GMs are pairs made in the same factories with the same materials, just sold out the back door. They probably don't check for quality, etc. So one could say they are "real" but they usually differ from retail pairs.
This is where it gets confusing for most people even me when I was new to all this a few years back I got schooled by the ninjas who been in the game long before me, and what makes this hobby so to say that much better is I was welcomed with open arms ninjas genuinely wanted to help others similar to a majority of dudes present day on NT yall kno who you are...
But like I was saying it gets confusing when your 1st trying learn the difference between GM pairs, Unauthorized, early release,b grade, AAA quality,HQ reps,,and straight up fake, tho it seems a bit much to handle at 1st and someone is serious about getting into this than this is info you need to fully understandand and learn,
Besides that it can get very expensive yall kno this lol thats just off kicks just releasing, try playin catch up on shoes that came out already hahaha,priorities are always 1st thats common sense tho if you coppin kicks and you late on your rent than you need to revaluate.
I always loved jays and only copped pairs growing up every once in a while but i didnt have the collection like i do now cuz i only started making good money for myself almost 2 years now.
Copping kicks now a days be stressful like a MF lol yall already kno this gotta go thru hoops, bots resellers, and the feeling of striking out on something you wanted my bad for the essay guys just thought I would enlighten on this matter.