How To Authenticate Louis Vuitton Footwear
Heel
In this example, the counterfeit incorrectly positions the heel lines, with the bottom line showing almost no spacing from the leather piping below.
The counterfeits fails to construct clearly defined vertical lines along the white heel material.
The counterfeit also fails to evenly outline the LV logo, most noticeably where the end of the letter ‘L’ does not follow the upward curve smoothly.
Midsole Details
In this example, the counterfeit lacks the clarity and detail seen in authentic models.
On the counterfeit, the rightmost flower is shaped incorrectly, with petals that appear too thick and wide.
The counterfeit also shows stitching inconsistencies, while the authentic features clean, consistent stitching throughout.
The counterfeit tries to mimic the authentic’s endmost gap appearing slimmer, however still gets this shape incorrect.
Additionally, authentic sole gaps have an indent within them that counterfeits often miss.
Insole
In this example, the counterfeit print appears fainter in color and less bold than the authentic.
While the counterfeit replicates the text closely, errors remain, most notably in the shapes of the letters 'e' and 'R'.
The counterfeit’s LV logo also appears fainter and thinner, with noticeable misshaping at the top of both letters.
Additionally, the material indents on the counterfeit run vertically, whereas the authentic’s indents run horizontally.
Interior Label
In this example, the authentic shows a distinct font with textured golden text and clear depth, while the counterfeit’s text appears flat, lacking texture and too thin.
The mesh material behind the interior label also differs: the counterfeit has long straight lines, whereas the authentic’s mesh contains shorter, more frequent diamond-shaped patterns.
Note: This guide is not exhaustive. Authentic Louis Vuitton products can vary by model, season, and country of manufacture, so genuine items may differ from the examples shown. Counterfeit versions are constantly evolving, with new variations regularly appearing that may not be documented here. When in doubt, professional authentication is strongly recommended.
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