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Recommended Sellers List
The ESL consists of a collection of sellers that the mod team believes to be "well-established", after years of following user experiences and relevant discourse here on the subreddit. These sellers have either been providing good service to r/Repsneakers users for a long period of time, demonstrated exceptional commitment to the members of our sub—or both. Just because a seller isn't on this list doesn't mean they aren't a good or "trustworthy" seller. Part of purpose in renaming our list is to discourage our users from being so reliant on our list, and treating the TSL/ESL as the Holy Scripture. It is up to you to do your own research, and decide which seller you think is the best—whether they're on our ESL, or not.
Without further ado, here is the Official r/RepSneakers Established Sellers List:
| A-K | K-P | T-Z</thead> |
|---|---|---|
| 888Kicks | D-D | Tina |
| Coco | Alice/UBS | Uncle Lin |
| GMK | Monica | Vicky |
| Joystudio | Mr. Hou | Carl |
| KickWho | Panda Chen | Yang |
| World2Kicks | Zhang | 168shops |
| DopeSneaker/Lisa | EM-Sneakers | SneakerWill |
This list is just like the ESL, but it is pertinent to agents. The most popular agent, by far, is WeGoBuy.
| Website | Promo Code | Discount amount</thead> |
|---|---|---|
| PandaBuy | automatic | Use code "Repsneakers" to get 5% off on shipping unlimitedly |
| Wegobuy | automatic | $40 in Shipping Coupons (Must use the register links to achieve this) |
| CSS Buy | automatic | 20¥ Coupons and Platinum Member Status |
Next section is for sellers which are being considered for entry to the ESL (denoted by an asterisk), or under a "probation" of sorts. A seller might end up on probation if they demonstrate a serious lack of concern toward their customers who are members here. Falling service standards and unwillingness to work with customers on complaints are the most common examples of how this might happen. "New" sellers may also be listed here, as a way of acknowledging their presence in the subreddit, and indicating to users that although we don’t consider them well-established yet, they are more than just a random name with no known background.
</thead> | ||
|---|---|---|
| 91sheep* | Jin* | Sneaker VIP* |
| BeanStudio* | OWF | Tim Sneakers* |
Here is the wiki page with the names and reasoning for each blacklisted seller. If you are a reviewer, please check it frequently, to avoid an accidental violation of rule 10.
This component of the post is exceptionally important, and has the potential to save countless people from being having their money stolen. If you are new, please pay attention.
These lists—particularly the ESL—will serve to help you guys avoid ANY real chance of being scammed by the numerous impersonators of these sellers, who are out there prowling around, waiting for people here to make mistakes. Always check and double check this community's catalog of sellers, to make sure you are talking to the right person. And as a rule of thumb, if you don’t know what you’re doing, DON’T BUY ON INSTAGRAM. If you must buy on Instagram, heed the following warning:
IF THE SELLER’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT USERNAME DOES NOT MATCH WHAT IS LISTED HERE, IT ISN’T NECESSARILY LEGIT. (By “USERNAME”, we mean the “handle”. For example, “@JohnDoe”. This is not the same as their name/title/bio, which can be changed to anything—and is not a unique identifier—like the username/handle!) We will discuss this topic in more depth and include visual examples, as the aforementioned subreddit resources are created and updated. But we thought it was important to get this information out ASAP, given the frequency at which people are getting themselves scammed here.
One final note: These lists consist of collections of sellers that the mod team believes to be worthy of the labels well-established, on probation, and blacklisted, based on our years of experience and after paying close attention to discourse and events on the subreddit. Just because your favorite seller—who you believe is 10x more established than any of our sellers—is not on the list does not mean they aren’t a good seller. Just because you personally disagree that a certain seller belongs on the blacklist doesn’t mean we will remove them from it. In the past year, we have seen too much dependence and borderline “worshipping” of our subreddit’s various lists. As if we are the one, definitive resource on which sellers are good/safe or bad/unsafe to buy from. This is not the intention of the lists. We are just one internet community, created and operated by ordinary people. We are not infallible. Without a doubt, there are good, established sellers which aren’t on the ESL; this list is just a collection of sellers that we have judged to be established and “good”. It is also obviously biased towards sellers that are popular on Reddit. There are also terrible sellers who we have not yet identified on the blacklist, because they are small players and/or have no history on Reddit. In any case, no one is being forced to use our lists, if they do not agree with them. Please acknowledge these things before you make a negative comment about r/Repsneakers lists.
Sorry, but we had to make that disclaimer for the insufferable jerks that choose to let our lists live rent-free in their heads, and pretend that they aren’t allowed to make personal decisions which conflict with our lists. For the ordinary members—veterans and noobs alike—that are here in good faith, we appreciate you guys and your continued support of our forum. We hope that you will find our new ESL and the numerous coming updates to be helpful. Please let us know of any comments or constructive criticism you may have.
Introduction to r/RepSneakers
This community is for discussion of replica sneakers and other related items. Our focus is to be the center of replica sneaker discussion on Reddit. We have nearly 6 year of discussion archived on this subreddit, and encourage using the search function to learn more before posting. All selling of replica items is strictly prohibited on this subreddit.
Why Aren't My Posts Showing Up?
Posting on Repsneakers requires a well established Reddit account. In order to deter advertising spam and ban evasion by scammers and spammers, we have increased the old requirements. The new numbers will remain a mystery, for security's sake. Trust that they are not too high, and most people will be able to pass the requirement within a short time, naturally participating on other subreddits.
We do not respond to messages us asking for post approval. If you are unable to post, just continue using your Reddit account naturally, and soon enough you will be able to post. Posting is not a requirement to gain a lot of useful information from this subreddit. Lurking and searching will hold you over until you can post.
Guides
Please read these, they contain lots of good info and can answer your question much faster then making a new thread!
Middleman Guide for Beginners, by /u/Warm-Lobster
Seller Profiles
Introducing Seller Profiles! Seller Profiles allow for all the information related to a seller to be organized into one dedicated list for each seller.
With this new addition, Sellers will be able to edit their profile directly with no approval process for advertisement or waiting for their posts to be approved.
You can find the sellers profiles list here
Known Trustworthy Sites
http://www.sneakerahead.org (Save $30 with code: sneakerahead-dis and 10% off your order with WU)Contact+Discount
http://www.g5tony.net (Not to be confused with OG Tony)
http://www.muks-store.com (Save 15$ with code: sunday3120)
http://www.dopesneaker.cc (Code: "Lisa-reddit" $15 off. 12% off with WU)Contact+Discount
http://www.topshoemall.com (Code: "TOP-reddit" 15$ off. 10% off with WU)
http://www.cocosneakers.org/(Save $15 with code: coco-dis)
Bruce (no site lol. his Whatsapp is: +86 189 0916 2046)
http://mangosneaker.x.yupoo.com/ (Mango)
http://www.staysucc.net (Vicky)
http://www.wkicks.ru (Weng)
http://www.flightkickz.cn (Code: "FKReddit" for free shipping)
Known Trustworthy Agents
https://www.superbuy.com/ (DISCOUNT CODE: repsneakersRedeem)
https://www.pandabuy.com (DISCOUNT CODE: automatic -- UNLIMITED 5% discount)
Glossary of Common Terms
QC: Quality Control (QC for short) is talking about pictures that are posted from an agent of an item that was ordered. Users will post these if they're unsure about the quality and would rather have someone else take a look at them if they're good enough.
