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#346
Bag-aholic said:
Girls I'm hoping you can help me :heart:

I was wondering what the correct sole marking is on Louboutins particularly the 'vero cuoio' marking?

I have one pair of authentic louboutins, they have the 3 frame marking in the first pic and I have been browsing on ebay and come across ones with only 1 frame are they still authentic or a copy?

Does the marking vary with different styles?
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Great attention to detail! :smile1: Vero Cuoio means leather sole -- it is engraved on the outersole of many designer shoes (if they are made with leather sole), as well as a few non-high-end designer shoes (e.g. I have a pair of Steven by Steve Madden shoes with leather sole, and it's marked Vero Cuoio on the bottom).

As for the frame marking enclosing the "Vero Cuoio" engraving, I just checked my Loubies and they all have just that 1-frame border -- now, that's of the pairs I have out. I'll go check some more models later (stored in the boxes) and see if any have the 3-frames (may I ask which style is the shoe that you have with the 3 frames?).
 
#347
Ok, I just checked my CL leopard Rolando's (a new fall '07 style obviously) and the outersole has that 3-frame border around the "Vero Cuoio" -- this should be a detail that varies from factory to factory, depending on which factory the shoes came from (as CL has expanded production to two factories in Italy now, and there's certainly some variation in their products, e.g. details like peep-toe cut/cleavage, width of the shoe up-front, etc.).
 
#348
Thanks so much Blackbird and Foxycleopatra :heart: Thats a huge help! certainly makes sense with the shoes coming from 2 different factories.

I style I have with the 3 frames is the Mrs Boxe. I was look at getting some bruges which I know have been faked alot so I was a little wary.

I've been scouring for genuine pics and came across some on BrownsFashions that have the 3 frame and the 1 frame so thats reassuring too.
 
#349
Bruges I'd be a bit scared to buy unless it was from someone like be-luxe of manoloshoestore or naturalgasgirl. After all, pictures get stolen all the time. I'd definitely recommend to not buy them from someone unless they have a full-refund guarantee if found to not be authentic. Stay away from the "no refunds. all sales final" people that you don't recognize the seller as being a recommended authentic seller. :)

I'm starting to think that CL should have a MyPoupette version.
 
#350
^^^ITA blackbird. NM has the Bruges 100 in a kidskin I believe if you are interested by the way to the other poster.

I went on ioffer last night because somebody was asking me for one too many photos of a pair of shoes I have (mind you I provided 15!!!) and I just got really suspicious that they were stealing my crappy (LOL) photos to put on there and when I went on there, I discovered a girl selling fake Bruges and remember seeing the same pair on Ebay. She was selling them for a BIN of $299 or offer. I could tell they were fake when they were listed on Ebay because of the way the Louboutin was done on the insole, like where it was located, and then just the price too for a NEW pair, but yes be careful. Regardless of the amount you spend, it's no fun getting a bit fat fake!

Here are examples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Christian-Loubo...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Christian-Loubo...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://search-completed.ebay.com/se...prchi=&seller=1&sass=choralreaf&fsop=1&fsoo=1

This seller has sold multiple Bruges in different sizes and has claimed the following conveniently in each auction:

These have been tried on TWICE, and by tried on I mean slipped on the foot, not even walked on. You will see when you receive them that they are basically brand new, but since the box was opened those two times, I have to list them at a lower price. The writing on the inside has worn off a bit but won't be visible when they're on your feet! There is a small brown spot on the side of one of the shoes. And the auction DOES come with the original box but it is not in great shape!

"Master craftsman" my butt...those things are def. off on the insole, at least that's my opinion. lol


 
#352
^^^I lived in London for a couple of years and NM shipped to me. You just have to call in your order I believe, at least for online :)

Wait for foxy and others, I don't trust my authenticating skills on Bruges. LOL I would hate to say yes and be wrong or vice versa.

Edit: I have tons of CLs, most bought from the store, and if I did purchase them from Ebay, they were from a reputable seller that purchased them from a store as the NM/Saks stickers are still affixed to the box, and I only looked at about 6 pairs I have, but NONE had the size printed on the inside of the shoe (that back heel where the one is showing). I do not have the Bruges style though, so that is my disclaimer. LOL
 
#353
ohh really! Thanks Ashakes I didnt realise they did international! That is very dangerous information for my bank account lol.

