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#12,302
audreylita said:
Be very careful with an emery board, Manolo’s suede is very fragile and thin and you could damage it and leave it worse than the stain. It’s really very subtle and you should see if you can even see that slight discoloration when it’s on your foot, sometimes you could see something like this when the shoe is in your hand but when it’s on your foot you may not see it at all. I personally would only leave a cleaning like this to a professional who handles high end shoes.
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I tried on the shoes, and I think you’re right - it’s really not noticeable at all when I’m wearing them, so I think I’ll just leave it the way it is. The shoes are looking almost new after giving them a good brush so I wouldn’t want to damage them. Thank you for the advice!
 
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#12,303
Are these Miu Miu real?

Hello!

I could use all the help!
I am eyeing a pair of 2nd hand Miu Miu, I was wondering what I should look for to make sure they are authentic? the price is a bit low, but it is 2nd hand and Miu Miu is not that well known in my country.

I did a quick search and I did came across the same model on another website called “tueluxurycloset”?
The pics below are from my local 2nd hand store.
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Any info and advice would be appreciated!


P.s. would also appreciate assistance with these Tahari shoes
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#12,304
audreylita said:
Be very careful with an emery board, Manolo’s suede is very fragile and thin and you could damage it and leave it worse than the stain. It’s really very subtle and you should see if you can even see that slight discoloration when it’s on your foot, sometimes you could see something like this when the shoe is in your hand but when it’s on your foot you may not see it at all. I personally would only leave a cleaning like this to a professional who handles high end shoes.
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I agree to use a very light hand but I wouldn’t put money into a pro on these. I think they look fine. To really tell how the shoe appears to others, agree that you should never judge appearance with the shoe in your hand as no one else sees it that way. Judge by appearance in a mirror assuming you have average vision. Again, I think they look fine now and would just wear and enjoy them.

BTW I’ve been using a fine emery board on lamb suede forever and have never ruined anything but again, you have to use the slightest hand. Light colored suedes are dirt magnets and it’s pretty much the nature of the beast. I do use stain
protectors on mine but that’s probably best left to a shoemaker as you can stain them that way too.
 
#12,305
LaidyM said:
Are these Miu Miu real?

Hello!

I could use all the help!
I am eyeing a pair of 2nd hand Miu Miu, I was wondering what I should look for to make sure they are authentic? the price is a bit low, but it is 2nd hand and Miu Miu is not that well known in my country.

I did a quick search and I did came across the same model on another website called “tueluxurycloset”?
The pics below are from my local 2nd hand store.
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Any info and advice would be appreciated!


P.s. would also appreciate assistance with these Tahari shoes
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Tahari is not faked.
 
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#12,307
chicagolady said:
Code: Chanel Boots G31959
Link: https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/shoes/boots/chanel-leather-mid-calf-boots-7v00r
Seller: The Real Real TRR
Hi! I received them today, and the code on the interior looks different than my other boots. I would definitely appreciate your help! Thanks in advance!!

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Authentic IMO
 
#12,309
hafairy said:
Item: Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Flats
Listing number: Kijiji
Seller: Kijiji
Link:https://www.kijiji.ca/v-women-shoes...p_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social

Comment: I attached more photos in case link fails. please help me authenticate these. Thank you so much

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Shoes are authentic IMO. I'm surprised at the asking price given their less than pristine condition.
 
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#12,312
shuze said:
I agree to use a very light hand but I wouldn’t put money into a pro on these. I think they look fine. To really tell how the shoe appears to others, agree that you should never judge appearance with the shoe in your hand as no one else sees it that way. Judge by appearance in a mirror assuming you have average vision. Again, I think they look fine now and would just wear and enjoy them.

BTW I’ve been using a fine emery board on lamb suede forever and have never ruined anything but again, you have to use the slightest hand. Light colored suedes are dirt magnets and it’s pretty much the nature of the beast. I do use stain
protectors on mine but that’s probably best left to a shoemaker as you can stain them that way too.
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I think if the mark was more noticeable I would use the emery board, but it’s so subtle when I’m wearing them that it will be fine to leave them the way they are for now. Good to know that I can lightly use an emery board in the future in case something more noticeable gets on the shoes.
Thank you again for all the help and advice! I really appreciate you taking the time to do so. I’m looking forward to getting some good use out of these gorgeous Manolos! ☺️
 
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