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Spartoo UK has 48 customer reviews and ranks 585th in the Shoes category. Common review topics include customer service, return label.
I reported a faulty item on the day it arrived (25 Nov 2025). One cuff was clearly defective. Spartoo acknowledged this on 26 Nov and confirmed the item came from a partner warehouse.
From that point on, I was repeatedly told they were "chasing the partner" for a free return, but no return label or collection was actually provided for over three weeks. I chased multiple times (28 Nov, 29 Nov, 3–6 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec) and was repeatedly apologised to — without action.
Only on 16 Dec was I finally told a free collection would be arranged, and even then no date or time window was given.
Spartoo advertises "free delivery and free returns", but in my case this meant weeks of chasing just to return a confirmed faulty item. Delays caused by their partner warehouse were pushed onto me as the customer. Very disappointing experience.
Be very very careful ordering from this site. I'm writing this on behalf of my sister because I am so appalled at their terrible service and lack of ethics.
My sister purchased a pair of boots which turned out to be too small (following THEIR sizing advice).
She promptly informed Spartoo of the need to return them, which they approved. Within a few days she had sent the parcel back (had to buy a box for this as Spartoo had actually shipped the boots without a shoe box and their mailing carton got crushed en route!) and they received it in about a week.
Well surprise -- Spartoo refused the parcel because they were required to pay customs fees and they returned the parcel to sender. How ridiculous can a company get? Don't have overseas customers if you can't handle this!
As everyone knows, and as our local post confirms, customs for receiving returns is the responsibility of the merchant recipient and is dictated by the merchant's country!
But Spartoo held the parcel in France for close to a MONTH before returning to sender, presumably to make any claims difficult for the customer!
The boots arrived back here unopened, and on being questioned, Spartoo eventually apologised for the inconvenience, telling my sister to RESEND the parcel -- for another $70 I suppose! -- this time requesting that she print some documents to attach to the parcel (they had not mentioned this in the initial return approval). They didn't even have the decency to say they would pay for the return shipping.
My goodness, how ridiculous, unethical and unprofessional can a company be?
Placed an order. Site stated that I would receive my order in a few days, made payment in good faith; instead next day they sent and email saying "I am contacting your via email in order to ask you to provide a photo (with your phone) of: - the card you've used to complete your transaction (please leave only the first four and the last four digits of your card number visible, as well as the card expiry date and the cardholder's name. - a copy of a proof of address (electricity bill, phone bill…) with your address."
Also apparently there are sometimes unclear charges from partner companies- I asked about that and didn't get an answer.
Sketchy, very frustrating, and asking way too much for a purchase of shoes. I wrote emails and got form replies; waiting for (hoping for) a refund. I'll never deal with them again unless I need to contest charges.
I just received my order. Shocking! UPS charged me £ 45 because is shipped from France I didn't know that however the extra delivery charge should be applied on total of the order not on website or any other paragraph. 1000 of orders coming from abroad no one duble charge on shipping clothes shoes or small things. I ordered just shoes from this UK site. So on my order said delivery ups 4.98 and then on delivery the Ups guy asked £ 45 PAID and if you need return other £ 45. Crazy Everyone have this problem have to report this site.Ombudsman Google or wherever. NEVER AGAIN.
The worst company ever i bought a new balance from their store. It was damaged within 5 months of the purchase eventhough i never trained while wearing it and they didn't accept to return the shoes!
I don't suggest this store to anyone!
Ordered a versace jacket and am now worried the wrong thing will come or it won't turn up due to so many bad reviews
Bought a pair of German slippers. Westland (Romiko) brand name. Great quality, replacing my last pair I bought about 20 years ago. Good construction, shaped sole make these very comfortable.
Unbelievably fast shipping: I live in the US (Los Angeles) and ordered those on Friday evening. DLH tracking number was issued on Monday morning, and I received the package, delivered from France, on Wednesday... not bad for free delivery!
Return from the US will cost literally $$$ especially for shoes. Due to false description on their website (it said -- buy one size smaller!) I was confident in my purchase. And then I received shoes that are too small on me (I actually still bought my usual size but I like to go size up in boots) and now they refuse to pay for return shipping even though it's their fault. They told me I should only buy if I know the brand and sizing beforehand. Then who's the size recommendation for? I wonder if the same problem will be if the items are merely defective. Their customer service will be completely indifferent to your problems. Return shipping to France is so costly it's not worth returning. I will stay away from this store from now on.
