“Mike”: Man Disappointed After Buying Fake Nike Shoes at Night

• A man shared a video expressing his disappointment after unknowingly purchasing counterfeit Nike shoes from a street vendor
• The TikToker, Mugo Creatives, revealed he discovered the sneakers were branded as 'Mike' the following morning
• The shoes, initially appearing authentic with Nike logos, turned out to be knockoffs, exposing the risks of street shopping

A Nairobi man has expressed his disappointment over a regrettable purchase.

In a TikTok video, Mugo Creatives showcased a pair of black shoes he allegedly bought from a street vendor at night.

Fake Nike shoes sold in Nairobi

These shoes were presented to him as genuine Nike products, complete with the iconic Nike logo.

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However, the following day, he made a disheartening discovery: the shoes were not authentic Nike sneakers but were instead branded as "Mike."

"Last night, I went to the market to buy shoes, and this is what I got. It appeared like Nike when I bought it, but I have just realised it's 'Mike' instead of Nike. Which brand is this? Some people are not serious. Mike? You taught me a lesson for the first time. I have never been fooled like this before," he said.

Netizens react to video of fake shoe purchase

bonynganga mocked him:

"When you walk fast, no one will notice."

Achieng shared:

"I once bought shoes thinking it was Balenciaga only to find out the next morning it was written Baleangaca."

Patoo added:

"I don't blame you because even me I thought it was NIKE until you mentioned MIKE."

cellin said:

"The important thing is that umevaa kiatu (wearing shoes). "

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Khwa Kiteki Falcon commented:

"In Kenya, everything is possible! I once bought shoes at night then realised in the morning they had different colours, brown and black! I cannot believe anyone at night in Kenya!"

R3 billion worth of counterfeit products burned by SAPS

Briefly News recently reported a story about the increase of counterfeit goods in South Africa. The police discovered R3 billion worth of counterfeit goods in the form of shoes, clothing, alcohol, cigarettes and even medicine. They resulted in confiscating and burning the goods.

Netizens shared their opinions on the trend of fake produce, which is typical in areas like Gauteng. They were also curious to know if the Consumer Goods Council would take any steps to address the problem.

Source: TUKO.co.ke