Stitching unraveled between the toes after a little over a month from purchase
921273
LOVE these sandals but, within just a little over a month of purchasing them -  they have already started to unravel - so very disappointed. Got on Amazon to see about a replacement but looks like this sandal isn't eligible for returns or exchanges after 30 days.  Was so happy to have found these and love them but, can't repurchase something if its just going to unravel.

*Amazon ended up replacing this item for me - So thankful! Do love this shoe - just wonder if I got a defective pair!
40910
I purchased these Uggs for my granddaughter and received them on October 17, 2013.  On January 18 we noticed that one of the boots were split at the seams.  Clearly this was an issue of inferior stitching.  I thought that we would have no problem getting a replacement, but when I tried I was told that the "return window" ended on November 17.  If I bought these Uggs in a "brick and mortar" store they would have been replaced.
UPDATE 21 January 2014- Although Vamps NYC would not consider a refund or replacement, Amazon came forward and REFUNDED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MY PURCHASE.  GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AMAZON.
1224172
LOVE this shoe, but unfortunately mine fell apart at the side seams after a month of casual wear! I would expect much better construction from this brand. I'm actually contacting the manufacturer regarding this because the shoe was not tight in the least and the stitching should have held.
851208
I was so excited to get these for Christmas, as I've wanted a pair of Docs since I was a teenager. They arrived in great condition, looked and fit beautifully, were very comfortable, and the leather was soft. Easy to lace as well. However, after less than a month of light wear, the stitching has started to come apart from the left side zipper! They're unwearable in this condition, as there's now a huge gaping hole in the side. This is such a disappointment. It occurred just outside of my return window as well, but Amazon was kind enough to make an exception and process a return/refund for me.

Do yourself a favor, invest in a pair of Tims or Harleys instead; they will actually stand the test of time. Docs' quality just isn't what it used to be.
1020280
I haven't worn these on a real regular basis because they kill my feet if I wear them too often. Even so, 6 months after buying them I dug them out of the back of my closet today and I noticed the stitching is coming out on the toe of my right shoe.
I had hoped to find a comfortable, high quality walking shoe and I expected to pay a higher price to get that. What I got was the higher price tag and an inferior product.
3504829
These shoes fit very comfortably. I wore them for a whole day at Disneyland with little discomfort, they even provided good support so my feet weren't tired the next day. I have to say, though, that out of nowhere a whole appeared along the stitching in front by my toes. Disappointing, but I'll fix it myself. Also I ordered another pair (before I noticed the hole in the original pair) because they are so comfortable.
2542992
Note added 2/16/15: Unable to contact the manufacturer. I decided to buy some Shoe Goo (Amazon ID B002L9AL84) and apply it to the stitching where it is unraveling (see original review, below). I'll report back in a couple of months to report on the level of effectiveness of this fix.

Revised review 1/26/15:

After having these warm, comfy, and dry slippers be my all-time favorites (see original review, below), they are falling apart after barely 3 months of use. Knocked rating down from four stars to one star as a result. Read on...

The upper (suede) is very neatly sewed onto the sole (rubber or rubber synthetic) right through the sheepskin fur, then through the upper. The sewing is visible on the upper on the outside as the threads are nicely recessed into a little channel that goes all around the sole about 3/16 inch from the top edge of the sole. You can then see where the stitching comes through in the inside of the slippers, especially if you part the sheepskin fur out of the way. What is happening, I believe, is that the foot, as it shifts around in the snug slipper, is loosening the stitching from the inside of the slipper, and eventually, the threads start unraveling visibly and irrevocably from the outside stitching.

As the return window closed in 60 days, and it had been a little more than 90 days since the purchase, I will be contacting the manufacturer to see if they can come up with a solution to this apparent design defect. It is my hope that this review and my subsequent interaction with the manufacturer will give them an opportunity to improve their product as well as maintain customer good will.

I will edit this review in the future when my interaction with the manufacturer is complete.

Original review October 12, 2014:

Ordered size 11 based upon fitting guide and measurement of my feet. When the slippers first arrived, they felt as though they were not wide enough. However, after wearing them for a few days, I found that they broke in nicely and fit just right.

The geniune sheepskin fur on these slippers keeps my feet warm and dry, whereas imitation sheepskin fur on other slippers does not wick moisture away from my feet, making my feet feel damp and cold on cool days.

The outer sole is made of made of a rubber-like material, and it seamlessly wraps all around the foot about an inch high where the stitching of the sole meets the leather upper. This assures that the insde of your slippers will not get wet when walking around on wet sidewalks or decks.

