what do you think?

Question

i bought a pair of caterpillar hybrid boots (size 9) a few months ago and had to return them to 'schuh' because they were a bit tight.anyway i got a size 10 which was just abit bigger as they did not do 1/2 sizes.i wore them about 5 times then my left foot started hurting(inner-step) of the left boot and i could tell that it was the part of the sole that was abit raised(design) stuck to the leather that was hurting me.i had already worn the boots so i could not take them back.i even thought it was probably my foot that did not agree with the boots.anyway,i felt totally cheated as the boots were quite expensive(£70).is there anything like the foot not agreeing with shoes, or is it a poor construction of the shoe?

Answer 1

There is nothing like the foot not agreeing with the shoes. Since your foot or the said shoes are not living creatures, there could be no basis to argue that they "disagree". Poor construction may be the point, assuming you've never experience this kind of a problem (of your foot not agreeing with the shoes, or the presumed poor construction) in the past. However, I would like to tell you that there are two kinds of sizes for shoes. For instance, sizes 9 do have a small size 9, and a big size 9. Again depending on the country of production, some countries specialize in making the small sizes, wile others, the big sizes. I think you will need to find out more from the cobblers or shoe vendors so that you will not make the mistake of spending much on what will not size you in the future. However, assuming that you always buy (including the current one) shoes made in Italy, and assuming that they (Italy) specializes in the small sizes, then either a new research came up with the view to making both small and the big sizes. Now the point I am trying to make is this;
1)Either you were unlucky to pick the small size of 9, assuming you uses 9 before, that is why it is too tight for you; or
2)You picked the large size of 10, that is why it is too big for you;
3)And on why it hurts your foot, it may be that you’ve change the way you walk;
4)Or simply, poor constructions as you’ve said earlier on.

Answer 2

I'd try taking them back (with the receipt would be best). They should be able to feel the part that is hurting you and take them back as defective. Be prepared to either accept a store credit or another pair of boots.

Answer 3

sounds like the boot doesn't fit you properly mate - try putting a half insole or a heel grip in the boot to decrease the size slightly and see if that helps! hope so!

Answer 4

they just need wearing in mate. get some reaaly thick socks or even two pairs. walk round the house with them on. They take about two weeks to wear in. If that fails flog em on ebay xxx

Answer 5

i hope not i just bought those boots for my boyfriend for christmas!!

Answer 6

aww you poor thing it wouldnt be your foot