Blacks - Newbury Reviews 

1,392
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

68-69 Northbrook Street, RG14 1AE Newbury, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A huge thank you to Tanya at Blacks, Newbury for all your help with the expedition gear for my son Jack and me. Tanya took the time to go through our equipment list with us in advance and then s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and advice. My wife was looking for a new pair of trekking shoes and Zak was extremely helpful and patient, going through multiple options and providing lots of advice. Couldn’t have ask... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’d been looking at some hiking boots for a while but needed an assistant to help, I’d previously been served by Ann so asked if she could help me select some suitable boots. Nothing was too much t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought a pair on walking shoes online and they were advertised as waterproof but these were seriously faulty after wearing just twice they leaked. tried to contact Blacks to discuss this this was i... See more

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Company details

  1. Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Shop
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Bags and Luggage Store
  4. Camping Store
  5. Running Store
  6. Shoe Store

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  • 68-69 Northbrook Street, RG14 1AE, Newbury, United Kingdom

  • 01630 416070

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Merrel walking boots

Purchased walking boots online and delivered within 3 days. BUT. Wore them twice second time I got cought in a heavyish shower and they let in alot of water. Returned them to our local shop and was treated as an idiot who didnt know what I was doing. Turns out these boots are a 2 season and and not for winter use. Website did not mention this at all. Wont be using Blacks again.

February 7, 2026
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Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous and very helpful staff!

I cannot remember the name of the staff member but, as usually a fabulous service! I had previously returned 2 items from a 4 item on line order and didn’t get the paper work back.
Went back 4 days later as another item didn’t fit, I explained this to the staff member he was brilliant we were buying another item, he completed the refund and helped replace with a better fit.
No problems such really good customer service and very helpful, polite staff! Thank you!

January 31, 2026
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for the review.

We're grateful you felt it worthy of 5 stars.

Thanks again for shopping with us.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful, knowledgeable assistant

Ann was waiting quietly to see if she could assist us. We showed her the different trainers we wanted. She pointed out that a particular pair were waterproof and quickly found the correct size. She helped with the laces and was ready at the till when we arrived.

January 22, 2026
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review.

It's great to read that we got it on point for you.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert advice

As soon as I walked in, I was given a very warm welcome by the staff. When I clearly looked a little lost is what product to pick, I was given so expert advice from the employees of the store, which soon resulted in a quick decision. In essence, lovely friendly staff, expert advice, will definitely be returning when I need anything else

January 18, 2026
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Thanks for choosing to shop with us but more importantly, thanks for the 5* review. It's great to see your experience earned us top marks.

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful!

I came in looking for some walking boots to replace my tired pair.

Zak was really helpful, talking me through the pros and cons of different options and bringing me a selection of sizes.
He was very polite and able to answer all my questions. Came away with a pair I’m very happy with!

December 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The girl who showed us the walking…

The girl who showed us the walking shoes was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and made us feel in excellent hands.

December 19, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. Thank you so much for rating it with 5 stars here on Trustpilot and hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good product knowledge and helpful service…

Ann was a very polite and courteous employee who listened carefully to what I said before giving me options. Her knowledge of the differences between the types of walking shoes available was comprehensive and she explained it well. I am very pleased with my purchase.

December 12, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for the review.

We're grateful you felt it worthy of 5 stars.

Thanks again for shopping with us.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael was amazing

Michael was absolutely amazing, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to understand our upcoming hike and guided us in choosing the perfect boots and jackets for our needs. Truly outstanding customer service!

December 10, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Thank you so much for the positive review.

We're really pleased to see that you gave us 5 stars and hope you choose to shop with us again in the near future.

All the best
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jack was great ,

Jack was great ,
Really helpful and knowledgeable ,
He assisted after dealing with his current customer even though other staff members couldn't be bothered .

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. Thank you so much for rating it with 5 stars here on Trustpilot and hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience never will shop there again …

I bought a pair on walking shoes online and they were advertised as waterproof but these were seriously faulty after wearing just twice they leaked. tried to contact Blacks to discuss this this was impossible so visited their Newbury store where I met the Manager who tried to tell me that after 2 weeks of wearing them that I bought the wrong boot s that I should by proper socks, buy spray and spend another £80 on new boots . I felt most intimidated by this Manager and will never go in this store again.

November 17, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Popped in to get some new walking…

Popped in to get some new walking boots. Zak was really helpful and it was a nice relaxing experience

November 29, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Many thanks for taking the time to review us.

It makes us smile when we see 5 stars selected so thank you very much for that.

Take care,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Winter coat purchase

I was looking for a winter coat and was helped by Zak who was very patient and helpful whilst I tried on a variety of styles. The Newbury shop was clean and tidy and laid out well, which made it a pleasant shopping experience.

November 16, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Thank you so much for rating us. It's reviews like yours that make us happy so thanks again for taking the time to post it.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely superb service from Ann…

Absolutely superb service from Ann yesterday at the Newbury shop. Scarpa walking boots in stock, right size, decent price (same as website). Ann was efficient and friendly. Happy customer here. Nick Willcocks

November 24, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for giving us a 5 star review.

It's a real team effort to make sure everyone gets the right level of service and we hope that we can maintain that level of expectation.

Kind Regards
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I were looked after by Jack…

My wife and I were looked after by Jack who was fantastic. So helpful and friendly and knew his stuff. V nice guy
Thank you Jack

November 22, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for giving us the maximum 5 stars.

We genuinely hope you're next experience with us is as fantastic as this one was.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

As always, great selection at great prices. Customer service excellent- attentive and informed. Thank you.

November 20, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Your feedback is greatly appreciated, especially as it's 5 star feedback.

Thanks again for your review,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

I went into this branch of Blacks with my husband and we just wanted to say what great customer service we received today. While we were waiting to be served, Zak was with another customer but he quickly got Finn who dealt with our walking boot requests and efficiently answered our questions, recommending a couple of brands for my husband to try.
We were served at the till by Jack, the 3rd member of staff who was also very helpful.

November 16, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for the 5 star review.

We hope your next experience with us is as good as this one.

Thanks again
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice store

Nice store, friendly staff all greeted on entrance and as walked past browsing. Jack was great, helped me with 2 pairs of shoes, friendly, efficient, helped with the discounts.

November 16, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for the top marks.

We're happy to see our colleagues left a good impression. We hope you choose to shop with us again soon.

Thanks again for reviewing us,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I find the staff very helpful

I find the staff very helpful and friendly here. Today Michael went out of his way to provide top service. Very satisfied customer.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Thanks for the top marks.

We're happy to see our colleagues left a good impression. We hope you choose to shop with us again soon.

Thanks again for reviewing us,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zak served us and he was extremely…

Zak served us and he was extremely informative and extremely helpful. He did everything possible to make sure I left with walking shoes that I would be happy with. Well done Zak.

November 2, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Thanks for treating us to 5 stars, we're really pleased that your experience earned us top marks.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service
Ann was very helpful and knowledgeable . I tried about 10 different pairs and finally found the perfect pair for my needs
Thanks

October 17, 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Newbury

Hi,

Thank you so much for the positive review.

We're really pleased to see that you gave us 5 stars and hope you choose to shop with us again in the near future.

All the best
Blacks Customer Care Team

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