Tool · guide

QC photo checklist

When your agent sends QC (quality-check) photos before shipping, this is what to look at before you green-light or request a re-check. Run through it top to bottom. If something's off, ask your agent for more angles.

First glance

✓Right item, colorway and size you ordered
✓Overall proportions and shape look correct vs. reference pics
✓No obvious factory defects (glue, marks, loose threads)

Logos & branding

✓Logo font, spacing and size match the real thing
✓Embroidery is dense and clean (no gaps or loose loops)
✓Prints are sharp, centered and the right scale
✓Any text/tags spelled correctly

Stitching & construction

✓Stitch count and spacing look even
✓No crooked, skipped or doubled seams
✓Panels line up; patterns match across seams

Materials & color

✓Fabric/leather texture looks right (ask for close-ups)
✓Color matches under neutral light (beware yellow-tinted photos)
✓Hardware (zippers, buttons, buckles) is the correct finish and branded correctly

Size & tags

✓Size tag matches what you ordered
✓Care/brand tags present and legible
✓Measurements match the size chart if you asked for them

Shoes · extra checks

✓Toe box shape and midsole lines are correct
✓Correct box, size sticker and any accessories
✓Sole pattern, stitching and paint are clean
✓No excess glue around the sole

QC is your last checkpoint before shipping, and most agents let you reject and re-QC. When in doubt, ask for more photos. Educational reference only. New to this? Read the buying guide.