New Loake Loafers - am I being unreasonable

[Shamner]

Hi
I've recently decided to invest in better quality footwear and have bought a flurry of new shoes including Barkers, Charles Trywhitt, Oliver Sweeney and Loake. I appreciate these brands are probably best described as entry level but they represent a big step up to what I would normally spend.
On the whole, I'm pleased with the overall quality but there's something bugging me with my new Loake Loafers. It's certainly not a big deal but is getting under my skin on the basis it's just not something that is representative of good quality craftsman ship and attention to detail. Basically, the real leather emblem on the inside footbed of one of the shoes has been embossed/printed twice with one overlapping the other (see accompanying pic).
So, my question is am I being unreasonably anal or am I right to expect a certain level of attention to detail?
I look forward to hearing your views, which will help me device whether or not to return them.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Murlsquirl]

So, my question is am I being unreasonably anal or am I right to expect a certain level of attention to detail?

To be honest, yes. I honestly wouldn't care if a pair of my Edward Green or Saint Crispins came like that. I'm guessing the thought process on the mistake was...is it worth wasting this piece of leather when 99.9% of people won't look twice? Especially at the Loake price, I would forget about it and enjoy the shoes. That's just me though. If it bugs you that much, just return them and get something you'll be happy with.

 

[Shamner]

Hi Murlsquirl
Thanks for your input. I'm sure you're right and I really am just fussing over nothing.

 

[JIMB]

Maybe they'll become a collectors item like misprinted coins