Tips to authenticate Dad sandals from Chanel
The latest summer must-have from luxury brands is a nod to normcore (the perfect non-look) and athleisure (the cross between streetwear and gymwear). Striking the perfect balance between comfort and chic, Chanel's 'dad' sandal is the shoe of choice on the internet right now. Every fashion lover and their mum suddenly seems to have a pair - Alexa Chung, Chiara Ferragni and countless other fashion bloggers and Instagram stars have managed to get their hands on a pair. Although it's almost impossible to get your hands on a pair of Chanel sandals in an official boutique, it is possible to buy them second-hand on resale websites. So it's vital to know how to spot fake Dad Chanel sandals to avoid being ripped off. Here's our advice on how to authenticate Dad Chanel sandals, which are on trend this summer.
1. The global aspect method
When it comes to something as simple as the Chanel Dad sandals, it's even more important to get all the details right. Look closely at the authentic heel, which is super uniform and exquisite, while the replica fails to copy the flawless symmetry. The stitching plays a big part in this, as the sloppy stitching in the photo on the left makes the flaws even worse. The poor quality of the counterfeit leather gives the model a worn look. Chanel's signature quilting gives these sandals a more fashionable look. The replica factory didn't get the quilting technique right either.
Left: the look of a Dad Chanel fake sandal, right: the look of a real Dad Chanel sandal.
2. The heel of the sandal
Elegance is in the details. You may have already noticed how smooth the authentic heel is, with no extra lines, while the fake one seems to have layers.
The stitching also plays a big part: the tight stitching on the original sandals is almost seamless, even the connecting part in the middle is almost impossible. On the other hand, the sloppy and careless stitching on the replica model highlights certain production problems, such as a huge gap in the middle.
On the left, the heel of a fake Dad Chanel sandal; on the right, the heel of a real Dad Chanel sandal.
3. The Chanel logo
What's a Chanel product without its logo? If it's poorly reproduced, then even the most perfect details are lost.Look closely at how rounded and exquisite the authentic logo is with its gold detailing, while the double C of the fake model looks distorted, with a narrower but taller look. Like the logo, the fastener should be as rounded as in the photo on the right.
On the left is the logo of a fake Dad Chanel sandal, on the right the logo of a real Dad Chanel sandal.
4. The insole
Even though the insole may not be visible when you're wearing the sandals, it's still essential to keep a close eye on it.
The patch on which the lettering is inscribed is round on the authentic model, whereas it looks like an asymmetrical triangle without corners on the photo on the left. It is also flat when it is supposed to be larger. The letters on it are bigger, written in different fonts and bolder than they should be. Even the Chanel logo is thicker than it should be.
On the left, the sole of a fake Dad Chanel sandal; on the right, the sole of a real Dad Chanel sandal.
5. The serial number
Checking the model serial number is very important. Some replicas don't even have them, but even if they do, look at the font and the way it's written.
The letters and numbers of the genuine serial number are further apart and look well etched into the leather. On the other hand, the spacing between the characters in the image on the left is smaller, and the numbers are pale and written in a different font.
On the left is the serial number of a fake Dad Chanel sandal, on the right the serial number of a real Dad Chanel sandal.
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If you're looking for Dad Chanel sandals, you've probably noticed that you can't get them direct from Chanel. Luckily, there's an alternative so you can keep up with this summer's trend, and that's second-hand. What's more, buying your Chanel sandals second-hand means you'll be able to get them for less than you would in an official boutique. Although there are many advantages to buying second-hand, you need to be wary of the many counterfeits and scams on the market.
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