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SNKRDUNK × FROM JAPAN luxury and apparel quality guide
FROM JAPAN has partnered up with SNKRDUNK! Want to buy Japan pre-owned luxury or popular streetwear, but worried about fakes — or that a pre-owned bag might show more wear than you expect? Using SNKRDUNK’s official quality standards, this article walks you through the acceptable/unacceptable line for brand-new apparel, pre-owned apparel and pre-owned luxury, and how authentication protects you, so you can bring home the item you love with confidence.
What is SNKRDUNK? Why authentication makes it safe
Run by SODA Inc., it is one of Japan’s largest C2C marketplaces for sneakers, trading cards and luxury items, where every item is professionally authenticated.
Its biggest feature: every item goes through professional authentication by a dedicated team — with equipment unique in Japan, it achieves 99.9993% high-precision authentication, and only items confirmed authentic are shipped by FROM JAPAN, so you can buy with confidence even from overseas. On top of confirming authenticity, SNKRDUNK also sets out written quality standards for each item’s condition — and that is exactly what this guide helps you understand.
For fans of luxury and streetwear, authenticity and condition are valuable. SNKRDUNK breaks its standards down into clear, checkable criteria — such as the 6-grade condition scale for pre-owned items and a registry system for luxury brands (only 50+ registered brands can be listed) — so buyers know the actual condition before the item arrives, taking the uncertainty out of buying pre-owned luxury from overseas.
The accuracy figure above is based on transaction data from December 2024 to November 2025.
Further readingSNKRDUNK × FROM JAPAN: Buy Authentic Sneakers & Cards OverseasRead more
Further readingSNKRDUNK Sneaker Quality Guide: New & Pre-owned Authentication StandardsRead more
Further reading2026 Japan Trading Card Quality Guide: Pokémon TCG × SNKRDUNK Official AuthenticationRead more
Quality standards for brand-new apparel
The basic approach for brand-new apparel is the same as for brand-new sneakers: light marks that commonly occur in manufacturing and distribution fall within the acceptable range for a brand-new authentic item (within standard), while signs of use or clear damage fall outside it. Start with the quick list, then compare each point against the official OK/NG example photos below.
Wrinkles (fold marks)WrinklesOKNG

Fold marks common from folded in-store display and storage fall within the acceptable range for a brand-new authentic item.

Unlike fold marks, strong wrinkles across a wide area are outside the standard.
Stains and spotsStainsOKNG

Light stains or tiny spots that can occur in manufacturing and distribution are within the standard.

Conditions showing use, or stains and spots over a wide area, are outside the standard.
Loose threads and damageFray / TearOKNG

Small loose threads or rough stitching seen in manufacturing or at authorized retailers are within the standard.

Even slight damage, or loose threads across a wide area, is outside the standard.
Seam misalignmentStitch ShiftOKNG

Slight seam misalignment on any part falls within the acceptable range for a brand-new authentic item.

Wide seam misalignment that harms the design, or misalignment that affects wear, is outside the standard.
Color variation and discolorationColor UnevennessOKNG

Color variation or unevenness that occurs in each brand’s manufacturing process, such as dyeing, is within the standard.

Discoloration caused by sunlight or storage conditions is outside the standard.
YellowingYellowingOKNG

Light yellowing confirmed at first distribution, comparable to natural aging, is within the standard.

Yellowing caused by sunlight or storage conditions is outside the standard.
PillingPillingOKNG

Light pilling, and items that already show heavier pilling from the start (at manufacturing or authorized retail), are within the standard.

Conditions showing use, or pilling over a wide area, are outside the standard.
Tilted or misaligned print and embroideryPrint / Embroidery ShiftOKNG

Slightly tilted or misplaced print or embroidery is within the standard.

Tilt or misplacement severe enough to harm the design is outside the standard.
Print crackingPrint CrackingOKNG

Small localized cracks in the print are within the standard.

Cracking severe enough to harm the design over a wide area (including cracks that develop in storage) is outside the standard.
Size tagSize TagOKNG

A size tag’s fixed position or misprint is within the standard as long as it does not overlap other printing.

Size-tag printing or show-through that overlaps other printing is outside the standard.
Zipper plating loss and scratchesZip PlatingOKNG

Small areas of plating loss or scratches from manufacturing or shipping are within the standard.

Conditions showing use, or plating loss and scratches over a wide area, are outside the standard.
VelcroVelcroOKNG

Light fuzzing on the Velcro loop side (the soft side) is within the standard.

Large amounts of fiber or pilling caught in the hook side (the rough side) is outside the standard.
Caps: stains, wrinkles and pillingCaps: Stains / PillingOKNG

Light stains, wrinkles or pilling, including items prone to them from the start, are within the standard.

Signs of use beyond try-on level, or stains, wrinkles and pilling over a wide area, are outside the standard.
Caps: tilted embroideryCaps: EmbroideryOKNG

Slightly tilted or misplaced embroidery, which can be seen even on items bought at authorized retailers, is within the standard.
Tilt or misplacement severe enough to harm the design is outside the standard.











