Authentication
Every pair passes through my hands before it goes on sale. No exceptions.
The First Picks method
Every pair passes through our hands before it reaches yours.
No anonymous stock, no dropshipping. Here is what we look at, on every single pair.
- 1MaterialsLeather, suede and canvas: texture, feel and wear.
- 2Inside tagReference, size, font and placement.
- 3Eyelets & lacesMetal, spacing and finish.
- 4LogoShape, cut and stitching of the star.
- 5StitchingEven, tight seams, no glue overflow.
- 6SoleWear, glue lines and markings.
- 1
Selected
Chosen one by one, among the models we know best.
- 2
Inspected by hand
Every point above. At the slightest doubt, the pair is not sold.
- 3
Graded out of 10
A grade, a condition label, every flaw written down.
- 4
Photographed as is
Real photos, never retouched. What you see is what you get.
The verdict, on a real pair in stock
Golden Goose
Golden Goose Mid Star blanche 41/11 · EU 41
8/10 Very good condition
Flaws noted during inspection
- Slightly worn outsole
- Front of the right foot very slightly unstitched on the left side
- “Dance to the sound of dream” glitter edition
To be clear
I do this check myself, with my experience and the hundreds of pairs that have passed through my hands. It is not a certificate issued by an official body.
Condition
These are pre-owned pieces. Each pair is graded out of 10, every flaw is listed on its product page, and the photos are not retouched. What you see is what you get.
A doubt?
Write to contact@firstpicks.fr before you buy. If you have any doubt about authenticity when your pair arrives, contact us straight away with photos: these requests are handled first.