Regatta Shoes

That's not impressive.  I've wondered about their recommendations as there doesn't ever seem to be a 'score' or rating against anything. I like tested reviews myself but I don't think the club actually does that.  I think it looks at a range of items let's say a torch, compares prices and possibly the spec and then puts them forward. A bit like reviews of new vans, doesn't seem to be wear and tear tests on fabrics,  colours, actual mpg compared to manufacturers quotes etc etc. I hope you've emailed the club as it's unlikely to get picked up here unless your post is reported.

The problem with magazine reviews of items of clothing, including shoes, is that unless they have been physically been put through their paces out and about the review will be based on an assessment of their look and feel. Its possible that you have just been unlucky with the pair you have. Obviously you have statutory consumer rights and perhaps a chat with your local Trading Standards department to see what opportunities there are for taking it further. 

David

Very rarely buy anything advertised in papers/magazines.  The only things I buy are plants.  The latest are giant strawberries a few weeks ago, but never clothes.  The main place for my shoes are Sketchers.  Very lightweight with memory foam inside.  Really, really comfortable.  They can also be washed in the washing machine, which I've done a few times.  They used to only sell trainers, but last year, I bought a lovely pair of ladies shoes with a slight heel.  Gorgeous.  I barely go anywhere else now

I don't think you can expect to return shoes after two years. I wonder why you didn't wear them more in the early days? Then it would have been more reasonable to take them back if there was a problem.

You won't get anywhere as the canvas could have split when caught on a rock etc. No way of proving after a couple of years that you haven't been a cause of the problem. You have my sympathy though as I had a problem with the canvas splitting on a fairly new (9 months old) pair of boots. Didn't try to get anything back, just bought a new pair.

Regatta aren't known for quality. 

I don't think the fact they appear in the club mag says much. 

They are not known for quality, and reviews do tend to reflect this. Definitely a budget product in terms of walking, compared with a lot of other brands. Not sure which type you purchased of course.

I thought Regatta was a cheap and chearful brand.

That said, they should last a reasonable length of time. Stick with it.

They have a professional workwear section which is a lot better quality. Water sports and sailing stuff used to be ok. 

+1 Jay. I tried a couple of their shirt fleeces, within 3+ months they were like Dog blankets, in fact that is how they ended up. Craghopper are better, Mamut are good, plus most of the big names in outdoor clothing. Regatta are what they are