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Steve Madden

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Steve Madden Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company is significantly marred by consistent complaints regarding product quality and customer service. Customers frequently express dissatisfaction with delayed shipments, inadequate returns processes, and perceived indifference from support staff. While some reviews highlight positive experiences with specific products, the prevailing sentiment indicates a decline in quality and reliability, leading to frustration among loyal customers. The lack of effective communication and resolution options further exacerbates these issues, suggesting a need for the company to enhance its service framework and quality control measures to rebuild customer trust and satisfaction.

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service
120
value
99
shipping
106
returns
87
quality
86

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Minnesota
1 review
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Shoes are overpriced for what you get. Artificial cheap leather shoes. Their training shoes are nice but you can get the same ones for 1/3 of the price. Steve Madden shoes should be $20-30 maximum.
Pros: the shoes are comfortable, nice finishing
Cons: overpriced, low quality, looks like plastic.

Date of experience: December 29, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They actually have a no exchange, no return policy on some items! You must be aware! I purchased a pair of boots on clearance, mind you I paid $80 for them. They turned out to be too big. They said that because the boots were on "clearance" that I could not exchange or return, not even at a store! I will never buy from them ever again! You better off buying thru eBay! $80 and xmas present down the drain!

Date of experience: December 29, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi S!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service!
December 26, 2022

On December 22 I went to buy a pair of shoes my daughter wanted for Christmas but the Brea store didn't have her size. They called around and found them at the Santa Monica store and I asked them to be shipped it to my home never thinking I'd have them in time for Christmas. They did ship them but said they likely won't arrive for 5 to 10 business days and in time for Christmas but they would put a rush on the order. The shoes arrived at my home the very next day! And with free delivery! I was amazed they could get them to me so quickly and before Christmas. I really want to thank the person at the Brea store who found them and the Santa Monica store for mailing them out so quickly and for expediting delivery! Great service!

Date of experience: December 25, 2022
Montana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I made an order 20 days ago for a single pair of shoes. No updates, no explanation. "Still processing" is what they are saying. Emails have been sent, complaints have been made. I've received nothing. And I expect an explanation, my order, or my money back, VERY soon.

Date of experience: December 23, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi, Camrie!

Please e-mail us at [email protected] and we will check into this for you

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not good wear
December 18, 2022

My friend bought me brand new pair only 2 months ago and there is a crack at bottom of sole the water gets in. Not good material for £110 and it says there normally last 2 years more like 2 months not happy

Date of experience: December 18, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Trinity!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst Experience Online and Offline
December 15, 2022

My first time shopping stevemadden.ca. Order 30/11/12 and today 15/12/12 I didn't received my shoes yet. I contacted them to cancel my order they said it can't be. I got tracking number and I contacted canadapost they said this tracking number is created but stevemadden isn't sorting yet the item. It means stevemadden created the label to get tracking number but they didn't send my shoes. I will never order from them ANYMORE in my live! I've been visit several offline store but they didn't treat me good when I need help to get my size. BYE STEVE MADDEN

Date of experience: December 15, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Eny!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Maryland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I placed my $250 order on 11/29 & it still hasn't shipped! I sent an email & all I was told was that a label was created. I'm pissed.

Date of experience: December 15, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi A!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Unbelievably bad customer service
December 13, 2022

I wear a size 10 boot shoe, tennis shoe any kind of shoe! Ordered a size 10 in tall boots from Steve Madden directly. Boots are definitely too small so I asked for an exchange. I got a very politely worded email saying you may not return or exchange them that they are a clearance item! I'm so pissed. It never said that when I ordered them in fact, there is a link that shows that I have to click on it to see the full return policy and it doesn't say anything about it being a non-returnable item. There's no wonder this company is such a bad reputation.

Date of experience: December 13, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Kimberley!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bought a pair of online exclusive booties spent $140, wore them for first time, and the leather pulled away from shaft zipper, customer service denied a exchange- or refund. Stated outside of 30 day purchase. Who wears boots in august? They lost my business - be wary girls.

Date of experience: December 12, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Karen!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Never again
December 8, 2022

Placed an order. Two weeks later no confirmation email, no shipping email, nothing. I emailed "*******@stevemadden.com" twice, no response. I used the "Report an issue" twice on their website. Nothing. I finally got in touch with a customer service rep over the phone who tells me "The item is in stock, but the stock quantity is low"...okay? So why hasn't it shipped and when will it ship? "The stock is low and it will ship at any moment." So I ask her to just cancel the order but she refuses and says that it isn't possible. So now I have to go through my credit card company to get a refund.

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Chris!

We're sorry to hear about this! Please e-mail us at [email protected], so we can double check into your order.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team

Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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So disappointed
December 10, 2022

I bought 2 pair of shoes from Steve Madden one from Amazon one from 2 bigfeet had to return both they were birthday presents for my husband they were dress shoe boots call hearken they were supposed to be a 17EE, shoe was right in size but not in width, to small, probably needed a 4EEEE,was told they don't go any higher. I guess they didn't measure for the big man, so very very disappointed! Christmas time

Date of experience: December 8, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quantity versus Quality
November 12, 2022

I am a shoe Lover and need my shoes to last. Since I am a shoe lover I have a large collection of shoes. Which enables me not to wear any pair daily. When the weather changes I change my shoes around. I notice with Steve Madden shoes, there is usually something wrong. The color has faded, the material is shredding or a buckle is loose. Quantity is good but I need Quality too. Disappointed and Dissatisfied, Steve.