LC: Legit Check (LC for short) Much like the name states, this is a tag used for posts requiring a legit check. Legit checks are a great way of finding out if a item you're purchasing is authentic or not.
GP: Guinea Pig (GP for short) Guinea Pigging is much like being a test subject. In this instance you will be the first person to order a sellers new item. This means you'll be the first to get pictures of their product and often times you'll post them to be checked for quality by the community.
FIND: Much like the name states. Posts with this flair are often linked to new products that haven't been posted before.
W2C:: Where To Cop (W2C for short) W2C refers to the search for a desired item. Often times will be linked with retail images for an example.
1:1: One to One (1:1 for short) 1:1 refers to a perfect replica. However, not many exist and often times you won't be able to get these as they're sold out.
GL: Green Light (GL for short) GL Refers to a user who has given their approval of a QC post.
RL: Red Light (RL for short) RL Refers to a user who has given their disapproval of a QC post.
B&S: Bait & Switch (BS or B&S for short) B&S Refers to a seller who has advertised their product and sent goods that are different from advertised.
脚长: Foot length
美国: US
英国: UK
欧洲: EUR
中国: China
厘米: cm
毫米: mm
英寸 or 寸: inches
Beginners Guide to Middlemen
Beginners Guide to Shipping from China
Guide to Keeping your Shoes Clean
I have had Lin's Triple White Ultraboost 4.0 for just over a year now and I am constantly being asked how I maintain my them and keep them looking what I call close to deadstock.
Please note: This guide is overkill, this is what I choose to do, It is not for everyone but from what I have found it pays off for maintaining my shoes at a high quality and 1:1 deadstock looks ;). This guide is completely based on my personal experience.
If you are just here for the photos scroll to the bottom :)
There are two methods, Handwashing, and Machine washing. I wash all my shoes by hand except the ultra boosts and I will tell you why. I put the ultras in them machine one day and found the result was outstanding this was due to the shoe getting a much deeper clean in the machine and making the white really shine out compared to when I hand washed them (you will see in the images). However, this is not necessary for darker shoes nor will I put shoes such as my Offwhite Vapormaxes or Yeezys in the machine. A hand wash is more than enough however I continue to use the machine only for the ultra boosts as it works well.
Method 1 - Hand wash:
What you will need
Wool/Delicates Soap
Fine brush for uppers
Thicker brush for sole
Sponge
Cloth of your choosing (I prefer a microfibre one)
Steps:
1: Prep:
Remove laces
Get your sponge, wet it with warm water and lightly rub-down the shoe, getting it wet but not soaked.
Place your soap in a container and mix with hot water (you should be comfortable handling it)
2: Laces:
Get another container and fill it with warm water and soap
Leave the laces in the container to soak while you clean the shoes
Once you have cleaned the shoes come back and continue on
Take your laces out and with your hand rinse them under warm water, usually if the dirt is light it comes out however you may need a cloth and just run it down the lace to get out any dirt. If they are really bad you may wanna scrub them.
Once satisfied set out to dry (I tend to hang on a towel rack)
3: Bottoms:
Grab your thicker brush and dip it in the soap and scrub at the bottoms (this includes the boost in the case of ultra boosts)
Once you are satisfied with the bottoms get your sponge and rinse all the soap off, continuously rinse the sponge out with warm water
Once all soap is off the bottoms we move onto the uppers
4: Uppers:
Dip your fine brush in the soap and begin to scrub the uppers of the shoe (everything above the boost in the case of ultra boosts)
Once you have a soapy layer all over, rinse your finer brush with warm water and continue to work the shoe alternating between cleaning the brush and more soap if necessary, don't be afraid to scrub hard if you need
Once you are happy that the uppers are clean get out your sponge and wet it again and get all the soap off, you want to continually rinse the sponge and keep wiping until all soap is gone.
Once satisfied set aside
5: Drying:
Set your shoes in a spot where they won't get touched or interfered with.
I leave mine for 24 hours to dry usually before wearing
I have my laces from a towel rack and just lean the shoes against a wall on a towel.
6: Protection:
Once shoes are fully dried I spray 2 layers of Forcefield Protector and set to dry again, I prefer forcefield over Crep as I have seen cases where Crep leaves yellowing on the boost.
Method 2 - Washing Machine (how I get my ultras looking so crisp):
Please note: All machines are different, I got lucky with mine and it has done me well however as good as it can be I still recommend washing by hand.
Front Loader Machine
30 Degree Temp
Wool Setting
I put them in a wash bag
I use a liquid washing detergent
Lowest speed, for me 400rpm
I wash for around 39 minutes (that is my machines cycle)
Put them in the machine and watch them go.
Once they are cleaned in the machine continue with steps 5 and 6 as mentioned above.
Images:
Complete Guide to r/SuperReps
Welcome to r/SuperReps. Thank you for joining our SuperFam! We encourage you to follow basic online Reddiquette and read our rules! We want our community to be a fun and enjoyable place for everyone to participate and be a part of! :)
Don't hesitate to message the mods if you have any questions…and Enjoy!
What's SuperReps?
We are a new community with the main goal of creating a "Super Family Rep" interested in shopping, good reviews, helpful guides, questions and, topics related to the awesome world of reps. If you are a reps enthusiast, this is the right place for you!
Subreddit rules
If you're reading this mini-guide, it means you've landed on our subreddit, so welcome to r/SuperReps! We are a community for replica sneakers discussion.
We don't want to see offensive and toxic comments within the community, don't judge other people's questions or opinions you can discuss without offending each other. Respect will always be the foundation of every family and, we are, right?
Be helpful and follow Reddiquette; we, as mods, will do the same to ensure those who follow us and those who (I hope) will become part of this family, total transparency, and a great experience here.
For those who will need help and ask questions, we encourage you to be patient! The people in the community are doing this as a hobby, not for work, so be patient and, your questions will always have helpful answers.
Please read all the sidebar rules and check out all the resources and guides available; we will do our best to update them as much as possible with time.
We remain available for any questions. If you have any suggestions, please contact the mods! See you soon!
Guidelines
Terminology
Guide for replica shoes
Payment methods
Sizing guide reps
- Air Jordan 1 reps.
- Air Jordan 6 reps.
- Travis Scott x Nike.
- Yeezy slides rep.
- Yeezy 380 reps.
- Yeezy Boost 700.
- Yeezys Rep Complete Guide.
- Reps Nike Air Force 1.
- Nike Dunks reps.
- Air Max 97 reps.
- Balenciaga Triple S reps.
- Nike Blazer reps
Tips
- How to lace Nike Air Jordan 1.
- Ways to lace the Nike Air Force 1.
- How to tie your Yeezy Reps.
- How to clean your Replica Jordan Sneaker.
- Tips to clean Reps Yeezy.
- Best Reps Yeezy to buy.
- Best Nike Dunks Reps 2021.
- Best Jordan 4 Replica to buy.
- Best Reps Balenciaga 2021.
Comparison
- Air Jordan 1 High "Dark Mocha" VS Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 High?.
- THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JORDAN 1 HIGH OG AND JORDAN 1 MID.
- Dunks or AJ1?.
- Yeezy 380 vs Yeezy 350.
FAQ
Guide to Shipping Replica Shoes & Sneakers
In this guide, I will be providing shipping information, returns, and frequently asked questions to help the r/SuperReps community with their purchases.
Reading it won't take much time, but maybe it will help you resolve doubts and issues.
I've divided the guide into sections, so it's easier to navigate!
Trusted Dealers usually use two types of shipping: regular mail (EMS, Cainiao, China Post) and express courier (DHL, UPS, or FedEx).
The products are processed and shipped within 5 - 10 business days. So, after making your purchase, make yourself comfortable and wait patiently for a few days.
Even though express delivery is expensive, we highly recommend you choose it, if you want to make sure you don't lose your money. Often we hear complaints from customers who have chosen slow shipping and are still waiting for their product.
Trusted sellers ensure that products are shipped using safe routes and measures that mitigate the risks of customs stops.
You will not have to pay customs duties or additional taxes.
The safest shipping is by express courier (DHL Express or UPS).
Shipping to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and UK is safe (no customs problem).
Shipping to Europe is more difficult (DHL Express is often not a good choice). The advice is to contact TD before purchasing and ask for advice on the best shipping for your country of residence. They have a lot of experience shipping to your country and will know it better than anyone else. Any good seller will inform you of your country's shipping requirements.
Delivery times depend on many factors: mainly on the country of residence and the type of shipment you choose at the time of check out.
Generally, you can receive your product in 7-10 days in the United States or Canada with express shipping,
If you choose regular shipping, the average time is usually 15-20 days.
This is an estimate; there may be delays caused by national holidays, weather, customs inspections, and other circumstances beyond our control and for which TD cannot be held responsible.
Take into consideration that, we are in a particular historical moment, so, things are bound to get tangled up, take alternate paths, tracking numbers can be confusing, etc. There is no universal path. You can track your package via the tracking number, but don't spam your TD with messages if you don't get it right away.
At first, your tracking number will take a few days to update - giving messages like "Scanned by customs" and whatnot. It's important to be patient during the shipping process; especially now, international shipping can take some time.
Before buying your reps, I recommend you to do some research, there are many resources you can find; if you have doubts or questions, you can write on our sub-r/SuperReps. Our community is here for this, so you will always find someone ready to help you.
Anyway, if after having purchased your pair of reps, you have changed your mind, let your TD know ASAP. He will check if the order is already processed and tell you if it is possible to cancel the order or not.
It's nothing new that people spam TD with messages asking for photos before buying. Here is the case to say: DON'T DO IT because you won't get anything.
Just look at the photos you find on the TD website, if they are TRUSTED DEALERS, they will be authentic photos from the factories.
After you've made your purchase then, you can receive the photos for QC (and we encourage you to post them on SuperReps for advice and go for it), to authorize shipping.
If you are not satisfied with the item, you can return it within 14 days from the date you received it.
However, the return will only be accepted after an official inspection, so, send an email to TD with all photos and confirmation of the return. Please note: TD will not accept returns and/or exchanges if there is sufficient evidence that the shoes have been worn outdoors.
You are responsible for the shipping costs to return the item and will receive your refund using the same payment method you selected at the time of purchase. Refunds can typically take up to 7 business days from receipt of merchandise.
In case of a return, do not use the main shipping companies such as DHL, EMS, or FedEx, but the regular registered mail service to avoid entry problems.
Returning the item is not a simple process and, sometimes, it may not go well, so I suggest you take information on SuperReps, to make an informed and safe purchase.
But don't worry, once it clears customs in your country, things will be faster and, you'll be getting your super cool reps soon! This guide aims to pull together all the most frequently asked questions about shipping and some tips that may be helpful. But you can find all of this and more on Trusted Dealers' websites.
The r/SuperReps Replica Sneakers Trusted Sellers List
| SELLER | WEBSITE |
|---|---|
| Yang | Official website |
| Tina | Official Website |
| Repshoes | Official website |
| Mr Hou | Official Website |
| Panda Chen | Official Website |
| JoyStudio | Official Website |
| Repsneakers | Official Website |
| Worls2kicks | Official Website |
How to buy from TaoBao & Weidian Agents
Hi all, after many requests by my friends and fellow Redditors, I will be releasing an in-depth guide on a replica newbie's worst nightmare: ordering through an agent. Though it seems daunting at first, using an agent to buy your reps and save money is easier than it seems.
We will go step by step from signing up with an agent to placing our first order, as well as my own tips and tricks for making sure our purchases are worth our money and that we know what the total cost will be (don't forget to account for shipping costs!).
Sign up for WeGoBuy through this link and you'll get a $40 discount towards your first purchases
So before we get started, a few terms we need to understand...
Put simply, an agent is your connection to China where you will be purchasing most of your rep items. Popular websites that people use to buy reps include TaoBao and Weidian. However, for most countries, you are unable to purchase off of these websites directly. This is where the agent of your choice comes in, which for me, is WeGoBuy and is the agent we'll be using throughout my guide.
Once you find the items you want on TaoBao or Weidian, have signed up for WeGoBuy, and have added money into your WeGoBuy account, you will be able to copy+paste the TaoBao/Weidian link into WeGoBuy, where they will complete the purchase for you. The item will then be delivered by the seller to WeGoBuy's warehouse in China. WeGoBuy will send you pictures of the item once it arrives, and can provide you detailed pictures for an additional fee that show exact measurements, close up high definition pictures of certain aspects of the item (swooshes, size tags, wings logos, etc). You will also have the option to exchange or return the item, contingent on the TaoBao/Weidian's store policies.
Your items can be stored in the WeGoBuy warehouse for free for up to 6 months. During this time, you are free to buy from multiple TaoBao/Weidian stores, accumulating the rep items of your dreams. Once you feel your haul is complete, WeGoBuy will package all of your items together, and ship your haul out to you through the delivery method of your choice. We will go over delivery options, speeds, and costs below. Please do not forget to account for shipping when you are making your purchases, as the TaoBao/Weidian price does not include shipping from China to you.
Imgur album is labeled by step number according to the list numbers below. Open it in a new tab and follow along so that you don't get lost!
Sign up for WeGoBuy through this link and you'll get a $40 discount towards your first purchases. Once you click on the link, you'll be taken to the sign up page, where you can enter your email and a password, both of which will become your log-in information for WeGoBuy. Punch in the verification code to prove to everyone that you're not a robot, agree to the Terms and Agreements, hit sign up, and you're ready to go. I recommend using Google Chrome to order reps due to its Translate feature, which will help you navigate TaoBao and Weidian. This is a frequently asked question: no, you do not need to learn how to read Chinese in order to order through an agent.
Exploring your Account Page: Once you're signed up and logged in, you'll see your Account Page. Let's break this page down a bit, as it's pretty useful with how much information is jam packed into it. Something to note is that WeGoBuy can be a bit redundant, with multiple ways to reach the same pages.
