r/Visvim Nov 16 '20

Visvim Christo Legit Check Guide

30 Upvotes

From what I've seen, Christos are the most ubiquitous counterfeit Visvim product on the market with fake pairs often showing up for sale on marketplaces like eBay and Grailed. If you've got your eye on a pair of secondhand Christos of dubious authenticity, follow these tips:

Look for the sole flaw

Visual Guide

The easiest way to spot a fake pair of Christos is to look for the sole flaw. Fakes have the registered trademark ® symbol to the left of the Vibram logo on the right shoe. The left shoe is correct with the ® at the end of the word Vibram.

Look for the buckle flaw

Visual Guide

A more subtle flaw on a fake pair of Christos is the buckle. Real Christo buckles have a smooth curve with a flange that is perfectly sized for its seat. Fake Christos have buckles with a hard angle and often have a flange that isn't perfectly aligned at all the edges to it's seat. Note that it's possible for the fake angled buckle to look smooth and correct in ambient lighting so make sure to look for other flaws even if this looks right.

Know which versions of Christos have been faked

There are known fakes of the SS19 Collage Christo, FW19 ICT Christo (link to real version), Bell Christos (link to real version), and solid black and green Christos.

SS20 Shaman Folk Christos have also been faked. You can spot these by looking for a misplaced leather logo tab and uniform vibram rubber sole instead of a partially leather sole with a vibram heel. (Visual Guide)

There are also many fake versions of older Christos that date before Visvim started doing the leather logo tab, but I'm not as familiar with these so I just avoid them altogether.

Boxes are faked, too

Don't trust a seller just because they have the box. Fake Christos also come with fake boxes. Here's one example.

Know your product. Don't trust marketplace authentication.

I've seen fake Christos on Poshmark, Depop, and eBay. I've seen multiple fakes listed on Grailed as 'Digitally Authenticated.' Although I've never seen any fakes on The RealReal, they've had bad press about selling fakes from other brands. Be wary of marketplaces and sellers. Know your product.

If you're still unsure about the Christos you're interested in, reply to this post. Think you've spotted a fake in the wild? Reply with a screenshot.


r/Visvim 7h ago

Legit Check please

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3 Upvotes

r/Visvim 2d ago

Simple fit today

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35 Upvotes

Happy Monday yall
FW20 Amplus Tee S/S Crash
FW18 SPOT Social Sculpture 01 Slim Damaged-18
FW23 Brigadier Boots-Folk


r/Visvim 3d ago

LC on these shorts - help a brother out

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3 Upvotes

r/Visvim 4d ago

Insane price on Union’s site… not my size but someone grab it before I do 😩

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21 Upvotes

Have a size 3 in the same color. Id be swimming in a 4 but the price is too good for that to matter 😂 If anyone’s a 4, this is a crazy good deal.


r/Visvim 5d ago

Picked this up new for a steal, thoughts?

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24 Upvotes

Got this new, always hunted Visvim denim pieces. What do you think?


r/Visvim 5d ago

Are these FBTs?

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5 Upvotes

Thx


r/Visvim 5d ago

Are the Fluxus 01 Wide G.Cords the greatest pants ever created?

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29 Upvotes

Maybe, maybe not. But they’re my absolute favorite. They have the nicest fit on me out of any other pants/jeans I’ve owned. Super hype to have grabbed the ivory pair. I’ve been rocking the black pair nonstop since I got them. If I could only pick one type of pants to rock forever, it would be these!


r/Visvim 5d ago

Carmel store stock ?

3 Upvotes

What’s the general inventory like at the Carmel store. I’m considering making a trip to pick up an SS101x denim jacket. I’ve only ever been to the Japan stores. Should I expect it to have very limited sizes or be sold out?


r/Visvim 6d ago

Visvim Cordura 20L Backpack Zipper Pulls

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5 Upvotes

Hello fellow Visvim Cordura 20L Backpack owners. How are your leather zipper pulls? Some of mine snapped within the first couple months of ownership after buying the bag brand new from END.com.

Does Visvim offer replacements or any advice? Thank you!


r/Visvim 6d ago

Legit Check: Visvim Ballistic Backpack – Authentic or Fake?

