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Hi,

I was hoping to get some help authenticating these, the seller claims they're genuine (as they would!) but with it being eBay and the seller having multiple pairs I'm sceptical. Any article I've read about spotting a fake mentions the R symbol after Manolo Blahnik on the labels/box etc which is missing the in photos below... Can anyone help?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182413708449

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Edinburghdon said:
Hi,

I was hoping to get some help authenticating these, the seller claims they're genuine (as they would!) but with it being eBay and the seller having multiple pairs I'm sceptical. Any article I've read about spotting a fake mentions the R symbol after Manolo Blahnik on the labels/box etc which is missing the in photos below... Can anyone help?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182413708449

Hopefully I've attached the photos correctly too, any help would be hugely appreciated.View attachment 3610640 View attachment 3610641 View attachment 3610642 View attachment 3610643 View attachment 3610644 View attachment 3610645 View attachment 3610646 View attachment 3610647
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I've been buying Manolo's shoes for over 30 years and the labels have changed over time. I own about 15 pair of the hangisi in various heel heights and none of them have the R on the innersole label. You cannot base authenticity on a label, you really need detailed shots as mentioned by Shuze.
 
#9,678
Hi, thanks for the reply. I've asked for more photos from the seller and they've sent a couple more which are hopefully of some use?

They're not hugely detailed but I suspect they're all I'd get without buying them!
 

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#9,683
Hi again,

Sorry to be a pest, I just thought I'd double check that the photos I posted earlier aren't detailed enough to authenticate properly?

I had a read back at some of the previous pages and noticed someone had posted a link to the same seller (Seller: alexino_decor) on page 642 and the general opinion was that they were genuine, is that true?

Would any of the Manolo Blahnik experts be able to reassure me they're real? Even if it's enough to buy them and take the proper detailed photos to confirm once and for all?

Really appreciate all the help so far!
 
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Edinburghdon said:
Hi again,

Sorry to be a pest, I just thought I'd double check that the photos I posted earlier aren't detailed enough to authenticate properly?

I had a read back at some of the previous pages and noticed someone had posted a link to the same seller (Seller: alexino_decor) on page 642 and the general opinion was that they were genuine, is that true?

Would any of the Manolo Blahnik experts be able to reassure me they're real? Even if it's enough to buy them and take the proper detailed photos to confirm once and for all?

Really appreciate all the help so far!
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You're not a pest at all and we're here to help. I usually leave MB to Audreylita when I get here first as she wears tons of the label and I don't. When I authenticate I'm going by construction and materials and your pictures are just not detailed enough for me. I've been meaning to post this anyway for all who may lurk. You guys don't want us guessing and we don't. If you look at the McQueen pictures on this page you'll see the kind of detail we really need to see. I authenticated those immediately. There's no question. Speaking for myself, I have to be able to see the grain of the leathers and finishing of all materials including any metal castings. Lining materials and the way the shoe is finished are very important for me. On your shoes, I can see blue and beige and that's about it. Maybe Audreylita can see more detail but the fact that she agreed that the pictures weren't good enough on the first set makes me guess that she can't either. If you buy them, post detailed pictures upon receipt. What I can say is that I see no red flags and the seller has history with luxury labels, but again, I can't see much.
 
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shuze said:
You're not a pest at all and we're here to help. I usually leave MB to Audreylita when I get here first as she wears tons of the label and I don't. When I authenticate I'm going by construction and materials and your pictures are just not detailed enough for me. I've been meaning to post this anyway for all who may lurk. You guys don't want us guessing and we don't. If you look at the McQueen pictures on this page you'll see the kind of detail we really need to see. I authenticated those immediately. There's no question. Speaking for myself, I have to be able to see the grain of the leathers and finishing of all materials including any metal castings. Lining materials and the way the shoe is finished are very important for me. On your shoes, I can see blue and beige and that's about it. Maybe Audreylita can see more detail but the fact that she agreed that the pictures weren't good enough on the first set makes me guess that she can't either. If you buy them, post detailed pictures upon receipt. What I can say is that I see no red flags and the seller has history with luxury labels, but again, I can't see much.
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Thanks Shuze, I'm glad there's no red flags with the seller at least, the seller does offer returns so I'll buy them and post the detailed photos required to authenticate them. Thanks again!
 
#9,687
Hello, I just bought this Yeezy on eBay, and I'm really confused now. Some said that it is fake, but some said it is real. So can you guys have a look on it for me please?
 

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van.ngo2480 said:
Hello, I just bought this Yeezy on eBay, and I'm really confused now. Some said that it is fake, but some said it is real. So can you guys have a look on it for me please?
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With respect, nothing has changed since the last time you posted. Sadly, I know of no sneaker experts here. You may want to use a professional service or do some research online to find sneaker authenticators. I am so sorry that I cannot help you but I can tell you that I see absolutely nothing suspicious about them from a shoemaking standpoint. I can't authenticate them but I see no problems either.
 
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