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Item Name: Gucci Princetown fur lined slippers
Link: https://www.mytheresa.com/euro_en/princetown-fur-lined-leather-slippers-594119.html
Seller: mytheresa
Comments: Dear Authenticators. Can you please help me authenticate these shoes? Bought them on mytheresa, but I am worried that someone has made a "switcharoo". They do not have the R under the sole, and I am also a bit puzzled about the horsebit detail. Should it be like that?
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I do not know who mytheresa purchases from, if it's direct from the manufacturers then this would be a no brainer. But I am unfamiliar with their buying practices. That said, this site has a good reputation but does have some troubling issues you can easily bring up with a google search. I personally would buy from them with no trouble but their customer service with returns seems to be less than wonderful. Owning several pairs of the Princetowns myself, both with and without fur, I find some glaring differences between the shoes you purchased and mine. Having no R on the sole is not one of them, some of mine have it and some don't. But there are a few other things that are glaringly different than mine. Unless Gucci had some severe manufacturing problems and these were sold as defective, I would say that these shoes are not authentic.
 
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I do not know who mytheresa purchases from, if it's direct from the manufacturers then this would be a no brainer. But I am unfamiliar with their buying practices. That said, this site has a good reputation but does have some troubling issues you can easily bring up with a google search. I personally would buy from them with no trouble but their customer service with returns seems to be less than wonderful. Owning several pairs of the Princetowns myself, both with and without fur, I find some glaring differences between the shoes you purchased and mine. Having no R on the sole is not one of them, some of mine have it and some don't. But there are a few other things that are glaringly different than mine. Unless Gucci had some severe manufacturing problems and these were sold as defective, I would say that these shoes are not authentic.

Thanx for responding Audreylita. The R wasn’t the only issue for me either but overall they’re so good that I’m more comfortable passing but important IMO to know that the R is not a given. Both mine have it as did all the ones I pulled from majors but that was only about 6 additional pair.
 
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https://www.manoloblahnikonlineoutlet.com/
Was checking for Manolo Hangisi online, came across this website, claims to be a dealer working directly with Manolo Blahnik , sourcing directly from factory for the low prices. Any body any idea about this site? Is this genuine.
Manolo has a semi annual sale on his shoes from a previous season. Pictures are obviously stolen from Manolo's website. The shoe you see is not what you would get.
 
https://www.manoloblahnikonlineoutlet.com/
Was checking for Manolo Hangisi online, came across this website, claims to be a dealer working directly with Manolo Blahnik , sourcing directly from factory for the low prices. Any body any idea about this site? Is this genuine.

I believe they're a counterfeit selling website based in China:
https://www.whois.com/whois/manoloblahnikonlineoutlet.com

Manolo has a semi annual sale on his shoes from a previous season. Pictures are obviously stolen from Manolo's website. The shoe you see is not what you would get.
I sent a message to MB through their facebook page and I suspect that fake-selling site will disappear in the near future!
 
Hello shoes expert!

Please help me on authenticating the shoes that I got from Vestiaire Collection!

It’s a Manolo Blahnik Hangisi 8cm in Black color.

Doesn’t come with box nor dustbag which is also weird.

I have a feeling that this might be inauthentic due to a lot of “glue” residue on the shoes and also the stitching is not that neat. But I had a thought that it might be due to handmade?

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Hello shoes expert!

Please help me on authenticating the shoes that I got from Vestiaire Collection!

It’s a Manolo Blahnik Hangisi 8cm in Black color.

Doesn’t come with box nor dustbag which is also weird.

I have a feeling that this might be inauthentic due to a lot of “glue” residue on the shoes and also the stitching is not that neat. But I had a thought that it might be due to handmade?

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Authentic IMO. Heel height appears to be 70 cm. No box or dustbag simply means the original owner did not provide them for the sale. As far as glue I assume you're referencing what's along the inside stitching, that's very common with his shoes, long ago the boutique showed how if you just take a nail file and gently file the area where there is glue or anything that you find snags your stocking, that will flatten out the area so that it's not an irritant. And that appears to be what the previous owner has done. In the future a clear profile shot of the of the jeweled buckle showing how it is affixed to the shoe is key for authentication of a hangisi.
 
Authentic IMO. Heel height appears to be 70 cm. No box or dustbag simply means the original owner did not provide them for the sale. As far as glue I assume you're referencing what's along the inside stitching, that's very common with his shoes, long ago the boutique showed how if you just take a nail file and gently file the area where there is glue or anything that you find snags your stocking, that will flatten out the area so that it's not an irritant. And that appears to be what the previous owner has done. In the future a clear profile shot of the of the jeweled buckle showing how it is affixed to the shoe is key for authentication of a hangisi.

Oh thank goodness! It’s 7cm so sorry on the typo!
Thank you so much for your prompt reply too,
Also on the information on the glue residue part!

Is this what you mean on the profile shot of the buckle?
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Last thing, may I just checked whether its normal for the satin material at the back heel part to not be straight?
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And the stamp at the bottom seems to differ as well, left one is not deep and the right one is ry deep
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Sorry for asking so many questions! It’s my first pair of manolos!
Once again thank you experts[emoji173]️
 
Heyyyy,
I was just given these gold glitter d&g sneakers from a friend, im wondering if they'r legit?
They feel nice and I dont think they're a type of shoe to be replicated. The code on the tongue is 2000- 235, does anyone know what that means or when these shoes were made?20180526_183744.jpg 20180526_183641.jpg 20180526_183655.jpg 20180526_183641.jpg 20180526_183744.jpg
 

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