Newish boots falling apart

[felixthelogchopper]

Falling apart after 4 months of normal use = not of merchantable quality. If the retailer won't replace or refund then go to the local Trading Standards department. I looked at the Stein boots at the last APF but they felt flimsy so I opted for Haix instead and they have been great.

[treequip]

The word Stien is German for stone (odd that in the world of trees and timber?)

 

Stien is a brand of fletcher stewart of Stockport

[Steve Bullman]

Stein, Maine USA ! Prob manufactured in S.America, most US clothing products are.....typically look nice but have'nt got it where it counts !

 

Stein is a UK company Ben. I'm really not sure where you're getting all this from

[benhudson treeworks]

When I was in America I remember the US flag on their stuff......they seem to have spread to the UK now ? I see Fletcher Stewart distribute the stuff here, I would be interested to see where its manufactured ?? Can you find out Steve ? Id be impressed if it was northampton...

[Steve Bullman]

When I was in America I remember the US flag on their stuff......they seem to have spread to the UK now ? I see Fletcher Stewart distribute the stuff here, I would be interested to see where its manufactured ?? Can you find out Steve ? Id be impressed if it was northampton...

 

Ha....you're nearly right, except you're completely wrong. They are a UK company who have spread to the US amongst other countries. Someone mentioned Portugal earlier....I think that may be correct but not 100% sure on this particular boot

[benhudson treeworks]

Ah I see !! Thats good form for a UK company to trade in the US...they're fiercely opposed to buying foreign products out there ! I think the stuff is kind of mid-range in the quality stakes ?! Its not the most expensive so I guess its fairy nuff !

[Andy Collins]

I've never had any boots fall apart in so short a time, and I'm heavy on my footwear. I've had Steins, amongst others, and I re-iterate that a lot of footwear issues are down to the after care by the user. I have no real preference to any particular brand, if I like a particular boot or trouser, then I will stick with it. It is irrelevant where the boots are made, top brands such as Nike are made in countries where labour costs are far lower than if made in the UK.

If there is an issue with a product, whether made by Stein or other, then the manufacturers need to listen to the feedback and where necessary address the situation, after all such feedback can help create better products for us all.

[benhudson treeworks]

Thats a good point well put Andy.....only youd never see a serious runner wearing Nike's !!

[likeitorlumpit]

I've had c/s boots last years so 4 months is a bit premature.

Mind you I do feed them well

[VEG]

For the soles to crack there must have been summit wrong with them.