How to spot a fake pair of Gucci shoes

Gucci shoes are some of the most imitated shoes on the market. Before buying a pair of Gucci shoes online, make sure you don’t accidentally invest in a fake. Check out the guidelines below for tips on how to avoid a cheap knockoff of the Gucci brand.

What to look for inside a genuine Gucci shoe: Every authentic Gucci shoe receives an eight-digit serial number stamped into the leather lining of the shoe. All serial numbers are exactly eight digits long, so count before you buy! This serial number must be discreet; it is usually placed inside the shoe next to the shoe size. The “Gucci” brand must be stamped on the inside of the shoe at the heel. Next to the brand there must be a stamp that says “Made in Italy”. Both stamps must be easily visible. As always, make sure the stamps have been applied in a quality way (i.e. they are well aligned, the brand name is spelled correctly, etc.). A genuine designer shoe will almost never cover the designer’s name, so if for some reason the “Gucci” stamp is cut off or hidden, the shoe is likely a fake. Finally, Gucci shoes are lined with leather. The seller of a genuine Gucci shoe will be aware of this fact.

What to look for in the sole of a genuine Gucci shoe: The sole of a genuine Gucci shoe should be leather. Again, an honest vendor should be able to easily answer any of these types of questions. In fact, a good way to test the waters if you’re suspicious is to ask a series of detailed questions about the shoes you want to buy (make sure you know the correct answers!) And then see how your supplier responds.

Gucci shoe soles vary by gender. Gucci women’s shoes will have the words “Gucci” and “Made in Italy” stamped on the sole of the shoe. A Gucci men’s shoe can be stamped or have a silver plate engraved with the brand’s name.

What to Look for in Genuine Gucci Shoe Packaging: Genuine Gucci shoes generally come in dark brown dust bags. The bags are printed with the “double G” logo. The shoe box is also dark brown in color and should have the word “Gucci” embossed on the lid. Letters must be silver.