Let's take a look at the center of the page - here you'll see the more urgent messages. Under "Action Needed," you'll see messages telling you if a payment is necessary, if an order needs to be confirmed by you to make sure the correct item is ordered or that the item that arrived to your warehouse after ordering is the correct one, or if shipping from one of the sellers is delated. The "My Enquiry" tab will show you any responses to any chats you may have opened yourself with your agent. You can also access these things by hovering over the Envelope Icon in the upper right corner.
Above the central Messages area, you'll see your Account Information. Displayed for you is how much Yuan is in your account (as well as the option to "Top Up Now" which means reloading money into your account for purchases) and if any coupons are available to you. WeGoBuy periodically adds new coupons to your account whenever they do any promotions. For now, you'll be able to see your $40 worth of coupons that you get by signing up for WeGoBuy through this link.
At the upper left corner, you can hover your pointer over "Shopping Agent" to pull up the WeGoBuy Search Bar. Here is where you'll be able to copy+paste TaoBao or Weidian links in order to make your purchases through WeGoBuy. Remember, in order to buy off of these websites, this is how you need to do so. We'll go over completing your purchase in detail below, once we go over the other important aspects of this home page.
At the upper right corner, you can hover over your WeGoBuy username to access your Shopping Order (list of all of your WeGoBuy orders, pending or completed), your Warehouse (everything in your WeGoBuy warehouse currently), and your Parcels (any hauls that you have submitted for shipping or that have already been completed).
The above areas are the areas I use most often when navigating WeGoBuy. I won't go into detail about the others to not bog down this guide. Feel free to play around on the site and explore if you'd like, but I believe the above information should be enough to get you through your time as RepFam.
Now let's get to what everyone is here for - Let's Make Our First Purchase! We'll do a purchase through TaoBao and a purchase through Weidian to cover our bases. We can start with a Supreme BOGO from seller Teenage Club since that's a staple for new RepFam.
Let's head over to r/FashionReps to search through some QCs. Once we're at the subreddit, let's type into the search bar "Supreme Teenage Club."
After hitting enter, we'll see some results. You can sort by Top posts, currently Hot posts (posts that are getting lots of attention recently), or New posts. I recommend sorting by New posts so we can make sure we're finding Where-To-Cop (W2C) links that are still active.
Lucky for us, one of the first few results is a Wine BOGO from Teenage Club where the original poster linked the W2C link. Let's "copy" that TaoBao W2C link and head back over to WeGoBuy.
On the WeGoBuy site, let's hover over the "Shopping Agent" in the top left corner, and once the area to paste our link into appears, let's paste that TaoBao link into there and hit "enter."
We'll see that WeGoBuy now opens up the listing for the Supreme Box Logo from Teenage Club. We'll also see a pop up, which sometimes happens with certain listings. For this particular listing, the popup is a reminder that Teenage Club doesn't take returns. For other listings, you may get a reminder that the item you're purchasing may be counterfeit. Hit "risk accepted" or "okay" to get rid of the popup and we can continue with our purchase.
What you should now see is the TaoBao Item Listing page - let's break it down a bit.
On the left, we'll see an image of the product we're buying. Some parts of the brand name or brand logo may be blurred out or removed. No need to worry, this is due to copyright issues. The item you purchase should not have the logo blurred out once it arrives.
On the right, we'll see the name of the TaoBao store. In this case, we see Teenage Club. We also see their store scores out of 5. Teenage Club is a great store as reflected by its ratings.
In the middle is where most of the relevant information on this page is. At the top, we'll see the item name. Below that is the price of the item in Yuan. If there is a delivery fee, that will be right below the price of the item. Again, please remember that you will still need to pay for shipping out your haul from the WeGoBuy warehouse to you. This cost is not shown to you on this page and won't be calculated until you complete your haul and are ready to ship. Below the cost, you'll see the sizing options, color options, and quantity options. I wear Medium in Supreme BOGOs, want the wine red wine colorway, and only want one hoodie.
After clicking each of my selections, we can hit "Buy Now."
Clicking "Buy Now" should take us to the "Order Confirmation" page. Here, from top to bottom, we'll input our "destination country," which in my case is the USA. Below the destination country, we'll see our item name, size, and color selection on the left of the page. I'll read it over and make sure everything is accurate.
Working our way to the right, we'll see a "Detailed Photo" button. WeGoBuy provides a few free, low-quality pictures of the item once it arrives to the warehouse. If you need any high-definition pictures of any aspects of the item you're buying, you'll want to pay for Detailed Photos. We're ordering a BOGO, and if I want it QC'd, it is imperative to get an HD picture of the BOGO so we can see the letter embroidery, grain of the BOGO, edges quality, and placement. I'll click on Detailed Photo, type in my request, and hit "okay." You can request more detailed photos by toggling the amount in the upper right corner of the Detailed Photo popup.
Once we finish our Detailed Photo request, we'll see our final cost for purchasing the item, getting our detailed photo, and shipping to our WeGoBuy warehouse. Check the box saying you agree to the service agreement, hit submit, and now all that is left is payment before your item can ship to your WeGoBuy warehouse!
I will add more details here once I make a purchase myself so that I can guide you all through step-by-step. For now, I'll say that the next page should ask you how you'd like to "Top Up" or reload your WeGoBuy account balance so that WeGoBuy can complete your purchase for you and have the item shipped to your warehouse. Click the amount of Yuan you'd like to add to your account to pay for your item. I recommend using PayPal. Clicking the PayPal option will bring up the PayPal website so that you can securely log into your PayPal account through the PayPal website to complete your payment. Once your PayPal transaction goes through, go back to your Account Page where your "Action Needed" tab in the center of the page should ask you to "pay for your purchase." Click there, follow the steps, and you should see "payment completed!" Congratulations, you have made your first rep purchase!
Now, you patiently wait for the seller to ship your item to the WeGoBuy Warehouse and your agents to take your QC pictures (standard low-quality ones + any Detailed Photos you may have purchased).
Let's now go through the same process as above, but for Placing a Weidian Order.
Same as above, let's find the item we want to purchase. For this example, let's buy some CZ Batch Jordan 1 High Obsidians. Let's head over to a subreddit to find some QCs to look at - we can try my subreddit r/RepWeidianSneakers, or other subs like r/repbudgetsneakers, r/repsneakers, or r/sneakerreps. We'll search for "CZ Obsidian" or "CZ Obsidians" to find a QC that hopefully has a W2C Link. Seaching this on r/RepWeidianSneakers should bring up my CZ Batch Obsidians QC post with a W2C linked. Let's copy that Weidian link like we did for the TaoBao process above, and head over to WeGoBuy. We can paste that link into WeGoBuy's search bar, and pull up the item listing. Up to this point, everything should be essentially the same as the process I outline above for ordering through TaoBao. If you get lost in this paragraph, just see steps 3.1-3.6 above outlining the TaoBao ordering process.
If you followed all of the steps above, you should now see this WeGoBuy page displaying the CZ Batch listing on Weidian. For the most part, this listing should look the same as the TaoBao example above. However, Weidian listings do not always have specific size options. To navigate around this, we'll have to type our size into the "Order Remarks" are on the next page after we make whatever selections we can on this page.
