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Birkenstock Boston Clogs
Hey 👋🏼 Just some Birkenstock education for everyone looking to buy out there.
As a long time wearer of Birks, it has been appalling to see so many fakes out there trying to be passed off as real.
So here’s a guide of what to look for so you don’t get tricked into paying hundreds for fakes.
Photo 2 shows the different strap studs. Real Birks have a dot and elongated text.
Photo 3 shows the number of strap notches. Real Birks have 4.
Photo 4 shows some obvious sloppy printing on footbeds and a stamped number that I keep seeing repeated on fakes. It looks like 8967 or 896Y.
Photo 5 shows inner stamp font differences.
Other notable differences: The construction! Look at that sloppy glue job of the inner right clog. Red Flag! Birkenstock would never!
Also, Real Birkenstocks have a darker hue to the stud, leather and cork.
Notable similarity that can fool you: The soles are nearly identical.
Beware of language like “AAA” or “made in same factory”, as 99% of the time that is not true. Also real Birkenstocks arrive with tags attached to the LEFT shoe, never anywhere else. So misplaced tags can also be a red flag.
I hope this helps some of you! Please “share” this post to inform others here on the platform.
Thanks! xo
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parrkparquet
I’ve seen dozens of these lately and have reported all of them and tried to politely inform seller and potential buyers in the comments, but no matter how many time “replica” is reported, Poshmark rarely takes them down and they end up still getting sold for extravagant amounts of money.
The differences are obvious in a split second, a mile away, to me. 🤦🏽♀️
Nov 21Reply
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itsjaq
@parrkparquet I’m already bothered by the price gouging of actual Birkenstocks, but to see price gouging on fakes!? It’s insane. I’ve reported a few as well, but nothing has seemed to happen. I figured the best I could do is inform buyers through this post.
Nov 23Reply
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funkissedjm
Another dead giveaway is when you see a brand new pair of “guaranteed authentic” Birks listed for a fraction of the price of other Birks. The old saying if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, applies.
Nov 26Reply
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veronykar
Thank you! I had no idea there were fakes out there!
Dec 25Reply
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rowenasanders
Thank you for posting this!!
Jan 02Reply
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willpanic77
thank you very informative information
Jan 08Reply
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dmccallay3
Thank you for the info. This really helps.
Jan 10Reply
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befrazz
Thanks so much for this!
Jan 26Reply
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lmarieperry
Thank you for sharing this!!!!!!!!
Feb 11Reply
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deb105
Not all heroes wear capes!
Jun 16Reply
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mariaalive
What about the Birkenstock shearling? Are they fakes out there also?
Jul 02Reply
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carmalf
Thank you!!!!!
Jul 21Reply
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audionics1
The Birkenstock website has great sales. Often less expensive than here and you know they are real.
Aug 09Reply
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kaylahubbell451
Thanks you so much!!!
Oct 06Reply
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josclothshop
Hello! I’m selling a pair of authentic birks, take a look if your interested! This post helped me find a real pair, unfortunately they don’t fit right.
Oct 14Reply
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heidilover
This makes me so sad bc I actually fell for a fake one being fairly new to birks. Thank goodness Poshmark refunded me. Sadly, that experience has disheartened me against buying them on this site. 😔
Apr 20Reply
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loresfashion
Thank you so much ❤️
May 17Reply
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May 17Reply
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savvymediachick
Thanks for sharing these great tips!
Jul 02Reply
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figi0802
I have purchased 3 suede bostons and from pictures they look authentic. When I receive them, they are not what was pictured. I have received refunds but it is so hard to get authentic ones on posh…😢
Sep 29Reply
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itsjaq
@figi0802 That’s really upsetting. I’m sorry that happened to you. I’m happy you received a refund.
Sep 29Reply
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johramirez70
I just got scammed by someone on here y’all triple check.
Dec 08Reply
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@figi0802 agreed! Same happened to me
Dec 08Reply
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@figi0802 I put in a request for a refund
Dec 08Reply
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jmartin01
Thank you very much for this post!
Dec 21Reply
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pdimas
Bless you! 🙌🏼
Feb 08Reply
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