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QC Checklist

Check every checkpoint before you GL. Tap each item as you verify it in your agent's photos.

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1 Overall Shape & Structure
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Toe box shape matches retailCritical
Compare toe box profile to retail reference photos. Should not be too round, too flat, or too square.
✓
Overall silhouette from side profileCritical
Side view should match retail proportions — heel height, toe spring, and ankle collar shape.
✓
Both shoes look identicalCritical
Check left vs right — same shape, same color, same stitching placement.
2 Swoosh & Branding
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Swoosh angle and placementCritical
The Nike swoosh should match the exact angle and position of retail. Too high, too low, or wrong angle is an immediate reject.
✓
Swoosh stitching clean and evenMedium
Check for loose threads, uneven stitch lines, or puckering around the swoosh edges.
✓
Heel tab Nike brandingMedium
Font, size, and positioning of Nike text or logo on the heel tab should match retail exactly.
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Tongue label text and fontMedium
Nike tongue label should have correct font weight, spacing, and country of origin text.
3 Sole & Midsole
✓
Sole color matches retailCritical
Especially on Panda Dunks — check the black/white split on the sole is clean and accurate.
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Midsole height and shapeMedium
Midsole should not look too thick or too compressed compared to retail reference.
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Outsole tread patternLow
Tread pattern should match retail. Usually accurate on LJR/PK God but worth a quick check.
4 Materials & Color
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Upper material textureMedium
Leather or mesh should not look plastic, shiny, or artificial in the photos.
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Colorway accuracyCritical
All colors should match retail. Ask agent for natural-light photos if colors look off under flash.
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No glue stains or excess adhesiveMedium
Check along the midsole-upper join and around the toe box for any glue residue.
5 Insole & Laces
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Insole branding and fontLow
Nike insole print should have correct font and placement. Not a GL concern but good to note.
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Laces correct color and lengthLow
Lace color should match the colorway. Check tips aren't frayed or plastic-looking.
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Looking Good — GL It
All checkpoints passed. You're ready to approve shipment from your agent.
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QC (quality control) means reviewing photos of your rep sneakers from your agent before approving shipment. You compare them against retail reference images to spot any issues before it's too late.
GL = green light (approve and ship). RL = red light (reject and request replacement or refund). When you're happy with your QC photos, you GL the order.
The swoosh angle and placement is the most critical. An off-angle swoosh is immediately visible in person and can't be fixed after shipping. Always check this first.
Request: both shoes side by side, lateral side profile, medial side profile, toe box front-on, heel, sole, tongue label, and insole. Natural light photos are better than flash for color accuracy.