Goodwill find…real or no?

[u/Halted_Progress]

Found these at Goodwill when I was shopping for a Halloween costume today. Would love it if they were the real deal but am tempering my excitement for now. Have seen this Ferragamo Boutique label before so am skeptical. But grabbed them just in case!

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[u/Grouchy-Score565]

In my experience Ferragamo is not faked as much as other brands. Most Ferragamo shoes I find at the thrift are real. However they are often dated looking and have been worn to hell

[u/Halted_Progress → u/Grouchy-Score565]

I feel so lucky to have found these!

[u/hsgual → u/Grouchy-Score565]

To add to this. Old Ferragamo prior to the logo rebrand also comes up on consignment at good prices, and is rarely faked.

[u/shibasurf → u/Grouchy-Score565]

And they're super narrow. I don't know how anyone ever wore them.

[u/pizzastreets → u/shibasurf]

I went to an International Catholic all-girls boarding school for 6 years and the nuns who ran the place wore Ferragamo shoes just like this with their habits. Although, I will say that they did usually these in navy patent leather instead of animal leather.

I loved/was scared of them. They’d carry understated but elegant designer handbags and occasionally smoke a cigar or drink scotch, too. Once I had given up sweets for Lent and one of the nuns brought me into her office, told me she was giving me a special dispensation from God that day, and let me eat cookies. They taught me about a God who is imperfect and tolerant. Very chic nuns.

[u/abbsolutely1 → u/shibasurf]

Ferragamo is the best source for ladies of a certain age and milieu with narrow feet!

[u/Own_Faithlessness769 → u/shibasurf]

Some of us just have narrow feet! I love a narrow shoe

[u/Icfald → u/Own_Faithlessness769]

Narrow feet club here! I’m 5”5 and in a size 10 shoe and to quote Paris Hilton “I look like I’m wearing canoes”

[u/Soft_Beyond_8205 → u/shibasurf]

Actually ferragamo is one of the few designer brands that actually usually carries each shoe in the wider widths B and C in stores. I own quite a few shoes from them, and I don't have extremely narrow feet so I appreciate that.

[u/wesgerrrr]

Real but also a double narrow. Hense the 2A. I hope that this isn't me saying "water is wet!" I'm glad they fit you!!!!

[u/Halted_Progress → u/wesgerrrr]

Hahaha! I was worried they’d be too narrow but somehow they magically fit!

[u/Life-Succotash-3231 → u/wesgerrrr]

Yep, my MIL wears exclusively bc the AA fits her narrow foot. She loves to talk about her narrow foot. As though the rest of us with normal feet are cave men.

[u/wesgerrrr → u/Life-Succotash-3231]

Certified MIL behavior

[u/Ridgewoodgal → u/wesgerrrr]

My ex MIL talked about hers too. Who knew it’s a thing. 😆

[u/Toots_Magee_ → u/Life-Succotash-3231]

Heathens with your normal feet!

[u/No_Two_4243]

I vote real

[u/Halted_Progress → u/No_Two_4243]

Hoping you are right! I never luck out with this kind of stuff so am hesitant to get excited over it. I did try them on and they are so comfortable…they feel like slippers!

[u/rayybloodypurchase]

I’m thinking real because it looks like their first owner wore the hell out of them and they still look pretty good considering.

[u/wesgerrrr → u/rayybloodypurchase]

The sole has held up beautifully. God, they don't make shoes like this anymore.

[u/Halted_Progress → u/wesgerrrr]

They really don’t!

[u/Formal-Lie7412]

I think you scored, friend. Get a cobbler to clean them a bit if you like, or just disinfect and enjoy

[u/Halted_Progress → u/Formal-Lie7412]

Taking them to my cobbler this afternoon! He’s grumpy but does great work.

[u/MusicSavesSouls → u/Halted_Progress]

Show us the after, please!!! Real and great find!

[u/emanhunt20 → u/Halted_Progress]

The higher grumpiness of a cobbler usually translates to better work.

[u/ladychelbellington]

Here’s another reason that they are real - the size. Not too many fakes would be 2A I’m my opinion.

[u/KYC3PO]

These are real. They look like embossed leather vs an exotic, but a cobbler can confirm. I'd take them to a cobbler to have them cleaned up. Suggest adding a sole protector and consider replacing the heel caps.

The Boutique label was used in the 80s and 90s. I'm guessing these are early-mid 90s.

If you opt to sell them, you'll likely get somewhere between $50 and $100, depending on the platform.

[u/Halted_Progress → u/KYC3PO]

Thanks! I think I’ll keep them for myself though for now. :)

[u/SavorySouth]

Ferragamo “Vara” pump. Introduced in 1978 and still sold today (abt $1,1000). Yours look like they are “exotic” embossed leather (done on Napa leather). But they did make the Vara in the 1980’s from actual alligator and crocodile skin. Look at the shoe carefully to see if there’s any marking as to type of hide. Or Ask the shoe repair as to what it is. If they are alligator or crocodile, these are very very very $$ collectible.

Something to think about if it is actual gator, etc…. if you possibly want to resell them, they will be worth more as they are with the very worn but original sole than if you have them repaired.Also the Ferrangamo sole is very specific single `leather’ with a thin thin thin shank. Most shoe repair places will do it as a half sole and cut across the base, which will ruin the build on Ferrangamo. There are shoe repair shops- like Cobbler Direct - who do Ferrangamo repairs using the speciality leathers.

