First off, let’s be real. Fendi, high-end, designer… you’re not gonna walk into Foot Locker and find the perfect rep. You’re gonna have to do some digging, some research, and maybe even get a little lucky. And let’s also be real, ‘best’ is subjective. What *I* think is the bomb-diggity, you might think is a total flop. So, grain of salt, people, grain of salt.
Now, I’ve seen stuff floating around the rep subs (shoutout to r/DesignerReps!), and you’ll hear whispers of different “batches.” Think of it like, you know, making cookies. One batch might have slightly more vanilla, another might be a little burnt around the edges. Same goes for these rep factories. They’re all aiming for the same goal – a shoe that looks *almost* identical to the real deal – but they all have slightly different methods and maybe some are better than others at certain things.
You might stumble across things like “H12,” “LJR,” or “PK God” mentioned in connection with other brands, like Jordans. Now, I haven’t seen those names specifically tied to Fendi *as much* as some other brands, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. The general consensus *seems* to be that H12 is usually pretty darn good, and LJR is decent too, if you can find it for Fendi. But I’m honestly just spitballing, okay? Do your *own* research.
Where *can* you find info? Well, Yupoo is your friend. It’s like a visual catalog for a lot of sellers. They’ll have pictures (hopefully good ones!) of the shoes, and maybe, just maybe, they’ll mention the “batch” or factory that produced it.
Then there’s the whole CNFans situation. Apparently, there’s a guy (or gal!) over at Rep Mafia who’s been cataloging CNFans finds. I’m not sure if they’ve got specifically Fendi shoes *organized by batch*, but it’s worth a look. More pictures, more potential clues, more chances to find that holy grail.
And don’t forget the sellers themselves! I can’t endorse any specific seller, because, well, rules. But if you find one that seems reputable (check reviews, look for good QC photos), ask them about the batches they carry. They might be able to give you the lowdown on which one is considered “best” *according to them*. Of course, they’re trying to make a sale, so keep that in mind.