Got my pears from NDC yesterday and I must say that the GS version is far cleaner than the Mens. Also after a good inspection I found there is more patent leather on the mens left sneaker than on the right. The toe box is sketch but not bad and on the right sneaker there is a imperfection where the patent leather is stitched way to high to the 1st lace loop on the far right side of the sneaker. Anyone else post or have issues like this? I'll share some pictures when I get home. I'm 0/2 on my last retro purchases not having bad QC issues. My VI's Black/infrared came with an ink blob on the heel that faded after lots of cleaning but never came off. If you manage to get that ink blob off let me know what products you used and I'll kick down reps.