Authenticate Those SHOES

[jestra00]

Hello! I wanted to get help authenticating these Manolo Blahnik. I bought them on Poshmark, they’re supposed to be vintage but looks like never worn. So my issue is that even though the sole to me looks ok (albeit I’m not a Manolo expert at all) Ive got two pairs of manolo’s I bought retail, when I received them I immediately became suspicious because they are extremely light. Like no weight to them that you usually get with good quality shoes. So I’m not sure if any of you guys have had this particular pair, especially a vintage one? And how they feel as far as weight and quality.

 

[audreylita]

Hello! I wanted to get help authenticating these Manolo Blahnik. I bought them on Poshmark, they’re supposed to be vintage but looks like never worn. So my issue is that even though the sole to me looks ok (albeit I’m not a Manolo expert at all) Ive got two pairs of manolo’s I bought retail, when I received them I immediately became suspicious because they are extremely light. Like no weight to them that you usually get with good quality shoes. So I’m not sure if any of you guys have had this particular pair, especially a vintage one? And how they feel as far as weight and quality. View attachment 5438879View attachment 5438877View attachment 5438878

The Paterno, a very popular model that’s still in production, I just bought 3 pairs. Your shoes are authentic IMO.

 

[BeenBurned]

Hi ladies,

My notifications stopped some time ago so I forget to check all the different subforums I used to follow!

Today, I have a request of my own that I hope you can help with. I think these ballet flats are genuine Chanel.

Thanks in advance. (The markings on the soles are really hard to photograph.)

 

[shuze]

Hi ladies,

My notifications stopped some time ago so I forget to check all the different subforums I used to follow!

Today, I have a request of my own that I hope you can help with. I think these ballet flats are genuine Chanel.

Thanks in advance. (The markings on the soles are really hard to photograph.)

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I’m traveling and only have a phone. Your pics are way too blurry for me but they look off. Wait for audreylita.

 

[BeenBurned]

I’m traveling and only have a phone. Your pics are way too blurry for me but they look off. Wait for audreylita.

Hmm. Thanks for looking. I thought they were clear but I'll take more in the morning.

 

[shuze]

Hmm. Thanks for looking. I thought they were clear but I'll take more in the morning.

TY-let audreylita look. I’m not home and didn’t take my ipad but they look off to me.

 

[BeenBurned]

TY-let audreylita look. I’m not home and didn’t take my ipad but they look off to me.

@shuze

Are there any areas I should concentrate on when I retake the pictures?

 

[shuze]

@shuze

Are there any areas I should concentrate on when I retake the pictures?

I can’t read the insoles or interior stamping at all but again, you need audreylita for these since I don’t have a large screen to use.

 

[BeenBurned]

I can’t read the insoles or interior stamping at all but again, you need audreylita for these since I don’t have a large screen to use.

Thanks for the pointers @shuze. (Enjoy your travels! It's good to be able to do it after 2.5 years!)

I've taken some additional pictures for (you and) @audreylita to look at.

Do you think it's work an authentication from Authenticate4U. (I prefer not to throw good money after bad if something is an obvious fake but if there's a possibility that these are genuine, I'll go for it.)

Thanks again to both for looking. (BTW, the leather smell of these shoes is amazing. I don't know if that's helpful.)

 

[audreylita]

Thanks for the pointers @shuze. (Enjoy your travels! It's good to be able to do it after 2.5 years!)

I've taken some additional pictures for (you and) @audreylita to look at.

Do you think it's work an authentication from Authenticate4U. (I prefer not to throw good money after bad if something is an obvious fake but if there's a possibility that these are genuine, I'll go for it.)

Thanks again to both for looking. (BTW, the leather smell of these shoes is amazing. I don't know if that's helpful.)


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I’m so sorry, but I honestly can’t make a clean call on these shoes one way or the other.

 

[BeenBurned]

I’m so sorry, but I honestly can’t make a clean call on these shoes one way or the other.

@audreylita

Thanks for looking.

Since it doesn't sound like either of you think the shoes are obvious fakes, I'll invest in a pro authentic.

Thanks again!

 

[myisk]

Hey guys, just wondering if there's any red flags in this listing:

Chanel leather ballet flats size 36 good pre-owned condition | eBay

Chanel leather ballet flats size 36. Good pre-owned condition (main signs of wear can't be seen when worn).

www.ebay.com.au

I noticed that the logos on the toe caps appear to be mirror images rather than identical but I'm unsure of the significance of that.

Thank you.

 

[audreylita]

Hey guys, just wondering if there's any red flags in this listing:

Chanel leather ballet flats size 36 good pre-owned condition | eBay

Chanel leather ballet flats size 36. Good pre-owned condition (main signs of wear can't be seen when worn).

www.ebay.com.au

I noticed that the logos on the toe caps appear to be mirror images rather than identical but I'm unsure of the significance of that.

Thank you.

That’s not the only thing about these shoes I find troubling.

 

[shuze]

Hey guys, just wondering if there's any red flags in this listing:

Chanel leather ballet flats size 36 good pre-owned condition | eBay

Chanel leather ballet flats size 36. Good pre-owned condition (main signs of wear can't be seen when worn).

www.ebay.com.au

I noticed that the logos on the toe caps appear to be mirror images rather than identical but I'm unsure of the significance of that.

Thank you.

IMO they are not Chanel.

 

[BeenBurned]

TY-let audreylita look. I’m not home and didn’t take my ipad but they look off to me.

@shuze

Are there any areas I should concentrate on when I retake the pictures?

I can’t read the insoles or interior stamping at all but again, you need audreylita for these since I don’t have a large screen to use.

Thanks for the pointers @shuze. (Enjoy your travels! It's good to be able to do it after 2.5 years!)

I've taken some additional pictures for (you and) @audreylita to look at.

Do you think it's work an authentication from Authenticate4U. (I prefer not to throw good money after bad if something is an obvious fake but if there's a possibility that these are genuine, I'll go for it.)

Thanks again to both for looking. (BTW, the leather smell of these shoes is amazing. I don't know if that's helpful.)


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I’m so sorry, but I honestly can’t make a clean call on these shoes one way or the other.

@audreylita

Thanks for looking.

Since it doesn't sound like either of you think the shoes are obvious fakes, I'll invest in a pro authentic.

Thanks again!

@shuze and @audreylita

Just wanted to update you on what I learned about the shoes.

They were indeed found to be non-authentic. I also was fortunate enough to get some specifics about what's wrong with them and in hindsight, I see the differences.

Again, I thank you both for looking at them.