Golden Goose

[liz_likes_to_shop]

Love all the GG pics in this thread. My daughter just got these—purchased off of Poshmark or Real Real. Have no clue about authenticity but google directed me here. Hoping you ladies can help! Here are pictures. Thank you for your help!

 

[Etain]

Love all the GG pics in this thread. My daughter just got these—purchased off of Poshmark or Real Real. Have no clue about authenticity but google directed me here. Hoping you ladies can help! Here are pictures. Thank you for your help!

Ooo, that’s a tricky one, because I have not seen these before. Can you remove the insole and photograph them and the bottom inside of the shoe sans insole? There should be some numbers there that may help the community discern!

 

[liz_likes_to_shop]

@Etain Yes. I have those and also some stock pics from Barney’s. The stock pics show no distressing on the shoe. The heat stamp on the side is what I’m mainly looking at. The picture with the distressing is what we received. Upon comparison, my gut says they are fake.

 

[sinyard]

Love all the GG pics in this thread. My daughter just got these—purchased off of Poshmark or Real Real. Have no clue about authenticity but google directed me here. Hoping you ladies can help! Here are pictures. Thank you for your help!

These are 100% authentic. New ones now have the Made In Italy at the side on the insole. Also, these are a private edition for Barney’s.

 

[liz_likes_to_shop]

These are 100% authentic. New ones now have the Made In Italy at the side on the insole. Also, these are a private edition for Barney’s.

Omgosh! Shocked and excited! She got them for a steal!! Thank you guys so much!!

 

[chiisaibunny]

I ordered these anti-crease shoe inserts from Amazon, and, so far, they seem to be working! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GVD6XXL/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ok I’m gonna ask a silly/stupid question. Maybe this is rhetorical and I already know the answer, but want to hear how other people view this. Is it that you, generic you, want to keep them looking new=unworn for as long as possible? I’ve seen on other threads that people don’t like their dress shoes to crease and some even try to say they’re defective. But they’re leather and patent shoes so the creasing is inevitable.
These are sneakers, meant to be worn and loved so wear is inevitable. GG intentionally distresses the shoes (and boots) so they have a particular design aesthetic, it seems, that embraces the slightly broken in look. I guess I don’t mind creases and the distressed sole. I don’t like bright white soles so the distressing is perfect for me. I recently got a pair of black leather with black laces and glitter on the back. These are the most comfortable pair of GG to date and I’m surprised because the leather ones I’ve tried in the past have been less comfy than my suede or canvas shoes. And they already have creases, had them almost when new and they had not been tried on previously. Help me understand.

 

[Etain]

Ok I’m gonna ask a silly/stupid question. Maybe this is rhetorical and I already know the answer, but want to hear how other people view this. Is it that you, generic you, want to keep them looking new=unworn for as long as possible? I’ve seen on other threads that people don’t like their dress shoes to crease and some even try to say they’re defective. But they’re leather and patent shoes so the creasing is inevitable.
These are sneakers, meant to be worn and loved so wear is inevitable. GG intentionally distresses the shoes (and boots) so they have a particular design aesthetic, it seems, that embraces the slightly broken in look. I guess I don’t mind creases and the distressed sole. I don’t like bright white soles so the distressing is perfect for me. I recently got a pair of black leather with black laces and glitter on the back. These are the most comfortable pair of GG to date and I’m surprised because the leather ones I’ve tried in the past have been less comfy than my suede or canvas shoes. And they already have creases, had them almost when new and they had not been tried on previously. Help me understand.

Yes! Great question! For me personally, we didn’t have a lot growing-up, but as a family, we splurged on good quality footwear. Why? Because, instead of buying a few pairs throughout the year, a good pair of shoes would last at least a couple of years, if not more. I used to Armor All and rubbing alcohol on mine to make them look new again, so I wouldn’t feel as bad when I didn’t have new ones to wear to school. It’s a habit that has stuck, and now, when I go to resell them, it actually holds value to have shoes in good condition. I like things to look new, because, for me, it reminds me that I am now at a place in life where I can afford new things. I even got a pair of used GGDB and immediately spruced them up using white polish (not on the distressed parts) and a toothbrush, and, after that, they immediately felt like “mine.” What can I say? I like the feeling of new.

