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DSW Reviews Summary

DSW has a rating of 1.8 stars from 439 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with DSW most frequently mention customer service, order online and wrong size. DSW ranks 647th among Shoes sites.

service
132
value
111
shipping
104
returns
94
quality
96

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Illinois
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I placed an order on October 1,2017. It is now October 14,2017 and the order is still "In process." That is 10 working days. Yes, Jb I am part of the 2% that you categorize as not a moron. I can count business days properly. I called dsw at 10:30 this morning and elected to hold my place in line and receive a call back. It is now 1:00 pm and I have not received a call back. I emailed customer service two days ago and received an automated message that they would respond soon. I have not received a response to my email either. There is no option to cancel the order online so I am stuck with an order I no longer want and lost a $10 reward in the process. I will never order from dsw again.

Date of experience: October 14, 2017
Ireland
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Last year when I visited Columbus, I visit DSW for buying new sandals for me. The shoes were too gorgeous and were made of good material + the prices were too awesome. I would recommend everyone who visit Columbus in future please visit DSW for your footwear shopping.

Date of experience: October 10, 2017
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I have shopped at DSW many times, and have bought many pairs of beautiful shoes. I was recently in Kingston, NY and had a very unfortunate experience. While i was shopping I received no help (there was one girl on the register but she was dealing with many customers). When I went up to the register that girl was helping another customer in front of me when another girl walked behind the register. I though I would be helped, by no the girl looked me in the eye and ignored me. I later found out that this girl was a manger (her name was Danielle). She stood there and just looked at the computer while the other girl was trying to get through the person in front of me (I think she could tell i was getting annoyed with having to wait). When i finally did go up the girl apologized for the wait and I said something about having to wait and the manager told me I should've come up sooner then if I didn't want to wait, it was at that point i looked at her nametag (i wanted to remember so i could tell someone she shouldn't be in customer service if she was going to speak to customers like that). After she left i asked the girl cashing me out that the manger should speak with her about her attitude, and she told me that girl WAS A MANAGER! DSW needs to double check who they're hiring.

Date of experience: September 15, 2017
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sperry Boat shoes
August 15, 2017

I just bought another Sperry boat shoes. It gets a 10 in all categories and I feel that every young man should get a couple of pairs!
Comfortable on your feet yet uber stylish,
Casually chic yet trendy, sophisticated elegant,
Long lasting and easy to maintain
All for an excellent and affordable price!

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
Colorado
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Terrible service
July 10, 2017

Over 10 days and shoes never shipped. Called five times and no had an explanation.
I said to cancel and they refuse to even though they never shipped. No shoes, no answers.
Just the worst experience.

Date of experience: July 10, 2017
Arizona
1 review
6 helpful votes
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BUYER BEWARE
July 1, 2017

Let me start by saying I have shopped here for years and spent a whole lot of money. However, the one time I tried to return a pair of shoes, I found out how horrible their customer service actually is. Despite being a "Rewards Member" (meaning I have spent a lot of money) I was treated like trash on the street when I dared to make a return! I ordered a pair of shoes online and thought they fit while in my house. However, as soon as I got outside and tried to cross my work's parking lot, I realized they did not. I took them off immediately, but because I wore them outside and there was black on the soles, I could not return them. In addition, I was treated as if I found the shoes on the street and was trying to make money by returning them by the store's employees. Despite complaining to so called "Customer Service", no one seemed to care enough to even try to make this right for me. I am out $40 for a pair of shoes I cannot wear. This, even though, I am a "loyal" customer. Would hate to see what happens to those who are just "casual" customers.
Will NEVER shop there again, but they don't EVEN CARE.
AVOID this place!

Date of experience: July 1, 2017
Louisiana
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Costumer service
June 8, 2017

Horrible! They never pick up the phone. They forgot to send me the free cooler (they suppose to send with certain order) and I never got my answer as I couldn't wait over 36 minutes for a costumer representative. I will never order from them again.

Date of experience: June 7, 2017
Colorado
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered and paid for $100 DSW gift card and never received it. I was on with customer service for an 1 1/2 hours only to be told that it was already used in Columbus, Ohio (their headquarters). I live in Pennsylvania and would not have even received it in the mail by the time it was used. DSW will not issue a new gift card even though they see my account and the fraudulent situation. I was told by the supervisor that this happens frequently yet they continue to mail their gift cards. Please DSW shoppers beware of ordering a physical giftcard! I hope this doesn't have to happen to anyone else!

