Sketchers Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Considering 30 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers reported significant issues with product durability, such as soles deteriorating, shoes coming apart, or seams splitting after a short period of wear. Some people also received products with design flaws like soles trapping stones, or even mismatched shoes in terms of color or style. Reviewers frequently expressed dissatisfaction with customer service, citing unhelpful staff, difficulty with returns, and a perceived lack of warranty for product defects. However, some customers found the shoes to be very comfortable, light, and helpful for specific foot conditions. A few other people also felt that staff members were knowledgeable, attentive, and very helpful in assisting them with their purchases.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I purchased a pair of men’s Sketchers Gowalk about 3 months ago. The product is very comfortable and really helped my plantar fasciitis a lot. BUT the weird design of the soles, means that when... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The inner soles don’t last! Poor value for money. Why can’t you get new inner soles

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Returned trainers via UPS, tracking said delivered to Dock 🤷 I wanted to contact Sketchers by phone to ask if they had received item but no phone number. As they charge the earth for their shoes, I w... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The salesman was no help. I have 5 pairs of sketchers, They're ok but there is a little issue with all of them. But reason for me writing a review, which I rarely do, is the maniac that spams my text... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

loving the shoes

I'm a casual walker,not doing it for sports but having on my way so much…Friends talked me into buying the fancy hiking boots from another company. Despite my previous positive experience with my Sketchers, I tried the other brand. I went back to Sketchers within a month! I love Sketchers' casual walking shoes. They fit perfectly, and comfy claim is very accurate. My only slight complaint is I can never keep the laces tied. They always seem to come loose,that ropes is too damn long. But after a miserable experience with the other brand, I will continue replacing my Sketchers with Sketchers going forward,probably for a very long time.

September 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable and comfy.

I think it’s the best shoes for everyday wear and for active recreation like hiking or something.
I have worn my Sketchers sneakers for a couple of years and they are still in a pretty decent condition.

September 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad customer service

Bought shoes for my daughter they didn’t even last 4 weeks damage to the material & the sole was completely worn. Emailed customer service to say I wasn’t happy and that they weren’t fit for purpose. They told me it was just general wear and tear and they would give me 35% off another pair as a gesture of goodwill. I told them I wasn’t happy with the response and I was told that there weren’t looking into it further take the 35% or get nothing. Even at 35% off I’m not going to buy another paid to only last 4 weeks. Shocking service. Terribly made.

August 18, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company should be investigated - poor quality, poor service.

This company should be investigated. Please report to Trading Standards. They get away with poor quality and customer service because we all give up too easily. I purchased Walking boots in September 2022. They didn't get worn until April 2023. They are faulty, not waterproof and the GOODYEAR sole has come away from the boot. I have the photographic evidence and receipts. I contacted the retailer to be told I had to contact Sketchers via mail (not allowed to put email address here) I did this and followed all the instructions. It was rejected with no proper investigation of the product. I was offered a "Goodwill" discount of 30% then 50% off of another Sketchers purchase, from the same retailer. When rejected this (as advised by Which legal team), under the sale of goods act, I got informed by Martin Miles the Customer Service Manager that he had reviewed the investigation (just from photographs) and "I head up the customer service and investigation department teams. All claims submitted after these departments will be reviewed by myself and therefore my decision is then final. I apologise if you’re not happy with our decision from your claim". This decision is based on no proper investigation of the boots, just photographs. So, if your also a dissatisfied customer, your choices are to go to the small claims court or use section 75 if you have paid by credit card. I hope this advice helps someone. They get away with this poor quality and customer service attitude, because it costs us to do something about it, and we all give up because the money is better put towards a purchase elsewhere. I know they don't care about my review or the fact I will never buy another pair of Sketchers again. But maybe this might prevent someone else from having a problem. Farewell Sketchers.

August 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Topman TOM

Sketchers Saint David’s Cardiff.