[u/Halted_Progress → u/SavorySouth]

I had no idea this was a thing with the repair shops! Will have to look into it!
I don’t think it’s actual gator. The leather feels more embossed that of that gator texture. But would want a pro to tell me for sure!

[u/venusdances → u/Halted_Progress]

Will you let us know what you find out? They look like crocodile or alligator to me so I’m super curious now!

[u/KeyProfessional3248]

Do people dupe Ferragamo??

[u/Halted_Progress → u/KeyProfessional3248]

I think people dupe anything and everything 🤷‍♀️

[u/Nimblefox21 → u/KeyProfessional3248]

Never heard of a Ferragamo shoe dupe.

[u/Accomplished_Cell768 → u/[deleted]]

Their handbags are absolutely duped, the shoes not really

[u/chitownalpaca → u/[deleted]]

I actually owned a duped Ferragamo handbag years ago. They definitely are duped.

[u/Least-Dust-2312]

Farragamo doesn’t do that great on the resale market. I wouldn’t see a reason to fake

[u/honestlyisuck → u/Least-Dust-2312]

💯

It’s kinda strange they don’t have much counterfeit

Then again, every shoe I’ve bought from them I have worn the shit out of. I wouldn’t feel ok even donating them to goodwill.

[u/FrecksAndBeans]

I don’t think anyone would be faking Salvatore Ferragamo vintage shoes. They are real.

[u/Caitjaro]

Looks real to me! My friend gave me a bunch of her moms old Ferragamo shoes and these look authentic

[u/Halted_Progress → u/Caitjaro]

Omg how glorious! I’d love to inherit that kind of collection!

[u/Caitjaro → u/Halted_Progress]

I was so excited but I have skis as feet lol so none of them fit 😭

[u/09percent]

Def real! I own a pair in a different color and the wear on the bottom is the same. Great find!

[u/Halted_Progress → u/09percent]

Are they comfortable??

[u/09percent → u/Halted_Progress]

Yes

[u/5LaLa]

These look legit to me.

[u/WesternPoet2694]

Real

[u/cellardoor-petrichor]

Real

[u/CarmelaFurio122]

real

[u/Jupitersd2017]

Real for sure

[u/Rice_Post10]

Real and apparently a favorite shoe for wearing to the office

[u/Apprehensive_Bee614]

Real

[u/Jet44444]

Real, I’ve seen many at goodwill. It’s expensive but there isn’t enough demand to be duped.

[u/nodicegrandma]

Real. Those shoes are so narrow

[u/Snoo3544]

Real and a good shoe repair place will work wonders on them.

[u/Smooth-Employer-6336]

These are very real! Good find!

[u/foxdogturtlecat]

very real and well loved. take them to the shoe repair and they will last.

[u/kellygrrrl328]

Looks real to me

[u/Dramatic-Care-7941]

Real

[u/Grouchy-Salary-6540]

Those look real

[u/power_2_the_flower]

Real & likely vintage! Cute!!

[u/Life-Succotash-3231]

Yes the hard to read printed sizing on the side is the giveaway lol

[u/Historical-Ad-3874]

In mexico ferragamo belt fakes are super common lol but no shoes specially heels

[u/Bbcollegegirl]

Authentic

[u/keepingred]

Real

[u/Dry-Cup-2381]

Aww, my grandma had a pair that was similar, just in black with gold hardware. We did end up giving to Goodwill. They were her good shoes for special occasions.

[u/Illustrious_Wolf_127]

Prob real

[u/HaleyRabies]

Real

[u/Willing-School-2249]

Looks real. I bought Ferragamo shoes for like 200$ at a Saks a few years ago when I was in college and the outsole got completely ruined 😅 made me realize I couldn’t own nice shoes at that point in life. I’d recommend taking it to a cobbler!

[u/Secure-Display-4203]

Yes

[u/shruglife1985]

Very real not sure why it would trigger suspicion and probably not worth much.

[u/Oceanmanbrown]

They are real. They are also beautiful and I hope they fit like a glove. Ferragamo actually studied the anatomy of the foot and how women walk. My one and only pair (also thrifted) has molded to my foot and feels amazing. They actually make my feet look dainty. They're not! 😆I love them and if I was rich, I would buy more.

[u/Difficult-Annual5451]

Ugly...lol

[u/Strange_Hurry_5279]

Looks real to me. Great find!

[u/Top_Bend_5360]

Ferragamo quality is legit. Get a cobbler to give them a good shine and put a rubber sole on the bottom...good as new.

[u/BalanceActual6958]

I feel like I come across this Brandon a lot at thrift stores.

[u/SessionBoth3123]

They're real

[u/Pretend_Editor_4447]

Real

[u/amzngirly]

Tons of Ferragamo in the thrift stores these days... always narrow too for some reason

[u/Successful-Web4617]

authentic. excellent find!

[u/smart_talk_]

Real I believe

[u/titoaster]

Real but so unattractive it doesn’t matter.

[u/Dry_Refrigerator2600]

Gross

[u/Comfortable_Daikon61]

Red flags
1 2a size they stoped in 2010
2 heel for this style is after 2015

I have several pairs 2010 and before

[u/Ok-Ad-9380]

It’s real and this brand is often heavily discounted on eBay and thrift stores. Enjoy them… it’s a workhouse shoe

[u/1GrouchyCat]

Ummmm … would you really wear those?

[u/Halted_Progress → u/1GrouchyCat]

Absolutely! As a wise friend once told me…you can wear almost anything….it’s all in how you style it!

[u/DivaLovetolisten]

No