r/allenedmonds

I ordered a pair of AE Strandmok Cap-toe Oxfords, which arrived today. They are beautiful, and fit nicely. But... the top part of the quarter of the right shoe has an awkward bulge, like the leather was not cut and sewn properly. Does this look right to you? It looks like factory seconds (and I paid $500), I read through Cobbler Bob's explainer on blemishes and manufacturing defects, but there is nothing there about this issue. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

I like these a lot. From my other post, I picked these up during the current sale. I put a heavy application of Venetian on these, btw.