Went to the Cardiff store looking for some comfortable shoes
For a trip to Rome and was served by Tom who went the extra mile
To find the perfect shoes for me
l received a service you don’t get anymore he’s a total asset to your business

August 14, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sketchers boots Tan…

Was gifted some Sketchers boots Tan leather walking boots, wiring months they started to come away and instantly leaked when walking in wet grass. Reported the issue numerous times since 2022, then Friday I was asked to send more pictures and the style number and where my local stores was, the information was provided them the following day they emailed saying I have no Evri or so your can have 25% on my next purchase. I already have 3 pairs of sketchers and this will be the last. There more happy in profits than substandard products, especially when you look at the unhappy feedback of 32% poor!

August 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

4 pairs of golf shoes thrown away before the warranty was up. 3 x delamination of the waterproof coating and 1 example of the sole parting from the upper. 1 pair was a replacement for the original. I did not buy direct from sketchers but from reputable retailers. Hot golf honoured the warranty but sports direct did not. (That's another review). I will never purchase Sketcher products again even though I have only purchased golf shoes. The quality is poor.

August 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

been to skechers bull ring many times…

been to skechers bull ring birmingham many times never had such a bad customer service
being the second largest city in uk branded stores are likely to have visitors coming from shoping and buying gifts for their loved ones and there are always chances of customer coming back to change it for right sizes
bought few kids pairs for a friends kids who suppose to visit me upon reaching home came to know i got wrong sizes to went to change size on one pair being served nicely andsalesno issue at all
after a week friend visited me and then he told me to get different sizes as its eur and uk sizes and aome countries do half sizes and some dont so visited store again today at any time after 1300
one of the saleswomen got me the sizes after browsing and then bought an extra pair too i picked the new pair which had half pricr tag.
on till a new lady came to do the transaction i told her that the pair i am exchanged are light up one and one shoe lights are not flashing so instead of putting it on self and giving it to another customer put it aside in faulty
she made a rude face replied me thanks for doing our job salesperson id 831726
well i got shocked on her behaviour
she served me in a way disapoiting behaviour i felt really bad she charged for for 3 pairs sepralty the price she charge me was not what i was buying but i kept quite and thought may be i am mistaken after the transaction upon checking the receipt i have asked her the price on one extra new buying pair i am getting charged and she goes it £50 but on the display it had half price tag i told her its half price and she goes no full price i guided her towards the displayed pair she got confused and then starts doing something on new till and came back to me saying oh its full price i decided not to buy the product here she should have honoured the displayed half price as i know being a customer my rights but i kept quite another saleman tried to explain her something but she ignored him and told him that i been rude through out the transaction
my point is that all saleswomen needs to be very polite and helpfull
all this would have been on cctv and you can check

July 28, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm an avid hiker and was talked into…

I'm an avid hiker and was talked into buying the fancy hiking boots from another company. Despite my previous positive experience with my Sketchers, I tried the other brand. I went back to Sketchers within a week! I love Sketchers' waterproof hiking shoes. They fit perfectly, and the waterproof claim is very accurate. My only slight complaint is I can never keep the laces tied. They always seem to come loose. But after a miserable experience with the more popular hiking boot brands, I will continue replacing my Sketchers with Sketchers going forward.

July 28, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t order online!

Ordered a pair of shoes online for delivery within a few working days. Still waiting and waiting! Contacted Sketchers - no response! Tracking giving no indication of delivery date. Poor show Sketchers! How can Amazon deliver next day and you are so bad?

July 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Claire showed me good customer service

Claire showed me good customer service. She gave me advice on 'Support Footwear/ Arch Fit' and assisted in showing me where they were in the McArthur Glen store.
Friendly staff, welcoming environment.

June 15, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not fit for purpose safety shoes

Having worn Sketchers for several years and enjoying the comfort I thought I would buy some for work. I found some safety shoes and thought I would enjoy years of comfort. I was wrong.
After 6 months the rubber across the front of the shoe started to come away from the material. A couple of months later the material started to split. Given that these are safety shoes it's not brilliant that they are failing apart. They have not been subject to anything near the level of use that they are supposed to be designed for.
I now have to purchase a new pair of work shoes but I know to definitely avoid Sketchers.

June 16, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Natalie at Friars Walk

Natalie at Friars Walk exceptional and polite and willing to help me out.
I would recommended going there to get shoes.
She was also patient with me.

June 12, 2023
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