Fab looking shoes

Gabrielle yes, most items are easy and they have a good system but you do have to check if you are responsible for returning items with Amazon.

Three pairs of shoes I bought for my son to try 2 years ago had to be posted back at my expense. Not everything is free or inexpensive. One had to go back to Spain as it turned out which I think would have been more expensive now.

Just suggesting the OP checks on the actual return details. Bizarrely I've not had this with anything but shoes.

NotSpaghetti

Is it easy to return if bought from Amazon?
Surely then they don't go to China?

Amazon are brilliant if you have problems returning and no they don't get shipped back east , they end up in Amazon warehouse! Check it out. They take great care ensuring you get a refund for stuff not as it should be or even if returned within allowed 30 day period of acceptance under UK law.

Pavers shoes do a similar design not quite as colourful but very comfy and half the price.

OnwardandUpward

I also found that baby shoes described as "leather" were not. You know they type of baby shoes they use for cruising, like bootees, the soft leather ones? Well I ordered those, believing they were leather and they were plastic so went in the bin. I'd never put plastic on a little ones feet. In the end I used a British company and got beautiful leather ones.

Your handbag sounds lovely, Ladyleftfieldlover

This is the handbag which isn’t Chinese or possibly made of d*g. Made in Spain or Portugal.

Mrswoo
Not all stock is held in China. An awful lot is stored here.

www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/chinese-ebay-sellers-with-uk-based-stock.329408/

I had a look at the shoes on Amazon and noticed some of them have next day delivery for Amazon Prime members. So it looks like not all are shipped from China.
However, I would be dubious about Chinese manufactured shoes as the sizing and quality may not be the best
I have to say, though, that I do like the quirkiness of the shoes - just don't think I'd ever have the nerve to wear them as I'm a bit of an old stick in the mud these days.

Ladyleftfieldlover

I bought a leather handbag on line. When I researched my purchase I realised it was coming from China. It arrived and no way had that handbag ever been part of a cow! It was awful. It was a special price - I wonder why - so I couldn’t be bothered to work out how to return it. Within weeks it had started to fall apart. I now have a lovel Osprey, real leather handbag with a beautiful floral lining.

I would run a mile from any “leather” goods from China.
I would rather not upset dog lovers by saying where I suspect most of them originate. ?

I also found that baby shoes described as "leather" were not. You know they type of baby shoes they use for cruising, like bootees, the soft leather ones? Well I ordered those, believing they were leather and they were plastic so went in the bin. I'd never put plastic on a little ones feet. In the end I used a British company and got beautiful leather ones.

Your handbag sounds lovely, Ladyleftfieldlover

I bought a leather handbag on line. When I researched my purchase I realised it was coming from China. It arrived and no way had that handbag ever been part of a cow! It was awful. It was a special price - I wonder why - so I couldn’t be bothered to work out how to return it. Within weeks it had started to fall apart. I now have a lovel Osprey, real leather handbag with a beautiful floral lining.

Everything is made in China, almost. Well we went in Pavers today and absolutely nothing fitted me or my husband. I don't remember finding shoes to fit properly being so difficult before. My husband was quite perplexed and worried his feet had become fat, but I think it's small sizing.

I've heard that Check a Trade is people who pay to be featured rather than people who are great?

Those are amazing shoes - but I think I’ll buy my crazy shoes from my local indy!

twinnytwin

Tustpilot is a great resource for checking out all different types of companies before purchases or using companies' services.

Oh dear me. I didn’t think there was anyone who believed that site.
I assume you trust Checkatrade as well ?

read, should preview first!

I too red similar about Trustpilot.

The shoes are quirky, NanKate, but buying from China can be a hit and a miss affair. I have just received a top from China, which was not as advertised. Not even fit for the charity shop!

twinnytwin

Tustpilot is a great resource for checking out all different types of companies before purchases or using companies' services.

No, no, no!! The companies pay Trustpilot to protect their reviews. I’ve had an awful experience with a Chinese firm and misrepresentation of clothing they sold me and when I sent a threat of action unless I got a full refund Trustpilot hounded me for proof of purchase and wouldn’t stop even though I’d proven my purchase. Watchdog did a review on Trustpilot and how firms paid them.

I wish I could buy cheap shoes - I take a size 4 AA, and it is so difficult finding them. The 2 online suppliers I have used have become so old-fashioned and frumpy. I can’t remember the last time I bought a pair of shoes.

Brands that make in the UK.
For info:
makeitbritish.co.uk/footwear/english-shoes-10-more-brands-still-made-in-britain/

I bought a colourful cheap pair from the Floriday site that advertises on GN, another Chinese company. They took a few weeks to arrive but the sizing was spot on and I like them. I am fond of bright colours too.

I’m having my doubts about buying them, so thanks for the feedback.

Clarks shoes are made in Asia as well OnwardandUpward, in fact nearly all shoes seem to be these days. I believe Hotter still manufacture in the UK though.

No I haven't.

I wouldn't trust the sizing as Chinese people have very small feet and this brand does not cater for larger feet! I think the style of shoes is very limited and not that nice. The prints are ok, but not very original. It's well known that sometimes Chinese companies can use stolen art and designs. I think $72 is a lot for canvas shoes. I don't shop on Amazon if I can help it and especially avoid things made in China wherever possible. I buy British well known brands that I trust because my feet love quality shoes.

NotSpaghetti

Is it easy to return if bought from Amazon?
Surely then they don't go to China?

Yes, that is what I was thinking. I've never had any problem returning anything bought via Amazon. Some of the styles it looks as if you have to wait a couple of weeks for (so stock obviously held in China), but a few are next day delivery.

Is it easy to return if bought from Amazon?
Surely then they don't go to China?

Talking of trust pilot
And this was an absolutely genuine positive review!!

Like all these snide Chinese companies: what you see isn’t always what you get.
And once again ( I’ve posted this so many times)
Dont trust TrustPilot

www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-7549909/Can-trust-Trustpilots-reviews-firms-dont-pay-it.html