Alden QC: Would you be happy with receiving this pair of shoes?

[Mr. Moo]

I was very happy to see a box from Leffot this morning, with Alden's shell/calf saddle shoes inside.

That is... until I put them on.

How can Alden possibly not notice the multi-shade difference in the shell color between the two shoes?

So now I am stuck with either keeping these, or sending them back for a refund. But I love the design and there is not another pair in stock.

I may be done with Alden...

 

[dreamtripper]

I'd return, unless you really like the design, in which case send them back and see if they can somehow fix them.

 

[KObalto]

That is ridiculous.

 

[DerekS]

im trying to tell if this is serious or not....

Is this 2 different pairs of shoes? If not, and this is truly ONE pair of shoes...id be PISSED. thats a huge difference. Ive yet to get a pair of aldens...but all the **** i keep hearing about the current QC is enough to make me spend my money elsewhere. Personally i would send em back and have leffot send you another pair of shoes from a different maker.

 

[makewayhomer]

that seriously looks like a photoshop

lololo

 

[makewayhomer]

that is seriously 1 shoe in cigar and 1 shoe in #8

hysterical

 

[TRINI]

I kinda lol'd myself.

On a serious note, I could see those doing serious damage in Japan.

 

[robin]

Hilarious. Alden x McNairy.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by TRINI

I kinda lol'd myself.

On a serious note, I could see those doing serious damage in Japan.

Should I put them up for $750 on eBay?

 

[Roger Everett]

I am one whom, doesn't mind spending whatever on myself ( I know I deserve it ), however I expect to receive what I pay for. I'd send them back with a nasty note and a follow up call, raising hell. and I would certainly call the president of Alden, and also raise hell along w/ an e-mail w/ the pics. ( I always believe in making complaints, starting at the top, and skip the small change at the lower ladder positions.

 

[edmorel]

you should be thanking Alden, saddle shoes are so god awful that any excuse to send those back for a refund should be welcome.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by Roger Everett

I am one whom, doesn't mind spending whatever on myself ( I know I deserve it ), however I expect to receive what I pay for. I'd send them back with a nasty note and a follow up call, raising hell. and I would certainly call the president of Alden, and also raise hell along w/ an e-mail w/ the pics. ( I always believe in making complaints, starting at the top, and skip the small change at the lower ladder positions.

Why be so antagonistic? It's a mistake. Sure, a mistake that should have been caught at multiple places along the way, but not that big a deal. The store could email a UPS return label and send out a replacement pair without a need for nasty calls and emails.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by edmorel

you should be thanking Alden, saddle shoes are so god awful that any excuse to send those back for a refund should be welcome.

Different strokes for different folks, ed. I love em.

 

[acecow]

I would expect a full refund + covered shipping, or a swift exchange + covered shipping.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by chorse123

Why be so antagonistic? It's a mistake. Sure, a mistake that should have been caught at multiple places along the way, but not that big a deal. The store could email a UPS return label and send out a replacement pair without a need for nasty calls and emails.

I agree with this. I just hope my $25 shipping fee to get them to me will be refunded as well...