I bought 5 t-shirts. Calvin Klein, Pepe Jeans, Timberland, Boss, and Tommy Hilfiger. I ordered all the same size. And none of them fit. They were all made different shapes, and sizes. I will NEVER order from this company AGAIN. They need investigating.
This company declines a credit card, then bills it later. When you ask for a refund they will state "we have no record of your order per our IT team and ‘higher ups'" So what happens is you are caught in a loop of "we can't find your order, so you can't get a refund" even after you've provided bank details. No one ever answers the phone, and they only communicate via email. STAY AWAY!
Dreadful company. Avoid at all costs unless you want to be ripped off. Ask you to upload pictures of bank cards and then cancel your order then don't refund then lose your bank details then refund the wrong amount. I could go on...
I suppose to receive £10 discount as a referred by friend but I have not received that.
They need to refund £10 otherwise everything was fine.
It supposed to be free delivery but they have charged extra again for delivery
You don't get what you buy. The shoe that I received was totally different in respect of both colour and quality from the shoe that I saw on the picture (See the attached pictures). I doubt it was original Dockers. Apparently, their business model is based on the fact that 70% of people don't return and simply keep the inferior shoes. And, when you return the shoe you won't get refunded in full.
I received my slippers in a timely fashion, however, they are too small and I learned today that it will cost me $36 or more to return them!
If I had known that you are located in France and that you don't have free returns, I would not have ordered them.
I can't afford to keep an $83 pair of slippers that I can't wear.
This website charges you even upon delivery for no reason. This is especially true when you are ordering abroad. I have been charged with 45 USD when I wanted to receive the item
Hi I ordered shoes for the first time in the last few weeks. I will never ever order from this shambolic company again. I received the wrong colour, wrong size and complete wrong brand from what I ordered. I am finally getting a refund but the cost of posting back their mistake has come out of my own pocket. I am not out of pocket to Spartoo with not even a pair if laces to show for it. Do not order from Spartoo.
Be trying to get these slippers everywhere and then went on your sight and found start away. Hope they will arrive soon.
Just received my Naf Naf coat, it's not authentic. I have identical one, bought few years ago in Paris, so I could compare, the fabric and the quality very poor. Seller offered a refund but shipment I should pay myself...
Hi Nelli,
I'm so sorry to hear the coat was not the quality you were expecting from Naf Naf. I can assure you that all Spartoo products are licensed and authentic from the brand itself. However if you ordered from a partner of Spartoo, (a "partner product" on our website), and you feel it is a fake, we must take action against the retailer. If this is the case, I invite you to contact me directly so that we may have your order details and know which retail partner it is so that we may verify the authenticity of their products.
If the coat was indeed a Spartoo product, I would suggest that unfortunately the quality of the brand has gone down; have you checked any fashion forums to see if other Naf Naf customers have had a similar issue?
We do offer free delivery all over mainland Europe and UK for Spartoo products. However, if you are a customer in the USA, we are not able to offer free returns at this time. I do apologize for the inconvenience, as I do realize the paid return may cost more than the refund for the item. We are currently working on finding a solution for this issue.
I apologize once again for the hassle, and I hope to hear from you soon so that we may rectify this situation as best we can.
Sincerely,
April Buchanan
E-marketing Manager Spartoo UK
[email protected]
Nice range of products. Found what I was looking for, hoping it will arrive quickly. The registration form was a nuisance, not sure what the sponsor details was for, but the form kept being rejected for some reason.
Hi Shelley,
I am sorry to hear that you had trouble filling out the form and getting it to go through. From what I understand you were finally able to place your order, so I am glad for that. Please don't hesitate to contact our customer service if you have any other trouble ([email protected]). In the meantime I will forward your comment to our IT team so they can check if there is a problem with the registration form.
I do apologize for the inconvenience caused, and I hope your order will arrive quickly!
Sincerely,
April Buchanan
E-marketing manager Spartoo UK
This is the first time I have shopped with Spartoo. Im pleased the selection was good and also that sizes were nor restricted. The goods look good quality easy to order and site appears secure.
Hi Orla,
I'm so sorry to hear you received the wrong product. Obviously, this should not have happened. I assume you are a customer in the USA, as it is unfortunately one of the only countries we ship to which does not include free returns at this time. However, I have brought your complaint to the attention of my superiors, and as this was our mistake, we would like to compensate you. I ask that you please contact me directly via email ([email protected]) with your full name and order number so that we may find your order. We will then be in touch in order to rectify this situation for you as soon as possible.
I do apologise once again for the inconvenience, and I sincerely hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
April Buchanan
[email protected]
E-marketing manager Spartoo UK