alxfer Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Had a babe customer in today. Had a pair of Miss Sixty shoes with 2 1/2 heel. She was 'going over' on one of the shoes. I checked the shank but it was OK. When I put it on a flat surface it does appear to rock. Seems as if the sole is not sat squarely on the surface thus allowing the rocking. I suggested she try to contact the company to see what they say. I don't think she was keen to do this, probably due to her being Polish and her English 'no so good'. Any ideas folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I have come across this problem on a number of occasions, and most of the time there isn't a lot can be done. You can put it down to bad manufacturing. Sometimes its because the shoe is twisted and other times because the balance between sole and heel is incorrect. the most common is because the sole itself is rounded, very difficult to cure, and I wouln't recomend trying (can of worms) Some women are good at walking on these badly made shoes and some aren't. I would suggest that it stays a retailers problem and not yours.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The shoes are supposed to "Rock" its called Toe Spring. Dont bother trying to explain just put her in touch with me, language is no problem, I just tell them I'm blind and have to feel my way around them to get to know them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The shoes are supposed to "Rock" its called Toe Spring. I don't think thats what he meant Hugh...I think he means the shoe does not stand correctly when placed on a flat surface, as if it wants to fall over. Thats the way I read it anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The shoes are supposed to "Rock" its called Toe Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Its also call Bullsh1t............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 planets right hugh nothing to do with tose spring just poorly made shoes which seems to be common place these days with elastics snapping and top pieces falling of after one days wear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks for the prompt replies guys. Sorry Hugh when I said it rocks it was from side to side. I've had this problem with an Equity dance shoe. I returned it and received a credit note, but no explanation as to what the problem was. I guess I should have got this cusomer to try them on so I could check them for her, especially as she wears ridiculously short skirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 would it not be possible to put a side piece on the sole?i know it will take the look away from the sole but it would maybe help with the balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 A pensioner...maybe yes,.....A mini skirted dolly bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 i know planet it's just an option if the dolly bird can't wear the shoes then something might be better than nothing is all i'm saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I know, I read it Trouble is, then they can't take em back and the problem then becomes yours............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 i would only recomend it as a last resort especially if she isn't going to take them back.you would need to explain to her the pros & cons of doing it then leave it up to her,you never know she may go for it & think the jobs the best thing since sliced bread(whatever that means) & you get a customer for life all because you took the time to explain the job to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 I agree entirely.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sarsden_boy Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 In my opinion there could be one of two things wrong, 1> The shank is in twist but still at the correct pitch. 2> The shank may not be running paralell with the inboard of the shoe ( the shank is fixed in the centre at the top but as it runs down towards the sole its not in the centre to the left or the right. When you say you checked the shank, did you just put some pressure on it to see if it was broke, or strip out the inboard to check its position???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxfer Posted August 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I did the pressure test on it. She came to pick up her other shoes and I tried to explain about quality and Trading Stanfards but I don't think she was impressed with my chat up patter. I may suggest that I look at them for her with the proviso that it's her risk. I only see her every 3 months though, so they'll have been binned by then I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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