Logo on the tongue: The authentic Adidas Samba usually has the Adidas logo on the tongue. It should be clean, clear, and centered. Fake versions might have distorted or uneven logos.

“Samba” Text: The word “Samba” on the side of the shoe should be well-defined, with clean stitching and a consistent font. On fakes, the text may appear blurry, misaligned, or poorly stitched.

Heel tab: On genuine Adidas Sambas, the heel tab should have a clean and well-stitched Adidas logo. If the stitching is loose or uneven, it’s likely a counterfeit.