The Vault standard

How we verify

Q: What's the difference between In hand and Sourced to order?

In hand pairs are physically in stock in our Kolkata vault — add to cart, ships in ~24h. Sourced to order pairs checkout on site at a lower price — we source from verified suppliers, authenticate on arrival, and deliver in 10–15 days. Both clear the same CheckCheck + in-house authentication before dispatch.

Every pair is in our hands, verified twice, and ships with proof — not promises.

CheckCheck verified · Certificate included · Full refund if not authentic

CheckCheck verified
Certificate included
Full refund guarantee

Vault Record

Verified authentic

Authentication: CheckCheck + 10HS in-house
Condition: Physically inspected · cert included
Dispatch: Same-day from Kolkata vault
Guarantee: Full refund if ever inauthentic
Pair ID: 10HILLS-0001

Our process

Four steps before a pair is listed

Every pair we sell is authenticated before dispatch — in-hand stock is photographed in our Kolkata vault; sourced-to-order pairs clear the same CheckCheck + in-house process on arrival.

01

In-house inspection

Stitching, tongue and heel labels, box label, brand QR, sole quality and construction — checked against authenticated references before a pair is ever listed.

10HS Team

02

CheckCheck verified

An independent, industry-trusted platform runs a second layer on every vault pair — outside eyes with no stake in the sale.

CheckCheck

03

Certificate issued

A physical authentication certificate is photographed with the pair, added to its gallery, and ships in the box. Each pair carries a unique Pair ID.

Cert included

04

Full refund guarantee

If any pair you receive is ever proven inauthentic, you get a full refund — no questions asked. Sourced-to-order pairs clear the same process before dispatch.

Guaranteed

Forensic detail

What we inspect on every pair

The inspection checklist behind every Vault Record — five documented points before a pair earns a place in the catalogue.

01

Stitching & construction

Thread count, stitch spacing, and overall build quality checked against authenticated references.

02

Tongue, heel & box labels

Font, spacing, placement, and label materials verified against known-good pairs.

03

Sole & material finish

Tread pattern, rubber compound, midsole texture, and glue lines inspected under hard light.

04

Brand QR / SKU cross-check

QR codes, production codes, and size tags matched to the model and batch.

05

CheckCheck AI scan

Independent third-party authentication — the second layer no reseller can skip.

Macro forensic shots of each point appear in the product gallery as our in-house photography rolls out.

Authentication certificate

Your proof ships with the pair.

Every vault order includes a physical authentication certificate — the paper trail that proves what you bought is real.

CheckCheck authentication result
10HS in-house inspection sign-off
Pair-specific serial number (Pair ID)
Certificate photographed in the product gallery
Full refund if ever proven inauthentic

Shop in-hand sneakers

10HS Authentication Certificate

Physical cert · ships with every vault order

CheckCheck Verification

Independent platform · trusted by collectors

In-House Inspection

10HS team · physical check before dispatch

Full Refund Guarantee

If ever proven inauthentic · no questions

Two ways to shop

Same authentication. Different fulfillment.

Whether a pair is in our Kolkata vault or sourced to order, it clears the exact same CheckCheck + in-house process before it reaches you.

In our vault

In stock · ships in 24h

Physically held in our vault, photographed in-house, authenticated before listing, and ready to dispatch.

Add to cart · secure checkout
Own-stock photography in the gallery
Ships in ~24h from Kolkata

Shop in hand

Sourced to order

Sourced to order · 10–15 days

We source from our verified supplier network, authenticate on arrival in Kolkata, and ship with the same certificate and guarantee — pay upfront at checkout.

Add to cart · pay upfront at checkout
Authenticated before dispatch, not after
Same full-refund guarantee

Browse sneakers

Need a grail or a colourway we don't list? Use Grail Hunt on any product page — WhatsApp quote for long-tail asks.

Common questions

Authentication FAQ

Are your sneakers authentic?

Every pair is authenticated twice — by CheckCheck (independent third-party) and our in-house team — before it ships. A physical certificate ships with each vault order. If a pair is ever proven inauthentic, you get a full refund, no questions asked.

What's the difference between In hand and Sourced to order?

In hand pairs are physically in stock in our Kolkata vault — add to cart, ships in ~24h. Sourced to order pairs checkout on site at a lower price — we source from verified suppliers, authenticate on arrival, and deliver in 10–15 days. Both clear the same CheckCheck + in-house authentication before dispatch.

What is CheckCheck?

CheckCheck is an independent, industry-trusted sneaker authentication platform used by collectors worldwide. It runs an AI-assisted second layer on every pair we sell — outside eyes with no stake in the sale.

What comes in the box?

Your pair, original box where applicable, and a physical 10HS authentication certificate with a unique Pair ID. The certificate is also photographed and added to the product gallery on the site.

Are sourced-to-order pairs authenticated the same way?

Yes. Sourced-to-order pairs are authenticated on arrival in Kolkata — CheckCheck + in-house inspection — before they're dispatched to you. You pay upfront at checkout; no WhatsApp quote needed for listed sizes.