The shoes I received were not as pictured - not exactly what I had ordered. Also... the quality - particularly of the inside materials - seems to be lacking. I've only worn once... judgement still out... See more
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At Lian Footwear, we are passionate about delivering high-quality shoes tailored to meet the needs of older adults and foot pain sufferers. Our mission is to bring relief and renewed confidence to every step you take.
15442 Ventura Blvd., Ste 201-2045, 91403, Sherman Oaks, United States
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When I recieved my shoes I knew immediatly they were too small and requested a refund. They reached back out to me via email that if I sent pictures and a video they would process my refund, sent pictures and a short video only for them to offer me 10% refund and I could keep the shoes. I told them no I wanted a full refund, they emailed me back and offered 20% refund what a joke. I will never ever buy from them again. the shoes are poorly made and no arch support at all. Buyer beware.
Karen Joyner
Terrible shoes!!
Asked for a refund .. 30 day guaranteed refund!!! Sure if I want to send it Oslow for $300!!! Stupid!!!!!! 20% refund!!! Stupid!! SCAM, SCAM, SCAM!!!!!
Don not buy!!!!!!

Reply from Lian Footwear
DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY.
The order took almost 3 weeks and when they arrived they were 3 sizes too small and awful quality and not even in a box for protection. They claim to help with Planter Fasciitis and give support but they are just cheap made trainers
When I emailed the company asking for the refund they offered 10% and to keep the shoes,which I refused and so they offered me another pair but just pay £9.99 postage for the replacement. So basically they messed up the order and then want me to pay for the replacement even though I said I didn’t want a replacement.
So now I have lost £44.99.
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THESE TRAINERS AND ESPECIALLY FROM THIS COMPANY.

Reply from Lian Footwear
So, the shoes look like Converse Run Star Hike Ox -- that's what the videos showed. I bought a pair and they are NOTHING like those on the video. Tried them on and pure discomfort. I'm not sure how one is meant to wear them all day, never mind 3 days in a row. DO NOT BUY THESE SHOES! Return policy is a joke, and you get a refund of $6 if you decide that shipping these back to China is just not worth the carbon footprint nor the price to be paid for shipping back.

Reply from Lian Footwear
Scam!!
Junk product, very thin NOT ORTHOPEDIC! DO NOT BUY!!
RETURNS GO TO Norway, but came from China???? When I went to order the shipping mentions California.
We have got to stop this scamming

Reply from Lian Footwear
Shoes were painful and not a good fit. I wrote to get a refund and they only offered 10%and said to keep the shoes. They don’t fit so I don’t want them, they upped the offer to 20% or ship them to Norway at my expense and after they get them back and inspect them they may refuse to refund despite 30 day guarantee. Also stating that if they get damaged in shipping that I wouldn’t get refund, even though they required me to send pics and video of perfect condition.

Reply from Lian Footwear
Scam company. No where to leave a review. I was told return not in Norway, which is very costly enough to the Consumer to return. The shoes fit poorly and hurt my feet. They offered a 20% partial refund and nothing else. I was also charged shipping though it says free shipping. I would never ever recommend anyone order from this company!

Reply from Lian Footwear
Follow up was informed after the first 2 emails resulted in rude responses today informed to ship back once inspected lol a brand new shoe with videos already sent package just opened to send to Norway once inspected checked price it cost $55 more than the shoe was or approximately right out for a full refund. DO NOT PURCHASE unless you want to lose your money and make a donation !!!

Reply from Lian Footwear
After my last review about this company they responded by asking me to email them photos of the item to ensure there was no damage and that the shoes were never worn. I did that then the offered me a 10% refund, and stated I should give them to someone else who could wear them. Why should I be pentelized for something that is there error. Bad customer service, and bad product. I would never recommend Lian Footwear.

Reply from Lian Footwear
Sent me the wrong size but wouldn't replace or refund- despite it being their mistake.
not worth the risk terrible customer service- think it is AI generated.
Definitely a cowboy con operation

Reply from Lian Footwear
These are not the shoes I ordered. I paid $100 for crap nobody would wear! They are such a scam company! I would love to go forward with a refund we all know will never happen! Terrible and disgusting company!!

