Send my old broken soccer cleats to adidas and get a gift certificate from them?

My adidas cleats broke before a season and I heard that you could send broken cleats in to whichever company you bought them from , in my case adidas, and they will send you a gift certificate for a specific amount of money. Is this true and has anyone done this?|||Copied from the Adidas website at the link provided:





How long are adidas products under warranty?


adidas footwear and apparel is guaranteed for 6 months from date of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt as verification of purchase date. This warranty does not cover damage that occurs during transport or while in storage, results from misuse of the product, improper fitting or sizing of products, or normal wear and tear. adidas is not responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred due to loss of use of the product.





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If you are dissatisfied with the quality of your adidas product, we ask that you return it to your retailer for inspection. We have a liberal return policy with authorized dealers and we encourage them to do everything possible to accommodate you locally for your convenience. Click the "shop" link to find retailers nearest you or call 1.800.268.7767. If you are unable to take care of the problem with the retailer, Canadian consumers experiencing problems with adidas footwear and apparel products can e-mail us at adidas.warranty@adidascan.com or call 1.800.268.7767. Representatives are available to assist you Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM Eastern. Note that purchasers are responsible for all shipping charges to send the product back to adidas. adidas will pay all shipping charges to return the product. adidas estimates that it will take up to 10 days to inspect your product after it is received. This does not include the shipping time, holidays, or any delays due to catastrophe. Any products shipped to adidas without a return authorization will be refused for inspection Your original proof of purchase must be included. If your returned product is defective, adidas will replace it with an equal or greater value model as determined by adidas. If the product is outside the warranty period, adidas will return the product as is.