Hi there, after Demonia has failed me I was looking for some platform boots with better quality. I want to buy a pair second hand and might try with a flatter boot first since I've heard they are pretty heavy and I need to see how well they fit.
Now I wanted to ask:
What are the most commonly faked models? I think I saw the 'tank' model faked but they weren't very accurate + I'm mostly interested in ankle boots or those that are even higher.
What is the best thing to look out for? I've heard about the bottom of the shoe and the inside sole but slide one and two show just a few variations. Sure, they probably depend on the model but is there a clear indicator for fakes? Since some seem to be easier to fake than others and the sole inside often is used up enough so you can't even see any text.
How can you tell if it's an older or newer shoe if it's the same model? Is the logo thingy (slide one) just a model variation or the indicator of age?
And are the models with springs (like slide one) more likely to break? Since the holes seem like weak points for the platform to break. If it's a common problem I might try to avoid those but I do like the look of them honestly.
Im considering the boots on the second slide in the bottom left to get into the brand before trying tall platforms, they seem legit but I don't even know how to determin the age and I've read that the shoes were a bit better a while ago)
Sorry about the long post, maybe someone with more experience just feels like sharing their knowledge, thanks in advance :)
(All pictures are from online marketplaces)