JD Sports Australia  Reviews 

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Evaluating 41 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently complained about unhelpful customer service, extremely rude staff members, and significantly delayed online orders that arrived much later than expected or not at all. Reviewers also noted frustrating issues with defective products, incorrect sizing sent in bags, and complicated return processes that made getting fair resolutions nearly impossible. Some people were satisfied with the helpful staff and pleasant in-store shopping atmosphere experienced during their recent visits to physical locations. Consumers genuinely appreciated dedicated employees who went above and beyond to assist them in finding the right items and footwear.

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Customer service

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Staff

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Product

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Return policy

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buying system is very poor in store as we have to wait for nearly an hour to get one pair of shoes. They should adapt more efficient ways for buyers to buy in store as everyone there was waiting for t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t shop at JD Sports Southland Store. I returned 2 items but only 1 item was refunded. I didn’t received confirmation email that I was told I would and the girl serving me took a photo of her scree... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their return policy/customer resolution process is flawed, arrogant and designed to fatigue those looking for a fair outcome into just giving up. Store says go to whatsapp chat, AI bot refers you ba... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad customer care assistant on phone, sounds like 18 years old girls that has been chewing some gums for 8 hours while talking to the phone, they answer your question in very rude and sassy way b... See more


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  1. Activewear Store
  2. Fitness and Nutrition Service
  3. Gift Shop

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JD Sports is the world’s leading sports fashion retailer, connecting consumers with the biggest brands, latest products and most influential trends shaping youth culture today. With an extensive range of footwear, apparel and accessories across men’s, women’s and kids’, JD offers a curated mix of the best global sports fashion trends alongside hundreds of exclusive products available Only At JD. Our range highlights the best products from our global key account partners, including Nike, Jordan, adidas, ASICS, New Balance, On, Hoodrich and many more. Driven by our global Forever Forward mindset, JD sits at the intersection of sport, fashion and culture, inspiring the next generation through authentic brand partnerships, premium retail experiences and a commitment to staying ahead of what’s next. From major cities to local communities, JD continues to power youth culture on every corner of the world.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading for raffle purchases - NEVER AGAIN

Misleading for raffle purchases - unable to exchange for store credit or refund. Claims to be in T & C but was so tiny, also not on your website under refunds. You have to click about 50 links before it is in a tiny print saying no refunds for raffle. They do this on purpose so 'technically' it's all on their website but you will never be able to find it before making a purchase. My first time purchasing via JD Sports and will never purchase again regardless of a raffle sale or not.
Disgusting of your company.

September 21, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Christal,

Please note our raffle terms and conditions is clearly displayed at the bottom of the digital form where you enter into a raffle. This is also before the box where you tick to 'accept' our terms and conditions. Ticking this box means you have read all the necessary information and you agree to the terms of the raffle.

All raffles are exclusive and can only be entered on our JD App.

We thank you for your understanding.

Team JD.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

JD Sports sell second hand shoes but don't inform you.

Bought Nike Air Max 97 (white) online from the warehouse. They arrived scuffed, stained with stitching frayed. Brought them to my local JD sports and was told that warehouse stock are shop returns/rejects. They didn't want to change them for a new pair even though I paid $250 and received second hand shoes. Held my ground and insisted on a new pair. Will never buy from them again.

September 13, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi there, could you please send an email to customercare@jd-sports.com.au, in which our agents will be able to provide you with a solution.

We do apologise for any inconvenience that was made to you in our store.

Thanks,
Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting service before purchasing…

Disgusting service before purchasing delivery 3-5 days after payment has gone through 10 days delivery worst company won’t be getting my money ever ever again

August 29, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi there, we do apologise if there was any delay in your order.

We do advise on our website that delivery can take up to 7-10 business days, pending on where the item will be fulfilled from, as we do ship from our parent warehouse in the UK.

There may have been an incident with our couriers, in which can push delivery times back.