Here is where using Google Chrome pays off - we can read the colorway options thanks to the automatic Google Translate when opening the page. Looking through the options, we find "Obsidian 40.5 42 44.5" at the bottom, indicating that the Obsidian colorway is available for sizes EU 40.5, 42, 44.5. Note that other Weidian listings might just list the colorways and no sizes displayed. For those, just click the colorway you want and input your size on the next page as we'll do for this listing. Let's click the Obsidian option, and hit "Buy Now."
Again, just like for the TaoBao ordering process above, we should now be on the Order Confirmation page. We can input our size here - I'll type "1 pair, size EU 42. I accept the risks of purchasing from this Weidian store." Substitute in your European size for your order.
Next, we can ask for detailed pictures. For retro Jordan 1s, I usually ask for 3 Detailed Pictures minimum: 1) Picture of both outer swooshes 2) Picture of both heels of the shoes 3) Complete picture of white inner size tag. This should show you the swoosh quality, hourglass shape, and size tag, which can help with batch identification if you are unsure of batch flaws. You can also ask for close ups of both wings logos, both NIKE AIR Tags, both inner swooshes, both toe boxes, whatever you deem necessary.
Again, as above, we can see our order total below, click that we agree to the terms of service, and submit our order. If we have enough money in our WeGoBuy balance, we can hit "Use WeGoBuy Balance," hit "pay," and be done. If we need to "Top Up" again, follow step 3.8 above to complete your WeGoBuy Top Up through PayPal. Then, complete your purchase on WeGoBuy by using your new balance to pay for the item.
Congratulations! You've just made your first purchase through Weidian. Now we wait for the product to ship from the seller to your WeGoBuy warehouse.
Take a deep breath: hopefully, the ordering process is not as intimidating as it may initially seem. All we can do now is wait for our purchases to arrive! Or, in the meantime, you can place more orders. Just again, as above, be mindful of how much you're ordering, as we still haven't seen the shipping cost, which will be dependent on shipping method and weight of our total haul.
A few days have gone by since we placed our order, and our order has now arrived at our warehouse! Let's click on "My Warehouse" to see what items arrived. We can take a look at my FK Batch Jordan 1 Mochas for this example
We can see our overall order details (product name, colorway, size, price), as well as a hyperlink back to the product listing, in case we ever want to reorder in the future, or share the link.
We see a red button for "Return/Exchange." This button is typically available to you for 5 days, after which, it may become more difficult to Return or Exchange.
"View the Inspection" shows you your QC photos.
"Detailed Photo" is how you can request additional QC photos, in higher resolution, of certain angles of your item.
We are ready to ship, assuming all of your items look as you'd like them to. Let's click on "Warehouse" on the left side bar, or hover over our username to reveal the drop menu to then click "My Warehouse." Either take you to the same page.
Now, you should be able to see all of your items currently in your warehouse.
Click the box next to each item that you would like to ship. This adds the item to the haul that will be shipped out. As you add each item the bottom of the page will update with the estimated weight.
Once we've added all of the items we want to ship out, let's hit submit in the bottom right-hand corner.
This will take us to the busiest page so far - we can take this slowly, as there is quite a bit of info on this page. Our shipping address will be shown at the top of the page. Below it, we will see all of our shipping options. These vary in terms of speed and price. Depending on your priorities, one may suit your needs better than another. I typically prefer GD-EMS as a good middleground between price and speed of delivery (average 14 days, range 10-30 days at worst) .
Once you select your delivery option, scroll down, and we'll see a customs clearance declaration question. This varies by country. For the US, the general consensus is declaring $12/kg. Therefore, for an 8kg haul, that would be $12/kg * 8kg (don't forget dimensional analysis from science and math class), which comes out to $96. The most I've shipped at once is 11kg, so max I'd ever declare is $132, which is under the $135 limit where I believe you have to pay some fee if you go over.
Once you've declared the clearance amount, scroll down, and we'll find an option for insurance - use it. Purchase insurance. While seizures in places like the US are rare if you don't do anything atrocious, it's better to be safe rather than sorry. I typically try to get insurance for 3000¥ which comes at a cost of around 60¥. Well worth the price in my opinion.
Next up, let's go through the Additional Services available for your package. I'll go over the ones I use personally. Brand Tag Removal, Package Removal, Simple Packaging are all free add-ons. I recommend these. This gets rid of tags (not size tags, the ones that show price and what not), things like shoe boxes (but not the packaging paper or additional accessories in the shoe box), and helps to minimize weight as much as possible. For the Value-Added Services, I 100% recommend Stretch Film, Moisture Barrier bag, and Vacuum Packaging. Don't be the guy receiving a package full of mold because you didn't protect it. It has a long journey ahead, make sure it's protected.
We're approaching the final steps before our package embarks on its adventure. Scroll all the way down, and you'll see a text box asking for any additional comments. Here, I copy and paste the following: "Wrap package in a lot of tape, remove tags, simple packaging, throw away shoe boxes, turn all branded/logo clothing inside out. Vacuum seal clothes in package. Put commercial invoice on the outside of package. Commercial invoice has to be readable and have sender address as well as telephone number. If it has printing errors, it has to be printed again." This ensures your package has everything customs needs. I've been using it since I first joined rep fam 3 years ago, not sure if it does anything at all, but I figure it doesn't hurt.
Scroll back up, and see if you can use any coupons to lower the price of your haul. If you used the signup link at the top of the guide, you will have coupons to use!
Hit Submit Delivery Order - a popup will appear asking you to confirm your delivery address. Make sure it is correct, and matches your PayPal shipping address. If it does, hit Confirm and Submit, and you're all set! Your package is en route.
All that is left now is to be patient. If your tracking doesn't say your package has been seized, don't think that it's seized. Please do not spam the groups - just be patient. I typically use 17Track to track my packages. Happy waiting!
Is Using an Agent the Best Move for Me?
You'll often hear people brag about using agents and saving tons of money, but is this actually true? As with anything, there are tradeoffs to every choice. Using a middleman won't always be the best move, nor will using an agent. Let's go through some bullet points below.
- In order to make paying for your agent shipping worth it, you'll have to put together a "haul," or a collection of items you're aiming to ship out. Sometimes, this suits your situation - you're already planning on buying 3 shoes, 2 shirts, and a crewneck. Perfect, using an agent sounds like a solid play. Other times though, you're only planning on buying one pair of shoes. For instances like this, I'd recommend using a middleman, as it's the most streamlined process, and you likely won't end up saving much money compared to middlemen, or at least not enough to make it worth using an agent, waiting for local shipping, getting QC, shipping out, and waiting. It's ultimately up to you, and it helps to plan out your costs before ordering anything so you know how much you'll be spending before the total hits you in the face.
- As a baseline, batches that middlemen carry like LJR Jordan 1s or M Batch Dunks go for 470¥ ($66) and 310¥ ($43), respectively. Account for international shipping, and you typically add $25-$55 depending on the shipping speed you select and the overall size of your haul.
- Common Misconceptions:
- If I ship without shoeboxes, will my shoes arrive damaged? I've shipped all of my pairs without boxes through WeGoBuy and have never had an issue.
- Can I get QC with an Agent? Yes
- Can I order a specific batch with an Agent? Yes
- Can I RL with an Agent? Depends on the seller's listing. An agent will not stop you from RL'ing, just pay attention to the seller listing, which is what matters.
