thaely.com Reviews 180

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.9

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Review summary

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Evaluating 47 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers generally appreciate the quality of the products, often finding them comfortable and well-designed. Many people are satisfied with the fit and feel of the shoes, highlighting their suitability for various activities and their overall comfort. However, some people were dissatisfied with their order and delivery experiences. Several customers reported not receiving their products, experiencing significant delays, or having issues with tracking. There were also concerns about the product itself, with some reviewers mentioning discomfort due to specific design elements or issues with sizing and the company's return policy.

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Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product. Many reviewers praised the shoes for being comfortable,... See more

Quality

People report positive experiences with quality. Customers praise the great quality, design, style, and... See more

Order

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Delivery service

Consumers find delivery service to be negative. Many experienced significant delays, with some waiting almost... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst customer service in existence. Thaely doesn't even have a exchange policy forget return, if I'm ordering shoes online and your website doesn't have a proper measuring scale chart, what am I... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order on the 25th March. Even after waiting for almost 12 days, there was no updates regarding the delivery. I emailed them asking for an update but got no response. So I had to message th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered Tech Tabi -from Indian website- but has issue with the size, and since more than a month I have been sending emails & X message for replacement but there has been no reply. No way of rea... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a pair of shoes in early June, the tracker still saying that the package in on it's way now in late August. I have contacted customer service three times but with no response. So it's seems l... See more


Company details

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Thaely is a vegan, sustainable sneaker company that makes footwear from recycled materials. Thaely is PETA certified vegan and uses about 10 plastic bags and 12 plastic bottles to make each pair of their sneakers. The word "Thaely" is derived from the Hindi word for plastic bags, as the name suggests, Thaely's sneakers are made primarily from plastic bags, this has been achieved by Thaely's very own invention "ThaelyTex" a unique leather replacement made entirely of waste plastic bags. Thaely prides itself with highly ethical production practices and is sustainable down to the packaging. The shoes are packed in a reusable tote bag instead of a dust bag, the shoebox is dyed with coffee grounds and is plantable with embedded basil seeds.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Greenwashing Scam. Do not buy!

The Y2K was the most uncomfortable shoe I've worn. Zero customer support, there are no reviews on the website, and no place for me to leave a review either. And they're hiding my comments on Instagram posts. This company is a pure greenwashing scam. Do NOT buy.

January 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome company

Love the designs and the shoes look great in person. Shipping was relatively quick for being regular priority and international.

January 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience of ordering and…

The experience of ordering and receiving the shoes was easy and seamless. As expected the shoes are on the narrow side. But I knew that before the purchase. Great looking product! Love the comprehensive socially conscious and environmentally minded system.

December 19, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Thank you for your kind review Ed, we are so glad that you're enjoying your Thaely sneakers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprised

My package arrived way before that I was expecting. Won't lie the look on the soles takes some time to get used to, that being said once you try them on its an experience, they're very comfortable to wear all day.

December 20, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

So glad to hear that Andy, thank you for your kind review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really wanted to like these but the…

Really wanted to like these but the sizing was wrong and took forever to get to USA with constant delays and horrible communication

September 2, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

We apologise for the inconvenience caused Carlton. We are always happy to assist with picking the right size pre-ordering since providing international replacements is not feasible for us as a small business currently. We do hope to change this soon and create an easier experience in the near future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic shoes!

Fantastic shoes!
It arrived a little late but it was worth the wait as it was more than I expected, the quality and the designs are perfect.
It is so great to be able to support such a good brand, I love your shoes and I cannot wait to order more. Thanks for helping the planet!

May 1, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Thank you for your kind review Sahil, we are so glad to know that you are enjoying your purchase with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my shoes today

I received my shoes today. I ordered my size. They are very well made. They fit perfectly. I agree that they may be a little warm, but on NE Ohio, that soon will not be an issue. Im impressed by the construction and use of materials. Even the box is useful. Apparently it has basil seeds in it. I plan on ordering more shoes soon. Thanks for making such a wonderful product!

August 18, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Hello Jeff, thank you for your kind review. Do plant your shoe box to grow a basil plant and make the planet just a little more green, we have an instruction video on our Instagram account @thaely.inc for the same if you're interested!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So I am from India originally where the…

So I am from India originally where the brand is established and had a horrible experience,but it’s sad to see that these people are scamming people with their money I myself have not received any answers back from them about the fact that I want to exchange my shoes since they have sent me the wrong on and when you go on to call them on their customer care number it does not exist.
I am a lawyer tho so if anyone in India has also experienced the same kindly reply to this comment since I am a lawyer I’ll sue them in consumer court anyone who wants to chime in reply. Hi guys so they haven’t responded to any of my e-mails and neither their customer care numbers are working I guess it is only all show and no go it’s one thing that they admit that they are scammers and let me go ahead with my appeal but it’s another thing to make promise of getting the product picked and refunding me for the same shameful to see acts like this taking place without any repercussions to them.

August 16, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Hello Yuvraj, our customer care is only operational from Monday- Friday, 10 am to 6 pm IST as stated on our website, we apologise for the inconvenience but we've received your email at 11 am on Saturday. We will surely try to extend our hours to the weekend once we expand our team! You had ordered a size US8 with us which is what was delivered but we've initiated a return for the order with an option for replacement to your preferred. Please feel free to reach us at sales@thaely.com in case you need further assistance!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still not been refunded

My order was cancelled without reason and I had to ask them several times over email to clarify what had happened. They said the shoes were out of stock and they couldn't deliver them, thus I would be receiving a refund

I have not received a refund yet and it's been 3 months. Order number is #TH4350

March 13, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Top of my feet were shredded!

Not made properly at all. I have pictures, top of my feet were shredded

June 12, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Hello Dharam, we are so sorry to hear that you did not find our sneakers up to the mark. We are happy to look into the issue, please feel free to write to us at sales@thaely.com!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful shoes

Perfect in everything,shoes are very good quality. The order arrive in time. Very perfect company

May 20, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Thank you for your kind review!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

additional customs tax

I am surprised to pay additional customs tax. the fit of the shoe is less good than I had anticipated

April 8, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Hello Briac, we provide free shipping worldwide although as stated in our shipping policy, customs have to borne by customers as they vary from pin code to pin code!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amazing sustainable runners!

It was difficult to receive the runners in Canada, but they now that I have them I love them! They are very durable and comfortable. The insoles do not remove, so they are not compatible with orthotics but they are so comfortable it is not an issue for me. The sizes do run slightly small, so if you are between sizes make sure to size up. Love the work thaely is doing!

April 5, 2024
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Reply from thaely.com

Thank you for your kind review Emma! Our Y2K Pro variant comes with removable insoles, the reflex runners have a specialised sole hence the insoles are attached to the shoe.

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