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- Seller ratings and prices
- Colorways and size availability
- Average shipping costs via CNFANS
- User-submitted reviews (key for spotting fakes)
The Purchase Process Explained
- Register on CNFANS:
- Paste the 1688 product link:
- Confirm details:
- Make Payment:
- Warehouse Processing:
Smart Shipping Strategies
In a test purchase during Q1 2024, shipping one pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS via CNFANS' air mail to the U.S. cost $18.42 (10-14 days). To save more:
- Combine orders:
- Choose sea shipping:Pre-pay tariffs:
Avoid These Common Pitfalls
The spreadsheet reveals recurrent issues shoppers encounter:
- Color discrepancies (especially "Black/Silver" vs. grayscale images)
- Expired listings resurfacing on 1688 search
- Seller version differences (Chinese market models sometimes omit OrthoLite tags)
Pro tip: Always check confirmed order chat logs in the spreadsheet's "SUCCESSFUL ORDERS" tab before buying.
Authentication Checks Upon Delivery
Upon receiving your shoes:
- Scan the QR code inside the tongue—authentic pairs redirect to Brooks' China authentication portal (note: this differs from U.S. tags).
- Check stitching density (16-18 stitches per inch on genuine pairs vs. 10-12 on fakes).
- Weigh the shoes—size US 9 should be ~318g, per Brooks' 2024 spec sheet.
Through this method, international buyers have reported saving $40-60 per pair compared to local retail prices. While the 10-14 day wait is longer than Amazon Prime, the cost-benefit ratio proves compelling—especially for those needing multiple replacements for marathon training cycles.
Bottom Line
CNFANS has emerged as the most cost-effective channellatest crowd-updated spreadsheet