- But middlemen handpick pairs and Weidian is just a bunch of budget batches? Lol, please don't believe this. All pairs carried by middlemen are available on Weidian, and nobody is out here handpicking pairs at the factory. If you do believe this is happening, message me, and I'll send you a picture of 10 different pairs of various sources - if you can correctly guess where each pair came from, middleman or Weidian, then we can talk. If you can't tell, that should tell you everything you need to know.
Note Saturday, October 1st, 2022: Hi all, hope this guide helps. This is a work-in-progress - I'll be adding to it with the steps that follow placing your orders such as checking QC pictures, uploading an Imgur to post a QC request on the subs, and shipping out your hauls once I place my next orders and ship out my next haul.
As always, I am open to feedback, so if you have any suggestions, let me know below! Hope you find this helpful.
My Select Weidian and TaoBao Finds
My Travis Scott 1 High Batch Guide
My Union Los Angeles Jordan 1 Batch Guide
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Beginner's Guide to the Best Rep Sneaker Batches to Buy
- What matters is batch, NOT seller, unless the seller is truly making their own batch or has exclusive rights to a factory's production. The only time I've encountered this is with UABat's Exclusive pairs (about ~8-9 shoes)
- A batch is the same exact shoe, regardless of which middleman you purchase it from. Some sellers sell LJR as LJR, others like Muks try to say they have "Tier 1" Batch which is just LJR relabeled (original post discovering this now over 2 years ago) in order to seem like they have an exclusive product. You can see another well-respected QCer's thoughts on this here. Whether you buy LJR from X seller, Y seller, or on Weidian using an agent, it is the same product.
- Therefore, taking the information above, no one seller is the "best seller for X shoe" if they carry the same exact batch as everyone else. No, Muks isn't the best for Jordan 1s, nor is Yang the best for 4s, or Mango the best for Jordan 11s. They carry the same batches as everyone else.
Our main goal is always to figure out what batch we are looking at, so that we can then find it for the best price, whether that be from a middleman, or using an agent like WeGoBuy.
Basic, Commonly Used Rep Terms
“How do I get started?” ft links to definitions of common repfam terms (GL, RL, QC, etc)
“In your opinion, what’s the best batch?”
Links to Existing Guides (TS1s, Union 1s)
Jordans
Retro Jordan 1 Highs
Fragment Jordan 1 Highs
Off-White Jordan 1 Highs
Travis Scott 1 Highs
Travis Scott 1 Lows
Fragment Travis Scott Lows
Union Jordan 1 Highs
Jordan 4 Travis Scotts
Union Jordan 4s
Nike Dunks
Non-collab Dunks
Chunky Dunkys
Travis Scott Dunks
Sean Weatherspoon Air Max 1/97
Nike Off-White Blazers
QC: Quality Control/Quality Check. Buyers post their QC pictures from the sellers and ask others to check the pictures for errors that would justify asking the seller to send for a different pair.
LC: Legit Check.
GL: Green Light. Pair does not have any glaring flaws and is good to go.
RL: Red Light. Pair does have a flaw and should be exchanged for a replacement pair.
W2C/WTC: Where to Cop. This is what someone comments when they are asking for the link to buy a certain product. I often use W2C when linking products that I review so that readers can easily find the products.
GP: Guinea Pig. People use the term GP when they are the first person trying out a new product that has not yet been QC'd or reviewed on any of the replica groups.
Batch: Different factories each make a shoe a certain way - certain materials, certain details (swooshes, wings logos, toe boxes, overall shoe shape, etc). Certain batches are higher quality or more accurate to retail than others. By looking at rep vs retail posts with the batch you're looking to buy, you can see how your pair will compare.
Batch Flaw: A flaw that is present on every shoe of a certain batch. For example, LJR batch TS1 highs all have a discolored midsole compared to retail. This flaw is present on every pair of LJR TS1's, and will be until the factory updates their batch materials to correct the midsole color. It is important to know batch flaws to know what flaws are worth RL'ing over to get a better pair, and what flaws won't ever improve by RL'ing.
Agent: Covered in my Agents, TaoBao, and Weidian Guide Here
Middleman: Person/Company that will source pairs and ship to you directly without the hassle of using an agent. Make sure to note, middlemen don't make their own pairs. Different middlemen usually source from the same factories, so they typically carry the same batches ie same products.
Your buying process should go as follows:
Step 1: Decide what shoe you'd like to buy
Step 2: Search for QCs for the shoe you want on r/repsneakers, r/repweidiansneakers, r/weidianwarriors, r/repbudgetsneakers, r/fashionreps, r/sneakerreps, look the QC pics over, and read QCs. Prioritize QCs from people commenting that seem to know what they're talking about. These are typically in-depth QCs and not "fire emoji" or "GL" without an explanation - those are not at all helpful.
Be aware of biases each sub may have. Some subs prioritize low price over better quality, while some think any expensive rep is a good rep. Just be aware of the comments you're reading on the respective subs, how much knowledge the commenter has, whether or not the account has -100 karma, etc.
Step 3: Pick a batch! Decide what batch you think is best or best fits your needs.
Step 4: See who provides said batch for the best price. This can vary by pair. For some shoes, that may be Monica. Other pairs it may be UABat. Others might be PK, and some may be Coco. Other shoes, you might say hey, these are beaters, I can get them from Taobao or Weidian (after doing research for good pairs of course). It all depends. Please don't ask me which middleman I'd buy X shoe from. I follow the same steps I'm typing out here. If you go through the steps, you'll answer your own question instead of having your message lost in my 700+ chat requests.
Step 5: Place your order from wherever you choose, and wait for your shoes to come in.
This buying process prioritizes learning about batches in order to make informed decisions about what product you're purchasing rather than blindly telling you to purchase from x person or y person. My goal is not to shill any single seller. Follow the best batches, not a singular source. This methodology has helped me acquire this collection of 90% top batches, 10% beaters.
This is the most frequently asked question I receive. Below is my batch guide divided by shoe model. These are my opinions. I support them as best as I can with evidence and details. Ideally this can help new buyers learn how to research and purchase reps on their own. The batches and shoes included below are all shoes I personally have researched prior to purchasing to ensure I make wise decisions with my money and get the best product available. Therefore, shoes that do not interest me such as Dior 1s, TS1 Low Phantoms, Black Cat 4s, or most designer shoes, will not be listed below. I'm sure someone else has covered them on the replica subreddits. If not, be the change you'd like to see in the world and compile the knowledge for others.
If you think another batch should be ranked higher, just be sure to bring evidence to back up your opinion. I always welcome informed discourse.
My Existing Guides:
"Let's Talk About What Batch Muks' Dunks Are" In-Depth Post on M Batch Dunks
My Travis Scott x Jordan 1 High Batch Guide
My Union Los Angeles Jordan 1 Batch Guide
Here, I will outline the best of the readily available batches from middlemen for Jordan 1s. Then, if you'd like a higher-quality rep for select colorways, and are willing to learn how to use an agent, read the section underneath.
