For
They look similar and cost much less.
Against
It supports illegal trade and harms original designers.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“What’s the brand matter? Get the most comfy at the cheapest price.”
“the same pair of "Counterfeit" shoes that seem to be better quality and stitched better.”
“The people who make the knockoffs are stealing someone’s design and profiting off of their work.”
“I understand the organised crime side of things and that being very unsavoury and needed to be stamped out.”