Inspect the pair, not just the story.

Begin with the exact item

A brand photograph tells you what a design looks like. A photograph of the pair being offered tells you about that pair. For a new, older-stock or previously worn shoe, ask which kind of image you are looking at and what condition is being offered.

The original pink and black product photographs are helpful design references. They cannot establish a seller’s possession, a batch number or the condition of a pair not shown in those photographs.

Ask for a useful photo set

• Both shoes together, with colour visible in neutral light.
• Size and product labels, legible without unnecessary personal information.
• Each outsole, heel and side profile.
• Close-ups of any visible wear, marks, repair or separation.
• The packaging and any product-specific documents included in the sale.

Record the answer before paying

A collector’s example

You are offered a black pair using a campaign photo. Ask for current photos of the exact pair, the labels and both soles. If the seller calls it limited, ask what edition identifier and documented production quantity support that word. A high asking price alone does not establish rarity.

Keep your claim proportional

A matching colour and outsole pattern help compare visible design. They are not a substitute for an authentication service or manufacturer confirmation. Do not describe a pair as authenticated solely because it resembles a photograph on this site.