Fake VFFs and Dubious Sellers - Post Your Questions and Warnings Here

[areminefake]

Hard to say because only a few pics but if only paypal is allowed you are on the safe side anyway.

Why is that?  And after I get them, is there any way to be sure if they are real or fake?

[hinogi]

Hard to say because only a few pics but if only paypal is allowed you are on the safe side anyway.

Why is that?  And after I get them, is there any way to be sure if they are real or fake?

Usually there is, there are some indicators like wrong stitching or such, you can make some pics and post them here for analysis.

[mr_webfoot]

I saw a link to this article on the Dragon Door Forum, but it should really be mentioned here, since it mentions Justin and this site.

[sailorwind]

I was wondering about this site:

http://www.vibram-outlet.com/

I ran the address through a domain checker and it came up U.S. but I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything.  I tried to do a search to see if anyone had reported this site or really talked at all about it, but I haven't found anything.  I also used the link on vibramfivefingers.com to ask them if the site was legit or not and have not heard back.

[hinogi]

I was wondering about this site:

http://www.vibram-outlet.com/

I ran the address through a domain checker and it came up U.S. but I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything.  I tried to do a search to see if anyone had reported this site or really talked at all about it, but I haven't found anything.  I also used the link on vibramfivefingers.com to ask them if the site was legit or not and have not heard back.

No its not its from china
http://whois.domaintools.com/vibram-outlet.com

[sailorwind]

That's strange.  I had checked here:

http://www.selfseo.com/find_ip_address_of_a_website.php

say's it's US.  Oh well.

[hinogi]

That's strange.  I had checked here:

http://www.selfseo.com/find_ip_address_of_a_website.php

say's it's US.  Oh well.

Well that only says the web site is hosted on a server in the US but the domain is still registered in the CN.

[sailorwind]

Oh, OK.  Thanks for the clarification!

[gabe57v]

I just bought a pair of Bikila's on eBay from "phumasterfunk"

http://shop.ebay.com/phumasterfunk/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

does anyone know if this guy is legit?? It came with a receipt from a major retailer (i don't remember which)

[hinogi]

I just bought a pair of Bikila's on eBay from "phumasterfunk"

http://shop.ebay.com/phumasterfunk/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

does anyone know if this guy is legit?? It came with a receipt from a major retailer (i don't remember which)

I can only say that the pictures look okay.

[ap19]

Here's another fake listing on ebay, but have a look at the fastening mechanism on them...very interesting...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NIB-Vibram-Fivefingers-Speed-Mens-Shoes-Size-40-45-/220645919323?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=

Also notice (in this person's ebay shop) that they have now copied the bikila style.

[chiapasfixed]

Well, I just got had by purchasing not one but TWO pairs of KSO Treks via eBay from a seller called canada.deals

First thing, they arrived today and UPS charged me COD even though I had already paid for shipping!
Next disappointment: I take them out of the box, and they seem fine at first, but my foot wont fit into them even though I've owned 2 pairs of KSo Treks in size 43 before.
On closer inspection, they just dont look right and I notice the material between the toes is kinda glossy, not opaque like my previous pairs. Then, I notice the sole is kinda shiny too, not matte. A closer look at the leather reveals that it looks suspiciously unlike kangaroo leather.

In any case, a very good imitation but the sizing is not right, so for this reason I cant say whether they feel similar or not. I have opened dispute cases both via eBay and Paypal, hopefully I will get some of my money back!!

BEWARE canada.deals and all Ebay sellers!!

[vff5528]

Was searching online and came accross this site which had VFFs constructed in ways and with materials I've never seen before.

http://www.airmax90.net/vibram-fivefinger-kso-white-orange-p-1757.html

[sailorwind]

Wow.  That site certainly has some interesting configurations...

[supermario]

Sorry if this has been posted, but I searched the forum first and didn't come up with anything.

www.vvibramfivefingers.com = FAKE. 
Yes, two V's.  They admit their fake though.  Read below from their FAQ section.  Its funny that they say you can't actually buy authentic VFF's.  Hmmm, are they just for looking at in a museum?

6. How can you sell Vibram Five Fingers Shoes at such low price, are they authentic?
Vibram Five Fingers Shoes are the highest quality replicas of the original, but we 100% guarantee that everyone will think it's authentic.
In fact you can't buy any authentic Vibram Five Fingers Shoes. Other sites who claim they're authentic are all selling replicas as authentic at high price. We don't pretend to be authentic, and we sell highest quality replicas at the lowest price, that's why our site is so popular, even some celebrity buys from our site, with the high quality of our cloth, everyone think they are taking a real one.