Date of experience: November 12, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Theresa!

We are sincerely sorry to hear about this! Please e-mail us at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased a pair of sandals and they didn't fit. So I went to exchange them and then never received the exchanged sandal. I contacted the store who then told me to contact customer service. And you know what customer service says? To contact the store. Both are saying there's nothing can do while I'm out $75. Completely ridiculous.

Date of experience: November 2, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Jenna!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant situation! For additional assistance with this, please send us an e-mail at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Nevada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Customer service
October 7, 2022

I ordered two pairs of shoes. They came in a box that was completely torn up and taped back together. They didn't fit so I called customer service. I couldn't understand her and she insisted that my order number didn't exist. Tried again later and received the same response. Now I have two pairs of shoes that don't fit. Thank you Steve Madden for giving me the absolute worst customer service I have ever had. This is a sham company. Do not buy from them unless you want to be ripped off.

Date of experience: October 7, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Katherine!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant situation! For being able to double-check into this and provide with additional assistance, please provide us with your order #.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

New York
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I don't mind when things occasionally don't meet their design or quality expectations however when this happens I expect the vendor to stand up and take responsibility.

This happened to me twice recently - 1) Converse - I send them a picture, answered a few questions and they sent me a code to get any replacement pair from their website. 2) Steve Madden. Same deal however after TWO MONTHS AND OVER 20 EMAILS I've been given the run around from the store to the head office and no one wants to take responsibility aside from giving me a discount of 30% on new pair at full price!

The shoes were over $100 new and lasted around 4 months before the sole started separating from the heel and they started to allow water in as a result.

I've NEVER had such a poor experience with a vendor and regrettably will not purchase additional again.

*******@stevemaddendirect.com are a complete waste of time and either dont care or are not empowered to resolve any issues.

I had continued to purchase Steve Madden Shoes whilst this issue was sorted out however I'm going to stop this effective immediately, absolutely awful.

Date of experience: October 4, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi James!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant situation! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Took two weeks to receive my shoes and they sent me the wrong pair. My event that I ordered the shoes for is in 3 days. They really screwed me. Will never buy Steve Madden shoes again.

Date of experience: September 28, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Samantha!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant situation! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], for additional assistance with this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The Derby and Voxxen lines I searched online were limited, hardly any left. They were the best! ----- They were the best looking shoes. Why the discontinuance? The only styles I like are almost gone, none that fit me. This company will design a new line of great shoes that are RARE GEMS and last no time. I emailed the company and they gave an ignorant excuse of not knowing what they have available. Every company should know what they have available. It seems that most of their products are boring with a few rare gems mixed in that they quit making. Please stop dangling the carrot, teasing us with one gold pair of size 8's that fits nobody!

Date of experience: September 6, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Patrick!

Thanks for sending over this feedback! We wanted to let you know that our DERBY line is momentarily in stock for almost all sizes. You can check it out here: https://www.stevemadden.com/products/derbyy-brown-leather. We sincerley apologize for any inconvenience created!

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a pair of boots weeks ago, they still haven't shipped. They were quick to charge my card though - of course. I've contacted customer service three times (all of which they assured me the boots would ship the next day or two), well, it's been two weeks, completely useless. Their excuse was "low stock" and therefore the order was send to a different fulfillment centre. Okay, so the order has been sent to a different fulfillment centre WITH stock two weeks ago, why have they still not shipped? Feels like a scam. Your customer service is also garbage. So disappointed.

Date of experience: September 1, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Cassy!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant situation! For being able to double-check into this for you, please provide us with your order #.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered shoes because I was under the impression they would arrive in 3–7 business days. It's been 7 days and they still haven't shipped. Customer service will literally lie to you and tell you whatever they think you want to hear. Disgusting company.

Date of experience: August 31, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi there!

We sincerely apologize for this unpleasant situation! For being able to double-check into this for you, please provide us with your order #.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Worst company to do business with!
August 26, 2022

Ordered shoes for my daughter with downs back on 8/11 for her birthday... She is still waiting! I called customer service and they were more than happy to cancel my order. So, if you see a big discount online... That's because you will never see your order! Ugh... I hate bad companies! A big waste of my time! And a very disappointed birthday girl! Ugh

Date of experience: August 26, 2022
Steve M. Steve Madden Rep
over a year old

Hi Teresa!

We are so sorry for this unpleasant experience! Please send us an e-mail at [email protected], so we can further advise on this.

Sincerely,
Steve Madden Customer Service Team.

From the business

For customer service issues, please contact Customer Support directly: Seven days a week - 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST: 1-888-SMADDEN ( 1-888-762-3336) International: 703-637-0022


stevemadden.com
Founded in 1990
Stratford, CT, United States
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