Brantano UK Reviews 

1,150
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 68 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many shoppers point out that orders usually arrive quickly, and they find the website very easy to navigate when searching for shoes. Purchasers frequently state that the footwear is comfortable, well packaged, and largely matches the descriptions on the platform. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected sizing discrepancies, noting that items often do not fit properly. Customers also mentioned having to pay expensive return postage fees out of their own pockets. Additionally, people experienced poor customer service and unhelpful responses when trying to resolve delivery complications or missing parcels.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reported a problem with a faulty boot. Sent photos and a emailed explanation on Brantano site. Within 24 hours refund issued, no quibbles. A rarity today to receive such good customer service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered some Josef Siebel shoes that were uncomfortable due to my ankles chaffing. Brantano were brilliant in reimbursing me and didn’t charge me for their postage costs to me which I would have th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service I ordered 2 pairs of riva shoes and they are excellent, so comfortable and soft leather perfect I did review the shoes from other customers before I bought them I always bought... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a little sceptical when reading the reviews but decided to take the risk as they had exactly what I needed. Item is exactly as described, great price and arrived super quick. Really pleased... See more


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  1. Shopping & Fashion

About Brantano UK

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Starting in Belgium in 1962, two Brothers created a chain of retail stores specialising in footwear for Men, Women and Children. Originating in a small factory in East Flanders; Brantano evolved into a chain of shoe shops and established itself as a family store throughout the UK in the 1990s.

Now operating exclusively online, Brantano stocks a range of high fashion and high street brands as well as safety footwear.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I still haven’t received my order

I still haven’t received my order

17 September 2024
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Reply from Brantano UK

Hi Caroline I have looked in to this for you and can see on Royal Mail that this was handed to someone on the 20th. If you believe this isn't the case please contact our customer service team at hello@brantano.co.uk
Thanks - The Brantano Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sent completely the wrong shoes that…

Sent completely the wrong shoes that were advertised. Ordered some lace up leather chukka boots. Received slip on suede boots.

Didn’t bother returning them.
Never again.

17 September 2024
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Reply from Brantano UK

Hi Jonathan sorry to hear you received the wrong boots from us. If you contact our customer services team at hello@brantano.co.uk we can send you a free returns label and look to get the correct boots sent to you. Apologies again - The Brantano Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please read before purchasing it may save you time and money

I wanted to write this review to make people aware of what happens when things go wrong. I purchased a pair of size 6 shoes but was incorrectly sent a pair of size 9 shoes. I was advised that I had to pay for the postage to return them (this is in the small print apparently). I took the postage hit and returned the shoes. I did not hear from Brantano so I contacted them to chase the refund only to be given timescales of 21 working days for the refund to hit my bank which is absolutely ridiculous. Please be careful when purchasing from this company and my advice would be to read the small print before purchasing.

24 September 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is beyond frustrating

This is beyond frustrating. I ordered shoes in my size, but what I got is clearly wrong. I’ve even sent photos of the sole showing the incorrect size, yet you're still refusing to take responsibility and claiming it's the right size. How is this my problem? Why should I have to pay for return shipping when it’s your mistake? This whole situation is ridiculous. Avoid this company at all costs – they clearly don’t care about their customers or taking responsibility for their errors.

20 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't touch them with a bargepole

Wouldn't touch them with a bargepole. Ordered some shoes for dogwalking. Appeared to fit but after fifteen minutes walking had a large blister on the back of my heel and had to return home in some pain. Brantano are now refusing to accept the returned items as they have been worn. How else was this supposed to come to light? Obviously not fit for purpose and complete lack of customer care. I would have looked for alternatives from them but after this treatment I will be taking my custom and money elsewhere!
I have recently had boots from Clarks, Mole Valley and Moshulu, all of which have had issues after wearing for a short while and none of these companies have had any issues with having goods returned and issuing a refund. Brantano just want to take your money and don't care whether their goods are fit for purpose.

18 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I cancelled an order only two hours…

I cancelled an order only two hours after it was placed as the order confirmation showed the wrong size.
Two days later I received an email saying it was too late as the order had been dispatched!
And I would have to return the shoes after filling in a returns form and sending them back with the enclosed returns label.
I shan’t be ordering from Brantano again and shall stick to Begg Shoes of Amazon
Update: Royal Mail has returned the order to sender (unopened) I have supplied tracking proof of this but still have to wait 14 days for the return to be processed plus 5-7 days for the refund to go to my account!
Unbelievable, I shall never use this company again or recommend it to any of my family and friends!

13 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to get a refund for faulty goods is like trying to get blood out of a stone!

Trying to get a refund for faulty goods is like trying to get blood out of a stone!
I accept that occasionally faulty goods are sent out but the customer service is appalling. I waited three days for a response to my initial e-mail and only got a reply when I sent a second e-mail.
Photos were requested of the fault which is fair enough but also of the base of the shoes to prove I had not worn them which was totally unnecessary and proof of receipt/proof of purchase which again was totally unnecessary as this was an online sale. I had to send a screenshot to them.
Eventually a return label was grudgingly provided.
However, a full refund was not issued.
The delivery fee was withheld.
I have had to contact customer services again.
What a waste of my time.
What a stressful experience.
What a dreadful way to treat your valued customers Brantano!

21 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. Polite, efficient and helpful. Quick response to queries. Delivery is fast and there is a great variety of reasonably priced shoes on the easy to navigate website.

14 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered size 6 slippers and there was…

I ordered size 6 slippers and there was a pair of size 5 in the box. To send them back & get free postage back & a full refund I was asked to send a photo of the size 5 label which I did. Quite a few days later I was asked to send photos of the box & the paperwork to prove that they had sent the wrong size in the box. A few days later I was asked to print out a label and take them to a Post Office. Around a week after I sent them back they emailed me to let me know I would get a refund. A few days later they refunded the cost of the slippers but not my delivery charge. I had to contact them again to get a refund on the delivery charge which again took a few days to arrive in my account. Time taken from order to getting all of my money back was almost a month. They don't have a way orf sending a new order out so I would have had to re-order to hopefully get the right size. I have ordered from Wyndsors who turned out to be cheaper. Bye bye Brantano.

8 July 2024
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