The metal circle detailing on the shoe is sewn on with fishing line....which was knotted directly underneath the metal ring, on the underside of the strap--which means the scratchy knot sits right on the soft skin on the top of your foot.  It's a small enough scratch you don't notice it until you are bleeding!  I suppose I can fix this by gluing some felt so the felt is between my food and the knot...or I could cut it off and just remove the metal thing.  I don't feel like I should have to, shoes should have been &#34;ready to wear&#34; when I got them.