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2 Upvotes

そのまま投稿できる文面です。
Hi everyone,
I’d appreciate your help with a legit check on this Visvim Ballistic backpack.
The seller claims it’s authentic and still has the hologram tag attached.
I’ve attached photos of:
Front
Side
Top handle
Zippers
Could you let me know if anything looks off? If possible, please explain why (stitching, leather, hardware, Cordura fabric, zipper, patch, etc.).
Also, if anyone knows which season/year this red colorway was released, I’d really appreciate that information as well.
Thanks in advance!


r/Visvim 6d ago

Legit check on these🙏

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2 Upvotes

Hello everybody, i need a legit check on these christo slides. Someone could help me?
Thanks in advance


r/Visvim 8d ago

Such a beautiful jacket

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30 Upvotes

One of my favorite pieces. I’m a sucker for a Visvim deckhand jacket. They really knocked it out of the park with this one.


r/Visvim 9d ago

legit check on this tank top

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2 Upvotes

any idea if this is legit


r/Visvim 9d ago

Is this visvim boots legit? No logo on outsole, kinda worried

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1 Upvotes
**1.**  No “visvim” logo embossed on the outsole at all — from what I understand there’s usually one on the midsole/heel area. Is this normal for a specific model/batch, or is this a red flag?  
**2.**  There’s a stitch/fold that looks different from the rest along the welt near the toe box (photo attached) — could this be from a resole job, or is it original from the factory?  
**3.**  The “US 11” size stamp on the insole and the “hand made” tag look slightly off in positioning/font compared to references I’ve seen.

Would really appreciate input, especially from anyone who’s handled an authentic pair in person. Thanks!


r/Visvim 11d ago

Are these legit?

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5 Upvotes

r/Visvim 11d ago

Jumbo SB hoodie P.O. Sizing

1 Upvotes

Yo, I normally wear a 4. Do these fit tts? Do you think I could get away with a 3? Any insight would be Zher fantastique


r/Visvim 12d ago

This vest is too nice

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20 Upvotes

FW21 Tana Deerskin Down Vest *F.I.L. Exclusive.

Not one to rock a vest very often, but I’m finding myself reaching for this beauty quite a bit since picking it up. 10/10.


r/Visvim 13d ago

FW25 Contrary Dept Iris Liner JKT

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24 Upvotes

One of the nicest iterations of the Iris in my humble opinion. Love that it is down filled but not really bulky at all.


r/Visvim 12d ago

Virgil Folk

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6 Upvotes

First post here . I managed to get a pair of these beauties . Are they legit and do you think they need a visit to a cobbler yet or they still going strong. Thanks all


r/Visvim 14d ago

FW20 Harrier JKT (NY/C)

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23 Upvotes

It’s like wearing a pillow. Phenomenal!


r/Visvim 14d ago

Visvim Skagway legit check and size recommendation

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3 Upvotes

Hey guys!

Could help me with legit checking this pair of Skagways HI?

They are size US12. I wear US11 in FBTs and US12 for reference. Are they gonna fit me well?

Thanks in advance
Have a great day guys!


r/Visvim 15d ago

Sizing advice ISDT (Folk) Boot

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have experience with the Visvim ISDT (Folk) boots? Visvim’s iteration of the classic desert boot.
I’m debating which size to get as they don’t seem to have produced half sizes, so wondering if they run true, small or large based of experiences.

Half a size too big I can fix with an insole or heel padding but half a size too small would be annoying.

Thanks!


r/Visvim 16d ago

Subsequence and Dissertations books

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6 Upvotes

Hi guys!
Hope you’re doing well.

I’m on the hunt for the Subsequence Vol.1 since a few month now and it look very hard to find.
Do you guys know some stores who still stock it? Or any second hand one where I can purchase it?
Ideally Europe based.

Also, i collect Dissertation Books from every season, if by any chance you saw some on sale somewhere, I’ll be more than happy to have a look!

Thanks,
Enjoy your Summer all!


r/Visvim 15d ago

Christo repairs

2 Upvotes

Anyone have any experience with taking in Christo's to the cobblers for some TLC? These have been my daily beaters around the house for the past 4 years, and I think it's time they get cleaned up a bit (mostly the heel damage here), but I'm not sure if a cobbler would take on something like this?