Good afternoon all,
I’m hoping that some well informed forum membervmay be able to offer some advice on an issue that i have with a new pair of Loake Pimlico boots. They were purchased as a Christmas gift, and i even tried them in the shop prior to purchasing but hadn’t noticed the defects at the time.
Having worn them at home for a couple of days, i’ve noticed that the back seam on the left boot is not centred, being off centre by a good quarter of an inch. This in itself doesn’t seem to affect the fit, but knowing it’s not centred now bugs me a little. The second issue is that the heel on the same boot is not even from the inside to the outside edge - i.e. the inside edge of the heel is wider by a good eigth of an inch, compared to the outside edge, and the other boot is well finished in comparison. I wear a corrective insole in my shoes, and it worries me that the heel is not even, although the shop assures me that these issues can be expected with hqnd made shoes!
I know that the cost of these boots does not comapre with some more reputable show makers, but surely the finish should be to a high standard for a hand made shoe?
Any comments would be very welcome, just in case i’m being critical.
Many thanks
Richard
I’m hoping that some well informed forum membervmay be able to offer some advice on an issue that i have with a new pair of Loake Pimlico boots. They were purchased as a Christmas gift, and i even tried them in the shop prior to purchasing but hadn’t noticed the defects at the time.
Having worn them at home for a couple of days, i’ve noticed that the back seam on the left boot is not centred, being off centre by a good quarter of an inch. This in itself doesn’t seem to affect the fit, but knowing it’s not centred now bugs me a little. The second issue is that the heel on the same boot is not even from the inside to the outside edge - i.e. the inside edge of the heel is wider by a good eigth of an inch, compared to the outside edge, and the other boot is well finished in comparison. I wear a corrective insole in my shoes, and it worries me that the heel is not even, although the shop assures me that these issues can be expected with hqnd made shoes!
I know that the cost of these boots does not comapre with some more reputable show makers, but surely the finish should be to a high standard for a hand made shoe?
Any comments would be very welcome, just in case i’m being critical.
Many thanks
Richard