Full standardsFor other points such as odor (from materials, packaging or aging) and the full judging criteria, see the official quality guide. Go to the official quality guide
The official SNKRDUNK quality guide is currently available in Japanese only.
Condition grades for pre-owned apparel
For pre-owned apparel in any condition other than brand new & unused, sellers must choose one of 6 condition grades and upload photos of the actual item. Get the full picture with the quick list, then compare the approx. times worn and official example photos below.
Unused items only (in-store try-on still counts as unused). Stains or loose threads at the level of individual manufacturing variation are within the standard.



Worn only briefly outdoors, with almost no visible signs of use. Small localized pilling or the conditions below all fall within the Like new standard.


Some signs of use, but no obvious stains, pilling or loose threads. Conditions like the below, equivalent to approx. 2–9 wears, are within the standard.


Signs of use visible at a glance, or stains and pilling visible across the item. Conditions like the below, equivalent to approx. 10–19 wears, are within the standard.



Larger damage from wear or aging. Conditions like the below, equivalent to approx. 20+ wears, are within the standard.



This grade applies when conditions affect wear or the design, as below. Items in poor condition can still be listed, but the condition must be properly explained with photos and the item description.



Peace of mindConditions that are hard to judge from photos, such as odor, must be added to the item description by the seller. At inspection the official quality standards take precedence over the seller’s description and comments. Separately from item condition, descriptions or comments that could mislead the buyer, or that clearly differ from the listing, can also lead to cancellation (including deleted comments). The full grading standards are in the official pre-owned apparel quality guide.
The official SNKRDUNK quality guide is currently available in Japanese only.
Condition standards for pre-owned luxury
When a pre-owned luxury (high-brand) item is listed in any condition other than brand new & unused, the seller must choose the condition grade that best fits the item and upload photos of the actual item. If the chosen grade does not match the actual condition, the buyer is asked at authentication whether to proceed.
The official guide illustrates the six brands above with their logos; in total more than 50 registered brands can be listed. Unregistered brands cannot be listed at all, so items from unknown sources never get mixed in.
| Condition grade | Item condition | Condition examples |
|---|---|---|
| Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items) |
Unused, not worn | No damage or stains (aside from individual manufacturing variation) |
| Like new | Used a few times | Very light damage or stains with no sense of use |
| No obvious damage | Slight sense of use | Small, less noticeable scratches, stains or discoloration |
| Slight damage | Everyday sense of use (equivalent to typical pre-owned) |
Scratches, stains or discoloration, or defects and damage that do not affect use |
| Scuffs and stains | Clear sense of use | Large scratches, stains or discoloration, or defects and damage that likely affect use |
| Poor condition | Strong sense of use | Heavy damage overall, or breakage and malfunction that make the item hard to use |
Japan pre-owned bags and walletsBags / Wallets6-grade condition table
| Condition grade | Item condition | Scratches and wear | Stains | Discoloration | Damage and malfunction | Other damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items) |
Unused | Individual variation level | Individual variation level | None | None | Individual variation level |
| Like new | Used a few times | Very small | Very small | Localized, minimal | None | Very small |
| No obvious damage | Slight sense of use | Small | Small | Small | None | Small |
| Slight damage | Everyday sense of use | Present | Present | Present | Light, does not affect use | Present |
| Scuffs and stains | Clear sense of use | Large | Large | Large | Present, affects use | Large |
| Poor condition | Strong sense of use | Large, multiple areas | Large, multiple areas | Large, multiple areas | Heavy, hard to use | Large, multiple areas |
AccessoriesAccessories6-grade condition table
| Condition grade | Item condition | Scratches and wear | Stains | Discoloration | Damage and malfunction | Other damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items) |
Unused, not worn | Individual variation level | Individual variation level | None | None | Individual variation level |
| Like new | Used a few times | Very small | Very small | Localized, minimal | None | Very small |
| No obvious damage | Slight sense of use | Small | Small | Small | None | Small |
| Slight damage | Everyday sense of use | Present | Present | Present | Light, does not affect use | Present |
| Scuffs and stains | Clear sense of use | Large | Large | Large | Present, affects use | Large |
| Poor condition | Strong sense of use | Large, multiple areas | Large, multiple areas | Large, multiple areas | Heavy, hard to use | Large, multiple areas |
WatchesWatches6-grade condition table
| Condition grade | Item condition | Scratches and wear | Stains | Loose watch band | Damage and malfunction | Other damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items) |
Unused, not worn | Individual variation level | Individual variation level | None | None | Individual variation level |
| Like new | Used a few times | Very small | Very small | None | None | Very small |
| No obvious damage | Slight sense of use | Small | Small | Light | None | Small |
| Slight damage | Everyday sense of use | Present | Present | Present | Light, does not affect use | Present |
| Scuffs and stains | Clear sense of use | Large | Large | Heavy | Present, affects use | Large |
