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. :-)