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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, describing it as unhelpful, unresponsive, and difficult to communicate with. People also frequently encountered issues with refunds, noting long processing times, delays, and difficulties in receiving their money back, sometimes waiting for months. Some customers also experienced problems with their orders, including items not arriving, cancellations, or receiving incorrect products. Reviewers occasionally reported receiving used or damaged products, such as shoes with visible wear marks or in poor condition. Conversely, a small portion of people were satisfied with the quick delivery and the quality of the products they received, finding them to be as expected and a good fit.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Why order thru Zappos website only for it to be filled by Amazon. I will not order from them again. I never had this issue before but it’s been a year since ordering from there website.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a pair of shoes from Zappos and the package never arrived. I picked Zappos because the site claimed 1-3 day shipping. The website said delayed and customer service rep finally marked it as... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed an order for my Grandson for Christmas, claimed delivered 12/16, my husband home all day and it never arrived. (confirmed with Ring Camera) Amazon email states delivered 12/17. When I chat wi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the most horrible and disgusting website I've ever ordered from and the one I've dealt with through customer support! I placed an order for sneakers, they sent me two right sneakers, different... See more

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Company details

  1. Shoe Store
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Clothing Store
  4. Fashion Accessories Store
  5. Handbags Shop

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Zappos is a customer service company that just happens to sell _____________. Born in San Francisco, raised in Las Vegas, Zappos was founded in 1999 as a shoe retailer. And we sure have come a long way. We still sell shoes — as well as clothing, handbags, accessories, and more! Our purpose, first and foremost, is to live and deliver WOW. We offer tons of options for men, women, and children's clothing and footwear needs! Free shipping BOTH ways, 365-day return policy, and 24/7 customer service are always included!


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

625 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely Satisfied

Well my sneakers came today, ordered on Friday 11/07/25 and I'm very pleased, actually they arrived in 24 hours, they were supposed to come on Sunday 11/09/25. They were in the original box and fit perfectly. Zappos suggested that I should order 1/2 size up because I'm between sizes and they were right the fit is perfect. I will be ordering again from this company.

November 7, 2025
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Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We definitely pride ourselves here at Zappos for our WOW Service. Thank you for continuing to be a valued customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for the quick delivery

Thanks for the quick delivery! Awesome, ordered on Friday got it on Monday. Package arrived nicely.

November 3, 2025
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Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We definitely pride ourselves here at Zappos for our WOW Service. Thank you for continuing to be a valued customer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How the mighty have fallen

I used to justify their higher prices because of the quality and selection of their shoes and the excellent customer service. You just knew if something was wrong with the shoes, they would make it right. Well, prices are still high, but the service has plummeted. Buyer beware - any issues that come up are on you. No returns if you wore the item. No human customer service - all bots. And no customer focus, which is astounding because that was always something Zappos was known for. Amazon has better return and service policies.

October 30, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We wanted to personally reach out and apologize for your recent experience with us. We've reviewed your case carefully and have sent a detailed solution to your registered email address with Zappos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this issue. We value your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to make things right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally unsatisfied with Zappos

Totally unsatisfied with Zappos. Ordered shoes we needed for a Allstate concert. It was park of the uniform. The item was supposed to arrive 2 days before we needed them. The order was 1 day late so I called. Come to find out Zappos actually willing cancels first time customers orders just in case they are fraudulent. WHAT?! Now we don’t have shoes and don’t have any other options last minute and left scrambling. This is totally unacceptable. Never shopping Zappos again.

October 29, 2025
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We apologize for the experience you recently had with us and we would love the opportunity to assist. Please reach out to our Customer Loyalty Team via phone, chat, or text so that we may assist you further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SouthAfrican female agents ar very rude …

Absolutely shocking customer service experience. The offshore South African female agents I dealt with were not just unhelpful, they were outright rude and clueless. I have known Zappos customer service agents to be bubbly, happy, and jolly for years, so what is this? One agent actually hung up on me because I refused to give my bank details for a simple price match. Another agent gave me less than the advertised amount, insisted other staff were “doing it wrong,” yet in the end, she did exactly what everyone else does.

I have always been offered by the agents to either have them match and place the order or send the deduction to my checkout while I complete it online. To have an agent tell me others did it wrong or, worse, ask for my card details and then hang up on me is completely unacceptable. I have never experienced such hostility in my years of using Zappos.

I’m spending my hard-earned money, and the way these agents behave makes it feel like customers are an afterthought or worse, their personal entertainment. I’ve never experienced such disrespect and incompetence from a company claiming to value its customers.

