How to Tell if Prada Boots are Fake
Prada is one of the most popular brand names in the fashion world. Along with Gucci, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, Prada bags and shoes are among the most coveted by fashionistas all over the globe. Eager to make a quick buck, counterfeiters have taken on the task of manufacturing fake Prada bags, sunglasses and boots, and touting them as the real thing to clueless buyers. Educate yourself on telling a real Prada boot from a fake one, and you won't have to worry about purchasing an inauthentic pair of Prada boots.
Instructions
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Check the box the boots came in first. An authentic Prada shoe box will have the Prada logo on the end of the box. You will also find sizing and other information about the boots on the side of the box under the logo. Fake Prada boots will come packaged in a box that has the Prada logo on the top of the lid. Also, a real Prada box will be a light grayish-silver color with the logo printed in white on a red horizontal line as the background.
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Check the dust bag that came with the boots. A real Prada dust bag will be the same grayish silver as the box with a silver drawstring cord. A fake Prada dust bag will have a tell-tale black silver cord, which should immediately notify you that it's inauthentic.
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Check underneath the sole of the Prada boots. Like all Prada shoes, the soles are removable with the Prada logo printed underneath as well as a "Made in Italy" sign below the logo.
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Make sure the word "Prada" is always written in all caps like this: PRADA. The font used to write Prada is also very unique and was developed specifically for the brand by graphic artists. The edges of the letters are thick with small serifs on the ends. The capital R has a distinctive gap between the curve at the top and a leg that juts out.
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Make sure the Prada boots have the proper Prada logo on them. Some boots have an upside down triangle logo attachment that reads: PRADA, with the word MILANO underneath, then DAL 1913 written directly below MILANO. Other boots may have this exact same writing inside an ellipse shape. The bottom of the triangle and the top of the ellipse will have a drawing resembling a shield like in a coat of arms. The "DAL 1913" is written on a scroll. Make sure Prada and Milano are spelled correctly, and that the date reads 1913. Some fake dates are written as 1931.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for spelling mistakes, uneven stitching, loose buttons and other evidence of shoddy craftsmanship to determine if your Prada boots are fake.
Don't buy from an unreliable retailer. If you doubt the authenticity of the boots, you're probably right to be concerned. It's extremely dangerous to purchase Prada boots online; chances are very high that products found online are fake. Always purchase the Prada boots from a certified Prada boutique to make sure they are real.
