SIR - In response to doorman J Bradley's letter (April 28) regarding my son James Taylor being refused entry to Sin nightclub because of his shoes.

As James was in such a state when he got home, naturally the incident was discussed at length with the group involved.

All agreed that at no time did anyone suggest Jim went home to change his shoes, in fact this is his only pair of shoes to go out in, and as he pointed out there is not a great deal to choose from in his size, in any event he would not have had the courage to come back afterwards.

Initially Mr Bradley refused entry to my son-in-law and daughter, but then changed his mind and said it was just Jim who couldn't go in. When group members asked for clarification on the dress code, he just kept repeating he'd made his decision and that was that.

In all fairness, at the time Mr Bradley was forced to turn his attention to several young men being ejected from the club, they were all fighting - drawing blood. The fighting continuing on the street.

It begs the question as to whether the main criteria for admittance to this club should be a dress code, as obviously these young men must have passed the shoe test to get in. Perhaps clubs could display a list of acceptable dress codes. Mr Bradley says this was a Saturday dress code so can you wear chunky shoes on other nights?

Frankly, I am rather relieved they didn't go in to Sin, as Jim would have been in severe danger if inadvertently caught up in a fight like the one at the door. My cousin's son, who has also been a doorman for the last 15 years, has suggested some safer venues for them next year.

Mr Bradley lists his experience dealing with the more vulnerable members of our society, so he will appreciate what an uphill task we now face restoring Jim's battered self-esteem.

Ann Taylor, Worcester.