How to Spot Fake On Cloud, Gymshark & Lululemon in India (2026 Guide)

India's sportswear market is full of counterfeits — especially for premium international brands like On Running, Gymshark, Nike, and Lululemon that don't yet have robust official retail presence in the country. Here is a practical guide to spotting fakes before you buy.

On Cloud Shoes: Real vs. Fake

Check the CloudTec pods. Each On Cloud model has a specific, consistent pod count and shape. Counterfeits frequently get the pod geometry wrong — uneven spacing, slightly different shapes, or incorrect pod counts. Know your model's spec before inspecting.

Tongue label serial. Authentic On Cloud shoes have a serial number on the tongue label that matches the box. Hold both side by side — if they don't match exactly, walk away.

Sole markings. The "On" wordmark on the heel of authentic shoes is clean, deeply embossed, and consistent. Fakes often have shallow stamping, inconsistent fonts, or incorrect spacing.

Box QR code. Scan the QR code on the original box — it should link directly to the On Running product page for that specific model.

Gymshark: Real vs. Fake

The woven collar label. Authentic Gymshark pieces have a tightly woven, clean internal label with no fraying or loose threads. The font is precise and consistent. Fakes often have slightly blurry text and uneven stitching around the label.

Shark logo embossment. On genuine Gymshark items, the shark logo is either embroidered (on thicker items) or heat-transferred with clean, raised edges. It should not look flat-printed or peeling at the edges.

Fabric quality. Gymshark's Adapt fabric has a distinctive texture — smooth under the fingers, with a consistent matte finish. Fakes frequently use cheaper fabrics that feel either too shiny or too rough compared to the original.

Lululemon: Real vs. Fake

The "A" logo. Lululemon's horseshoe "A" logo should be perfectly symmetrical, with clean, sharp edges. On counterfeits, the inner cut of the "A" is often misshapen or slightly off-centre.

Luon and Nulu fabrics. Authentic Lululemon fabrics feel buttery smooth and hold their shape under stretch. If the fabric pills immediately or feels stiff, it is likely fake.

Inseam tag. Every authentic Lululemon piece has a size dot tag — a small, round fabric dot sewn into the inseam. If it is missing, the item is almost certainly not genuine.

The Safest Way to Buy Authentic in India

Buy from sources that can show you verification documentation, have a money-back authenticity guarantee, and have been operating long enough to have a track record. Aestus Supply has been India's verified source for these brands since 2020, with a full Authenticity Guaranteed or Money Back policy on every order.

Questions about a specific product? Email us at aestushelp@gmail.com — we will walk you through the verification details for any item in our catalogue.