FOR ALL SHOE PURCHASES: Remember that when you are buying pre-loved vintage shoes there is always the risk of components/materials peeling, hardware issues, or rubber parts such as heel tips deteriorating or crumbling. Heel tip deterioration is completely normal with age as most rubber deteriorates over time in storage— replacement is an easy fix at a cobbler/shoe repair shop for around $15-$30 typically.

We do our best to have our cobbler replace heel tips that are obviously damaged, but please understand that sometimes it can still happen even when the shoes appear unworn. We are not responsible for damage that occurs to heel tips or any peeling, crumbling, or other issues that may arise throughout the rest of the shoe, as this is entirely out of our control and we have no way of knowing how shoes will hold up once they are worn. We thoroughly inspect our products and always disclose any obvious flaws or defects, but on rare occasions issues may arise with wear that we simply could not have predicted and are not responsible for. 

Please read the item's description to see if heel tips were recently replaced or if they are original, and take this into consideration when purchasing. We appreciate your understanding.

All of our luxury items go through a careful authentication process in-house and/or through an independent third party authenticator prior to listing. We firmly believe in preserving the art, craft, and history behind fashion design and stand firmly against / never support the counterfeit industry. In the very unlikely event that you can prove an item you received is inauthentic via a written certificate from a reputable authenticator we will issue a full refund. 

We also offer the optional add-on of a formal Certificate of Authenticity from a third-party authenticator for $25 each. To add a COA to your order, check the "Add Certificate of Authenticity +$25" box under the Add to Cart button on the item's page. 

Please understand that we do sell a number of older era designer pieces and vintage pieces do not always follow typical modern-day styles, serial numbers, stamps or tags that you may be familiar with. This does not mean an item is inauthentic. There are many instances where brands changed the way they produced or stamped items in certain production eras. Our authenticators are familiar with this, and know what signs to look for when authenticating older items.

Thank you for understanding as we grow our small business ♡

DISCLAIMER: Níku Vintage is not an authorized reseller of nor affiliated with any of the brands we sell. Any guarantee Níku Vintage may give with regard to authenticity of the products it sells is solely conducted by Níku Vintage, and not with the participation or approval of the brands themselves.

Níku Vintage is not affiliated with any brands listed on this site. Trademarks are owned by their respective brands.