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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many consumers are satisfied with the quality of the products, finding them to be well-made and durable. People also frequently praise the delivery service, noting its speed and efficiency, with items often arriving in excellent condition. However, some people were dissatisfied with the authenticity of the products, with several customers reporting concerns about product originality despite paying high prices. This issue also led to concerns about the overall value for money, as some felt the prices were too high for items that did not meet their originality expectations. Additionally, a few customers experienced significant shipping delays, which was a source of frustration.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So, the shipping got delayed, which was a bummer. But hey, their customer service was quick to respond and kept me in the loop. The sneakers are dope though, so overall not too shabby.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Goyard wallet is well made but smaller than expected, customer service was really nice and helpful.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THESE SHOES REPLICAS / FAKES!!! If fakes are your thing then that is alright by me but Kinship should really be transparent that these products are not genuine. I bought a pair of common projects from... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a pair of luxury shoes. The price was of course due to the shoes that were FAKES. If you want a real product go see somewhere else but don’t trust this website. I could compare my shoes with ot... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Watch out everyone!!! Their products are not authentic, FAKE!!! I bought Loro Piana summer loafer and when I received it, I could tell it wasn't a real!!! The insole was so cheap looking and it hurt m... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not trust this site. They will never ship your items after taking your money. Its a scam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The quality of the leather bag I bought, meets what I expected. Worth it for the price. Their customer support was responsive about my shipping query. If I may next buy a scarf and hope to get the sam... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing as such here locally... not even close. The price is better and the quality far exceeds anything sold in States. At least this is my experience - a positive one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered a knitted sleeve jacket. The price was attractive and I received the jacket on the 6th business day after placing my order. The jacket is comfortable and stylish. I am satisfied with it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just received the bag I ordered and I like the artisanal look of the bag. I am impressed. No shipping delay, good product. I am a happy customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The prices have come down. At least a bit, and I managed to get a pair too! Received my order yesterday... all shoes fit, and I even got a bunch of free stickers with my order. Overall I'll gi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My brain can't comprehend how cheap these things are here. People are reselling them for a huge mark up where I live... glad I went straight to the source!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pretty fast delivery! I am happy with the product, can't recommend you guys enough! Many thanks!!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Decent quality replicas. If you're looking for designer-style pieces without paying the high prices of the original brands, this can be a good option—as long as you understand they’re not authentic. T... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The delivery is unnecessarily slow, in my opinion, but once they ship the package, it arrives the next day, which is good. I bought a pair of Loro Piana loafers, and they are in good condition with no... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

First time ordering and honestly didn’t expect much, but the product felt well worth the price once it arrived.


Company details

  1. Western Clothing Shop
  2. Clothing Shop
  3. Shoe shop

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Founded in 2022 in Tokyo, Japan, Kinship (Kinship JP Ltd.) is a luxury footwear and clothing specialty store. Our founders, Takashi Nishimura and Yukihiro Ōta, have always been passionate Italian and French shoe and clothing collectors, and wanted to share their enthusiasm for the brand with the rest of the world.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

50 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THESE SHOES REPLICAS / FAKES!!

THESE SHOES REPLICAS / FAKES!!! If fakes are your thing then that is alright by me but Kinship should really be transparent that these products are not genuine. I bought a pair of common projects from this site not too long ago. I have two other pairs of common projects so as soon as they arrived I could immediately tell they were reps. It makes sense since all their prices are almost “too good to be true”. A big red flag is also the fact that they have color schemes that common projects has never carried. (Not including the name and exact date my order number was under for privacy reasons).

25 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Getting better

The prices have come down. At least a bit, and I managed to get a pair too!

Received my order yesterday... all shoes fit, and I even got a bunch of free stickers with my order.

Overall I'll give them 9.4 from 10.

Thank you!

29 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a pair of luxury shoes

Bought a pair of luxury shoes. The price was of course due to the shoes that were FAKES. If you want a real product go see somewhere else but don’t trust this website. I could compare my shoes with other bought from the original brands directly and it was not complicated to see that they were not genuine. Don’t buy from this, trust me.

27 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing as such here locally..

Nothing as such here locally... not even close. The price is better and the quality far exceeds anything sold in States. At least this is my experience - a positive one!

28 April 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Loro Piana

The delivery is unnecessarily slow, in my opinion, but once they ship the package, it arrives the next day, which is good. I bought a pair of Loro Piana loafers, and they are in good condition with no issues. However, I'm unsure whether they are authentic, despite all the reviews here.

2 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful of this shop

Be careful of this shop. I bought a loro piana sweater and it is fake. WTF.

17 January 2025
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Reply from Kinship JP

Hi, can I please have your order number so I can follow up on this case? We're very serious about our supply chain integrity and if there is an issue we would need to make everything right. I could not a find an order corresponding with your name.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fake loro

Bought a pair of loro piana summer walk from this store. On arrival I noticed a strong glue smell coming from the mules. Took few detailed pictures and uploaded it on authentication service page - came out was fake’. (Order under Steven Ho-Chung)

7 January 2025
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Reply from Kinship JP

Hi, can I please have your order number so I can follow up on this case? We're very serious about our supply chain integrity and if there is an issue we would need to make everything right. I could not a find an order corresponding with your name.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was all positive

My experience was all positive. Kept in contact with them throughout the whole experience as these are very expensive shoes. They were very prompt with their responses and provided excellent customer service. Received my shoes in 2 weeks. Genuine and brand new condition! Very satisfied. They had the best price, but still expensive. I would buy from this company again.

9 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for these shoes

I was looking for these shoes from all over of London and didn't manage to find anything. After finding Kinship from Google I decided to proceed with my order... The shipment arrived a week later and honestly I am in awe how good they look. Couldn't be happier! Thx

25 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am satisfied with my order

I am satisfied with my order.. the shoes are authentic and the price was fair. The service has been pleasant by all means and I will be definitely placing another order very soon.

Best regards!

19 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The shoes were safely packaged

The shoes were safely packaged and the order arrived on time. Definitely authentic and I am very happy with my purchase. I am confident that I wouldn't have gotten a cheaper price than that.

20 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my order a week after

I received my order a week after purchasing and I am satisfied.. I was afraid that there might be some sizing issues and the shoes will come smaller (due to Asian site) but no.. everything is as expected. Thanks

16 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There ain't nothing better than Kinship

There ain't nothing better than Kinship shoes! For real, these are probably the best pair of shoes I have ever bought in my entire life. The shipping and delivery were also spot on time and I am over the moon with this purchase.

10 August 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kinship delivered everything

Kinship delivered everything right on time. Got a pair of shoes as a gift to my brother for his birthday and he loves them. The size fits perfectly, I did measure his other shoe before placing my order.. Thanks again.

4 September 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast shipping to Estonia

Super fast shipping to Estonia. The international overseas parcel arrived quicker than many of our local companies could manage. I am satisfied, the shoes are high-quality and definitely better than expected.

4 September 2023
Unprompted review

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