes blogging only for himself, not for the viewers... 😂

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      ...at least that would be something, as opposed to this absolutely nothing? Lol!

  • @rashiedafortune8621
    @rashiedafortune8621 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi there nice to see another awesome video what's the quality of the uggs

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      They seem the same but it’s hard to tell if the material is exactly the same without a legit pair in hand right next to it to compare.

    • @rashiedafortune8621
      @rashiedafortune8621 2 місяці тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLife thank you

  • @RoeVenturesLLC
    @RoeVenturesLLC 2 місяці тому

    13:51 Congrats on baby 🎉 16:20 lol facts 17:50 MJ jacket 21:43 👀 54:15 Balvin Jordan 2 light up? Incredible!

  • @pedrom1503
    @pedrom1503 Місяць тому

    I follow you and I really like your videos, we would like a video with the prices and also about soccer boots!!

  • @hamid2433
    @hamid2433 Місяць тому

    what's them opening hours ? in general

  • @jerohmjallorina1728
    @jerohmjallorina1728 Місяць тому +1

    At 1:10:34 there was a Travis panda in the corner above the Tiffany, the one with the white outer swoosh. Was there an authentic release of that colorway? I apologize if I'm not using the correct terms, I am not a sneakerhead.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому

      At that time stamp, the majority of the ones you see were never released as a legit pair. The ones on the right have been released, and a couple others, but the "panda" one never did, nor did the Tiffany ones.

    • @jerohmjallorina1728
      @jerohmjallorina1728 Місяць тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLife thank you very much for the information. I really appreciate it.

  • @caramelace333
    @caramelace333 2 місяці тому +1

    Am interested to know where your camera placement is,is it on your chest cz you use both hands to touch products?

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      Yes, it's on a chest mount.

    • @caramelace333
      @caramelace333 2 місяці тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLife that's great cz when they see a gimbo on your hands they chase you away,they hate cameras.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +2

      @@caramelace333 I've seen guys use hand-held cameras. You just need to be polite. Some people will ask you not to film and you just say sorry and cut them out.

  • @joelfigueroa-wh2lq
    @joelfigueroa-wh2lq 2 місяці тому +1

    LIKE XD a new subscriber, I can decide where to find the Nike Yezzy 2 Black ...................Greetings from Rome............ .........

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +1

      They have had them in this market. But they have also had bad quality and good quality so you need to know what you are looking at.

    • @joelfigueroa-wh2lq
      @joelfigueroa-wh2lq 2 місяці тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLife Muchas gracias amigo me podrias decir don los puedo encontrar......

  • @paradisewholesaleclothing5401
    @paradisewholesaleclothing5401 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @escafot
    @escafot 2 місяці тому

    how mush is the jordan 4s ?

    • @Rockey-lb8ux
      @Rockey-lb8ux Місяць тому +1

      You don't understand how awesome the real Chinese-made fine imitation Jordan 4 sneakers are. I can send you a few pictures.

  • @ZackYouTube
    @ZackYouTube 29 днів тому

    Do they have some high-end replica jewelry stores in there? or in Guangzhou in general? Like where they use real gold/stones but replicate brand designs

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  29 днів тому

      Unfortunately the cost of gold is usually too high for replicas to be made. Not saying there is none but usually not at a big market. Many of the designer brand arnt full gold either just gold plated.

    • @ZackYouTube
      @ZackYouTube 29 днів тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLifethat makes sense, was just curious.
      My other question is when you pick a pair of shoes in your size, where are their stock rooms??

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  29 днів тому

      @@ZackUA-cam either a warehouse that takes a few hours to be delivered or one of the apartments in the area. Some times they can bring it right to the buyers many times people. Red to wait.

  • @joelfigueroa-wh2lq
    @joelfigueroa-wh2lq 2 місяці тому

    Amigo mio por que NO me has respondido, e podrias decir don las puedo encontrar de buena calidad gracias........

    • @Rockey-lb8ux
      @Rockey-lb8ux Місяць тому

      You don't understand how awesome the real Chinese-made fine imitation Jordan sneakers are. I can send you a few pictures.

  • @joelfigueroa-wh2lq
    @joelfigueroa-wh2lq 2 місяці тому

    LIKE XD Un nuevo Subcritor, me podrias decir donde encontrar la Nike Yezzy 2 Black ...................Saludos da Roma.....................

