Isabel Marant Dupes vs the Real Thing: How to Spot Authentic Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant Dupes vs the Real Thing: How to Spot Authentic Isabel Marant
By Gemma Deeks, Luxury Handbags Fashion Editor. Updated 14 October 2026.
Isabel Marant is one of the most copied labels of the last fifteen years, and the hidden-wedge sneaker is the most copied piece of all. A copy borrows the shape. The original has leather inside and out, a woven “Marant” label, a stitched rubber sole and a hidden heel measured to about 5 cm. This guide shows what to check before you buy.
At a glance
- Look for leather insoles and leather lining, not fabric and foam.
- Check the woven “Marant” label on the tongue and the embossed logo.
- Real Bekett and Bobby wedges measure about 5 cm inside.
- Bags have engraved metal rings and clasps reading “Isabel Marant”.
- Buy from the brand and an authorised retailer that guarantees authenticity.
Sneakers: what to check
The Bekett mixes lambskin and suede calfskin, with Velcro straps, a padded tongue carrying a woven “Marant” label, side yokes, soft leather insoles and lining and a rubber outsole. The Bobby is a lace-up in perforated suede with serrated edges. A copy usually swaps the leather lining for textile and the suede for a printed synthetic.
Boots and bags
Isabel Marant Western boots have stacked leather Cuban heels, leather soles and leather lining. On the bags, the metal rings, snap hooks and clasps are engraved with “Isabel Marant”, the logo is embossed into the leather, and the Oskan zip has a long tied leather pull.
Authentic Isabel Marant at Luxury Shoes
1. Original: Bekett Mixed Leather Sneakers in Black
The Bekett Mixed Leather Sneakers are leather wedge sneakers. They have round toes, velcro straps and a padded tongue.
2. Original: Bekett Ring Sneakers in Black and Zebra
The Bekett Ring Sneakers are wedge sneakers in suede and zebra-print pony-effect leather. They have velcro strap closures, a padded tongue and structured side panels. Luxury Handbags also has them in Burgundy and Black, Camel and Sahara, Dark Blue, Light Beige and Light Gold, Navy and Ecru and Red and Navy.
3. Original: Bekett Smooth Leather Sneakers in Black
The Bekett Smooth Leather Sneakers are smooth cowhide leather wedge sneakers. They have a mixed-material design in smooth and perforated calfskin, a round toe and a front closure with Velcro straps.
4. Original: Bekett Sneakers in Beige and Golden Yellow
The Bekett Sneakers are suede calfskin wedge sneakers. They have a multicolor style, a round toe and a front closure with Velcro straps. Luxury Handbags also has them in Chocolate and Sand Brown, Cognac, Ecru and Taupe.
5. Original: Beth Sneakers in Beige and Golden Yellow
The Beth Sneakers are suede calfskin low-top sneakers. They have a round toe, a front closure with Velcro straps and a terrycloth-lined tongue. Luxury Handbags also has them in Black, Black and Sahara, Chalk and Mocha, Chocolate and Milky White, Cognac, Light Gold and Light Blue, Mocha and Chestnut and White.
6. Original: Bobby Sneakers in Black
The Bobby Sneakers are wedge sneakers in perforated suede calfskin leather. They have round toes, laces and serrated finishes. Luxury Handbags also has them in Chocolate and Sahara.
Where to buy authentic Isabel Marant
Every piece in the Isabel Marant edit at Luxury Shoes is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch. If you buy second hand, ask for the box, the dust bag and close-up photos of the insole and label.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if Isabel Marant sneakers are real?
Check for leather insoles and lining, a woven “Marant” label on the tongue, real suede and leather on the upper, a stitched rubber sole and a hidden heel of about 5 cm on the Bekett and Bobby.
Are Isabel Marant dupes worth it?
A dupe copies the outline but not the leather, the lining and the sole. The original is built to be resoled and worn for years.
Is Luxury Handbags Isabel Marant authentic?
Yes. Every Isabel Marant piece sold by Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch.
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