Again, we do apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thanks,
Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incorrectly sized shoes…

I received a paid of childrens nike sneakers and also nike slides, both in size8. The slides were 2cm shorter when measuring the insole of the sneaker with the slides. There was a sticker on the sole of the shoe saying it was a size 6. The customer service person said I was wrong and they were the correct size even though I explained they were 2cm shorter in length. She advised you sometimes need to size up in slides but that the fault wasn't on their end and I could return if I wanted but that I was responsible for postage. The size was absolutely incorrect, regardless of what any labels said. They were not prepared to provide measurements to me to prove the discrepancy. Very disappointing customer service and I won't be buying anything from jd sports again.

August 25, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi there,

We can confirm the sticker you are referring to on the shoe is a manufacturing label and does not relate to the sizing of the shoe in any way. The correct sizing is found on the sizing chart inside the shoe, which is usually on a tag, underneath the inner tongue or the outside of the bottom soles.

Please also note, that with certain brands, sizing can differ. If you are unhappy with your purchase, you may return this for a full refund as long as they are in their original condition, unworn and all tags/shoes boxes attached.

You can also return the items back to one of our stores if you do not want to pay the postage fee.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Thanks,
Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service Hay St, Perth

Appalling customer service online but far worse from their Hay St, Perth store. Tried calling them literally more than 80 times to check if they had stock and not one call was answered. When I went into the store (Fri 21/7, 12pm) and queried why the phone isn’t answered, an extremely rude female on the “customer service” desk said “I haven’t heard that ring in ages”. There was no apology - just absolute rudeness. Would never purchase anything there again.

July 22, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Jane, Would you be able to send us email to customercare@jd-sports.com.au for one of our agents to be able to look into this issue for you - Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Couldn't receive worse service

Spoke to someone who had no interest in helping rectify an issue caused by JD Sports.
Returned shoes as wrong ones supplied, re ordered to avoid them being sold out and sent same shoes.
Told now even thought there is a return form with the shoes where "Incorrect item" is on the form I should have called to get free postage return. Now I only get a credit for 1 pair or shoes. Go to a real company like Nike or Footlocker.

July 21, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Rob,

We do apologise for this inconvenience, could you please reach out to our customer care team - customercare@jd-sports.com.au - and attention your inquiry to 'Tamika' so we can look into this further for you.

Thanks,
Tamika

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This is a harsh review

This is a harsh review. I’ll give 5 stars for the 1% of staff that are helpful and 0 stars for 99.999999% who stand around rolling their eyes and chatting to the work mates whilst customers are waiting. Whilst not entirely JD’s fault, the type of clientele this store attracts is why I now refuse to shop there. Kids running around the shop littering, men vaping in shops, etc. I feel sorry for the ‘good’ staff and security working there. It’s a bloody jungle quite frankly.
I’ll credit JD for actually responding to customer complaints though.

July 8, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Mon, we are so sorry to hear thats been your experience within one of our JD Sports Stores. Could you please confirm the Store that this happened in for us to further follow up. - Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Air Jordan scammers

These scammers advertise Air Jordan’s they don’t have in stock. I think a complaint to to the ACCC is in order albeit they are toothless tigers.

June 16, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

We are sorry to hear about your experience. Air Jordan's are a high heat launch product, with lots of customers trying to purchase at once. We are very sorry that your order was cancelled. Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Why do they not tell you that some of…

Why do they not tell you that some of the shoes you purchase actually need to come from the UK?! I would have never purchased them as I needed them weeks ago! Be more honest about where the shoes are coming from and rough time frames.
Also, the app and desktop sites on mobile are terrible. Always so glitchy. Have given up so many times.
Disappointed as I an usually a regular shopper.

April 20, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Melanie, we are so sorry to hear this about your most recent purchase with us. We will orgainse an agent to be in contact with you shortly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service and organisation

I went in store and ordered some trainers on their tablet. Trainers made it from the UK in under a week. Arrived in Brisbane on the 25th of Feb, no delivery in a week or 2, I ring and ring and ring, same sort message. Wait longer, there is delays. 4 weeks go by, still no response. Ring again they've escalated it to the manager. No update on shipping. 2 more weeks nothing, ring again, few days later.

Your trainers have "been lost in transit". 2 months it took them to find that out, only after my persistent chasing up.

