How to Identify Authentic Louis Vuitton Boots

Knock off, Fake, Replica, Authentic here are some basics which can be applied to almost all luxury design items.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. First use common sense a brand new set of expensive boots or bag that sells for $1000 and costs less than $300 it is likely a fake.
   Beware of the source if it is a purse party or from the trunk of a car it is also a fake unless you heard of a recent heist somewhere, in that case you might want to call the police preferably before you buy the bag.
   Kiosk, garment districts, flea markets and Chinatown are not likely to be selling the real thing
   If its new and being sold on Yahoo or eBay and selling for a fraction of the price it is a fake.
2. Louis Vuitton is known for their high quality, stylish products produced from the highest quality materials made by master craftsmen in Europe and the United States.
   So first examine the item closely looking for any signs of shoddy manufacture, the leather should be soft and supple not grainy, anything pvc is a giveaway
   The stitching should be small and even not pulled or shabby looking.
   Handbag lining that is glued not stitched it's a fake.
   Boots should have leather lining, check boot details at LV website they show pictures and give detailed descriptions
   LV patterns should line up evenly on both sides of the item.
   Monograms should be on heavy brass and be crisp and clear
   If it's made in china it's a fake know where your product is made.
   Do your research if the item doesn't look the same or is not listed on the manufactures site its a fake.
   Many fakes are well made and can be difficult to identify if you want to be sure a good website to check out is My Poupette for a small fee they will check out items for you.
3. Remember many counterfeit products are made in sweatshops or with child labour for extremely low wages resulting in injuries and poverty. Think before you buy. If you want to save money on high end luxury items, replicas are the way to go they won't copy the monograms of the original designer but you get the look with out the price and lets face it how many of us can tell the difference.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember the old adage If it sounds to good to be true......
• Remember the fake items are unauthorized copies of the real product
• many people buy these items knowing they are fake they have cost LVMH millions in lost sales effecting the economy and jobs. some people buy not knowing losing money and possibly the item which can be confiscated in some cases if it is proved to be a fake