Authenticate Those SHOES

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These are obviously fake. Not even having to look at the shoes, up at the top it says "ABOAT US". Misspellings on a site that claims to be authentic is a sure-fire way to know they're fakes.

Ha ha, I didn't notice that. I am surprised that the company doesn't very quickly get these sites closed down - surely you can't use a designer's name so blatantly for your website address?
 
I desparately need some help, from Miu Miu experts. I bought this pair online, thinking they were authentic, as I can't recall seeing these faked. Anyway, the box looks nothing like my other Miu Miu boxes (color and subtle seaming) and the inside is also different. Does anyone have THESE EXACT flats who can chime in? Or, just give me your opinion. I have taken pictures that show the difference.

Box I received on the left of the screen - my box on the right
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Detail of my box:
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Detail of the box I received:
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Every Miu Miu box I have has a pretty floral design inside with a slight green iridescence. The one I received does not. Shown on the top (mine is on the bottom).
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My authentic Miu Miu box, with the usual pic/style name/info, etc.
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The box I received:
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The sole of my shoe (difference in font, etc.)
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The sole of the shoe I received:
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Lastly, here is the ebay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190323168413&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

The seller mentioned this:
...."I'll address your question about the box. This particular pair was overstock from a previous season. The stores that deal with selling overstock to 3rd parties don't always have intact retail boxes. Thus, the boxes I receive are usually busted up, or not in mint condition. Oftentimes they will be in mismatched boxes and such. I assure you that the contents of the box are in no way damaged as I have personally checked each pair before sending them out. These shoes are 100% authentic and if you have another pair from the same series, I urge you to compare the two in terms of quality for reassurance."

Then I wrote a long response with pictures (saying I did NOT care about the damage to the box, only the obvious discrepancies between my Miu Mius and hers), and finally she tells me this:

"Hi.

I know the box is damaged, and it has discoloration (faded)problem like I told you earlier before sending these out to you.

This box is really old. It did come with a sticker, but it indicates the wrong style, number, also the small picture is different. Anyways, I took the sticker off.

These flats are definitely not fakes.
If the box makes you doubt about the authenticity, even though the shoes are perfect, please return these with a valid tracking number (Priority Mail) by tomorrow. "

Please let me know what you think!!! I'm going nuts!! :(
 
Has anyone seen these before or know their 'official' name? I bought them at NM LC and did not get the original box. They are neon pink leather with silver accents up the front and ankle-tie straps with a bow on the front.
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Any links to other photos would be welcomed. Thanks everyone!
 
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