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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Fake Trainers detection

China is a great exporter of fake or copy trainers, with thousands entering the UK every month. Companies, receive a large quantity of emails from these manufacturers trying to sell their products to them—some for as little as £10 per pair. All such emails are forwarded to the relevant authorities but this is unfortunately nowhere near enough to tackle the huge problem.

1917 – Converse All Star

Launched in 1917 and taking the Chuck Taylor name from 1923 in honour of the world famous basketball player, the shoe has been a favourite in the music world and has been associated with Snoop Dogg and bands including The Ramones and The Strokes. The shoe also featured in the film "I, Robot" starring Will Smith. The trainer’s classic status, history and styling should mean it is around for many years to come.

Trainer styles that are often copied

Nike in particular is targeted by the illegal factory trainer makers, employing workers in “sweat shop” conditions, and loses a lot of money through the trade. Air Max and Jordans are two of the styles favoured by replica producing factories, however the fakes can come in virtually any form.

Cheap trainers exposed

Splashing out on an expensive pair of trainers is a waste of money and may even damage your feet in the long term, researchers say.

A £40 pair of running shoes can be just as good in terms of cushioning impact and overall comfort, if not better, than a £75 pair, a study has found. The British footwear market is estimated to be worth £3 billion, while shoe manufacturers Nike, Adidas, Reebok and Puma are among the world’s most valuable brands, with celebrity endorsements and sponsorship deals.

Health benefits of trainers

Running can produce sizeable shock waves to the bones of the foot, which radiate to other bones in the body, with the force of the impact increasing with speed and distance, says the team from the University of Dundee.

Consequently, runners are prone to knee pain, stress fractures, muscle tears and osteoarthritis. The type of cushioning in the soles of running shoes aims to prevent this damage, with expensive trainers often marketed as the most protective.

CONCLUSION

When buying a pair of trainers its best to find a pair that are very comfortable. In the long term wearing comfortable trainers will help reduce pressure to joints, especially the knees. If you just want a pair of trainers that look good, its your choice! Stylish trainers are usually more expensive so you will have to shop around and find prices that are affordable. There are many sources on line where you can find various offers.