| Poor condition | Strong sense of use | Large, multiple areas | Large, multiple areas | Heavy | Heavy, hard to use | Large, multiple areas |
Even if the appearance matches the chosen condition grade, a trade can still be canceled due to poor timekeeping accuracy.
ApparelApparel6-grade condition table
| Condition grade | Item condition | Stains | Pilling and fuzzing | Discoloration | Damage and malfunction | Other damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items) |
Unused, not worn | Individual variation level | None | None | None | Individual variation level |
| Like new | Used a few times | Very small | Fiber adhesion, slight fuzzing | None | None | Very small |
| No obvious damage | Slight sense of use | Small | Present | Minimal | None | Small |
| Slight damage | Everyday sense of use | Present | Present | Present | Light, does not affect use | Present |
| Scuffs and stains | Clear sense of use | Wide area | Wide area | Wide area | Present, affects use | Large |
| Poor condition | Strong sense of use | Multiple, wide areas | Wide area | Multiple, wide areas | Heavy, hard to use | Large, multiple areas |
For luxury apparel, also see “03 Condition grades for pre-owned apparel” above.
SneakersSneakers6-grade condition table
| Condition grade | Item condition | Stains | Scratches | Outsole wear | Yellowing | Insole stains | Insole damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand new & unused (incl. B-grade items) |
Not worn only | Individual variation level | Individual variation level | None | Equivalent to aging | None | Very small |
| Like new | Worn only briefly (almost no damage) |
Very small | Very small | Minimal | Equivalent to aging | Minimal | Very small |
| No obvious damage | Slight sense of use (no obvious damage overall) |
Small | Small | Small | Light | Small | Small |
| Slight damage | Sense of use (small damage overall) |
A few areas | A few areas | Present | Present | Present | Present |
| Scuffs and stains | Strong sense of use (large damage overall) |
Large | Large | Present | Present | Large | Large |
| Poor condition | Affects wear (strong damage or deterioration overall) |
Large, several areas | Large, several areas | Large | Heavy | Large | Large |
There is also an official pre-owned sneaker quality guide — check it alongside the sneaker quality guide article in “Further reading” above.
Peace of mindInspection checks that the item matches the listing photos and that its condition meets the guide standards; the guide standards take precedence over the item description and comments. If the item has been repaired or modified afterward, the seller must state it in the description. If the chosen condition grade does not match the actual item, the buyer is asked at authentication whether to proceed, and on cancellation the item may be returned to the seller. Separately from item condition, descriptions or comments that could mislead the buyer, or that clearly differ from the listing, can also lead to cancellation (including deleted comments). The full standards are in the official pre-owned luxury quality guide.
When an item matches more than one condition grade, it is listed under the lowest of them. The tables are examples only — actual standards can vary by item.
Item photos on the site may look slightly different from the actual color due to camera conditions.
The official SNKRDUNK quality guide is currently available in Japanese only.
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FAQ
Answers to the questions first-time buyers of Japan pre-owned luxury and streetwear ask most.
Can I buy from overseas?
Yes. FROM JAPAN buys the item for you, inspects it and ships it internationally. As long as FROM JAPAN supports international shipping to your country or region, you can order easily from overseas — no Japanese needed.
Can I buy SNKRDUNK from Singapore?
Yes. FROM JAPAN ships internationally to many countries including Singapore. As long as an apparel or luxury item on Japan’s SNKRDUNK meets FROM JAPAN’s purchase and international shipping conditions, it can be bought through FROM JAPAN and shipped straight to Singapore. If you usually search “SNKRDUNK Singapore”, you can order on FROM JAPAN’s English site as is.
Roughly how much is shipping?
International shipping depends on the shipping method, weight and fragility. You can choose from several options and confirm the cost when ordering. Combining items into one shipment is sometimes cheaper.
Could a pre-owned luxury item be fake?
No need to worry. Every item passes professional authentication: equipment unique in Japan delivers 99.9993% high-precision authentication, and only items confirmed authentic are shipped by FROM JAPAN. Luxury brands also use a registry system — unregistered brands cannot be listed.
Can I trust the stated condition of pre-owned items?
When a pre-owned item is listed in any condition other than brand new & unused, the seller must choose one of 6 condition grades and upload photos of the actual item. At inspection the official quality standards take precedence over the seller’s description and comments. If the actual condition clearly differs from the listing, the buyer is asked at authentication and can cancel or return the item.
What if the brand I want is not among the 8 in this article?
More than 50 registered luxury brands can be listed on SNKRDUNK — this article only covers the officially illustrated brands plus the most popular ones. You can find other brands by searching the brand name in FROM JAPAN’s SNKRDUNK section (the same search as the “View all items” buttons in this article), or by pasting the SNKRDUNK item page URL into FROM JAPAN to order.
What if the condition differs from the description at authentication?
If the actual item clearly differs from the stated condition, the SNKRDUNK authentication team asks the buyer before shipping whether to proceed, and you can choose to cancel and have the item returned (return shipping is borne by the seller).
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