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Zappos has a rating of 3.0 stars from 722 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Zappos most frequently mention gift card problems. Zappos ranks 18th among Shoes sites.

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 25%
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Top Positive Review

“Excellent Customer Service and Selection”

Rekhmir S.
4/2/24

Zappos provides excellent customer service and a wide selection of shoes and apparel, making it my go-to destination for online shopping. Whether I'm looking for sneakers, boots, or sandals, Zappos offers a vast array of styles and sizes to choose from. I appreciate the hassle-free shopping experience, with free shipping and returns making it easy to find the perfect fit. Zappos' commitment to customer satisfaction has earned my loyalty as a repeat customer

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Top Critical Review

“BUYER BEWARE”

Bruce B.
11/7/24

ZAPPOS TAKES THE SHOES OUT OF THE MANUFACTURERS BOX AND SHIPS THE SHOES IN THEIR OWN BOX SO YOU HAVE NO IDEA IF THE SHOES ARE NEW AND NEVER SHIPPED OR IF THEY HAVE BEEN RETURNED AND NOW BACK OUT IN A GENERIC ZAPPOS BOX.

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Thumbnail of user hm6
Texas
13 reviews
105 helpful votes
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June 28th, 2011

Excellent website! They have more than shoes for the whole family. It is incredible how much stuff they have. Also shipping is super fast. If you order before 2pm EST your order will be upgraded to next day shipping. They have no hassle returns with free shipping BOTH WAYS! You can also return shoes 364 days after you bought them. It is rare to find internet companies with such great customer service. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

Thumbnail of user kates100
Netherlands
7 reviews
0 helpful votes
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January 18th, 2021

I head about zappos when I was recommended to read their book and I have to admit that they follow what they preach in real life. I was surprised to truly encounter great customer service "by the book" when deciding to make my first purchase and I have been a super loyal client ever since :)

Thumbnail of user jamesf2258
Florida
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
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May 30th, 2023
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SKU ******* Dockers Beacon, they show that the width sizes are W & EE. That shoe isn't produced in EE. I just returned the 3rd mistake in a week. Each time thru chat or phones calls, I was assured that they would correct the problem, only to receive the shoe in the wrong size W. Pretty poor! I doubt I'll be shopping with Zappos again. Do some shopping before buying here!

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Bad experience all around!

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Thumbnail of user jurdens
GB
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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July 17th, 2019

So I had a pair or shoes that I didn't really like once I got them (go figure) not a big online shopper but I knew the risks. As someone using Zappos for the first time I was super happy with the CS level to understand what my options were, it really takes away the fear from shopping online, especially for shoes. Great job guys.

Thumbnail of user joyk38
Massachusetts
4 reviews
15 helpful votes
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June 11th, 2018

Great selection of products, quick shipping and a super return policy! You won't find many (if any) discount codes but you will get a quality product, free shipping and free returns. Customer service is excellent too!

Thumbnail of user karaj3
Maryland
4 reviews
9 helpful votes
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August 3rd, 2011

No doubt a 5 star experience. I ordered sunglasses and a travel bag from zappos. Of course the customer service was incredible. I didn't end up having to need the 365 return policy benefits, but it was a nice relief to know it was there (and still is there) in case anything happens. Big 5 star thumbs up.

Thumbnail of user devinw2
Florida
3 reviews
6 helpful votes
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December 13th, 2011

Shopping here is just like shopping at the store. They're as fast as others claim. As far as pricing, they're not exactly the cheapest. They make up for it with awesome service, speedy delivery and a large inventory. I know I sound like a "zappos robot", but it's all true! I know because I've experienced it all myself.

Thumbnail of user triciap2
New Hampshire
5 reviews
21 helpful votes
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May 24th, 2011

If you have wide feet, narrow feet, long feet, short feet, or feet in general, Zappos has exactly what you need. They have the best selection of any online shoe store I have ever visited and their customer service is unbeatable. I very rarely find identical shoes on a different website for a slightly lower price, but the free shipping makes up for that potentially slight issue. When you order from Zappos, you get your shoes almost immediately. If you have to return your shoes, you get your refund or credit almost immediately. And with a whole year to decide whether or not you want to keep your purchase, it's impossible to get stuck with something you don't want because you got too busy to return it in time.

A+ all the way!

Thumbnail of user francescam249
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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April 7th, 2023
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I agree with the other reviewers who said that Zappos used to be great but that service had deteriorated. I spoke with a customer service person identified as Kimberly, and she was incredibly rude. That would never have happened in the past. Also, their web site has a lot of new issues; after trying to help me with a site glitch for 20 min, the tech person said, 'This is an ongoing issue.' -- I said, 'At the Zappos end?' and she said yes, that lots of people had the same problem. -- Too bad, because next to LLBean, Zappos used to have some of the best service and the best web site. Goodbye to the good Zappos, alas.

Thumbnail of user conniee6
New Hampshire
33 reviews
77 helpful votes
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July 27th, 2015

I really like this site. I have bought several pairs of shoes from them. The customer service is awesome. I remember one time I called in and I was needing some boots. It was really cold in my area and we were getting a lot of snow. The customer service rep had my warm boots delivered by Fed Ex so I could get them really quick.