- Best Batches Overall (AGENT REQUIRED) For Certain Colorways:
Okay, so there's a certain colorway that you want the absolute best rep of, and you don't mind going through some additional steps to get it. Keep reading: if it's listed below, I recommend the listed batch over LJR. If it's not listed, LJR is likely your best option by default. Some of the batches listed above used to be pairs rebranded as SK Exclusive Batch, which are highly regarded on the sub for being extremely high-quality and the closest reps to retail. Swoosh shapes are more accurate on certain models as well, matching the Jordan 1 mold used for the shoe the year of release. Overall shoe shape is also improved. If you are willing to invest time into learning to use an agent to order, these are well worth it.
I outline the ordering process for CZ Batch Obsidians specifically in my Agent Guide. Don't worry, I am working on deciphering the true batch identities for other colorways, but in the meantime, this is what I have:
- 2015 Chicago Highs: FK Batch
- Mocha Highs: FK Batch or CZ Batch (questionable stock as of 9/18/22)
- Obsidians Highs: CZ Batch (old no-box SK Exclusive batch), colors more accurate than LJR, more premium materials than LJR. FK Batch just released these as well, and I'd expect them to be no different than other colorways from this batch.
- Trophy Room Highs: Y3 Batch (SK Exclusive, not sure if currently, not many recent QCs)
The biggest tradeoffs to batches listed in this section are: 1) you essentially have to make a haul with other items to spread out the shipping cost 2) getting the shoe in hand will take a bit longer than if you went through a middleman.
All W2Cs for batches listed in this above section are in my Select Weidian Finds post here
- Top Batch (MIDDLEMEN or AGENT): LJR Batch: Regarded as the best option for AJ1s available from middlemen due to nice swoosh shape and placement, wings logo size and placement, hourglass shape, slim toe box, and quality of materials that pull it ahead of other batches like GET Batch, OG Batch, H12 Batch, etc. If you are asking what the best batch from a middleman is for a retro, non-collab Air Jordan 1, LJR is likely the answer, as it is one of the most consistent and reliable batches. This includes Chicagos, Shadows, Royals, Royal Toes, Smoke Greys, etc. The list goes on and on. Here are links to QC pictures for my own Obsidians, Bred Toes, Smoke Greys, Chicagos, and GS Hyper Royals.
- Recommended Mid-Tier Batch: QY Batch
Of the less expensive batches I've seen (QY, DT Batch, ST Batch, DG Batch, GET Batch), I would recommend QY Batch if you are tight for money. Okay quality and surprisingly solid details-wise for a cheaper batch.
- Top Batch: Fragment OG Highs: CZ Batch (current SK Exclusive)
Like I describe in the section above, CZ Batch Fragments are premium quality reps with great details all-around (swoosh shape, wings logos, and most importantly on Fragment 1s, no toe box flaw, which is different from the typical Jordan 1.) The second row of perforated holes on the toe box should be placed in a straight line, as is also the case on the Chicago 1s. All other Jordan 1s have these perforation holes placed more jaggedly. I cannot recommend this batch enough.
- Runner Up Batch: LJR Batch
LJR makes solid Fragment 1s, doing all of the usual AJ1 details well and not having a toe box flaw. A batch flaw on LJR Fragments though is that the embossing of the lightning bolt on the heels is weaker than on retails, which is visible in QCs here and here. What drops LJR below CZ Batch is that quality of materials is good, but not as good as CZ Batch.
- Promising Batch I have not personally investigated: CSJ No-Name Batch. Similar accuracy details-wise to LJR, but I have no idea how quality compares. Dependent on quality, it may be a better, worse, or on-par option compared to LJR.
- Not Recommended:
I don't recommend older batches like this one from Will, or any other batch with the incorrect toe box perforation pattern. At this point in September 2022, this information is less relevant, but still worth mentioning to avoid repetitive questions.
Top Batches, in no particular order: LJR or OG Batch
For all 3 colorways of the Off-White Jordan 1s, you can't go wrong with either LJR Batch or OG Batch. Both batches are great and have their respective pros and cons. For example, comparing the Chicagos from both batches below:
| LJR Batch Pros | OG Batch Pros</thead> |
|---|---|
| Ghost Stitching | Medial text boldness matches retail |
| Outer swoosh length | Midsole color closer to retail than LJR |
| Heel Cup Shape + Texture | Midsole color closer to retail than LJR |
| Toe Box Shape | More consistent AIR text placement on midsole |
| Midsole markings present under UV light that match retail (more recent OG Batch pairs may have this as well, but I have to double check) |
| LJR Batch Flaws | OG Batch Flaws</thead> |
|---|---|
| Medial text is slightly thicker, darker, and more distressed than retail batch | Weak ghost stitching, commonly fixed with the "ghost stitching fix," linked below |
| Midsole color slightly darker than retail | Heel cup shape not as accurate to retail as LJR |
| Zip tie color off compared to retail, but slightly closer than OG Batch | Tonge slightly thicker and longer than retail |
| Zip tie color off compared to retail |
Overall, from what I've seen, LJR has more variation between pairs, whereas OG Batch is more consistent and can be greatly improved with the ghost stitching fix below.
Disclaimer: Some middlemen give people OG Batch when the buyer specifically asked for LJR Batch (have seen this happen with Coco, Mango, and Mr Hou, as well as certain Weidian listings). Be wary and always double check you're getting what you asked for! Easiest tell to distinguish between the two batches is the ghost stitching, medial text thickness, and the fact that Chicago LJR Batch comes laced up in QC Pictures, while OG Batch has only the bottom lace hole laced.
Loscoguy's Post on OG Batch Ghost Stitching Fix
Loscoguy's Review of UNC LJR vs OG Batch
Loscoguy's Comparison of NRG Retail vs OG Batch
Disclaimer: I believe this user was being paid to specifically GL a certain seller's pairs and RL all others, so just proceed with caution with what information you trust. As always, verify anything you read.
My Travis Scott x Jordan 1 High Batch Guide
Comparing all of these batches in-hand is on my to-do list. Recommendations below are based on the rep-vs-retail posts that I have seen, though the posts are limited and rare nowadays.
- Top Batches: GD 2.0 from Coco (unknown batch identity) or OG Batch (OG Batch vs Retail (Pink Laces)
PK Batch Mocha Lows have solid details but have suede that is a shade or two lighter than retail. OG Batch has medial CACTUS JACK that is slightly brighter red than retail. Its reverse swooshes also tend to be higher than the average retail pair. However, people typically prefer OG Batch due to its suede color compared to retail. It is up to you which flaws you prefer. I personally have went with PK Batch.
- Need to include: LJR, FK Batch (soon to be released)
There isn't enough information on LJR or FK Batch Mocha Lows to make a strong recommendation on them. Hopefully more information becomes available to us.
- Top Batches: FK Batch and PK Batch
PK Batch, which is rebranded as GD Batch (with the 3/20/21 size tag from middlemen like Coco and Mr Hou, is among the best batches for Fragment lows, due to its midsole color, heel tab shape and length, toe box, and well-defined heel embossing. In the early days, there were people who thought GD Batch from Coco was still LJR rebranded, but I hope we're past those times (given the differences in midsole color, reverse swoosh placement, heel tab shape and length, heel emoji embossing, and production dates on size tag.)
