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Crafted from leather and trimmed with suede overlays, this lace-up model features a branded patch on the front and a light brown rubber sole. Part of Maison Margiela’s iconic collection, the Replica sneakers are inspired by a ‘70s sports shoe from the Austrian provenance. This low-top pair comes in a new rendition of premium material blends on the upper, finished with a lace-up fastening, fully lined leather inner and rubber soles. When most people think of counterfeits, particularly from China, they think low quality — like the luxury bags, watches, and tech gadgets sold on Manhattan’s Canal Street. But the counterfeit sneaker marketplace is a lot more sophisticated than what you’d find in the back of a minivan, thanks to a thriving community of internet-savvy sneakerheads who don’t mind buying fakes.

And both government officials and counterfeiters know that raids are an infinitely repeating game of whack-a-mole. Even if Chan were to be arrested, another Chan, or 10 more, would appear. In October 2017, after a year of work, Chan had created what he thought would be a popular new cash cow.

In the fascinating world of fashion, shoes hold a special place. They’re not just accessories