Michael Kors "Lillie" Moccasins: How to Recognize a Counterfeit?

Michael Kors gained international fame after the brand's creative director and founder, Michael David Kors, joined Project Runway as a judge at the height of the reality show's popularity. Kors, born in 1959, was already established as a sportswear designer when he burst onto the set of the series, but took the opportunity to convert his brand into a household name by moving into a new direction: handbags. Today, Michael Kors leather goods are coveted by men and women the world over. Buying Michael Kors shoes is a decision not to be taken lightly. It is essential to ensure the authenticity of the pair before each purchase. Brands such as Versace, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Michael Kors are common targets for counterfeiters. While some customers buy fake shoes and deliberately destroy their wallets, many others simply can't tell the difference when shopping online. We're going to give you some tips on how to spot a fake pair of Lillie Michael Kors loafers.

The seams of the shoe

First of all, you need to check the stitching on your moccasins. These are truly representative of the expertise of the Michael Kors fashion house. Replica factories tend not to pay much attention to the appearance of the stitching and the aesthetics of the shoe. These are not as rigorous and applied as on authentic moccasins. 

Look at the stitching, especially in the toe area. This area is the most complicated to sew because of its shape. It is therefore very likely that replica shoes will have faulty stitching in this area. 

On a replica Mickael Kors loafer, the seams are not correctly aligned, whereas on an authentic pair, the seams are clean, aligned and quite fine. On an imitation, the threads protrude and are very visible, and the seams curl.

The inside of the shoe

You can also check the inside of the pair. It's true that its interior design is a guarantee of authenticity. There should be small diamond-shaped markings from the beginning to the end of the sole. The seams must be perfectly sewn and clean. They should be the same colour as the sole, i.e. beige. Replica factories tend to opt for black threads, or threads of a different colour to the sole. Next, on the back of the sole, more specifically the heel, the words 'Michael' and 'Michael Kors' should be visible and written in gold. The letters should be thin and fairly tight. They should also be in upper case. 

You can see a preview in the photo below.

The logo

Writing the logo on the pair of moccasins is a good way of authenticating counterfeits. Check that the brand's MK logo is on the front of the pair. This should be gold in colour, and the two letters should hang together. They are surrounded by a circle, and the letters are attached to the circle. The elements of the logo should be one. The logo should be attached using a kind of leather fabric. If these elements are not identifiable on your pair of Michael Kors loafers, you are probably dealing with a counterfeit.

Note that on fake loafers, the logo is not present or is not presented in the same way. The logo often has a "cheap" look and is not stitched on. The logo tends to be simply stuck on and can come off very easily. It's usually striped, and the writing doesn't have the same shape or look. 

This is what the logo on your luxury loafers should look like.

Curious to find out more about counterfeit shoes? Read our articles on Balenciaga Triple S and Nike Dunk Low.

Secure your Michael Kors loafers with Obvy

Once you've looked at every detail above to see whether your Michael Kors ballet flats are real or fake, move on to the next step, which is to secure the purchase of your second-hand shoes. By using a secure payment method like Obvy, you can easily avoid scams between private individuals. 

With Obvy, you can benefit from a number of advantages, such as payment in instalments and traceability of the transaction, to ensure optimum security until you receive your pair of Michael Kors ballet flats and can certify their authenticity.