Now, lemme tell ya, “overrun” always sounds a little shady, doesn’t it? Like, did these shoes *escape* the factory? Are they rejects? Are they, dare I say it, *fake*? My gut says proceed with caution.
You see all this stuff online – FARFETCH selling “pre-owned,” StockX with the “verified” thing, FASHIONPHILE boasting about their selection of used Chanel. That’s cool and all, a perfectly legit way to get your designer fix at (maybe) slightly less insane prices. But “overrun”? Hmmm.
Alibaba.com is mentioned in that search result. Okay, that’s a whole different ballgame. Wholesale shoes? “Affordable shoes stock available!”? Hold up. We’re veering into “too good to be true” territory, peeps.
Look, I’m not saying *all* overrun stock is a scam. Maybe there’s a factory somewhere with a slight surplus of authentic Chanel soles or something. Maybe a batch didn’t quite meet the *exacting* standards of the Chanel QC department. (I imagine that’s a pretty intimidating place, tbh.)
But, and this is a BIG but, if you’re looking at a pair of Chanel sneakers advertised as “overrun stock” for, like, a tenth of the retail price…well, your spidey sense should be tingling like crazy.
My personal opinion? I’d rather save up and buy a legit pre-owned pair from a reputable source, even if it takes a bit longer. Yeah, it hurts the wallet, but at least you KNOW what you’re getting. Plus, there’s something kinda special about buying something that’s already had a life, you know? It adds a little character.
Think about it: Would you rather have a “maybe real” Chanel shoe that might fall apart after a week, or a guaranteed-authentic, gently-used one that you can strut your stuff in with confidence? For me, it’s a no-brainer. Besides, who *really* wants to risk the embarrassment of someone calling out your obviously fake Chanel kicks? Not me.
