I just purchased these flats I LOVE from Nordstrom rack. They were one of two pairs in the store (the other was not my size). They have two imperfections, both of which are the patent coating pulled away from the stitching. It looks like they shouldn't get worse, the photo actually looks worse than in person. I spoke to a manager who said I have 90 days to return them, even if I wear them, and they will refund my money because they would consider then defective. They were $250 full price, I paid $170.