Real vs Fake Shoe Discounts - How to Spot True Deals | ShoesTrace
Fake discounts inflate the "original price" to make savings look bigger. Real discounts show actual price drops from historical data. ShoesTrace tracks prices for 30+ days, so "Was $200, now $150" is verified against actual selling prices, not inflated MSRPs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you know if a discount is fake?
We track every shoe's price daily for 30+ days. If a shoe claims "Was $180, now $99" but it's been $99 for weeks, that's fake. Real discounts show in our price history graph - you'll see an actual drop from a higher stable price.
What percentage of shoe sales are fake discounts?
Based on our data, ~40% of "sale" prices are inflated. Shoes that are perpetually "50% off" were never actually sold at the "original" price. We only highlight true price drops.
How far back does your price history go?
We track prices daily for 30 days, with weekly snapshots going back 6 months. This gives us reliable data to spot real vs fake discounts.