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GTBuy sneaker checklist: size, photos and total cost

Six details to record before choosing between two sneaker listings.

A checklist for comparing listing information, not a shoe test, fit recommendation or authenticity assessment.

Basis & references ↓

Two listings can use the same model name and show different options. Open both detail pages and compare the information below. Leave a field blank when the listing does not provide it.

What to compare

DetailWhat to record
Selected optionColour, size and any batch or version named by the seller.
MeasurementsFoot length from the size chart, plus insole measurements if available.
Item priceThe price for your selected option, rather than the lowest number in a range.
PhotosBoth shoes, toe shape, heel, soles, size labels and any visible damage.
ReturnsThe return window, excluded items and who pays return delivery.
Delivered costItem price, local delivery, service fees and international shipping.

Use the spreadsheet to narrow the list

Open Sneakers, choose a brand and set your budget. The budget filter uses the upper end of the USD estimate: an estimated $18–22 listing will not appear under $20. Cards show supplied USD estimates; source CNY amounts remain available in the product details.

Compare two or three candidates

Use Compare on a product to add it to the comparison bar, then open the side-by-side comparison. The heart saves a reference for later in Saved products. Keep the listings that have enough information for a comparison. A QC reference count does not tell you whether a shoe fits or passes inspection.

Keep a copy

Use “List view” for a compact comparison or “Export CSV” to save your filtered results. The export includes product names, price ranges, QC counts, update times and detail links. Re-check the selected size and current price at the shopping destination before paying.

When two size labels are not enough

Hypothetical example: two listings both offer EU 43, but one chart lists foot length while the other lists insole length. Do not subtract those figures and treat the result as a fit allowance; they describe different things. Ask for the chart method and the measurement for your selected option. Compare both shoes in any order-specific photos, including their labels and visible condition. If one candidate has clearer evidence, that improves the comparison without proving comfort, durability or authenticity. Keep an unresolved size question separate from a difference in item price.

Basis & references

A checklist for comparing listing information, not a shoe test, fit recommendation or authenticity assessment.

  1. Sneaker references

    Source listing photos and item amounts.

  2. Compare selected products

    Compare supplied details; confirm the exact size and option at the source.

Questions about this topic

Should I choose my usual size?

Compare the selected size chart with an item you already own. Check the units and measuring method. Flat chest width, full circumference and sleeve length measured from different points cannot be compared as the same measurement.

Use the sizing guide
Are the product listing images QC photos?

Not necessarily. A listing image illustrates the catalog entry; a warehouse QC photo should identify the actual ordered item and selected option. We do not relabel listing images as warehouse inspections.

Listing photos versus QC photos
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