Thumbnail of user bettyew1
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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October 11th, 2018

Zappos has excellent customer service. I ordered sandals, which are very comfortable, leather uppers, and Very beautiful designed, they'll always FIT. All the straps on the shoes are adjustable. I like it.

Thumbnail of user lorip16
Connecticut
2 reviews
11 helpful votes
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January 29th, 2015

I have never had a better shopping experience. They are helpful, expedite free returns and have been a positive experience. I loathe malls and am so busy I rarely have time to shop. Zappos is they perfect solution for people with busy life styles who want nice clothing.

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Awesome company!!!! Responsive! Quick! and always helpful!!

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Thumbnail of user nikav3
Cyprus
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
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March 20th, 2023

I bought these foot Moccasins because I am very active, with a lot of walking and getting around in my job. These are great shoes. They are very comfortable fit, good quality and look great. I have not had any problems with them at all and have worn them many times without issues!

Thumbnail of user alexk105
Cambodia
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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February 11th, 2017

I have particularly wide feet, so I was wary of buying shoes online. However, I finally took the plunge in 2016 and ordered two pairs of black dress shoes to try, each in two different sizes. They arrived very quickly and in great condition. I decided to keep one of each pair and sent the others back. The refund process was so quick and painless... I definitely recommend Zappos to anyone.

Thumbnail of user lanef
New York
121 reviews
357 helpful votes
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December 28th, 2011

This is the best site ever! Great customer service and products. Great sales when you can catch one, but I have spent small island nation amounts and zappos. Zappos has the best couture collection as well and reasonable items.

Thumbnail of user minkaf
Connecticut
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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June 1st, 2015

I have only had good experiences with this company. I highly recommend. It is wonderful to be able to order 10 pair of sneakers to see which is the best and then return the rest - or all of them -- with no shipping charges. I have bought several shoes from them and returned several as well.

Thumbnail of user meritc
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 26th, 2011

My Zappos strategy: I buy 10 pairs of shoes, try them all on, and then ship them all back except for the one I want. I know it seems like I'm wasting their money, but I buy more shoes that way and it's sort of great. Zappos isn't so cheap but I guess that's okay.

Thumbnail of user emilyr22
India
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
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November 11th, 2014

I have buy flats shoe from this particular online shopping site. One of my cousins recommended this to me; she is the permanent customer of this site. They are delivering the item within 3 or 4 business days. This is really appreciated; most of the shopping site makes some delays at the time of delivery. Great service!

Thumbnail of user heatherk19
Texas
3 reviews
14 helpful votes
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November 11th, 2017

Amazing customer service, on time returns, and high quality products.
I shop online because I am a busy Mom of 5 kids. I have experienced all types of customer service from the various online stores that I deal with and Zappos surpasses them all in terms of quick processing / shipping / delivery, and superior customer service! Way to go Zappos!

Thumbnail of user angelg17
California
6 reviews
23 helpful votes
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June 29th, 2015

Zappos is one of my favorite online "go-to shoe-store". I love the variety and reasonably priced shoes which Zappos have. The customer service representatives are extremely efficient and very personable. I recommend Zappos to all of my friends and family. Try Zappos, you will not regret it!

Thumbnail of user fredb10
Michigan
7 reviews
68 helpful votes
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December 5th, 2014

While utilizing the latest technologies, Zappos still seems to believe in "old fashioned" customer service. Their return policy can't be beat (reflected in merchandise costs). Their telephone support is OUTSTANDING with very short waiting times. The phone support personnel are also very polite, effective and a pleasure to deal with. Kudos to Zappos!

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Thumbnail of user lik10
New York
6 reviews
12 helpful votes
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September 29th, 2015

Items always arrive quickly, if there's ever a problem they take returns FREE of charge! (this is a huge plus for online shoppers!) Returns are processed quickly.

I am always pleased whenever I shop here.!

Thumbnail of user daisyk
New York
21 reviews
60 helpful votes
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January 19th, 2012

I am a VIP member so I get free overnight shipping and free returns. I love their service and selection. I have to admit that their sales may not be as good as other sites so I will only buy from here if I know that I can't get it cheaper elsewhere. For example, Uggs are never on sale so I will def order from Zappos and get them the next day.

I am a bit concerned now because I got an email last week that their system got hacked. They are asking all their customers to change their password and if we use the same password for other sites to do the same.

Thumbnail of user rredbreastr
Nevada
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
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December 25th, 2015

You keep sending me requests to review this site. I don't know why. The site has only gotten worse. It looks like every other site out there and it has horrible navigation. The navigation is so generic that is is very difficult to drill down to exactly what I am looking for. You should just stop asking me to review this site or change it drastically.

Thumbnail of user chaotic.fluffiness
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 11th, 2023

I purchased a bag for 293.25. I got notification that shipping was delayed. A week later they refunded my purchase without my permission and raised the price of the bag to 345.00. I will NEVER shop Zapppos again.

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