Yes, these are the real deal. I am the original owner, I purchased them from Saks in 2013 as, lucky me, the last pair they had was my size. Disability prevents me from wearing these again. Highly sought-after and collectible! I thought I would never sell these and so tossed out the box years ago. I’ve only worn these once but they’ve been on display and have also been through several moves so they do show light wear to the soles and have small marks/spots of discoloration. The flames are also not straight though that would be simple to correct. I tried to capture any/all issues in the photos. I generally see shoes from this collection for sale for $1500+++ and am offering them at a friendlier price, especially considering condition.