Just want to add that when I say that there aren't enough pictures for authentication I'm saying that I think it's really important that people post all the requested photos listed on the first page of this thread plus my favorite authenticating photo of the area where the interior heel lining meets the side lining (obviously for closed shoes only) but these few pictures are detailed enough to clearly show a fake IMO and I try to remember to always add IMO as it is MO but MO is a pretty educated and experienced one.
Authenticate Those SHOES
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Hello Shuze firstly thanks for your time and really sorry for lack of pics... See more... Contacted seller who says 100% genuine from London selfridges and claims they are old not fake? No serial number of stamp etc inside and the sole stamp/size very faint. Got a task on my hands getting her to accept return as she claims I'm wrong : ( x
I am looking on a larger screen and I still see the same things I saw. As a rule we are asked not to comment on what makes a shoe not authentic and if I lose my posting privileges here, I apologize to all in advance and hope I helped during my posting time. I don't think it's wrong to post one detail so I don't understand how trashing a shoe could affect how an insole is put in. There's no detail on the stamping so I can't judge by that and the edges of all the strapping are very rough. Again, I don't have the shoe in hand but since you say this is someone that you've interacted with for a long time maybe you should take more pictures and add them for me. Try to get a really good picture of the front platform on the side showing how it's wrapped on the side and the front and how the construction extends slightly from the wrap. Also the sole imprint. It's still useless to me and no one else is posting although I know a zillion women out there own that shoe and i don't. If I think I'm wrong after you post those other pictures I'll definitely post apologies immediately.
I don't see anything really questionable but I also think it's virtually impossible to authenticate molded footwear without having it in hand and seeing how the rubber is finished which is why I don't usually comment on molds.
And I'd like others to look at those Tribs! I think I may stop commenting on well worn shoes.
I haven't posted here for a very long time so I hope you don't mind me chiming in. These are fake.
I'm glad to see other long time posters chiming in and hope you'll continue to do so.
As someone who owns well over 100 pairs of designer shoes (YSL included), I'm in agreement - these are entirely fake (and a bad fake at that).
Item Name (if you know it): Prada Made in Italy Vero Cuoio
Link (if available): N/A
Seller: https://poshmark.com/order/purchases/57e0c9cf3bc4b5ffc2146783
Comments: "Euc Prada black suede booties. A bit wear nicks on heels/suede. Not noticeable when wearing. They look hot! great with leggings, cargos, skirts & dresses. A little big on me now. Got these during my pregnancy. So comfy"
Are they authentic?
Thank You, Kim
Link (if available): N/A
Seller: https://poshmark.com/order/purchases/57e0c9cf3bc4b5ffc2146783
Comments: "Euc Prada black suede booties. A bit wear nicks on heels/suede. Not noticeable when wearing. They look hot! great with leggings, cargos, skirts & dresses. A little big on me now. Got these during my pregnancy. So comfy"
Are they authentic?
Thank You, Kim
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Just want to add that the reason that vintage YSL footwear from the 80s to the early 2000's was size stamped US as opposed to Euro was because the company that held the license was American. The shoes were made in Italy but the company was based in NY.