I was wondering about the writing on the inside heel, my Mrs Boxes which I bought from Naturalgasgirl dont have writing either.

Eta I just check NGG's bruges and hers appear to have writing in the heel but I cant make out what it says...ahh its all so confusing!
 
#354
^^^yeah that's why I had a disclaimer b/c I don't have the Bruges style. LOL

What do you think about the simple pump? I think those are nice too and they are *affordable* at $5 something. I used affordable loosely. haha

I know NM online will ship internationally as I used it several times when I lived in London. Also, I didn't have to pay any customs. I'm not sure about in-store, but I can ask my SA and find out. I will let you know what she says.
 
#355
I love the simples! they are on my list in nude that NAP have, except I wish they were nude patent instead of the normal leather. I have a soft spot for wooden details which is why I was looking at the bruges (that and the fact I've heard the platform makes them super comfy)... I'm also considering the Peanut tortoise wedges there is something about the tortoiseshell that I adore :drool: though I'm worried about what they look like in person compared to in pics.

*sigh* so many gorgeous louboutins and so little money.
 
#356
Bag-aholic said:
Thanks girls! I am very wary I've just been looking on ioffer and it really disgusts me, its just wrong on so many levels.

Unfortunately I'm in aus and NM dont ship internationally. So ebay is the easy option.

What do you think of these? Authentic?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CHRISTIAN-LO...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CHRISTIAN-LO...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Those 2 are authentic, especially the first one. No doubt in my mind. One look at the photos and the overall silhouette (lines, cut -- the CL overall lines/cut that fakers never get entirely right) is the most convincing factor; then check out the details and they do check out on these.

As for the issue of the size being imprinted in black inside the shoe (at the heel area), that is a norm with most CL shoes actually. Most CL shoes come with the size printed in black ink inside the shoe (at the heel area), in addition to being engraved on the outer red sole.
 
#357
ashakes said:
^^^ITA blackbird. NM has the Bruges 100 in a kidskin I believe if you are interested by the way to the other poster.

I went on ioffer last night because somebody was asking me for one too many photos of a pair of shoes I have (mind you I provided 15!!!) and I just got really suspicious that they were stealing my crappy (LOL) photos to put on there and when I went on there, I discovered a girl selling fake Bruges and remember seeing the same pair on Ebay. She was selling them for a BIN of $299 or offer. I could tell they were fake when they were listed on Ebay because of the way the Louboutin was done on the insole, like where it was located, and then just the price too for a NEW pair, but yes be careful. Regardless of the amount you spend, it's no fun getting a bit fat fake!

Here are examples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Christian-Loubo...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Christian-Loubo...ryZ63889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://search-completed.ebay.com/se...prchi=&seller=1&sass=choralreaf&fsop=1&fsoo=1

This seller has sold multiple Bruges in different sizes and has claimed the following conveniently in each auction:

These have been tried on TWICE, and by tried on I mean slipped on the foot, not even walked on. You will see when you receive them that they are basically brand new, but since the box was opened those two times, I have to list them at a lower price. The writing on the inside has worn off a bit but won't be visible when they're on your feet! There is a small brown spot on the side of one of the shoes. And the auction DOES come with the original box but it is not in great shape!

"Master craftsman" my butt...those things are def. off on the insole, at least that's my opinion. lol
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OMG that ebay seller's auctions bother me to no end -- I cannot believe that scam is still ongoing and people continue to fall for it. It's been going on for a looong, long time already. The photos (most likely stolen), price, and description are all glaring red flags.
 
#358
Hi everyone,

Not an authentication as such, but would anyone be able to tell me the name of this shoe please?

Also, is it old style?

Thanks

edit: erm I don't seem to know how to upload photos! I'll describe - they are black patent, very high, very straight heel and black patent.

Thanks!
 
#360
foxycleopatra said:
Those 2 are authentic, especially the first one. No doubt in my mind. One look at the photos and the overall silhouette (lines, cut -- the CL overall lines/cut that fakers never get entirely right) is the most convincing factor; then check out the details and they do check out on these.

As for the issue of the size being imprinted in black inside the shoe (at the heel area), that is a norm with most CL shoes actually. Most CL shoes come with the size printed in black ink inside the shoe (at the heel area), in addition to being engraved on the outer red sole.
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Thanks so much foxy :heart: thats really good to know!
 
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