The issues of purchasing new shoes sooner or later become relevant for each of us. It is quite natural to want the best value for money. With the right approach, this is quite achievable.
Carefulness is important in choosing any product. It is necessary to make sure that the purchased shoes are paired - there must be strict compliance with the size, style, color, shape, density. It is important to check that there are no manufacturing defects. If the skin gathers in folds, spots are visible on its surface, then these are clear indicators of marriage.
You should also look at the condition of the insole - it should not be damaged, deformed, dirty, or wrinkled. The toes and heels should be well formed and firm enough to the touch.
Natural leather or not?
How to choose high quality and durable shoesIf you want to purchase shoes made of genuine leather, you should take special care. You should definitely touch it with your hands - if the skin is natural, then it should be warm. The surface cannot be uniform - different areas of genuine leather will differ.
Thanks to the ability to permeate air and moisture, shoes made of genuine leather will allow your feet to breathe. Over time, the skin can even adapt to the shape of the foot - the shoes can be worn out.
Hands fog up when you touch the artificial leather. To carry such shoes is problematic - the artificial leather holds its shape firmly. In some cases, this can be an advantage. But she will not let the air through, so she cannot give such comfort as shoes made of genuine leather.
Attention: certificate
Shoes must have either a certificate or other shipping documentation. There must be certificates of conformity for children's shoes - this rule is provided for by law.
However, footwear for adults also in some cases must be certified - this applies to fashionable footwear, as well as footwear for everyday wear. It can be made of natural or combination, as well as synthetic or artificial leather.
The purpose of the certificate is to confirm the quality of footwear and its safety for health. At the first request of buyers and regulatory authorities, sellers are obliged to present the necessary documentation.
Be Careful When Receiving Your Check
When purchasing shoes, the buyer is not obliged to pay additional packaging fees. Upon purchase, a check is required - cash and sales receipt. It is necessary to check the availability of the following information: date, name of purchase, article number, price, grade, as well as the name of the seller.
footwearThe check must be certified by the signature of the seller who carried out the sale. This document confirms the fact of purchasing the goods. Having a check will allow you to return or replace shoes.
What if the shoes don't fit?
Article 25 of the Law of the Russian Federation "On Protection of Consumer Rights" stipulates the possibility of exchange in cases where discrepancies are found due to size, style, shape, color. However, it is important to notice this in a timely manner. You can request a replacement no later than 14 days from the date of purchase. Preservation of the intact appearance of the shoe, as well as the presence of a receipt, packaging and a label are prerequisites.
As for the warranty periods for seasonal shoes, there are some nuances here. The countdown starts from the moment the season for which the shoes are intended comes.
Can I make a claim for heels? This is possible when, initially, when they were fastened, a marriage was allowed. If the buyer is to blame for the damage, then the shoes will not be exchanged. In general, it is necessary to take for granted that the heels will have to be changed from time to time.
The discount does not exempt from liability for quality
There is one important point to keep in mind when attending discount shoe sales at the end of the season. Often, in many outlets, the warranty does not cover discounted goods, but this is not at all a reason for the selling organization to avoid responsibility. The seller is obliged to inform the buyer in advance about all defects in the shoes - only then the discounted product can be sold without the possibility of exchange and return.
What else should you keep in mind?
Typically, the warranty period is 30 days, either from the date of purchase or (for seasonal shoes) from the start of the season. However, there may be exceptional cases when claims regarding the quality of the purchased goods are presented within a period of even up to two years. It is up to the buyer to prove the very fact of the presence of manufacturing defects; he will also have to pay all the costs incurred in this connection.
Therefore, it is worth checking the quality in advance, then the purchase will be a joy, not a disappointment.