Although it mostly serves domestic consumers

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It’s a community buoyed by a sense of righteousness — as if they’re turning the tables on a hype-addled industry exploiting their addiction. Unlike ordinary sneakers, which are produced and sold in the millions, each Yeezy style is believed to amount to just 40,000 pairs. That scarcity fuels a secondary market, which is where members of the forum direct their scorn. But the clamor and high prices have also alienated a community of sneakerheads who don’t have the means — or desire — to pay Gucci prices.

A Chinese wholesale marketplace called 1688 specializes in imitation purses and accessories. Although it mostly serves domestic consumers reps shoes, foreign wholesalers are using it more frequently. At unbelievable costs, the website provides a wide selection of replica purses, sportswear, and accessories. Global Sources is a B2B marketplace that specializes in offering gadgets and replica watches. It links foreign consumers with Chinese manufacturers that are renowned for creating superior imitation products.

Reps shoes are knock-offs of famous branded footwear like Nike, Adidas, Yeezy {yeezy slides, and Jordan. They are manufactured to resemble the original as closely as possible in terms of design, materials, and construction. Even though they are not officially licensed by the brands they imitate, high-quality reps shoes can almost be mistaken for the real thing.