The house standard
Grading method
Every pair is inspected in daylight, by hand, by two people who must agree. We check it against the checklist below and place it into one of three condition bands. Whatever we find is written on the listing — nothing is hidden.
What we check
- 01
Upper
Creasing, scuffs, discolouration or stains on leather, mesh or suede.
- 02
Outsole
Tread wear, heel drag, dirt trapped in the grooves.
- 03
Midsole
Yellowing, oxidisation, paint loss, glue separation.
- 04
Insole
Footbed imprint, flattening, branding wear.
- 05
Laces & hardware
Fraying, eyelet wear, missing aglets or original laces.
- 06
Shape & structure
Heel collapse, toebox slump, sole flex fatigue.
- 07
Odour & hygiene
Every pair is cleaned and deodorised before listing.
The conditions
Premium condition
Just like brand new. No visible flaws, or one minor flaw at most. Looks new from arm's length and up close.
Excellent condition
Lightly worn. A couple of small flaws such as light creasing or faint sole wear — structurally perfect.
Good condition
Clearly worn with honest signs of use, priced accordingly. Still cleaned, deodorised and photo-documented.
Authenticity is separate
Condition and authenticity are two different checks. Every pair is run through our Gemini-powered authenticity test alongside a manual review of stitching, tooling, tags and model numbers. The result is printed on the listing as a plain pass or fail. We do not list a pair that fails as authentic.