Now I have to go back to the store and get my refund. I've had no reply from my response to their emails.

I've been extremely inconvenienced by the whole process, I've injured my foot having to wear old trainers for months longer than I expected.

Never dealt with such unprofessionalism, and not even a hint of a gesture of good will.

Avoid this whole company, I'm not the first nor will I be the last.

April 15, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Jack, we are so sorry to hear this about your most recent purchase with JD Sports. We will follow this up and have an agent contact you shortly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Meh.

Glitchy website. Glitchy app. Slow dispatch. Terrible customer service. Not much else to say...
The Southland store has some lovely people working for them but the selection isn't great.

April 1, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

We are sorry to hear this. Please send us an email and we will be able to look into this further. Thank you for the honest feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsatisfactory Customer Care

We purchased 2 pairs of shoes and after 3 months the gel soles of one are falling off and the other is coming apart at the join on the top of the shoe
We spent $280, walk 3 times a week and JD”s think this is an acceptable time for the shoes life and will not give a refund or replacement
It is appalling and I would suggest avoiding JD’s for any purchase as they have an unreasonable and unacceptable focus on the customers expectation and customer care

January 22, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Thanks you for your feedback, without it we are unable to learn and grow. We have passed this information along to our stores for training. Team JD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast

Fast, friendly service in chatswood store. Great staff!

January 7, 2022
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Thanks for your good review :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Firstly

Firstly, was not advised items were coming from the UK.
Secondly the time frame that the items took to be delivered is really disappointing.
Items purchased on the 6th of December, still not arrived for XMAS
Items have been in Australia and with the delivering partner since the 21st of December.
Many phones calls to your delivering partner, wait times over 1 hour 30 mins.
Advised that i would get email update from delivering partner ( NOT AUSTRALIA POST) still waiting email or updates
OVERALL PRETTY BAD, plus notw on XMAS eve need to go out and purchase other gifts - at extra cost to myself

December 24, 2021
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Thank you for your feedback, we are always wanting to improve our service. This information was passed along last year. We have since made improvements to our overall service. We hope that you return :). Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited 45mins for a simple exchange of…

Waited 45mins for a simple exchange of size.To be told I had to refund a pair that would take 5 days to clear,and purchase a new pair.Urgent streamlining of processes required.

October 13, 2021
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Thanks for your feedback Blaze. Since your review last year, we have improved our overall experience. We hope you return :). Team JD

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again

Never again. Bought some running shoes for lockdown mental health here in New Zealand. But as advertised, JD sports NZ is not NZ is it, it’s Australia! But you don’t find that out until after you pay your money! And obviously I would not have bought them from Australia knowing they probably won’t arrive until next year! Still no sign.
What gets me is the underhanded way they did it, very low.
Well, they got the sale, but never ever again.

October 4, 2021
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Hi Mark, Thank you for your feedback. We know its an extremely late reply, but our NZ service has improved drastically since the last time you shopped with us. We now have a NZ warehouse, which allows for quick dispatch and delivery. We hope you can return :). Team JD

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Care

Very good customer service, I was assisted by Ahmed from Customer Care and he was very polite. He assisted me with my enquiry about my order and was quick and efficient.

September 22, 2021
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Thanks for your review Imran!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague

These guys will almost certainly send the wrong shoes...read all the reviews here and on Productreview.com.au
If they do acknowledge THEIR mistake they'll then hold you to ransom regarding a refund.
I have to return a crappy pair of kids sneakers (worth about 1/3 what I paid for mine) before they will process my refund.
You have to fill out forms etc.. and go to the post office, during a Covid Lockdown, no less and then wait days for the shoes to arrive and then more days for the processing and then obviously more days depending on which bank you're with blah blah blah.
If they'd have this many processes in place to dispatch goods they probably wouldn't be in this position. I don't think I have seen so many poor reviews.

September 7, 2021
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Reply from JD Sports Australia

Thank you for your feedback. We understand this is a delayed response, but we appreciate your time. We have improved our overall service since lock down. We hope that you can return :). Team JD

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