I assume Gadge means the area I've highlighted in red here:

mmm great if you need to look good in your slingbacks as well..

Ah... you could ask for a refund from joker... If you're still having problems by tomorrow, I can have a go with them if you want.

It does indeed sound like something has got embedded into the webbing. You could try putting it in the washing machine... see if that gets rid of it....

I've got two pairs of their anklets... I've had no problems getting blanco into them. How are you trying to do it?

And here was me thinking that Space Hoppers were invented in the 70s.

Yup... if you could just make sure you have the measurements with you that's all we need!

No they aren't... I'm not sure why its been spammed on this thread!

Nope... still won't fit. I wasn't expecting to be able to get them in my car!

Ah well the back of my car gives you about 5' 6" length to play with...

I thought they were going in your transit?

Yes... I'll be driving you and Ed... a fiver is appreciated...

Yes you can.

The clover leaf hobnails along with edge cleats would have been used on mountain climbing boots of the time. Not sure... I've seen pics of the mounta...

Need to get it all mucky now so it's unrecognisable as a modern tin!