Post pics of HIGH-END DESIGNER SHOES...(pics)

[2ndamendment]

I'm gonna venture on the side of fake.

I kind of have the same feeling. I bought it off Mr. Porter on their UK site. When it arrived, I opened the box and it was missing the plastic bags and it looked as if someone had worn them. On the beige sticker where it is supposed to have my name, there was some other dudes name so I knew I received a pair of returned shoes. What are the chances of that dude swapping out the shoes for a really good fake pair? Oddly it measures shorter than all of my other arenas and some of the stitchings feel off. I really had nothing to compare it to at the time since it was my first pair of Balenciaga Arenas, until I bought one from a retailer and noticed some few alarming differences. Should I hit up Mr. Porter and tell them? Its already been a few weeks since I purchased it though, so I don't know if they would give me a refund.

UPDATE:

Just spoke with a Mr. Porter representative. They told me they have a "premier team of experts who specializes in checking the authenticity of a product" and advised I return the product so they cantake a look at it.

 

[jays4day23]

^^^^ I wanted to say those wear fake after being extremely critical then back tracking I am going with authentic. That leather is WAY too high quality looking to say fake. However, they definitely were worn.

 

[hennessy]

I would have returned those the next day. Why did you wait a few weeks? Seems fishy.

 

[al audi]

Wow........if those are real, GM arenas have hit authentic spots lol

 

[bertdinner2]

can anyone help me determine the authenticity of this arena?

they r real but have been worn.

 

[bertdinner2]

Spring Summer 2015 new colors Balenciaga Arenas and more.......

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they are really gonna lose their appeal if they keep releasing ten colors every season...

 

[kingofthesouthga]

That's not the point though because you may not know which pair came out with the bigger lid others do like myself which for someone who is not so knowledgeable can have signs to tell if a shoe is fake. The older pairs like the Pavot for instance has the shorter side lid cover. The Pavot colorway is an extremely good example because unlike the Blanco or Noir colorway which is constantly released the Pavot didn't come out again after the box change.

my point was the lid could have been switched... if i sell my pavots the least of my concern is if i have the right lid for the box

 

[hennessy]

I thow my shoe boxes out. Playing for keeps here.

 

[2ndamendment]

I'm gonna venture on the side of fake.

I would have returned those the next day. Why did you wait a few weeks? Seems fishy.

It was my first pair of Arenas so I didn't know if it was real or fake. Also it was from Mr Porter so the item being fake never crossed my mind. It was until I bought one from balenciagas retail store did I notice the differences.

 

[blaz3n]

It was my first pair of Arenas so I didn't know if it was real or fake. Also it was from Mr Porter so the item being fake never crossed my mind. It was until I bought one from balenciagas retail store did I notice the differences.

Lol even if that's the case, shoes look worn.. Mr.Porter shouldn't have sent you worn shoes in the first place, with that being said I would of returned next day off of that.

 

[al audi]

they are really gonna lose their appeal if they keep releasing ten colors every season...

Arenas have already lost appeal....lets be honest.

 

[kevinnxu]

new pickup. you can follow me on IG: Mrkxu 

Balenciaga Arena Rouge Grenat

By the way, how do you guys lace your arenas?? 

 

[2potroast3]

Those rouge grenat really grew on me [emoji]128293[/emoji][emoji]128293[/emoji][emoji]128293[/emoji]

 

[kevinnxu]

Those rouge grenat really grew on me [emoji]128293[/emoji][emoji]128293[/emoji][emoji]128293[/emoji]

yeah I love them !!

 

[mart da god]

dope color, I don't think people were ready for them, everybody was still chasing the rogue braise color

 

[al audi]

I def like those. Not over braise though.

Where can I find these CP?

 

[rfx45]

Personal advice, I'd pass on those just because of the cork sole.

 

[al audi]

Wear down too fast huh. Already had that thought.

 

[rfx45]

And very slippery even if it is slightly moist and can be uncomfortable.

 

[alp]

the sole on those are cork?

 

[rfx45]

Not cork, my fault, crepe like Clarks desert boots.

 

[airmaxes]

Crepe

 

[2ndamendment]

Margiela arrived today 

 

[javvadshah]

I like those CP's I would def cop, since there is no chance at bottega's thanks to kanye, crepe sole is clutch

 

[kevineg6]

I def like those. Not over braise though.

Where can I find these CP?

Do you know when these gonna drop? Definitely interested