Before you step into the Lab, there’s one thing you should know. Words like replicas, fakes, knock‑offs, or counterfeits carry a stigma — they imply cheap materials, shady intentions, or someone trying to pass something off as what it isn’t. That’s not what we do here. In this Lab, we use the word Tributes. Why? Because these builds honor the classics. They capture the look, the feel, and the story of the pairs we grew up loving — and they’re crafted as well as, or sometimes better than, what you’ll find on retail shelves. Tributes aren’t about elitism. They’re about obtainability. Most of us don’t have six figures to drop on Encore 4s. But we still love the design, the history, the energy. So we wear Tributes — and they look incredible, every detail crafted to the T. And here’s the part that matters most:I’m transparent about every pair I wear and every pair I sell. If someone compliments my kicks, I tell them exactly what they are. If you shop here, you’ll get the same honesty. No scams. No pretending. No misrepresentation. Ever. People have been burned before — horror stories of “fakes” sold as retail, money lost, trust broken. Not here. Not in this Lab. Not now, not ever. Yes, this is a business. Yes, we make a profit. But we don’t hit you with big‑box numbers or hype‑tax markups. We respect the OGs and the authentic pairs — without their legacy, Tributes wouldn’t exist. And honestly? Without Tributes, the OGs wouldn’t shine as bright either. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Around here, we call it Tributes. Welcome to Sole Revival & Redemption. Where transparency lives, the craft matters, and every pair has a story to tell.