  • @snide.
    @snide. 2 місяці тому +12

    Team up on the next visit? 💪

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +3

      Let’s pick a weekend in June. I should be more free then. I have a ton of demos and team buildings in may.

    • @siphokazinondabula5961
      @siphokazinondabula5961 Місяць тому +2

      Cannot wait for this 🏃‍♀️you 2 are my favorite

    • @annassiddiqui5629
      @annassiddiqui5629 Місяць тому

      Fr

    • @legitheat
      @legitheat Місяць тому

      Can I tag along? I've been scooping up reps to resell haha

    • @legitheat
      @legitheat Місяць тому

      Btw, what's your second channel for GZ food? I keep going to same spots like that beef noodle shop opposite GZ East Train Station for niu gu

  • @edc.3761
    @edc.3761 2 місяці тому +3

    Most of those fake sneakers are manufactured in Putian City, Fujian Province.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      Correct.

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      ..100%! Putin produces 85% of the worlds legit and 85% of the worlds rep sneakers. So safe bet. Some are coming out of Turkey, Pakistan and a few from the UAE.

    • @yagil777
      @yagil777 Місяць тому

      There are also quite a few in Vietnam, sometimes the difference is only in the upc and serial number for each shoe.

  • @deonmurray2993
    @deonmurray2993 2 місяці тому +1

    You noticed that they never made any yeezy boots or the 500 high. Or all of the jordan 9s ..appreciate your vids keep them coming 🔥💪🙏

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      I’ve seen a very few jordan 9 but they are around. Once the olives release this fall I bet I will see them here. As for Yeezys they are phasing out of popularity and this market tends to follow trends. If you watch a video from 3-4 years ago you will see tons. Thanks for the support.

  • @mukeshchauhan83
    @mukeshchauhan83 Місяць тому

    May I know this location pls?

  • @phenatik123
    @phenatik123 2 місяці тому

    The yellow and white Travis Scott’s with the blue swoosh is pretty released

  • @parveezshariff6577
    @parveezshariff6577 5 днів тому

    Is that wholesale market

  • @Bravonewyork
    @Bravonewyork Місяць тому

    The 3xl’s are crazy! I buy original to resell later after I’m done with it but for the price they sell it’s so tempting haha

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому +1

      And the quality is also insane. One of the designer products they get right.

    • @Bravonewyork
      @Bravonewyork Місяць тому

      I wanna see balenci into detail next time if possible

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому +1

      @@Bravonewyork a video in the next month or two will be focused on designer sneakers

  • @ekurve
    @ekurve 2 місяці тому +1

    can you please show more jordan 4s

    • @Rockey-lb8ux
      @Rockey-lb8ux Місяць тому

      You don't understand how awesome the real Chinese-made fine imitation Jordan 4 sneakers are. I can send you a few pictures.

  • @NatayTv
    @NatayTv 5 днів тому

    Price???????

  • @hojakbarasarullaeev5094
    @hojakbarasarullaeev5094 2 місяці тому

    Share with location. I’m in guangzhou to now

  • @fakruddinshaikh868
    @fakruddinshaikh868 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi dear, you should wait a minute in a shop an than you leave good job keep it up

  • @meetsingh1000
    @meetsingh1000 2 місяці тому

    Address please

  • @israelrodriguez3640
    @israelrodriguez3640 2 місяці тому

    is chep on those places or 1688

  • @oicmacbens8788
    @oicmacbens8788 Місяць тому +1

    much better if you ask and show prices too

  • @ThabaMathe
    @ThabaMathe Місяць тому

    lets goooooooooooooooooooo

  • @artiixan
    @artiixan 26 днів тому

    Can’t wait to go to china one day

  • @ZackYouTube
    @ZackYouTube 29 днів тому +2

    bruh they literally made every shoe

  • @robroisneakers
    @robroisneakers Місяць тому

    👍👍👍

  • @MrGhost2501
    @MrGhost2501 2 місяці тому

    Damn Snide, you've changed 😂

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +1

      I technically made videos at these markets before snide lol but yes same markets. We plan to collab eventually.

    • @MrGhost2501
      @MrGhost2501 2 місяці тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLife can't wait to see that 🙂

  • @Majestic167
    @Majestic167 Місяць тому

    All these brands are made in Asian countries anyway, so if the quality is as good(or I’ve heard better in some instances) than why not. Those people in those countries make pennies on the dollar compared to America.

