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It's not just household appliances.

I happen to like 'On' sport shoes, for the comfort and the design. And like clockwork, after 6 months of use (walking mind you) holes develop in the fabric where the shoe bends as you walk. First pair, I assumed it was a fluke. Second pair, it became clear it is inherent in the product. Send pictures to On sports and was told it is not covered by warranty. "Normal wear and tear". I guess it is Swiss Cheese Technology (tm)!

(p.s. these are not cheap shoes. And the company must be aware of this issue since my 2 pairs developed holes in the same precise place and clearly because the material they use can't repeatedly flex.)



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