Isabel Marant's suede wedge sneakers are number one on the cool-girls' wish lists this season. Isabel Marant's wedge sneakers are a statement sports-luxe style. Team them with tapered pants and a blazer for easy off-duty cool.
But with the arrival of the popular and must-have shoe come the counterfeits and the fakes.
When in doubt, compare the color, style and quality of the sneaker you are buying with the authentic product on the Isabel Marant website.
Authentic Isabel Marant suede wedge sneakers are a quality product with attention to detail.
Although similar in appearance, these counterfeit Isabel Marant sneakers lack the detail and quality of the authentic item.
Authentic Isabel Marant sole is distinct, and has the size (in this case 41 - European) cast into the sole.
The European shoe size "38" is clearly cast into the sole on this authentic Isabel Marant shoe.
Counterfeit Isabel Marant sneaker has a distinctly different sole than the authentic shoe. This sole is common on many counterfeits.
The $65 "Buy it Now" price on eBay for any size new Isabel Marant sneaker from China should tell you to look no further -- it's a fake. Closer inspection shows poor quality, loose stitching and frayed edges.
Look closely at the Isabel Marant precisely aligned double stitching and attention to detail on the authentic shoe.
Look closely at the stitching on this counterfeit Isabel Marant sneaker. The stitching is a single row, not the double row found on authentic sneakers and is already separating on the "new" shoe.
Compare the stitching on authentic and counterfeit products. The real Isabel Marant back strap is neat and double stitched. The fake is sloppy.
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