VERIFICATION STANDARD
AUTHENTICITY.
Every item sold through CLIENTELE is physically inspected and authenticated before listing. No exceptions. No shortcuts. No fakes.
100% AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE — FULL REFUND IF ANY ITEM IS EVER FOUND INAUTHENTIC
CLIENTELE — FOR THOSE WHO HAVE IT
Every item is real. Every item is verified.
That is not a promise. That is the standard.
That is not a promise. That is the standard.
◉ ZERO TOLERANCE ON FAKES · 7-POINT VERIFICATION · FULL REFUND GUARANTEE
OUR 7-POINT PROCESS
01
PHYSICAL INSPECTION
Materials, construction, colorways, and form are inspected in person against known authentic references.
02
LABEL & SERIAL
Tags, box codes, UPC numbers, and serial details checked against manufacturer standards and retail databases.
03
CONDITION GRADING
Each item receives a standardized condition grade. Defects are documented. We do not conceal wear, damage, or missing components.
04
COLORWAY ACCURACY
Color matching and graphic placement compared against official colorway documentation and reference pairs.
05
BOX & PACKAGING
Box labels, barcodes, lid fonts, and hardware for Deadstock items verified where applicable.
06
UV & SECURITY CHECK
UV lighting and security feature inspection for items where applicable. High-value items ($500+) receive third-party verification.
07
FINAL APPROVAL
Only items that pass every checkpoint are listed. Items that fail any stage are not listed — period.
WHAT WE VERIFY
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Materials & Construction
Fabric weight, sole composition, stitching pattern, and build quality against factory specs.
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Labels & Tags
Size tags, care labels, country-of-origin marks, and font details matched to authentic references.
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Box & Packaging
Box labels, barcodes, lid fonts, and hardware for Deadstock items verified where applicable.
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Colorway Accuracy
Color matching and graphic placement compared against official colorway documentation.
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Serial Numbers
Style codes and serial numbers cross-referenced with manufacturer release data where applicable.
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Third-Party Verification
Items valued at $500+ receive additional third-party verification through established authentication services.
THE FAKE MARKET PROBLEM
The global counterfeit sneaker market exceeds $450 billion annually. Replica manufacturers have become sophisticated enough to fool untrained eyes and even some automated tools. The only reliable defense is human expertise, physical inspection, and institutional knowledge built through authenticating thousands of pairs.
CLIENTELE's team has seen every major variant of fake Jordan 1s, Dunks, New Balance 550s, and Supreme. We authenticate by touch, by weight, by smell, and by the details that replicas consistently miss.
EVERY ITEM IS REAL. EVERY ITEM IS VERIFIED. THAT IS THE STANDARD.
CONDITION GRADING SYSTEM
DEADSTOCK
Never worn. Original box included. Factory lace locks intact. Unworn sole. No yellowing.
MINT
Worn once or twice. Near-perfect. Minimal to no creasing. May or may not include original box.
GRADE A
Light use. No visible damage. Small signs of wear only. Clean outsole. No significant creasing.
GRADE B
Visible wear consistent with regular use. Priced to reflect condition. Defects noted in listing.
ARCHIVE
Heavy wear or aged. Valued for rarity, not condition. All flaws explicitly documented.
AUTHENTICATION QUESTIONS
Our 7-point process covers: physical inspection, label and serial verification, condition grading, colorway accuracy, box and packaging check, UV inspection, and final team approval. Every item passes all seven points or it does not get listed.
Deadstock means brand new, never worn, still in original box with all accessories. Factory lace locks intact, unworn sole, no yellowing. Clientele NYC specializes in deadstock and near-deadstock authenticated sneakers across Jordan, Nike, New Balance, and streetwear brands.
Full refund. No questions asked. Contact us immediately. We have a zero-tolerance policy — this has never happened, and our verification process is designed to ensure it never does.
Our primary authentication is human-led. Trained team members conduct every physical inspection. AI tools assist with market data and pricing analysis. Authentication decisions are made by people, not algorithms.
TRUST IS THE PRODUCT.
Every item is real. Every item is verified. That is not a promise. That is the standard. If we ever fall short of that standard, we make it right — in full, without argument, without delay.
◉ EVERY ITEM AUTHENTICATED · ZERO TOLERANCE ON FAKES · FULL REFUND GUARANTEE