Doesn't deserve one star but can't leave a review otherwise. Very poor service.Ordered shoes and paid with card.No indication that it had been successful and no order confirmation email so tried again... See more
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Excellent customer service. Ordered Birkenstocks, arrived very quickly. Too small so returned and received refund within 24 hours. Received emails throughout process. Will purchase from them again.
I love the variety of sizes and clothes. They have a good size range and I like the tips that are given for the sizing of the shoes as this often saves a lot of to and froing. Furthermore, the quality... See more
Absolutely without a shadow of a doubt the very worst company ever to try and get a refund of when the evidence is clear as day you did not receive the parcel,.video evidence, plus confirmation from t... See more
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Excellent product at very competative price
ordered my trainers at a very good price,they arrived quickly and all boxed up as described.Spartoo kept me informed regarding delivery. I would /will definatley use again and have recommeneded them to family and friends.
June 1, 2025
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Hidden import charges come later
Bought and item and a month later got a bill for £119.45 for unpaid import duty. Be aware the price you pay is not the full price. You will be charged later for import duty. Would avoid.
April 23, 2025
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello Damon,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I apologize that you incurred import duty on your recent order. We do have information about potential customs taxes on our website, but I understand this can still be an unwelcome surprise. Please reach out to our customer service team and they'll be happy to assist you further. You can reach us at adriana@spartoo.co.uk or at 02033 182709 (cost of a local call). We are available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT.
Kind regards,
Tracey @ Spartoo
An amazing company.
Seamless ordering, fast delivery, free return (through no fault of Spartoo), ultra fast communications and delivery of the smaller size.
You are an amazing company which I will certainly use again and one which I would highly recommend.
A big thank you to all those in the Spartoo team who dealt with my order,
May 5, 2025
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Speedy service but sizing can be an…
Speedy service but sizing can be an issue.
May 15, 2025
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PERFECT ALL ROUNDservice and good price
Great service and good price , would highly recommend using this company ,great delivery time and well packaged, what more can I say but a big thanks
May 9, 2025
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Custom charges added afterwards who knew!
Warning: Be prepared to pay custom charges from France to UK. I thought I was getting a good deal with a Fleece Gilet I ordered until UPS came and told me I owe 35.00 or I don't get my package. The item itself is beautiful and thankfully it fits perfectly. I feel it should state when placing an order that custom charges apply. Otherwise I would of given Spartoo 5 stars. I am on a budget. So add in custom charges when you purchase. It will be guesswork.
May 12, 2025
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Spartoo. I'm sorry for the confusion about the import duty. There is mention of import duty on our website in multiple places, I apologise it came as a surprise. Please feel free to reach out to our customer care team by phone (at 02033 182709) or email (adriana@spartoo.co.uk) should you need an further help with your order. We are available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT.
Kind regards,
Tracey @ Spartoo
Unimpressed with hidden cost
I was impressed with the price and quick delivery, item arrived as expected and all was good. However, over 2 weeks later I have received an invoice from UPS for a further charge. It has taken me a while to find out why, and it turns out that Spartoo have a clause that states custom charges apply on items over £135. Very disappointed about this, as nowhere on my invoice, emails or any other communication was I told about the extra charge. I would prefer to have been notified of this upfront. It seems pretty sneeky and underhand to me
April 16, 2025
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Hello Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Spartoo. I'm sorry for the confusion about the import duty. There is mention of import duty on our website in multiple places, I apologise it came as a surprise. Please feel free to reach out to our customer care team by phone (at 02033 182709) or email (adriana@spartoo.co.uk) should you need an further help with your order. We are available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT.
Kind regards,
Tracey @ Spartoo
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Absolutely fantastic service mega quick…
Absolutely fantastic service mega quick delivery and a great price
April 11, 2025
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Exactly what I needed and excellent…
Exactly what I needed and excellent service &
very quick delivery.
March 19, 2025
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Excellent service
Excellent service. Great range of products at great prices. Quick delivery too. Free delivery and free returns. Well happy 😃
March 10, 2025
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Great seller
First time I’ve used Spartoo and I have to say I’m very impressed indeed. Super quick delivery and genuine items at great prices. Highly recommended. Will definitely be buying from them again.
February 21, 2025
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello Steve,
I am pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your latest order and would like to thank you for taking the time to let us know.
Your feedback is essential for the continuous improvement of our services.
I hope you have a nice day and hope to see you soon on Spartoo.co.uk.
Please contact our customer service if you have questions about future orders. You can reach our team by email at adriana@spartoo.co.uk or by phone at 02033 182709.
Marie with Spartoo.co.uk
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Ordered and delivered in exact time…
Ordered and delivered in exact time…. Value for money and love them
February 12, 2025
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Stop the spam!!
Like in reviews below, they SPAM our company email a few times per week. I have contacted their customer service team who said they would deal with the issue, however we continue to receive their SPAM.... we did not sigh up for their emails!!!
