So, you see all these websites, yeah? Vestiaire Collective, FASHIONPHILE, StockX… they’re all buzzin’ about Hermes shoes. High-end stuff, the kinda shoes that probably cost more than my rent. But then you hear whispers, like a sneaky side convo, about “overrun stock.” What *is* that even?
Basically, it’s supposed to be stuff that didn’t quite make the cut for the official Hermes store. Maybe a *tiny* stitching flaw (and I’m talkin’ tiny!), maybe they made too many of a certain size, maybe, uh, I dunno, the color was *slightly* off. Could be a whole host of reasons. The official Hermes stores are known to have very high standards, so it’s possible these shoes could be perfect for any normal person.
Now, here’s where things get a little… hinky.
See, “overrun stock” is like the wild west of designer goods. Everyone wants a piece, but nobody quite knows *exactly* where it’s comin’ from. Is it *really* from the Hermes factory, or is it a really, *really* good fake? That’s the million-dollar question, innit?
I mean, think about it. If you’re a crafty counterfeiter (and I’m *not* condoning counterfeiting, mind you!), “overrun stock” is the perfect cover story. “Oh, this little smudge? It’s overrun stock, so it’s expected!” Boom. Instant credibility (maybe).
And then there’s the whole “factory surplus” thing on Vestiaire. Sounds legit, right? But are they actually surplus, or are they just, like, REALLY well-loved second-hand shoes? The descriptions can be a little… vague, if ya know what I mean.
Personally, I’m always a bit skeptical. Don’t get me wrong, I’d *love* to snag a pair of Hermes sandals for, like, a fraction of the price. But I’m also not trying to get scammed. I mean, I’d rather just buy a pair of comfy sneakers, that I know are genuine, and not have to worry about it. Like, some Nikes or somethin’. But that’s just me.
Plus, let’s be real, even “overrun stock” Hermes shoes are still gonna be expensive. Probably more than my entire shoe collection combined (and I have a *lot* of shoes). So, is it *really* worth the risk and the expense? I don’t know, man. It kinda depends on how much you want that Hermes logo, and how much you trust the seller.