First thing’s first, the price. I mean, c’mon, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Like, you aren’t gonna find a legit pair of Guess heels for, like, $20. That’s just…not how it works. Use common sense, y’know?
Then, the details, man, the details. This is where things get interesting. Look closely at the stitching. Is it neat? Is it even? Real Guess shoes usually have pretty good quality control. If the stitching looks all wonky and uneven, or like it’s about to unravel, that’s a big red flag. Also, check the logo. Seriously, stare at it. Does it look right? Are the letters the right font? Are they spaced correctly? Fake shoes often have slightly off logos, and sometimes they’re even, like, *completely* wrong, which is just hilarious.
Don’t underestimate the power of the barcode. Some of the other stuff I looked at before said to check the barcode. I dunno about shoes specifically, but it’s worth a shot, right? Like, punch those 13 digits in somewhere, see if it throws up a legit Guess product. Might save you a headache.
Next, feel the material. Real leather and quality synthetics *feel* different than cheap stuff. It’s hard to explain, but you kinda just know it when you feel it. The fake stuff usually feels plasticky and stiff, or even kinda scratchy. If it feels like it’s gonna disintegrate if you breathe on it, it’s probably a fake.
Oh, and this is a biggie: where are you buying them from? Buying from the official Guess website or a reputable department store is always the safest bet. But if you’re buying from some random website you’ve never heard of, or from someone on social media, be extra careful. Ask for lots of pictures, ask questions about their return policy (if they even *have* one), and just trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is.
And listen, don’t be afraid to compare them to real ones. If you have a friend who owns a pair of Guess shoes, or if you can find a pair in a store, compare them to the ones you’re thinking of buying. Look at the colors, the materials, the details. The more you look, the more likely you are to spot a fake.
Also, I once heard someone say something about holograms and how if a shoe has a hologram when it isn’t supposed to, it’s a fake. I have no idea if Guess actually does this, but check their website, yo! Look at photos and make sure the ones you’re buying match.
