A Montrose cobbler this week told The Courier how he has been left out of pocket by crafty customers with one foot bigger than the other.
Steven Coull, of R. Coull & Son, who has a shop across from the library, explained that people having different sized feet is quite a common problem.
For most, the difference is minimal and the same shoe size will accommodate both feet. But for some the difference requires two different sized shoes and means the customer needs to buy two pairs of shoes to get the right sizes for both feet.
But he has been left with odd sized pairs after customers have switched shoes without him noticing.
“I have to throw away shoes every month because I’m left with two odd sizes in a box,” said Steven.
The sleight of hand, which sees customers switch shoes at busy periods, when Steven can’t keep a close eye on those trying on shoes, results in a loss to his business.
“I’ve no choice but to bin the odd sizes,” said Steven. “I can’t put them back on the shelf like that.”
A cobbler’s son, Steven took over the shop about 10 years ago.
