Thing is, I asked the guy a very specific question (namely, can the shoes be made wearable), which did not warrant this answer:
"I can't do anything for them. Just throw them out, it's a waste!"
or this one:
"Seriously, get rid of them. Here, I'll chuck them for you."
or this one:
"There's a dumpster RIGHT OUTSIDE, throw them away!! Right there!!!! See? See it?"
I will fucking do with my shoes whatever I fucking want. I don't need input, thanks a lot. Especially when after each time I just nodded, thanked him, and tried to take the shoes back. There could be a million reasons I want to wear these shoes, okay? It's none of his business.
Also, I know the leather is rather brittle. He didn't need to freaking TEAR THE SHOE in order to demonstrate, aslkgj;alkjgd;salkgdj;sadg.