Jimmy Choo · Authentication
Romy 100: real vs fake
The Romy 100 is Jimmy Choo’s classic pointed-toe pump on a 100 mm stiletto, most often in fine glitter, suede or patent. Its fame makes it a favorite for counterfeiters, and nearly every replica gives itself away on the glitter and the insole print. Upload photos to LegitCheck AI and it cross-checks the font, heel pitch and material quality in about a minute.
What to check on the Romy 100
Model-specific zones – on top of the brand-level signs.
Insole print
The insole reads “JIMMY CHOO” with a small “London” beneath it in the correct brand font, evenly kerned and centered; “MADE IN ITALY” and the size sit on the sole (some pairs also carry “VERO CUOIO” there). No “Made in Italy” on the insole is normal. Fakes get the font wrong, cram the letters together, or set the text off-center.
Glitter density
On the glitter version the flakes sit in a dense, even layer with no bald spots and no coarse grit. Sparse, patchy glitter or a cheap plastic shine is a classic tell of a fake.
100 mm heel and set
The Romy 100 sits on a slim stiletto with a nominal height of 100 mm and the correct pitch. From photos you judge the proportion and pitch rather than millimeters: a thick, noticeably lower or crookedly seated heel, or a visible gap at the sole attachment, is a red flag.
Pointed toe
The authentic toe is elongated and symmetrical with a clean silhouette. A rounded, upturned or lopsided point signals a last copied by eye.
Sole and stamp
The leather sole is neatly edge-painted along an even rim, with the branding and size printed cleanly. A blurry stamp, ragged edge and crude welt expose a replica.
Where to inspect
The key zones to photograph and check on this type of item – a schematic, not a product photo.
- 1Insole branding
- 2Heel and tip
- 3Toe and profile
- 4Heel counter
- 5Stitching and sole
The difference is in the details – drag the slider
Typical differences in workmanship: stitching consistency, edge finishing, detail quality. Left – factory quality, right – common replica flaws.
Replica 
Authentic Photo angles for the check
- 1 Overall view
- 2 Logo / tag
- 3 Details & stitching
- 4 Material
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FAQ
How do I quickly check a Romy 100 by the insole?
Photograph the interior stamp: on an authentic pair the insole reads “JIMMY CHOO” with a small “London” beneath it in the correct font, evenly kerned and centered. Crooked, cramped or off-center lettering is a reason to doubt it. Don’t look for “Made in Italy” inside – that line sits on the sole together with the size.
Some glitter is shedding – does that make it fake?
Not necessarily; particles can come loose with wear. What matters is the original quality – an authentic pair has a dense, even layer that doesn’t show the base through it. Patchiness and bald spots from day one are suspicious.
How tall is the Romy 100 heel?
A nominal 100 mm – the number in the name is the heel height. From photos you judge the proportion and pitch of the stiletto rather than millimeters: a noticeably lower, thicker or crookedly set heel points to a copy.
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