So the gloves are here and the jump I took on behalf of the Sherdog Community (Don't worry, I am being facetious here) has proved a success. They are 100% authentic, $76 cheaper than Winning USA and the customer service was 10/10. Ordered Thursday night (Friday in Japan) and received the gloves Tuesday (today) after a one day delay in customs. This is amazingly quick especially given the fact that I had mine customized.
I just included two pics, and for comparison/to show authencity included my 8oz Winnings which are part of a stash I bought from Kazumichi's L.A. showroom. I can include more if anyone would like (but bare in mind I'm bad with technology).
For all the questions re Rakuten, everything they get done (be it custom colors, printing or what have you) is actually done at the Winning Factory. The blue script on the other side of my gloves looks great, and I'm looking forward to putting these perfect black ones into the rotation.
Finally, note the invaluable Winning box atop the picture (it comes wrapped in an outer layer, maintaining its perfection). This comes free with any Rakuten order and shows Japanese craftmanship at its finest. :icon_lol:
When I have more time various reviews will come, but may not be for a few weeks at least.
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