 

[chiisaibunny]

Yes! Great question! For me personally, we didn’t have a lot growing-up, but as a family, we splurged on good quality footwear. Why? Because, instead of buying a few pairs throughout the year, a good pair of shoes would last at least a couple of years, if not more. I used to Armor All and rubbing alcohol on mine to make them look new again, so I wouldn’t feel as bad when I didn’t have new ones to wear to school. It’s a habit that has stuck, and now, when I go to resell them, it actually holds value to have shoes in good condition. I like things to look new, because, for me, it reminds me that I am now at a place in life where I can afford new things. I even got a pair of used GGDB and immediately spruced them up using white polish (not on the distressed parts) and a toothbrush, and, after that, they immediately felt like “mine.” What can I say? I like the feeling of new.

Thank you for your reply. It makes total sense. I have a shoe, let’s call it a thing (I’ll stay away from words like obsession, I’d have hundreds of pairs if I never got rid of any), and my hubby thinks it’s from growing up in a very rural area with no clothing or shoe stores until I was about junior high. Like you, we got one pair a year. My mom sewed a lot of our clothes, even some in high school, and at that point there were a few small stores. I don’t mind my shoes getting worn but in general I take very good care of them, polish, etc. But I’ve never really done that with sneakers. At these prices though, I can see the extra care would make a difference and make you smile when you put them on. Thanks for the insight.

 

[chiisaibunny]

I have a question about purchasing from Farfetch. If the item says import duties included but the checkout process says you may have to pay import duties, which is correct? Thanks.

 

[Monique1004]

I have a question about purchasing from Farfetch. If the item says import duties included but the checkout process says you may have to pay import duties, which is correct? Thanks.

I'm from US & I never paid extra import tax buying from farfetch. It was always included in the price. You can see the break down of the price in the receipt that comes with the item.

 

[chiisaibunny]

I'm from US & I never paid extra import tax buying from farfetch. It was always included in the price. You can see the break down of the price in the receipt that comes with the item.

Great, thanks!

 

[scivolare]

Hello! Curious about sizing. I'm generally a true 37 in shoes (can be a 6.5-7 depending), but I seem to read mixed things about Golden Goose. The only frame of reference I have for recent shoes is the Chloe Susanna boots. I bought black ones in 37 and they're hella comfy. I got 36.5 in the silver glitter (which supposedly run larger) and they are definitely narrow, but will hopefully stretch out. I don't know if I need to size up to a 38 in the GG Superstar Sneakers?

Thanks!

 

[sinyard]

Hello! Curious about sizing. I'm generally a true 37 in shoes (can be a 6.5-7 depending), but I seem to read mixed things about Golden Goose. The only frame of reference I have for recent shoes is the Chloe Susanna boots. I bought black ones in 37 and they're hella comfy. I got 36.5 in the silver glitter (which supposedly run larger) and they are definitely narrow, but will hopefully stretch out. I don't know if I need to size up to a 38 in the GG Superstar Sneakers?

Thanks!

I’d keep the 37 and loosen the laces. As long as your toes are squished at the end, keep the 37.

 

[scivolare]

I’d keep the 37 and loosen the laces. As long as your toes are squished at the end, keep the 37.

Hi, sorry! My post may have been confusing. I was referring to the chloe susannas for reference. I haven't ordered the GG sneakers, but I'm not sure if I should order a 37 or a 38. In my experience, with non-designer sneakers, I tend to size up.

 

[rakhee81]

Hello! Curious about sizing. I'm generally a true 37 in shoes (can be a 6.5-7 depending), but I seem to read mixed things about Golden Goose. The only frame of reference I have for recent shoes is the Chloe Susanna boots. I bought black ones in 37 and they're hella comfy. I got 36.5 in the silver glitter (which supposedly run larger) and they are definitely narrow, but will hopefully stretch out. I don't know if I need to size up to a 38 in the GG Superstar Sneakers?

Thanks!

Don’t know if this will help but I’m usually a true 37.5 in most shoes, got the Chloe Susanna’s in a 37 and also wear GG superstars in a 37 [emoji4]