Hey everyone, I just got these shoes from Herring Shoes (http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?selectedColourID=1071&brandID=6&catID=43&shoeID=2013&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0]). They are made by Cheaney for Herring, and I really like the design and color. Once I received them, I noticed some marks/bumps in a few different areas of the leather. Below I posted photos taken with and without the flash before the shoes were even tried on. The flash made them more pronounced than they are, but they are definitely still visible without it. Herring shoes said that the marks are just the nature of the leather and a different pair might not be any better. I need to decide if I want to keep them or return them. Will these same types of marks be on a pair of Allen Edmonds, Aldens, or C&J? (those were the other companies I was considering) I will get used to the marks if they will occur with other nicer leathers as well, but would return these if those other companies would likely not have such markings. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks.
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