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suisui00 said:
Hello authenticators!
I purchased these princetowns from ebay (item #163309531430: unable to find a link to the original page) and I'm worried they're not authentic :sad:
(i thought 100% in reviews would be a sure sign, but once i go in deeper there's a negative review by a buyer who received inauthentic shoes..not sure why this isn't reflected in the review percentage or first page)
They also came in a different box, and the sole itself has what looks like glue on the side and the logo on the sole looks too deeply inlaid? they look different from my fur ones in depth if that makes sense...all around shoddy craftsmanship is concerning...like the stitching on the inner part (by the serial #) and around the soles...there's a strange smell...
it would be great to get an expert opinion. i hope im being overly sensitive..
Thank you in advance for all your help! (apologies for my technical ineptitude...!)
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Since there have been 'super fakes' of this particular shoe, I'd like to see just a couple of more pictures if you could please. One is a good side profile of the front of the shoe so I can see the upper leather piece and how it sits and is attached to the lower front toe area, and an aerial view of the small piece of leather that is sewn to hold & affix the end of the horse bit buckle. The horse bit is made of four components, two bars attached to two rings. Please look to see if the two small interior rings are each completely fused (independent of each other). Also if you could run your finger down the edge of the sole and see either how smooth or how rough they may be. Thanks for your help, this will assist me greatly.
 
#11,132
suisui00 said:
Hello authenticators!
I purchased these princetowns from ebay (item #163309531430: unable to find a link to the original page) and I'm worried they're not authentic :sad:
(i thought 100% in reviews would be a sure sign, but once i go in deeper there's a negative review by a buyer who received inauthentic shoes..not sure why this isn't reflected in the review percentage or first page)
They also came in a different box, and the sole itself has what looks like glue on the side and the logo on the sole looks too deeply inlaid? they look different from my fur ones in depth if that makes sense...all around shoddy craftsmanship is concerning...like the stitching on the inner part (by the serial #) and around the soles...there's a strange smell...
it would be great to get an expert opinion. i hope im being overly sensitive..
Thank you in advance for all your help! (apologies for my technical ineptitude...!)
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BTW I did search by the item number you listed but says that number does not exist. Please look to see if you've copied it correctly (or provide us with the seller name). In the future we ask for authentication questions before purchasing an item. Additionally if there is a problem it's more of a hassle for you to return an item.
 
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Thank you, if you could on the first photo, I'd like to see a higher profile, what I'm trying to see is how the top leather piece is stitched onto the bottom and it's specific profile. I hope that's clear. Your photo doesn't really show the detail of the upper leather piece and as it attaches to the shoe as a side profile. Otherwise I'm good with what you've shown me. Pictures are great.
 
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#11,137
suisui00 said:
omg no, thank you @audreylita for spending your time and energy on this.
The side of the sole feels rough. Attached are more photos. I hope they are what you need:View attachment 4233888 View attachment 4233889 View attachment 4233890 View attachment 4233891 View attachment 4233893View attachment 4233887View attachment 4233894 View attachment 4233895
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I will make a preliminary clean call on these shoes although a few things are different than my Princetowns and the additional photos and links would have been helpful.
 
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Shsiswanto said:
Item: Authentic Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Crystal-Buckle Satin Flat 37
Listing Number: 253953395297
Seller: xinnal_9
Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Manolo-Blahnik-Hangisi-Crystal-Buckle-Satin-Flat-37/253953395297
Comments: Hello! I've never owned a Hangisi before and I'm not sure if these are authentic! Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you :biggrin:
*Pic of the sole sent by the seller
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Additional detail photos would have been helpful, but based on the pictures provided they are not authentic IMO.
 
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