First off, let’s be real, if the price is too good to be true, it IS. Like, duh. Balenciaga ain’t exactly giving away their stuff. If you see a pair that’s, like, suspiciously cheap, run. Just run. Don’t even think about it. It’s a fake. Probably glued together with, like, questionable chemicals in a back alley somewhere. *shudders*
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. The devil’s in the details, people. And those details are what separate the real deal from the total garbage. Think of it as a detective game, but with your feet.
One thing I’ve noticed (and this is kinda key, imo) is the number on the front of the Triple S. Yeah, that clunky, fugly-but-cool number. If it’s THICK, like ridiculously thick, that’s a HUGE red flag. And get this – if one number’s higher than the other? Oh honey, you’re looking at a certified fake. That’s a straight-up NOPE. Like, who even messes that up?!
And the logo on the side? Pay attention to the font. Apparently, the fakers can’t quite nail the font. It’s usually a dead giveaway. It’s like they’re using Comic Sans or something equally offensive. Okay, maybe not Comic Sans, but you get my drift. The font gotta be on point!
Then there’s the heel construction, especially on the high heels. Now, I’m not a huge high heel person (comfort first, baby!), but I do know that a real Balenciaga heel is gonna be secure. Like, seriously secure. If it looks wobbly or like it’s about to snap off, you’ve got a problem. And probably a fake shoe. And maybe a twisted ankle.
Honestly, the whole thing is a minefield. I mean, even the boxes are getting faked these days! Apparently, the real ones have crisp printing, like super sharp. Fakes? Not so much. Think blurry and kinda sad.
And don’t even get me started on the Speed Trainers. Those sock-like shoes? Ugh, so many fakes. But hey, if you can’t tell the difference, does it really matter? (Just kidding… kinda.)
Here’s the thing, tho, some real Balenciaga shoes *do* have the shoe size on the insole, and some don’t. Like, seriously, Balenciaga, get your act together! It’s confusing! But just because it’s missing doesn’t automatically mean it’s a fake. You gotta look at the *whole* picture.