- N° 001 — Identification desk
What shoes are these?
Drop in a photo or a screenshot. We read the logo, the tongue label, the sole and the silhouette, then name the brand, model and colorway — or say plainly when the photo isn't enough.
Drop a photo of the shoe here
or press ⌘V to paste a screenshot
Photos are used only to answer this request and are not stored. Location data is removed in your browser before upload.
FIG. 02 — Method
How it reads a shoe
01
Drop
Upload, drag or paste. Screenshots from TikTok, Instagram or a store page work as well as your own photos.
02
Read
It checks what a sneakerhead would: the logo, tongue and heel labels, the sole pattern, the panel layout — and the hardware and lining on bags.
03
Answer
Brand, model and colorway with a confidence score, where to find it and cheaper lookalikes. If the photo can't settle it, you get candidates, not a guess.
FIG. 03 — Field guide
Shoot it like this
One clear angle beats five blurry ones. These are the details that settle the model.
- A
Side profile
The panel layout and midsole shape name most sneakers on their own.
- B
Tongue label
Model names and style codes are often printed right there.
- C
Heel
Heel tabs, pull loops and logos separate close siblings.
- D
Outsole
Tread patterns are distinctive and rarely copied exactly.
- E
Front, straight on
Shape, flap and closure narrow it to a line.
- F
Hardware
Clasps, turn-locks and engraved logos carry the most detail.
- G
Inside label
Heat stamps and tags name the house and often the line.
- H
Strap and base
Strap drops and base studs tell sizes apart.
FIG. 04 — Reading a shoe
How to identify shoes from a picture
A photo can usually name the model family. One detail — a label, a sole pattern, a stitch line — names the exact pair. Work from the whole shoe down to that detail.
Updated October 2026How we tested the identifier
| Clue | What it tells you | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Silhouette | The family: runner, court, skate, boot or loafer | Toe shape, collar height, how thick the sole is |
| Panels and stitching | The exact model and often its generation | Where overlays start and end around the toe, eyelets and heel |
| Sole tooling | The product line | Visible air units, foam shapes, gum or cupsole edges, tread pattern |
| Logo and placement | The brand, sometimes a collaboration | Side panel, heel tab, tongue, outsole |
| Tongue label | The exact model and colorway | Style code printed inside the tongue or on the box end |
| Color blocking | The colorway name | Toe, side panels, heel and lining together, not one color alone |
01
Start with the side profile
The outer side shows the most in one frame: the silhouette, the main logo, the panel layout and the line of the sole. Shoot it level, in daylight, with the toe and heel both in frame. If you only have one photo, make it this one.
02
The tongue label settles it
Most sneakers carry a style code on the label inside the tongue. It separates models that look identical from the side and tells one colorway from another. Search the code with the brand name and compare the photos you get back with your pair.
03
When there is no logo
Plenty of boots, loafers and older pairs carry no visible branding. Then the sole does the work: tread patterns and heel shapes are surprisingly specific, and a straight-on photo of the outsole often reveals a molded brand name the upper hides.
04
From a screenshot or a video
Pause on the frame where the shoe is sharpest and largest, then crop to it without cutting off the toe or the sole. A blurry wide shot usually narrows things to a shortlist; when it does, we show the close candidates instead of guessing.
05
Once you know what they are
With the name and colorway you can compare new prices, resale listings and cheaper look-alikes, and check what the model has actually sold for before you buy or sell. A name is not a verdict on authenticity — that takes a closer, physical inspection.
FIG. 05 — Principles
Honest by design
- 01
It won't guess
When the details aren't visible it says “unknown” and shows candidates. A confident wrong model sends you to buy the wrong pair.
- 02
It doesn't judge authenticity
It names the design it sees. Whether an item is genuine needs a physical inspection, so we don't pretend otherwise.
- 03
Your photo isn't kept
Location and device data are stripped in your browser before upload, and the image is discarded after the answer.
FIG. 06 — Questions
FAQ
Is it free?
Trying it is: one identification a day needs no account. A free account gives you three a day and one ready-to-post resale listing. The Seller Pass ($4.99, one payment) adds 20 listings and 30 days without the daily limit.
What can it identify?
Sneakers, boots, heels, flats, sandals and loafers, plus handbags, totes and backpacks — from luxury houses to mass-market brands.
How accurate is it?
In our blind test it named the model for 51 of 57 shoes and 19 of 20 bags. Clear, well-lit photos of the side, label or hardware do best.
Can it tell if my item is fake?
No. It identifies the design, not whether a particular pair or bag is authentic. For that, use a professional authentication service.
What happens to my photo?
Location and device data are removed in your browser first. The image is used to answer your request and then discarded; it isn't stored or used for training.
Where do the shopping links go?
To search results at retailers and resale marketplaces. Some are affiliate links, which may earn us a commission at no cost to you.