Every pair of shoes you buy for yourself, TOMS will give a pair to a child in need.A shoe donation won't be made to a child in need when you sell a fake TOMS shoe.By inspecting labels, evaluating quality, and ensuring that your shoes are purchased through an authorized retailed you can easily identify whether or not you have a pair of counterfeit TOMS in your possession.
Step 1: The shoes have their country of origin verified.
There are 5 manufacturing sites for TOMS in Argentina, China, India, and Ethiopia.Carefully review your pair to make sure they are made at one of the listed manufacturing sites.There is a country of origin label on the inside of the shoe.There is information on the box.
Step 2: The slogan "One for One" is written inside the shoe.
The TOMS slogan can't be found on the shoes or the shoe box.
Step 3: The inside walls of the shoes have a pattern.
There are stripes or animals in the inside fabric of TOMS shoes.There is a chance that the shoes are counterfeit TOMS shoes.
Step 4: There is an attempt to remove the shoe's insoles.
The TOMS shoes should not come out easily.The inside of fake TOMS shoes may not match the insoles.
Step 5: Determine if the inside of the shoes has support.
The TOMS shoes are most likely fake if the insoles are flat and don't have mounds to support the arches of your feet.
Step 6: Poor quality stitching is something you should look for.
The shoes that are counterfeit are not as good as the real thing.One way to evaluate is to look at the stitching.Are there any threads that are coming lose?The shoes are likely fakes.
Step 7: The accuracy of the size is checked.
The size printed on the inside of the shoe should match the actual size.If you are a women's size 7, but the shoes you try on in your size are far too large or fit a woman who wears a size 8, the shoe is probably fake.
Step 8: Determine if the seller is an authorized TOMS retailer.
If you buy TOMS shoes from a dealer that isn't authorized to sell them, they are most likely fake.You can find retailer information for TOMS shoe dealers at http://www.toms.com.Click on the "Find a Retailer" link at the bottom of the website.Click on the "Submit" button after selecting your country and postal code.You can find a list of retailers that sell authentic TOMS shoes on the website.If you don't have internet access, you can call TOMS customer service.
Step 9: TOMS shoes can be purchased from an authorized retailer.
If you buy TOMS shoes from other sources, they may be fake.Don't buy shoes from anywhere other than an authorized store.If you purchase new or used TOMS shoes from an online auction website or web store, make sure to review return policies and warranty information to protect yourself.
Step 10: Take a look at the TOMS shoe collection at an authorized store.
You will be able to identify fake TOMS shoes in the future if you become more familiar with the look and feel of authentic shoes.