susanbeck
Recently
Recently, I ordered Gokeys Worlds Most Durable Boat Shoe, and the left shoe of the pair had a defective stitching, the right shoe was perfect.I exchanged for a second pair, same issue. I exchanged for a third pair, same issue. I spoke and received an email from Mr. Stacy Doss, Orvis's Director of Manufacturing (who alleges these shoes are handmade) stating, "Maybe you should look to footwear that is totally made by programmable machines so there are not any variations"! No, Mr. Doss, you need to manufacturer quality products. As an Orvis customer for over 40 years, I didn't deserve Mr. Doss's condescension. Third pair going back. What a complete waste of time.
Response from The Orvis CompanyNov 16, 2017
Good morning, Ms. Beck, and thank you for your additional review and feedback regarding our hand-made Gokey Boat Shoes. We've sent multiple pairs of these hand-sewn shoes to you at no charge in an effort to meet your expectations. These shoes are hand-made and there will be variations in the stitching as we advised you on these occasions. These shoes are each hand-made by our team of artisans. Orvis and Gokey have been partners for many years in producing high-quality, hand-made shoes with thousands of customers that are pleased with our work. Again, I'm sorry that these didn't meet your needs, but Mr. Doss' suggestion that you review a company that utilizes precise machine work with stricter tolerances was an effort to help you find a product that meets your exacting needs; even if it's not with our company.