October 20, 2025
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We apologize for the experience you recently had with us and we would love the opportunity to assist. Please reach out to our Customer Loyalty Team via phone, chat, or text so that we may assist you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought from them between 5-10x and…

Bought from them between 5-10x and never had a problem with their quality or service. They have great prices on certain shoes. They ship fast (usually) and if they don't keep their promise, not like most companies, they WILL make it right for you. If something is on deal or discontinued, worth it to stock up at their discounted prices. Their CS was very good to me. I am not a typical consumer, but have found this company goes above and beyond....easy to use website and too many choices to count. Excellent experience/s.

October 19, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We definitely pride ourselves here at Zappos for our WOW Service. Thank you for continuing to be a valued customer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do NOT order from Zappos

Do NOT order from Zappos even though they are owned by Amazon returns can take almost 2 freaking months plus an additional 30 days for the refund itself. Just think about that crap 2 months for them to inspect your return and then process your refund. Then an additional 10 to 30 days for the refund to hit your account. I wouldn’t recommend buying from Zappos unless you are absolutely certain you won’t be returning a product. Think about that almost 3 months for a refund to be processed.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We wanted to personally reach out and apologize for your recent experience with us. We've reviewed your case carefully and have sent a detailed solution to your registered email address with Zappos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this issue. We value your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to make things right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sent me used shoes

First order placed last week. Shoes arrived. USED!!! Soles are filthy, marks all over them. And obviously sprayed with something to make them try to smell like new again. Completely unacceptable.

UPDATE 9/26/2025 - No solution has been provided. Zappos claims to have added a $30 coupon to my account, but they have not. These people are the worst online retailer I have ever used. Their Customer Service Agents lie, cheat and steal. No wonder their Trustpilot score is under 1.5 out of 5.

UPDATE 10/30/2025 -- UNBELIEVABLY, Zappos REBILLED ME for these USED SHOES claiming that they didn't receive them back!! Zappos is a FRAUDULENT company that rebills customers over a MONTH after returning USED SHOES hoping they won't notice. I encourage everyone to STOP USING ZAPPOS and check your credit card statements VERY carefully. Zappos CANNOT be trusted at all. Today I am filing an FTC complaint for false advertising and fraudulent billing. I encourage everyone else who has been fraudulently billed to do the same.

September 23, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We wanted to personally reach out and apologize for your recent experience with us. We've reviewed your case carefully and have sent a detailed solution to your registered email address with Zappos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this issue. We value your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to make things right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

September 12, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We definitely pride ourselves here at Zappos for our WOW Service. Thank you for continuing to be a valued customer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No Receipt of Order...No Explanation

If I could give them no stars I would. I ordered a pair of boots for my daughter's special occasion. I paid extra for the boots to arrive in plenty of time. However, the delivery was delayed, and then with no explanation returned to the seller. I found this out when I did not receive the boots on the expected delivery date (I even allowed an extra couple of days), and I called their offices to find out where was my order. I spoke with a representative and a supervisor both of which could not give me an explanation for the return to seller, and there was no offer to investigate. I then reviewed the tracking info of the package, and found out the boots were sent to Honolulu instead of Phoenix. I expect because of this mistake, the boots were returned to the seller instead of forwarding to Phoenix. The customer service personal knew exactly what happened, but apparently did not want to admit the mistake,
**Beware when you order from Zappo's you might not receive your order...it could be lost in Hawaii.**

September 7, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We wanted to personally reach out and apologize for your recent experience with us. We've reviewed your case carefully and have sent a detailed solution to your registered email address with Zappos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this issue. We value your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to make things right.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, easy and reliable

I’ve been a loyal Zappos customer for over a decade, and they continue to set the standard for what online shopping should be. Their prices are always competitive, their selection is huge, and any time I’ve had an issue, it was resolved quickly and easily—usually with just a simple email.

The customer service is consistently friendly, responsive, and truly helpful, which is rare these days. I always feel confident ordering from Zappos because I know they stand behind their products and their customers.

Highly recommend them—this is a company that really values loyalty and does things right.

August 28, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with us.

Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and it's rewarding to know that we were able to meet your expectations. Your loyalty means a great deal to us, and we're grateful for customers like you who help us continue growing and improving.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WAIT 30 DAYS FOR A REFUND ON A RETURN?!?

I RETURNED A PAIR OF SHOES AND THEY ARE MAKING ME WAIT 30 DAYS FOR MY REFUND BECAUSE I AM NOT A ZAPPOS VIP MEMBER!!! THAT IS ABSURD!! NO OTHER ONLINE RETAILER I HAVE EVER PURCHASED ANYTHING FROM HAS EVER DONE THAT!!! IT’S BORDERLINE EXTORTION!! BUYER BEWARE!!

August 17, 2025
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We apologize for the experience you recently had with us and we would love the opportunity to assist. Please reach out to our Customer Loyalty Team via phone, chat, or text so that we may assist you further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I returned three pair of shoes that…

I returned three pair of shoes that didn't fit in original package and new unworn condition. 21 days later I'm still waiting for a refund. The Hispanic speaking male customer service representative was loud, offensive, refused to listen or give me a straight answer. He was so condescending that I hung up on him and filed a complaint with my credit card company regarding my refund. My return was sent with FedEx tracking and verified delivered. I do not recommend this company. I would never purchase from them again based on the customer service reps attitude and ignorance as well as the total disregard for their own return policy.

