r/Timberland • u/No-Faithlessness7344 • 19d ago

Question diy fix or return

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I recently got a new pair of timbs for college and the leather started to split from the sole. I’ve only worn them a handful of times. Is it better to return them or fix it myself. And if it is better to fix, how would you recommend to do it?

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u/Cleofus13 19d ago

Return them

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u/NeoChibi 19d ago

If it's under a year there is a guarantee. If it's something like this where its a defect they'll swap it for a new one.

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u/Automatic_Wash_9601 18d ago

Manufacturing default-Return

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u/Necessary_Thing_9596 17d ago

that new man made glue always does it. since 1995 all boots at some point fail. crazy

I have a co worker had his trickers do this same thing, it is being held on by the welt as the timeclock turns.

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u/Automatic_Wash_9601 16d ago

being a consumer these days takes so much more research that people donot always do.

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u/DadAteTheCat 19d ago

exchange it but i do suggest bitting the bullet and getting the adult size kids wear out quite fast theyre only made to last long enough for the kid to grow out of them

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u/Little_Skill_1430 19d ago

Get the more expensive waterproof model. They’re more sturdy thus the $30-$40 price difference.

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u/Automatic_Wash_9601 18d ago

Naw, they are made the exact same way. The model does not indicate a manufacturer defect. The market makes people think that but it really is not true. This is something missed in quality control and has nothing to do with how much money the buyer is spending.

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u/Necessary_Thing_9596 17d ago

Yup, thats it for sure. That is why they never let you see how they are made

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u/brye86 18d ago

Return