Why is this priced so cheap? Is there anything that's worrisome about it?
https://www.therealreal.com/products/men/shoes/loafers/ralph-lauren-purple-label-suede-loafers-nwj95
RLPL suede loafers at this price seems like it definitely has something terribly wrong with it, but this doesn't seem like it has anything that stands out other than standard wear. Am I missing something?
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I'd recommend posting pictures instead of a direct link so you don't get sniped
too late i’m checking out :sheeesh:
Going to need a resole relatively soon
Was just about to write that it’s also impossible to see the footbed, which may also have substantial wear. That left sole looks like it’s going soon too.
i wasn't going to buy so all good
not too interested in tassel loafers
yeah thats what i was thinking as well, but apart from needing a visit to the cobbler soon, i see nothing wrong
they are cheap because they are pretty worn and a smaller size so less people interested.
its a decent deal but u dont know the state of the lining when they're that cooked
also TRR buyers tend to be more averse to worn stuff than other sites
but yeah TRR is good for finding stuff like this since theyre pretty loose with pricing
yeah it seems very different than other sites
based off vibes
im not too familiar with shoes, wdym by the lining?
the interior or smth else
uh ill be honest if ur not familiar with shoes i would not be buying something this worn in
yeah im not planning on buying it
just trying to learn
there are some shoe guys on here that might chime in, and /r/goodyearwelt is a decent resource
some intro stuff on their sidebar that might be a good starter
The inside leather it’s hard or expensive to fix, there’s also a couple signs on the bottom that could indicate it may be a more extensive/costly repair than a simple resole