See, you’re scrolling, maybe on Insta, maybe just, y’know, *existing* online, and you see it: “Overrun Dior B22s! Super cheap!” Your brain kinda short-circuits for a sec. Dior…cheap? That doesn’t even *sound* real. But, like, is it? Should you dive in headfirst?
Okay, look, I’m no expert, but I’ve done my fair share of “research” (read: late-night internet rabbit holes). The thing with overruns is…it’s kinda a grey area. You see those descriptions like the provided one, talking about “modernity and elegance” blah blah blah “sophisticated finish”? Yeah, that’s the official Dior spiel. But overruns? That’s a whole different ballgame, and frankly, it’s where things get kinda sus, no offense.
Basically, the *idea* is that these are shoes that were made for Dior, but for whatever reason – maybe a slight defect, maybe they made too many, maybe the dog ate someone’s homework and they couldn’t complete the order on time – they didn’t make the cut to be sold at full price in a Dior boutique. They’re supposed to be sold off at a discount, usually overseas or through…let’s just say *less official* channels.
Now, here’s where my personal opinion kicks in: a lot of “overruns” are, well, let’s be blunt, fakes. Really, really good fakes, sometimes, but still fakes. That bit about “Certificado de Autenticidade garante sua peça” in the Brazilian example? Yeah, take that with a *huge* grain of salt, unless you *really* trust the source. I mean, are they gonna give you that paper AND the shoe for 1/4 the price? Hmmm…
You see those descriptions, “Designer shoes for women that capture elegance and modern appeal in equal measure, with a keen eye for artistry and craftsmanship”? That’s exactly what these people are preying on, the desire of the consumer for luxury at a discount.
The other possibility? They are legit overruns…but maybe with a *major* flaw. Like, a missing stud, or a slightly wonky stitch, or maybe they were the prototypes used to test new materials, and were never meant to be sold to the public. Maybe the sole is just…a little bit…off. Still, you get the Dior name. The thing is, are you okay with that? Personally, I’d rather save up and get the real deal, know what I mean? I’d rather buy the real deal after looking at those “All shoes —-Dior shoes are available in a range of styles, from sneakers and sandals to ankle boots and stiletto heels.”
And honestly, the quality control on actual Dior shoes is supposed to be, like, insanely high. So, the chances of a *true* overrun slipping through with a *noticeable* defect? It’s slim, right?
