I was given some expensive Converse shoes as a present on the 8th of August. I was going to a punk rock convention for a couple of nights and I mentioned to my mother that I needed to buy some new shoes as my Vans were worn. She then said she had bought me some for my Birthday and gave them me as an early Birthday present.
Both shoes had started to show excessive wear on the inside material by last week but I didn't but I put it down to one of those things. Tonight the outer part of the show completely ripped apart from the sole and there is now a big hole in it. The soles of the shoes still look barely warn so there is clearly a defect with them. They missuust have cost about £50 and I would expect them to last at last three months of heavy use.
I usually wear converse chuck taylors when going out, and these have lasted months without any issues.
The problem is these shoes were purchased in June as they were a Birthday present but I believe the the fact the soles still have all the their tread indicates they are not worn, plus the general condition is very good.
So what is the legal situation of taking back faulty but used shoes? I believe under the Sales of Goods Act 1974 I have a strong case (well my mother does) but they were purchased from a catalogue and I think they will just fob her off at is wear and tear.
What would you do?
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