  • @cozythug
    @cozythug 2 місяці тому +1

    Why you don’t interact with the people bro 49:25 just ignored here.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +1

      This day, I was just looking. I dont want to waste people's time. The main reason, though is I am looking at so many different things at the markets and sometimes its a sensory overload and I dont think clearly. If you listen carefully, I said ni hao at the same time she said hello.

  • @JASONbeautylife
    @JASONbeautylife Місяць тому

    you Nike DN is real or fake?

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому

      Authentic but I have seen a bunch of fake pairs at the markets.

    • @JASONbeautylife
      @JASONbeautylife Місяць тому

      @@C3TheCollywoodLife I want to buy fake,But I think the quality will be very poor.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому

      @@JASONbeautylife authentic is available online and in store. Not hard to get a hold off. Just buy the authentic.

  • @stevegriffey8255
    @stevegriffey8255 15 днів тому

    I live in HK, so can get 1:1’s if anyone is interested?

  • @user-vo2qd8lg3k
    @user-vo2qd8lg3k 2 місяці тому +1

    Most of the name brand shoes comes from here

  • @fredtan1506
    @fredtan1506 Місяць тому

    Ronmo smudges beautiful white skin with tattoos.

  • @BiGSiX56
    @BiGSiX56 2 місяці тому

    You get whatever we want ?

  • @racerx2095
    @racerx2095 Місяць тому

    2

  • @tajowens6989
    @tajowens6989 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you start putting the US prices for each item on your video

    • @Rockey-lb8ux
      @Rockey-lb8ux Місяць тому

      You don't understand how awesome the real Chinese-made fine imitation sneakers are. I can send you a few pictures.

  • @WTHH2
    @WTHH2 Місяць тому

    Make similar quality designs but with proprietary and brands. Thats not counterfeiting.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому

      There are counterfeits and bootleg. When it comes to these sneakers they are majority counterfeit, knockoffs, replicas. All the same. They are not authorized to produce and all of these are protected by patents and intellectual property.

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      The difference in U.S. law between a "counterfeit" and a "replica" is the intentional representation by the seller as replica or claiming/passing off as ligit= "counterfeit".

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  Місяць тому

      @@stephanvonwolf5666 The law is always worded in a way that lawyers can argue intent. These sellers all say they are the same as the original even when the quality actually isn't, hence showing intent to pass off as original. Its the random Reddit users that claim reps and say it is made similar to original and also why they created "batches"

  • @broskee6149
    @broskee6149 2 місяці тому

    How is it fake if people who work in theses factories just making a lil extra money on the side😊

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      Majority of these are not from the original factory. They don’t always have the exact same materials and don’t always have every single design element exactly as the original. The rep factories deconstruct a pair or buy the blueprint from another factory and attempt to remake the shoe them selves. After years of doing so they have gotten pretty good at it. And if you think it’s the people working at the factories making money it’s not it’s the factory owner and possibly the big boss.

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      Not how it works

    • @broskee6149
      @broskee6149 Місяць тому

      @stephanvonwolf5666 how does it work then big guy

  • @tech4life884
    @tech4life884 2 місяці тому +1

    Asics are 40+ year old Dad running shoes. 🏃‍♂️ Any youth wearing Asics should be shamed.

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +1

      Lol, they aren't bad if you are running long distances.style wise just not for me. I dont mind the Gel lyte 3 but the age group that seems to really be getting into them is 25-45. They are a big seller at Kith just not for me. I dont mind New balance but I dont think ill be getting more pairs than the 3 I already have. one 1906, one 2002r and the Stone Island 574. Then again I do like the Stone Island 991v2.

    • @TEEMAG69
      @TEEMAG69 2 місяці тому +3

      Same goes for Jordan's 😂

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому

      @@TEEMAG69 My style is more runners now, but Jordans are the most popular sneaker for teenagers and young adults besides the new balance wave.

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      Lol! You obviously don't know much about sneakers. The Elite V4, the Rebel V4, the SC Trainer, the SC Trail, More Trail V3, the 1080 V13, the American Made line, like the Fuel Cell 990 V6, the 9060, the Joe Freshgoods collaborations, the made in UK line. I don't think you are a Sneakerhead yet young Padawan? Lol!

