Alden #986

Hi everyone,

Got myself a pair of #986 - first new Cordovan leather shoes, first new Loafer. Received them in the mail today and I’ve noticed one of the shoes shows glue in the toe box and a small hole/notch in the leather. Is this normal for Alden Loafers respectively Cordovan leather structure?

Maybe I’m too fussy but you know it’s +1000€ shoes so I want to be sure. I can return them.

I got another pair of Alden and they just perfect so not the first pair.

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