Reply from Lian Footwear
The side is scam the advertising deferent product and you receive the low quality product from chains when you want to return it they want you to shipped in place in Norway I don’t know is exist the website should be reported to consumer service to close them down and save consumers like us.

Reply from Lian Footwear
The sneakers are NOT orthopedic. On the contrary, they are stiff and hurt my feet the moment I put them on. Especially the hard rubber tip. No cushion on the inside. The advertising is false and misleading. They offer a 30 day money back guarantee, and as soon as I contacted them for a return, they tell me I HAVE TO PAY TO SHIP THEM BACK TO CHINA!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!
So they take our money, send us a cheap pair of shoes, and keep our money when we want to return the item with NO guarantee that they'll receive them to give the refund.
DON'T BE FOOLED!! Any reviews showing they were confortable is a lie and created just to convince people to buy them.
LAST TIME I GET TAKEN!!

Reply from Lian Footwear
It’s rare that an advertisement lives up to its marketing hype. But I’ve been both grateful and surprised wearing my pair of Lian Shoes. I’ve had complex osteoarthritis issues in my right foot for more than a decade. And it’s meant 10 foot surgery that put me in a cast, wheelchair, crutches and scooter. My foot scars are plentiful and impressive. I keep waiting for my Lian shoes to hurt and disappoint me. But to my great relief, I’ve had no pain… but plenty of comfort. That’s incredible! And I wear these shoes all day! The roomy toe area and thick sole are an answer to prayer. I’d rather go barefoot than deal with more foot pain My Lian shoes are amazing. Full stop. Miracles do happen!
The shoes are nothing like the pictures and the quality is not very good at all. They are light but very dissatisfying. Sadly u can’t return because it’s in china and costs half the cost of the shoes to ship there. I learned my lesson and will be sure to check items out better before purchasing.

Reply from Lian Footwear
The shoe runs 2 sizes too small. This wasn't noted anywhere when ordering the sneaker. I asked for a refund and for 2 days they prolonged this. They offered a 10% refund woooh! 😒 after a back and forth they told me to measure my foot then went to send me the same size I ordered. They prompted me to write a review to even receive a replacement.
Fast forward to right now. After the "replacement" was being sent in the same size I originally ordered i told them this is ridiculous and I just want my money back. They refuse to refund me.
I am disputing this. Be warned, do not buy from this company

Reply from Lian Footwear
The shoes run significantly smaller than standard sizing. I intentionally ordered a larger size to allow for extra room, but they were still far too tight and uncomfortable to wear. This indicates that the sizing does not align with universal standards.
In addition, the overall quality is disappointing. The materials feel cheaply made, and the edges are rough and poorly finished, causing discomfort and even irritation on the skin.
I was also surprised by the lack of transparency regarding shipping. There was no clear indication that the product was coming from overseas, which explains the long delivery time. The packaging was equally concerning—it arrived poorly wrapped and unprofessional, to the point that it was difficult to recognize it as a proper shipment.
Overall, this purchase did not meet expectations in terms of sizing, quality, or presentation.

Reply from Lian Footwear
Very disappointing experience.
The shoes arrived without even being in a proper box, which already gave a very poor first impression. The quality was far below what was advertised — the materials felt cheap, poorly made, and there was a strong glue/chemical smell right out of the package.
The website does not clearly disclose the materials, which is misleading given the difference between what is shown online and what is actually received. What you see is not what you get.
The return process was extremely difficult. Despite advertising an “easy return,” I was told I would need to pay for return shipping to China, which is very expensive and not reasonable for customers. This was not clearly disclosed upfront.
Ultimately, I was unable to return the shoes because they would not accept the return unless I paid all the associated fees, making the return process impractical.
Another major red flag: it is extremely difficult to leave a review on their website, which raises concerns about transparency and how customer feedback is managed.
I strongly recommend checking independent reviews before purchasing. I wish I had.

Reply from Lian Footwear
These shoes were advertised as orthopedic. There is no arch support. Flat and hard inside.
My first email to them was never returned.
When I reached out a second time, I was told I would have to return to China for a full refund but pay international shipping rates myself and it was a very lengthy process.
Or the alternative was to keep the shoes and get a whopping 10% refund off what I paid. Shoes that are too uncomfortable to wear.

Reply from Lian Footwear
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