THROWAWAY SANDLES

I bought a pair of sandals from Mooo Shoes 18 months ago for R140. It lasted 18 months. I bought a new pair in December for the same price last December. I found it strange that the price had not gone up. I noticed that the main strap was narrower. (Cutting costs). <br> After 2 weeks I noticed that the heels were wearing badly. This new pair's sole was of a totally different quality. Seems like the density + hardness is not the same. Even the back heel has compressed + slid backwards. It is like the glue used, is not totally compatible with this compound? @ this rate of wear, if this pair will last me about 3 months?<br> I took it back to their shop in Maynard Mall Wynberg 3 weeks ago. The shop Manager/Assistant told me she was not authorised to either swop or give my money back. It had to be repaired. I told her that this was not acceptable. She then told me that I should have bought a more expensive sandal. I decided to leave the sandals there. I was told it will take 5 working days. <br> I E- Mailed their workshop and got the response that the rubber batch was defective because of the load shedding that effected that particular batch in the oven.<br> I did not believe this. I think it is i