Matt Underhill

Sneaker Authentication Expert and Content Creator

Matt Underhill is a sneaker authentication expert and content creator. Matt creates education content on his social media channels @realorfakeofficial, where he has over 317k followers. He shares tips and tricks for authenticating products like sneakers and football boots. He is passionate about helping people online identify if their product is real or fake, and helping prevent scams and fraud through education about authentication.

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My shoes smell BAD. How do I get rid of the stink?

If your shoes have an odor because you've worn them a lot and they smell, the best thing you can do is to take the insole out, because that's where the smell most often lives. Also, the insole's not necessarily worth keeping unless it's a really rare pair. I would wash the insole or replace it. Then, there are scented products you can buy that you can put in shoes overnight to air them out.

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What's a good way to lace shoes with extra-long laces?

What I would do is lace one over the top of the tongue and then one underneath the tongue, and then one over top of the tongue one underneath the tongue and so on. This stretches out the lace and makes it shorter, so when it comes out on the end it doesn't look like it's been over-laced in too many knots.

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The 13 Fastest Ways to Identify Counterfeit Crocs

Easily find out if your Crocs are real vs. fake Crocs are a comfy footwear classic, but there’s been a rise in counterfeit Crocs (or Croc-offs) sold by third-party sellers. If you’ve ordered from a retailer other tha...

12 Ways to Spot Real vs. Fake Nike Air Jordan 4 Shoes

Your complete guide for checking if your Jordan 4s are authenticNike Air Jordan 4s are great sneakers to add to your collection, but many factories sell counterfeits to make a quick buck. Fake Jordans can be tough to spo...

How Often Does StockX Sell Fake Items?

StockX's verification process and what to do if you get a counterfeitStockX is a legitimate, trustworthy current culture marketplace. 16 April 2025. that tries its best to make sure that each product is authentic. Althou...

How to Contact Adidas Customer Service by Phone, Email, & Live Chat

Quick ways to connect with Adidas if there's an issue Did you purchase the wrong size of sneakers or need help accessing your Adidas account? Don’t fret. Contact their customer service team if you have concerns about a...

How to Spot Fake Nike Dunks: 13 Things to Look For

Easily identify fake Dunks by appearance, quality, and packaging Nike Dunks are simple and stylish, making them prime targets for counterfeit manufacturers. Fortunately, there are several ways to confirm their authentici...

10 Creative Ways to Lace Adidas Campus 00s

Follow these tutorials to turn your shoelaces into a cool design Real sneakerheads know that the way you lace your shoes is just as important as which shoes you choose to wear. With their simplistic look, the popular Adi...

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Wear Soccer Socks

There are many different brands of soccer socks. Each brand has its own type of performance and protective technology. Depending on your level, you coach or team may require specific colours or a single brand to be worn....

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Size Soccer Cleats

Many people have trouble deciding what size cleats to wear. Read this article to figure out how cleats should fit.

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