Authenticate Those SHOES
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I can't set a precedent for authenticating without the proper pictures. Please refer to the first page to see the pictures required for the future. In this case please add a picture of the entire boot on it's side, the lining and the insole. Also, no one can ever authenticate any item from a picture of the "same" item. You may think it's the same but we don't know that. We always need to see the exact item that's being authenticated. The boots in the link are authentic. I'll repost on yours after you add more pictures.
Sorry about that. I have much better light right now so I was able to get much better pictures. Here they are:
Recently bought the Stuart Weitzman Highland in Topo from Lane Crawford.
I compared it with my black SW boots and they look a bit different. My black is 3.5UK. Topo is 4UK. So the boots are higher in the bigger size? The stitching at the top looks more spread out and different. The colour base is brown. The outer material is wider where the tongue stitching is. Any opinions? Before I call up to make a big complaint
Thanks
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I compared it with my black SW boots and they look a bit different. My black is 3.5UK. Topo is 4UK. So the boots are higher in the bigger size? The stitching at the top looks more spread out and different. The colour base is brown. The outer material is wider where the tongue stitching is. Any opinions? Before I call up to make a big complaint
Thanks
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This isn't strictly an authentication question - I haven't received the shoes yet and the photos on the site I bought them on aren't great.
My question is - can you tell if they're crocodile or embossed leather from the photos? Alternatively, when I receive them, how can I tell?
The troubling thing is that the seller doesn't know... I bought them thinking that, if they're croc, I could sell them and make a profit. Alternatively, if they're embossed leather, I just scored myself a new pair o shoes.
Either way I'm happy, but the question is eating me up!
Site: Tradesy
Item: Manolo Blahnik - Manolo Black Pumps, Size: 8 Regular (M, B)
Listing number: 20378557
Seller: Fashionbazaar
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/shoes/manolo-blahnik-black-pumps-20378557/
This isn't strictly an authentication question - I haven't received the shoes yet and the photos on the site I bought them on aren't great.
My question is - can you tell if they're crocodile or embossed leather from the photos? Alternatively, when I receive them, how can I tell?
The troubling thing is that the seller doesn't know... I bought them thinking that, if they're croc, I could sell them and make a profit. Alternatively, if they're embossed leather, I just scored myself a new pair o shoes.
Either way I'm happy, but the question is eating me up!
Site: Tradesy
Item: Manolo Blahnik - Manolo Black Pumps, Size: 8 Regular (M, B)
Listing number: 20378557
Seller: Fashionbazaar
Link: https://www.tradesy.com/shoes/manolo-blahnik-black-pumps-20378557/
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IMO your boots are authentic and yes, all components of any shoe or boot will grade with size-the heel will be higher, etc. Variances can also occur due to slight changes in factories and in season on a long running item. If the boots are too tall for you, you may want to go to the smaller size.Recently bought the Stuart Weitzman Highland in Topo from Lane Crawford.
I compared it with my black SW boots and they look a bit different. My black is 3.5UK. Topo is 4UK. So the boots are higher in the bigger size? The stitching at the top looks more spread out and different. The colour base is brown. The outer material is wider where the tongue stitching is. Any opinions? Before I call up to make a big complaint
Thanks
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To the best of my knowledge Blahnik has never worked in any stampado exotics. Wait for Audreylita to confirm that he only works in genuine alligator and crocodile. If you post a clear closeup of the skin when you receive them I should be able to tell you which one you have. As far as telling the difference between a print and the real deal it's pretty easy with them in hand as a print will have a repeating pattern.
Just realized I could blow up the pics. I think they're alligator (they're genuine) but I can't really see the individual tiles and black is really hard to read so post some closeups when you get them.
They are alligator Carolyne sling backs. They must be an older model because retail for gator Carolyne's were well above $1,300 before he stopped making them. His alligator shoes in general were priced up into the three and four thousand dollar mark so he stopped making them and now uses water snake or python because the price point is lower. He does not do stamped shoes. You got them at a very good price. Enjoy!
Holy moly!!!! I scored a bargain. I feel re-sale for profit may be in their future... I'll look around at what they're likely to go for, the condition they're in and then make a decision. I like my fancy shoes and bags but I'm more about design and quality, which I can probably get with Carolyne sling backs for less...and I think I'd be terrified of damaging something that could be worth that much!
Thanks so much for your prompt advice - appreciate it!
As much as his gator shoes went for new, they're never terribly priced on the resale market. You got yours at a very good price but pre-owned and even new don't go for big numbers. I've sold many of mine and been surprised myself.
Hi A. Just want to clarify that when I said "I think they're alligator, I meant as opposed to crocodile". I've got a patch on one eye post surgery and just can't read the skins well enough to tell off those pics with my messed up vision. If you're sure they're alligator I definitely defer to you but if you meant that they were genuine exotic, I agree and can specifically tell the poster which one if she posts closeup pictures when they arrive as I do know that Blahnik has worked in both croc and gator. There's no difference in value between the two, it's just if she's interested in knowing.
The link I found for a croc pump without a picture (and sold out) must be a mistake in listing as everything else is alligator and Audreylita said her SA said he only uses alligator. Enjoy your shoes!