How to recognize original TOD'S shoes
TOD'S Group is a brand that believes in values passed down from generation to generation, solid and unchanged foundations that, with a heritage linked to a deep tradition anchored in the fashion universe, animate and enhance today's collections with constant innovative research. Quality workmanship, cared for in every detail, clearly distinguishes the stylistic choices of the TOD'S Group from other brands with regard to the creation of collections, which follow an ideal of quality and value beyond any compromise. A brand that has been able to create evergreen icons of Made in Italy, trying to combine a lifestyle of timeless elegance, deeply linked to the DNA of Italian tradition, combining the taste of glamour with the charm of the jet set, where life is lived to the full. From the D-Bag of the accessories collections to the Gommino moccasin models , the original TOD'S shoe models are authentic luxury icons , which must compete with approximate and roughly reproduced models that give life to the thriving market of counterfeit shoes. What is appreciated is the apparently simple but definitely comfortable shape of the moccasins and shoes that, thanks to the partnership with numerous artisans capable of using the techniques of high Italian craftsmanship, create a unique shoe, limited pieces and therefore highly requested in every part of the world. For this reason, it is essential to have a clear idea of how to recognize original TOD'S shoes , in order to evaluate all the details that must not be missing when you intend to buy a pair of luxury shoes.
Before even trying to understand if the models that have attracted attention are actually original TOD'S, the packaging detail is something that should not be overlooked. TOD'S shoes are always sold in a sand-colored cardboard box, which contains the sticker relating to the model of moccasin purchased and the product code on one side of the box itself. The box of TOD'S men's moccasins , as well as the women's models, also features a print of the official brand logo in the center of the lid of the packaging: if the logo is missing from the shoe packaging, it is better not to complete the transaction. The package usually contains two booklets, made of high-quality grain paper: if the product was purchased in a single-brand store, one should contain the invoice of the transaction, while the other explains the specific details of the chosen model and the characteristics of the TOD'S moccasins, such as the softness of the leather and the cleaning and maintenance instructions for the pair of shoes purchased. The shoe bag must not be missing either, which for some TOD'S men's models is black with a logo printed in the same color as the packaging. As for the men's models, many models of original TOD'S women's moccasins are made of nubuck, a fine leather easily recognizable by the nuances it creates when touched, even with the lightest touch. The stitching and stitching details are very precise, and a detail that cannot go unnoticed with regards to the TOD'S Gommino Driving Shoe moccasin models is the shaft, or back part of the shoe. In fact, the rubber pads go up to the shaft, in two rows of four horizontal rubber pads and a row of three horizontal rubber pads, the latter close to the sole, while the stitching draws the space between the various rubber pads in horizontal and vertical geometries. Definitely the most peculiar detail of the iconic TOD'S moccasins, which will surely reveal whether or not you are looking at a counterfeit shoe.