# Litbuy’s QC photos? Let me tell you, there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye.

Yesterday afternoon, I was at a café in Amsterdam. A friend asked me, “How do you always manage to find such great deals on Litbuy?” I replied, “Because I know how to read the QC photos.”

Seriously, once you understand how to read QC photos, you’ve got it made.

Let’s start with shoes. When it comes to shoes, there are three key points to look at: the silhouette, the glue overflow, and the heel. Litbuy usually provides three free QC photos.

How do you assess the silhouette? You need to look at the side view. A good shoe has smooth, flowing lines on the side. A bad one looks crooked and uneven—like someone walking after having too much to drink.

Adhesive overflow. This is crucial. The midsole adhesive shouldn’t be excessive, but it also can’t be missing. Too much indicates shoddy workmanship. None means there wasn’t enough adhesive. It has to be just right.

The heel. The heel must be sturdy. It can’t be saggy. A saggy heel will fall apart after just a few wears.

Now, let’s talk about clothes. Clothes are even more complex.

Flat-lay weight. You have to feel this with your hands. A good garment, when laid flat, feels substantial. If it feels flimsy and lightweight, it’s no good.

Collar and ribbing. The collar must not lose its shape. The ribbing must be tight. A loose collar will fall apart after just two washes.

Embroidery and prints. Embroidery must be flat and even. Prints must be crisp and clear. Blurry prints are a sure sign of a cheap product.

Trims and hardware. Most people don’t pay attention to this. Look at the sheen of the zippers. Good zippers have a lustrous sheen. Poor ones look dull and lifeless.

Vintage look. This needs to be done in moderation. Too much of a vintage look makes it look like a beggar’s outfit. No vintage look at all makes it lack character.

The density of the stitching. You have to look closely at this. Even density is good. Uneven density is poor.

Reflectivity. This is the one thing that can’t be faked. If the sheen is very bright, it’s most likely polyester. Pure cotton has a soft, subtle sheen.

Litbuy’s team of experts takes professional QC photos. They know exactly what to capture: the side, heel, midsole, collar, stitching, embroidery, prints, and zippers. They photograph it all.

But you have to know how to look at the photos. It’s not enough to just look—you have to understand what you’re seeing.

I have a habit. When I receive QC photos, I zoom in first. I zoom in until I can see the details—the glue overflow, the stitching, the prints.

Sometimes, you can tell a lot from a single photo. Other times, you have to look at many photos.

It’s like a detective solving a case. All the clues are in the photos.

I was in a café in Amsterdam, telling a friend about this. He was completely dumbfounded. I said, “It’s nothing special—you’ll get the hang of it with practice.”

Really, you’ll get the hang of it with practice. Once you’ve seen enough, you’ll develop a feel for it. You’ll know at a glance what’s good and what’s not.

I’ll stop here—I should finish my coffee. This cup tastes pretty good today. Just like those great finds on Litbuy, you have to savor them slowly.

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