havn't heard about a problem with the toe rubber before, but the problem with the shoe ripping is pretty common. i've had 3 pairs do this, all within 6mths to a year, both velcros and laceups, and know a fair few others who've also had it.
never found out about warranty claims though,
i had a friend who had his fixed at a shoe repair place, but they did it with a leather patch which didn't stretch at all, so he could hardly get them on afterwards.
I've just come to the conclusion that if i want to wear those shoes, i'll just have to buy new ones reasonably often. |