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      Asics UB3-S Gel-Nimbus 9... not a "dad shoe". Especially in gunmetal, just saying. Up $100 over retail on StockX ($288). Dads don't spend money like that on sneakers.

  • @simxrucks2851
    @simxrucks2851 23 дні тому

    Prices man wtf😅😂

  • @user-vo2qd8lg3k
    @user-vo2qd8lg3k 2 місяці тому

    People in New York been wearing these 30 yrs ago

  • @over-educated-sp
    @over-educated-sp Місяць тому +1

    OVERWHELMING

  • @BiGSiX56
    @BiGSiX56 2 місяці тому

    So you’re gonna teach your kid to live a phony life? THAT IT IS OK TO BE FAKE?

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  2 місяці тому +1

      I was born in the 80’s and a time when fakes was definitely not ok and I still stand by that when living in the west. Kids these days think it’s ok which to me seems they have no honor or self respect as you should work for things in life and not try to find shortcuts. However my kid will be growing up in China so the saying when In Rome applies. I will however educate about respecting business and art/design along with different cultural values.

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      So here's the deal with reps, in my humble opinion. Without reps there are some shoes that are 40 or 50,000 or sometimes 120,000 I really want and I would love to wear. But alas, I would not spend that kind of money on a pair of tennis shoes where's the nearest if I had the money . They would not be in front of where I would be too worried about them getting scratched up or it raining or something reps give you the opportunity to have fun with and enjoy something that most people will frequently never be able to afford. So yes I will take a rep over a nothing any day of the week. Not to mention companies like Adidas and Hoka and Nike do not own factories in China. Foreigners get on property there so everything is least through Chinese billionaires that own the factories. As good as reps can be these days if you pay for the good ones, you're normally looking at same labor and skill set come on the same machinery, the same materials and in fact I would argue they're actually being made frequently on 3rd shifts at the factory stores. Why would they not? All the logistics for materials and distribution and the labor and the Machinery is already in place and worked out. I can't imagine a reason why the Chinese billionaires would not be making replicas in Nike and Hoka and Adidas's own China based factories? The corruption over there is next level as it is here these days in the us. Just go look at any congresspersons stock portfolio and their performance (insider trading much?). Lol!
      But hypothetically, if I'm correct, and these shoes are frequently coming out of the actual Nike factories or Hoka or Adidas or whomever, are they still "replicas" etc. if they're coming out of the same factories, made with the same materials, made with the same machines and the same labor, just under the orders of a different task master / management?
      But I don't think replicas have anything to do with pride in oneself or self-respect or self-esteem or anything like that, they have to do with just having fun with something you enjoy (sneakers) that you would not otherwise have an opportunity to do such. But I have noticed gen Z seems to get all huffy puffy about "fakes" (as they tend to call them). No idea why that is??? Life is to short, enjoy what you can, or a reasonable facsimile thereof, while you can. I wonder if it is a result of gen Z attitudes towards China? Maybe China has been presented as more of a serious threat to that generation than it has been to previous generations? I honestly don't know. Perhaps some youngster out there will help Enlighten us old people. LOL

  • @Evikeuklavier
    @Evikeuklavier 2 місяці тому +1

    why do people keep talking about balenciaga. arent they that p3do brand??

    • @stephanvonwolf5666
      @stephanvonwolf5666 Місяць тому

      . HOW can a sneaker of all things relate to ones sexual preferences, especially perverted and socially unacceptable preferences??? The Tracks, LEDs are cool AF. But I would not think all pedos wear balenciaga's; do you have any idea how expensive they are? Like entry level $1100. I highly doubt there's a bunch of sexual deviants out there that could even begin to afford them? And if pedos exclusively wore Balenciaga or anything else for that matter,😂😂 wouldn't that kind of be a Dead Ringer/ giveaway LOL! "Police are on the lookout today for any and all men wearing Balenciaga sneakers", * the radio announces. Lol! And no, I don't own a pair of them, but I would love to have some LED Tracks! Lol!

  • @NatayTv
    @NatayTv 5 днів тому

    You are boring why do you not ask the price

    • @C3TheCollywoodLife
      @C3TheCollywoodLife  5 днів тому

      @@NatayTv you obviously missed the disclaimer at the very beginning of the video. These are market adventure videos and shed light on what’s over here. Recording fashion history and warning people what could be passed off as authentic on the secondary market.