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Rent Your Shoes and Return Anytime with This Top Brand – No Purchase Necessary!

Continuously refreshing your wardrobe is now possible through a rental service offered by this well-known brand in France. However, be wary of the potential downsides. On average, French people buy about 2.5 pairs of shoes each year. However, for some, this number is significantly higher according to data from the Economic Observatory of the Leather […]

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Continuously refreshing your wardrobe is now possible through a rental service offered by this well-known brand in France. However, be wary of the potential downsides.

On average, French people buy about 2.5 pairs of shoes each year. However, for some, this number is significantly higher according to data from the Economic Observatory of the Leather Sector. These purchases can become a serious investment as high-quality footwear can quickly cost several dozens or even hundreds of euros.

To avoid breaking the bank every time they need or want new shoes, an increasing number of consumers are turning to rental services. It’s for this reason that one of France’s leading shoe brands has decided to offer this option. Customers can sign up for a subscription either online or in-store, select a brand-new pair of shoes, enjoy them for two months, and then send them back. They can then choose another pair, and continue this cycle indefinitely. If a customer decides to keep a pair instead of returning it, they can purchase it for 50% of the original sale price.

Once worn and returned, “all pairs are reconditioned in French workshops located in Anjou,” according to the Bocage website, which offers this rental service to both men and women. “The reconditioning patent allows for a 100% antibacterial treatment and reshaping,” the brand assures. All refurbished pairs are then made available on the brand’s second-hand site, Claquettes Market.

So how does Bocage manage to be financially viable? It’s simple—through the subscription fees. Renting a pair of shoes costs 30 euros per month throughout the year. While enjoying a new pair for only 60 euros over two months may seem cost-effective, remember to return them if you don’t wish to keep them. Failing to do so will make the shoes quite expensive in the long run. Bocage calculates that a pair is automatically considered purchased after 6 months, or 6 payments of 30 euros, totaling 180 euros.

Also, be mindful of potential frustrations with rented shoes. If the shoes return with a stain or a hole, you might face additional charges. “In the event of major damages such as persistent stains, broken or missing parts, or damaged heel coating, a fee of 60 euros will be charged,” warns the brand. Finally, be careful with your calculations. If you end up not keeping any pairs, you will have spent at least 360 euros after a year, only to find your shoe closet still empty… Consider cancelling your subscription if necessary.



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