February 14, 2025
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello Scott,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm sorry to learn you're still receiving emails from us. Please get in touch with our customer care team, they'll be able to remove your email from our newsletters. You can reach our team by email at adriana@spartoo.co.uk or by phone at 02033 182709.
Have a great day and take care!
Kind regards,
Tracey @ Spartoo.co.uk
Good value and prompt swrvice
I ordered on line and within 3 days I received the Aigle boots. I had seen them elsewhere, much more expensive, so I was impressed with both the price and promptness of delivery. Delivery charge was also reasonable.
January 8, 2025
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Every day they email our Company and…
Every day they email our Company and despite numerous requests they continue. STOP SPAMMING US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 15, 2025
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello,
I'm sorry to hear you've been having a negative experience with Spartoo. Please contact our customer care team via email at adriana@spartoo.co.uk or by phone at 02033 182709. We are available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT. We'll be able to get your email removed from our contact list.
Have a great day and take care!
Kind regards,
Tracey
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Not happy
Not happy! will never use this company again! No warning of extra charges before purchasing shoes. I can't afford the charge and stuck in limbo. How can I get a refund without paying the £50 charge? who can I complain to? (externally)
January 10, 2025
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello Lindsay,
I am sorry that the import charges on your order came as a surprise to you. Any orders which come from our warehouse in France and are above £135 in total value will result in UPS asking for further payment of Customs Duty.
Unfortunately, to receive your parcel, you would need to pay these charges. If you do not wish to pay these import fees, you may refuse the delivery. Please let us know if you intend to do so, and we will contact UPS and request the parcel be returned to the sender. Once we have confirmation from UPS that the parcel will be returned, we will refund you in full.
The information regarding customs fees is indicated in multiple sections on our website, including our Terms and Conditions, as well as our FAQ Delivery page. Most importantly, you can find the information on the payment page when you place your order underneath the green button "Confirm Order." The text reads: "Please note: from 1 January 2021, all orders dispatched from our warehouse in France above £135 in value will be subject to import VAT at delivery."
I'm sorry if you have overlooked this when placing your order. Please understand, these import fees are imposed and enforced by the British government. As a company, we do not have any say in it, nor can we estimate how much they will be.
Please reach out to our customer service team by phone (02033 182709) or email (adriana@spartoo.co.uk) so we can refund you as rapidly as possible.
Kind regards,
Marie
AVOID !!
Ordered shoes on their website, paid P&P. UPS charged me £50 on top of that!! When you buy your shoes they are not telling you how much you have to pay custom charges because shoes are coming from France!! and they are not telling you that too. I found this very misleading and unfair to customers. I will never use their web to buy anything and for new customers, do your research and buy shoes you like elsewhere or don't buy them at all because it is not worth the hassle and the price. Customer service phones are switched off btw. Please read all reviews before you fall for that scam.
December 5, 2024
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello,
Please note : for all orders placed on Spartoo.co.uk, we use 2 warehouses; one is located in the UK (Peterborough) and the other one in France (our central warehouse). Your order came from our warehouse in France because that is where it was stocked.
The information regarding customs fees is indicated in multiple sections on our website, including our Terms and Conditions, as well as our FAQ Delivery page. Most importantly, you can find the information on the payment page when you place your order underneath the green button "Confirm Order." The text reads: "Please note: from 1 January 2021, all orders dispatched from our warehouse in France above £135 in value will be subject to import VAT at delivery."
I'm sorry if you have overlooked this when placing your order. Please understand, these import fees are imposed and enforced by the British government. As a company, we do not have any say in it, nor can we estimate how much they will be.
If you do not wish to pay these fees, then you are welcome to refuse the parcel, and we will then contact ups to return it to us and refund your order in full. In addition, you are welcome to instead check out our other website, Rubbersole.co.uk, which avoids these import taxes.
You can reach our customer service at the email adriana@rubbersole.co.uk or at 02080 683178 (cost of a local call). We are available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT.
Kind regards,
Marie
Wouldn't bother
Ordered boots nowhere did it say you must pay £56 cash for customs tax when arrived on top of £153 for boots. Would not bother then a million emails
December 24, 2024
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Reply from Spartoo.co.uk
Hello Joe,
I am sorry to hear that you are unhappy with our services.
The information regarding customs fees is indicated in multiple sections on our website, including our Terms and Conditions, as well as our FAQ Delivery page. Most importantly, you can find the information on the payment page when you place your order underneath the green button "Confirm Order." The text reads: "Please note: from 1 January 2021, all orders dispatched from our warehouse in France above £135 in value will be subject to import VAT at delivery."
I'm sorry if you have overlooked this when placing your order. Please understand, these import fees are imposed and enforced by the British government. As a company, we do not have any say in it, nor can we estimate how much they will be.
In order to purchase the same items and avoid the custom charges, you are welcome to instead check out our other website, Rubbersole.co.uk, which avoids these import taxes.
Kind regards,
Marie
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