July 1, 2025
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We apologize for the experience you recently had with us, and we would love the opportunity to assist and review further. Please reach out to our Customer Loyalty Team via phone, chat, or text for further assistance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zappos is terrible

Zappos is terrible. I ordered shoes from them through their third party payment partner Affirm, as they had a deal with 0% APR. after ordering I receive an email four days LATER saying order was canceled due to my payment declining. The shoes were supposed to arrive two days later from that point. They waited until my order almost arrived to cancel it. I spoke with customer service and they claimed that they sent an email the day after about my payment but there was no email. I looked through every folder and nothing. The only emails I received was about my order confirmation and the subsequent cancellation. Zappos tried to deny they sent it to the wrong email when they clearly did and when I asked what email it was they wouldn’t tell me. I will never order from Zappos again and I suggest you don’t either. The price might seems good but honestly just order from DSW or directly from the brand.

August 9, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We wanted to personally reach out and apologize for your recent experience with us. We've reviewed your case carefully and have sent a detailed solution to your registered email address with Zappos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this issue. We value your feedback and the opportunity to assist you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking service

Shocking service. My package was delayed due to a minor address issue. The company refused to help or to facilitate the delivery with UPS. The onus was put entirely on me. This is a violation of FTC trade rules. I pointed this out and they did not care. Awful experience

August 6, 2025
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We apologize for the experience you recently had with us and we would love the opportunity to assist and review further. Please reach out to our Customer Loyalty Team via phone, chat, or text so that we may improve the experience for future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received obviously used and damaged…

Received obviously used and damaged shoes. I submitted a review with images on their website, but it is not showing up…How does this happen? Are the returns and shipments processed by the blind?

I did get a refund, but ended up ordering directly from the manufacturer (at the same price!) however I had to pay $16 for expedited shipping as I needed them for an event and the color/style at Zappos was now out of stock! I will never order from them again.

July 19, 2025
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We apologize for the experience you recently had with us and we would love the opportunity to assist. Please reach out to our Customer Loyalty Team via phone, chat, or text so that we may assist you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast service & Lowest prices

My timberland boots came in just few days and we're exactly what I ordered withered a cheaper price than listed.

July 14, 2025
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We truly appreciate your long-standing support and positive feedback! We hope to continue to provide the best continued service. Please never hesitate to reach out to our amazing Customer Loyalty Team if you ever need anything.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I’m scared now.im just now reading all…

I’m scared now.im just now reading all these horrible reviews.i ordered shoes a couple days ago and saw Amazon filled the order which i found odd..well it says my shoes will b here tomorrow but after reading these horrendous reviews I’m pretty nervous about what I’m gonna get .the price was great for the Nikes I wanted so I was excited to order them..but wow wish I would have read these earlier but we will see..I will update tomorrow as I said my shoes will b here tomorrow

UPDATE*** well I got my brand new Nikes today just like they said.. brand new ,everything as it should be .. so my experience seems to be different then alotta the reviews.. I had a perfect experience and will be buying shoes from them again

July 12, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We understand your concerns about your order, especially given some of the reviews you've read. I want to assure you that we take quality and authenticity very seriously. While reviews can be helpful, each customer's experience is unique, and we have countless successful deliveries every day. Rest assured that if you encounter any issues with your order once it arrives, our customer service team is here to help. We stand behind our products and will work promptly to resolve any concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zappos lied. Twice.

Ordered a pair of sandals on sale for $45 from Zappos 6/30/25 with a guaranteed delivery date 7/3-7/5. Contacted Zappos customer service 7/5 and was told I had a guaranteed delivery date of 7/6. Nope. Contacted Zappos customer service again on 7/7 and was told the item was out of stock and I could order a different color for $20 more. So much for the guarantee. They’ve lost a good long time customer.

July 7, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

We wanted to personally reach out and apologize for your recent experience with us. We've reviewed your case carefully and have sent a detailed solution to your registered email address with Zappos. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address this issue. We value your feedback and allowing us the opportunity to make things right.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Why order thru Zappos website only for…

Why order thru Zappos website only for it to be filled by Amazon. I will not order from them again. I never had this issue before but it’s been a year since ordering from there website.

July 6, 2025
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Reply from Zappos

Thank you for contacting Zappos.com.

We apologize for any confusion regarding the shipping of your item.

When an order is placed on Zappos.com, our system will pick the carrier who can get your item delivered as soon as possible. There are many benefits to shopping with us like quick delivery, easy returns, and VIP points as well.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're available 24/7 and can be reached at 1 (800) 927-7671.

Thank You!

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