There is a convenient little loop of fabric on the heel of the slipper to assist with putting the slipper on. Using this loop should help keep the shape of the slipper intact.

There is a little bit of elastic at the opening edge near the tongue of the slipper that is supposed to act like shoelaces to help keep the slippers snugly on the feet. I found this to only be marginally effective, as there is not really enough elastic there to make a difference.

All in all, very comfortable, and most importantly for me, *dry* slippers. Recommended.
881614
I LOVED these boots- really cute and got tons of compliments on them- but unfortunately after 6 months the stitching came undone at the top.  I reached out to customer service hoping they would stand by the quality of their products but just keep getting responses that they are looking into it (it has been almost a month now).  Disappointed in the quality for the price... loved this shoe but wouldn't risk the money with the quality issues.
117055
the stitching along the sole has not held up well after the first month. They are comfy..... maybe mine had a flaw.
2596492
These shoes fit well and are very comfortable.  However the quality of stitching is poor and some of the stitching has already "unstitched" after just one wearing. I don't think these shoes will last very long which is a shame when you consider the cost of them.
2261412
These shoes started to fall apart after two hours of wear. This is not running, I just wore them to work to break them in a little before a real run. I notice the stitching holding on one of the flashy parts was coming undone. Since I was at work I had to keep wearing them, I then notice my right foot was starting to hurt. I took both shoes off and looked at them from the back, the right one had not been glued correctly to the foot bed, i.e. the upper was attached at too much of a slant when compared with the left one. So even if I could look past the stitching issue I could not continue to use the shoes without hurting myself. I also had a pair of Adams that had a similar defect with regard to stitching. And I still have a pair of Lone Peaks that I love, but they have stitching issues too. I just kept the shoes in both of those cases, but this time I had enough. I love the concept of these shoes, but please get some quality control or I won't be buying anymore. To add insult to injury Altra made me go through the online retailer to replace them. That company no longer had my size, so I guess this might have been my last pair of Altras.
4635085
This was my second replacement for these shoes. The stitching on the first pair was puckered on both sides of the toe. I was surprised by the lack of workmanship on $100 shoes! They sent me a replacement pair, quite promptly, but there was about a 2 inch indentation on the front of the right shoe that was not going to go away. I was very disappointed, after reading the reviews of how comfortable these shoes were for people like me that stand on their feet 8 plus hrs a day, that the quality was less than shoes that cost half as much.
2915429
I loved the looks of the shoe but the interior had some rough edges around the toes.  I first thought it was small staples sticking up and hurting my toes, but then after taking pictures with a flash and zooming in, could see that there was some real bad stitching on the silver insole that puckered it in such a way that it looked like a staple and was so rough on my toes and when I felt of it with my fingers, it did feel like a staple.  I was very disappointed because this is a great brand and the style was adorable.  Then when I wrote to the company/seller, they sent me a pre-printed label requiring that I pay postage! So I am filing a claim through Amazon, hopefully I won't be out any money for a defective product.  I will still buy LifeStride, but I won't buy from Peltz Shoe company again-since they have bad customer service.
3269364
I have a pair of Essence (Aqua) that I truly love and have worn often since I got them several months ago.  However: I seem to have the same issue as several other reviewers had.  They have not held together.  Around Christmas time I noticed that the outside of the shoe - where the upper meets the sole and is stitched - had come loose.  I was putting them on and noticed the stitching appeared to be undone as the upper was unattached to sole from the just in front of the counter on the outside of the shoe; all the way around to the inside instep area of the shoe.  I was so disappointed.  I [gorilla] glued them back together and part of the attempted repair held but most of it did not.  Needless to say, they look pretty sad now as well.  I am still trying to work my way through all the vendors for customer service on these but as yet have had no luck with a replacement or a credit.  :(
2163834
I have wanted these boots for quite some time. They fit a little bigger, I would've sized down but I hope when I where bigger thinker socks it will make them a little more snug. I love that the tops are wide enough that it's super cute even though I have bigger more muscular legs.

UPDATE: I have had these boots just a couple weeks and the stitching on the boot is already coming apart. I am so disappointed and frustrated.
4842194
These socks fit just right and I love the style. But they soon start to unravel along the toe stitching line.
2464746
Cute shoe (I love the gold detail) and the recommended size is perfect; however, the right sandal caused some scratching between my toes because of a flaw in the stitching. I'm working on it so that I can wear it for longer periods of time. If it wasn't for that, I would have rated it higher.