Gabor
(for People Allergic to PTBP-FR)

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Date = 19 February 2012

Name = Amy Lloyd

Shoe Manufacturer = Gabor

Style = Mission and Kingdom

Reacted to Shoes? = yes

Severity of Reaction = very bad; on the tops of my toes; extremely itchy and skin blistered badly

Length of Time Shoes were Worn = 1-2 days

Allergic To = PTBP-FR - very allergic (+++ on patch test); rosin/colophony - slightly allergic (+ on patch test)

Further Comments = I've been wearing Gabor shoes almost exclusively since 2007 and have previously had no problems (see my shoe reviews below).  However, I have reacted badly to the last two pairs of Gabor shoes that I have bought. 

 

Date = 9 February 2011

Name = Amy Lloyd

Shoe Manufacturer = Gabor

Reacted to Shoes? = no

Length of Time Shoes were Worn = several years

Allergic To = PTBP-FR - very allergic (+++ on patch test); rosin/colophony - slightly allergic (+ on patch test)

Further Comments = For the last few years, I have only worn Gabor shoes.  I have two pairs that I wear almost every day, and two other pairs that I wear every few weeks.  I have never reacted to a pair of Gabor shoes.  They are also very comfortable, stylish, well made, and widely available in the UK.    

 

Date = 15 January 2008

Name = Renate

Shoe Manufacturer = Gabor

Style = comfort

Reacted to Shoes? = no

Length of Time Shoes were Worn = 3 months 

Allergic To = Ptbp-fr: +++ 

Further Comments = I bought these boots in Germany. They are very stylish and comfortable!!

 

Date = 12 January 2008

Name = Amy Lloyd

Shoe Manufacturer = Gabor

Style = Ascari and Thames

Reacted to Shoes? = no

Length of Time Shoes were Worn = Ascari for 5 months, and Thames for 3 months

Allergic To = PTBP-FR - very allergic (+++ on patch test); rosin/colophony - slightly allergic (+ on patch test)

Further Comments = I have been wearing these two pairs of Gabor shoes continuously over the last few months and have had no problems. On top of that, they are extremely comfortable and well-made - and even a bit stylish! I am very pleased with them. :-)