They were not guaranteed since possibly a shoe salesman might've had another client put a hold on them
When I saw the EG Montgomery posted on this forum last week, I fell in love only to be told there is one shoe my size in the system...only to find out it was gone according to a pair of different sales persons
Well I just walked in and asked for it anyway and another sales person brought it out
He said its on hold for some one and has been such for the past month
Since I was ready, willing and able to purchase it, they gave it up and I got out before they changed their minds
I hope this information helps