FK Batch is similar in quality, but with a slightly better midsole color, being just a shade closer to retail than PK. The toe box shape is slightly closer to retail on FK as well. You're more than fine with either batch IMO. Don't ask me which I would buy of the two - I bought both
PK Batch/"GD Batch 3/20" and LJR Batch Side-by-Side
- Runner Up, in no particular order: LJR, UABat, M Batch, HP Batch
LJR has a discolored midsole compared to retail and more U-shaped heel tabs compared to retail. Left heel embossing is also on the weaker end. More consistent reverse swoosh placement than GD Batch though. I prefer the more accurate midsole color, hence why GD is placed above LJR.
LJR Fragment Lows QC from Mr Hou
99problemsna’s Side-by-Side of LJR with Retail
UABat’s batch looks decent. Reverse swoosh is typically placed too high. Midsole color is closer to retail than LJR.
Top Batches: FK Batch and PK Batch
FK Batch Review w/ Rep vs Retail Linked in Post
Runner Up: M Batch
Third String: LJR, HP Batch, OG Batch
These batches each suffer from more noticeable flaws than the above pairs, such as LJR's yellow midsole, HP's pink midsole, or OG Batch's CACTUS JACK being brighter than retail.
Not Yet Evaluated: CZ Batch
My Union Los Angeles Jordan 1 Batch Guide
For Union Jordan 4s, the main flaws you want to look out for are: 1) midsole color being starkly two-toned instead of retail's more consistent (but not exactly the same) midsole color 2) on Guavas, the cage flaw, when lines behind the cage going diagonally instead of horizontally like retails 3) UNLA tag placement, which should be about 50% hidden behind the cage. Early batches and budget batches tend to have it completely hidden behind the cage or pushed too far forward, but this flaw is rarer on top-tier batches. Example of what you don't want is this.
- Top Batch: Coco GP Batch (Guavas) and PK Updated (Off Noirs)
Coco's Guavas are very well-done, with minor batch flaws such as different toe box compared to retail, and shades of reds and blues being slightly duller than retail. What pulls Coco's Guavas above PK's Updated Batch is that Coco's Guavas are much more consistent. I've seen too many old PK Batches slipping into QCs from most sellers to feel okay recommending it to you all.
However, since Off Noirs don't have cage flaws, I do recommend PK Updated Batch as my top batch for Off Noirs, as the colors are more accurate to retail than Coco's GP Batch for Off Noirs.
The identity of Coco's GP Batch has not yet been uncovered. It does not appear to be PK Batch or G Batch.
- Runner Up: PK Updated (Guaves), Coco GP Batch (Off Noirs)
As I mentioned above, PK Updated Batch is a fantastic batch, but QC is highly variable from sellers across the board, so I believe Coco's GP Batch is the safer recommendation. Feel free to see my PK Batch posts below if you are still interested in this batch.
Coco's GP Batch Off Noirs are solid just like Coco's Guavas with similar batch flaws - red and blue colors slightly duller than retail, different toe box shape compared to retail. However, Coco's Off Noirs also have a flaw on the heels, where the two black panels that meet under the NIKE air are two different shades of black. One is noticeably lighter than the other. Not sure why this happens, but it does pull this batch behind PK Updated Batch for this colorway.
My PK Updated Batch Guava Unions vs Retail Side-By-Side Post
A PK Updated Batch Guava Unions QC from Monica, though other middlemen carry it as well
2MakeIt3's Coco GP Batch Off Noirs vs Retail Side-By-Side Post
My Coco GP Batch Off Noir Unions QC
- Third-Tier: H12
The usual for H12: It's a decent mid-tier batch, and hence will be okay in terms of details and will have okay material quality, but I don't think it's as high-quality as the two batches I have listed above.
- Top Batch: M Batch, HP Batch, VT Batch, or PK Batch
"Let's Talk About What Batch Muks' Dunks Are" In-Depth Post on M Batch Dunks
Follow Up In-Hand Review of M Batch Panda Dunks
Explicit confirmation from Monica about carrying M Batch
My M Batch Kentucky’s In Warehouse, Confirmed to Match Muks Pairs As Well
My Rep Vs Retail M Batch Dunks Post: See How Many People Guess Incorrectly Which Pair is Retail
At this point, most of us are familiar with M Batch - very consistent, great overall shape, clean embroidery, decent materials. Some prefer HP Batch for its sadesa leather. VT Batch also provides a sadesa leather option for cheaper than the two other batches at the cost of less consistent heel embroidery. PK is a solid option that is a bit harder to find nowadays, but still a great option nonetheless.
You can't go wrong with any of these batches. Personally, I grab M Batch for my most wanted pairs, and grab VT Batch pairs to fill out the collection with any other colorways I may not be as sold on.
- Not Recommended: H12 Batch, G Batch, L Batch
Each of the batches listed above doesn't stand a chance against M Batch in my honest opinion, or any of the other batches listed above. H12's quality of materials are typically poorer and usually have thicker swooshes. G Batch and L Batch are not as accurate to retail as M Batch, and with M Batch's price point, I don't think the little money you save buying G Batch or L Batch are worth the drop in quality.
- Top Batch: LJR
My pair of LJR Batch Pine Green Off White Dunks - really good details-wise with surprisingly fantastic quality. One of my comfiest rep pairs to wear.
- Need to Evaluate but Likely Runner Up: M Batch, PK Batch
- Not Recommended: H12
The story of H12's life - H12 was the "best option" when there wasn't an actually decent batch out. Now that new batches have come out, there IMO is no reason to get H12 dunks. Pay slightly more and get the higher-quality LJR pair.
- Top Batches, in no particular order: UABat (W2C: UABat.xyz) or PK Batch
Biggest flaw on all reps at the moment and easiest way to legit check a pair is by looking at the tie-dye sockliner - retails are more blended between colors, whereas reps have more distinct blocks of color. Otherwise, either of these two batches are fantastic. Go with whichever is cheaper at the moment.
- Need to Evaluate: M Batch
- Top Batches, in no particular order: UABat (W2C: UABat.xyz) or Coco's GP 5.0
Can’t go wrong with either batch as they are all extremely strong and have different pros and cons. I will update this section when I have more time. Overall though, I would recommend buying whichever currently has the best price.
- Runner Up: PK Batch
Ranks below UABat and Coco's GP 5.0 due to the slightly hooked swooshes and white heel embroidery instead of retail's slightly pink stitching.
- Need to Evaluate: M Batch (may be true batch identity of GP 5.0 from Coco, need to investigate)
For Sean Wotherspoon’s, the usual go-to QCer is u/plugmebby. Here’s her pick for the current best batch and her guide on how to improve older batches with the dye-method
Top Batch: LW Batch (same batch that Coco, UABat, and SK carry)
Runner Up: OWF Batch
Yellow midsole and overall shape hold this batch behind LW Batch.
Third String: H12: Below LW due to the yellow sockliner flaw, corduroy colors being less accurate than the above batches, worse mini-swoosh placement. This batch is cheaper and hence you’ll see some people recommend it, but beware those with a bias towards cheaper reps regardless of the drop in quality/accuracy. QC Post 1 | QC Post 3
For Off-White Blazers, here is u/anon3212 , the resident Off-White Blazer expert's, guide on Off-White Blazers.
At this moment, I would recommend TOP Batch for all 3 colorways. It is possibly what middlemen were selling as PK Batch for the last 2 years.
