
Overall rating
4.6
If you're browsing 1688 for shoes, this Guangzhou-based factory store — 广州伯烁金伦鞋厂 — is the kind of listing you either get lucky with or end up scratching your head over. Let me break it down like a real buyer would.
What they sell:
Almost exclusively sneakers. 37 products live right now, and the top saved items are loud and clear: Air Jordan 5 (twice in the top 3) and Air Jordan 4 Retro Pure Money. So if you're into that chunky mid-90s basketball silhouette, this place is basically your candy store.
Warehouse Delivery Vibe (your agent's patience test):
Here's the thing — when I say delivery, I mean the time it takes the seller to ship to your Chinese proxy warehouse, NOT the international leg to your door. That's on your agent and customs. This store averages 2.5 days to get stuff moving to the warehouse, which is pretty standard for 1688. But get this: the dispatch time (the gap between you paying and them labeling the parcel) is only 0.7 days. That's fast. So most of the 2.5 days is probably the actual courier pickup, not them sitting on your order.
The Good:
The Bad (and I gotta be real):
Brutal Verdict:
Worth a shot if you're after Air Jordan 4/5 styles and you're okay with a minor defect risk on one SKU. The dispatch speed is a real plus — your agent won't be chasing them for a week. But don't blind-buy. Message the seller, ask about the defective item, and if you're ordering multiple pairs, get them to check each one. Solid find, not a guaranteed home run.
The Bottom Line: 7/10 for speed and popularity. 6/10 for quality assurance. If you're patient with the warehouse wait (2-3 days is normal), this is a decent bet. Just don't skip the QC step.