Date of experience: May 25, 2017
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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My order never arrived and the tracking information was questionable. When I called DSW I waited 30 minutes each time with no help. My emails were never returned. What legitimate business does not respond to customers. I am sick about losing $127.

Date of experience: May 19, 2017
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shoe purchase
May 1, 2017

I really like the wonderful shoes that I purchased teo eeeks ago. The staff was vrry helpful snd curitious. I will return to the Westfield Shopping center

Date of experience: April 30, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very disappointed. No sales help for one. And they put sale signs above shoes that are not on sale. So when you get the regester you get a surprise. I was told if they don't have your shoe size you can order them, pay for them they will l come to the store. And if your not happy they will refund you..

Date of experience: April 2, 2017
Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I tried to get logged on to my account to use a coupon that was sent to me in the mail. The coupon was mailed to my husband or current resident. The lady I chatted with on their customer service line told me I would have to use my husband's account. We both have the same email account and bank account, and I tried to explain that to her. The current resident on the address line implied that it could be used by anyone any way. To make matters worse, when I tried to send an email to their customer service email link, the link didn't work. I didn't order my shoes, and I feel like DSW did not meet any of my customer service expectations.

Date of experience: March 5, 2017
Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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DSW is the WORST!
February 28, 2017

I ordered a pair of shoes one week ago and experienced a few problems that were solved after making a phone call so I decided to give them another chance. I ordered another pair of shoes. They did not ship because the representative told me the address was different. It was not! But no one ever contacted me. After I called them I was given that information. I will NEVER order from them again. They are the WORST. Thanks MACY'S for your easy shipping process and for keeping me informed about my shipment! Good bye DSW!

Date of experience: February 28, 2017
New Jersey
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Great clearance
February 27, 2017

Awesome selection of clearance styles and
Prices! Without coupons! Big fan and easy buying In Store or online

Date of experience: February 26, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Horrible service
February 10, 2017

I wish i could show a pic of how the boots looked when i received them in the mail. Beyond damaged, holes, torn, stains, i was shocked. Called them, they said they would re order them for me. Ummm ok? I had to ASK for expedited shipping and wanted atleast a partial refund for me having to wait longer AND having to go return the damaged ones... but they ligit REFUSED any type of compensation money wise. Again i was shocked. Never buying from them again and letting everyone know my experience!

Date of experience: February 9, 2017
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I LOVE LOVE MY NEW SHOES LOOKS GREAT FEELS GREAT! I told all my family and friends DSW the place to go and if you are not a shoe lover you will be before you leave the store, best shoe store in the world... Darlene C

Date of experience: January 21, 2017
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Osar Escobar
January 19, 2017

I really like these they very safe they don't slip you are secure with these type shoes but I wish they word a litle higher up like boots style bc I work in that kitchen but a lot time am washing dishes and I get my feet wet but other them da they are great shoes

Date of experience: January 19, 2017
Texas
1 review
11 helpful votes
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I've been a loyal customer and shopped at DSW for years. I've also placed a lot of online orders. I've never had issues until this week with any of my orders. DSW double charged me and refused to correct the problem even though it was obvious! I even supplied DSW proof - sending them my PayPal statement and a copy of my bank statement. I've had to go through dispute resolution with PayPal and it has been a nightmare dealing with DSW. Each time I call, I am put on hold for 20+ minutes, finally resulting in hanging up and having to email them and wait a day or two for a response I don't think I will ever order online from DSW again.

Date of experience: January 18, 2017
Washington
31 reviews
66 helpful votes
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They do it right!
December 31, 2016

I confess, I'm a shoe queen - and I love to shop at DSW.
First, there's a brick and mortar store near me so I can shop in the real world.
Second, not everything shows up in the store, and the online experience is very satisfying. I can filter by size and heel height and get right to what I'm looking for.
Ordering online is quick and easy and their rewards program offers free next-day shipping if you spend enough $$$ (which I do, to the detriment of my credit card's health)
And returns are a breeze - I can return web-order shoes to the store near me with no hassle - and they credit back to the credit card, none of that 'in-store credit' BS.
I am doing this DSW review because I strayed and bought shoes online at shoespie.com and was disappointed to say the least. DSW does it right and they are #1 in my book!

Date of experience: December 30, 2016
Nevada
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Excellent
December 28, 2016

Great shoes excellent customer service easy return policy.

Date of experience: December 27, 2016

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