Overall silhouette
Compare the full outline from front, side and above. Look for a collapsed toe, warped panel, twisted body or uneven proportions before zooming into minor details.
USFans QC Guide — What to Check in Photos
A repeatable inspection method for shoes, clothing, accessories and electronics, focused on visible evidence.
Left/right symmetry
Place left and right sides in the same view. Compare height, spacing, panel shape and alignment; allow for camera angle before treating a visual difference as a defect.
Seams and stitching
Follow each seam from end to end. Check skipped stitches, loose threads, puckering, edge paint and sole bonding, especially where two materials meet.
Logos and placement
Check position, angle, spacing and scale against the ordered reference. A close-up helps with print or embroidery, while a wider view is needed to judge placement.
Measurements and defects
Request ruler photos for decision-critical dimensions and isolate stains, dents, scratches or missing parts. Listing photos cannot replace evidence from the received unit.
Packaging impact
Identify pressure points created by folding, vacuum packing or box removal. Balance lower volume against shape protection, hardware protection and the risk of transit creasing.
Know what warehouse photos cannot certify
Check the current order to see which images or inspections are included and whether an additional request has a charge. No fixed image count is assumed in this guide. Useful angles can document visible identity, color, quantity, shape, labels, seams, hardware and damage. Photographs alone cannot establish authenticity, fibre composition, smell, hidden mold, internal electronics, battery health or long-term durability. A powered-on display records one moment; a close-up label does not authenticate the product. Separate a visible question that another view could resolve from a non-visual concern that needs a different test or remains unknown. Record those limits beside your decision. Warehouse imagery is evidence about the received unit, not a certificate covering every aspect of quality or every future outcome.
Ask for a decision, not “more photos”
A good extra-photo request names the uncertainty: ruler across chest width, insole length, straight rear view, close-up of a mark, zipper in the open position or powered-on screen. Specific requests are easier to evaluate and preserve a clear reason for accepting or rejecting the item.
Keep a dispute-ready record
Save the ordered variant, source-page evidence, warehouse photos, measurements, messages and your decision date. If the received item differs, describe the mismatch with comparable angles and measurements. This record is more useful than a general statement that the item “looks wrong,” especially when seller acceptance and return shipping are involved.