The Fake Oran Problem: The Case for Authentication
The Hermès Oran sandal is one of the most counterfeited luxury products in the world. The H-cutout design is easy to duplicate with standard tools — any manufacturer with standard leather equipment can produce an H-shaped leather vamp and mount it on a footbed. This ease of replication has produced a counterfeit trade that spans from obvious cheap copies available on open online platforms to convincing fakes made with good leather, convincing boxes and bags, and realistic embossing that can deceive buyers who do not know exactly what to look for.