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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the quality of products, particularly shoes, noting that items often fell apart or showed wear quickly. Delivery services were a major point of contention, with numerous complaints about missing parcels, incorrect deliveries, and the use of unreliable couriers. Reviewers also found the customer service to be unhelpful and unresponsive, struggling to resolve issues with orders, refunds, and exchanges. Some people were satisfied with the product quality, finding their shoes comfortable and durable over many years. A few other people also felt that their orders arrived promptly and without issues, even praising the customer care team for their well-written communication.

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Delivery service

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Based on these reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Remember, "New" does not always mean better. Bought a pair of MTE shoes about 3 years ago, they were fantastic. Bought the 2025 model from a local official Vans store and they are abysmal. Lo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought some t-shirts from them that never arrived as someone at Yodel decided they were having an early Xmas present. As long as they continue to use Yodel I won't be buying from them again. Tri... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't even give 1 star to be honest. I specifically asked my order not to be left on my doorstep and instead with a neighbour or back to a collection point. I live directly infront a high traf... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What on earth is going on at Vans. I ordered some boots as a Xmas present with plenty of time to spare. The tracking indicates these have been sent but the carrier (Yodel) has no record or update on a... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality

Remember, "New" does not always mean better.

Bought a pair of MTE shoes about 3 years ago, they were fantastic. Bought the 2025 model from a local official Vans store and they are abysmal.

Lost a customer. I could get the same quality from Primark for 1/10th the price.

I don't mind paying more for shoes, if the quality reflects the price, but these absolutely do not.

12 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Customer service.

I ordered a pair of shoes through Vans. The delivery terms are stated on the website as being between 2 and 7 business days. When tracking the item it showed that it had not been collected. I called the customer service team who advised that the delivery window of 2 and 7 business days commences when they have shipped the item and that they have not yet shipped the item. I explained that the T's and C's didn't say that. I asked them to upgrade the delivery to express delivery and it was refused. I was told that they had explained the situation and that should be enough. I asked them to cancel my order and that I would make a complaint and from then the lady on the phone would not respond.

26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lost a loyal customer

If I could put zero it would be zero.I have been shopping at Vans for years one of my favourite retailers but customer service/refund timelines and quality has just got worse and worse. Having to wait 10 working days for a refund when an item was actually received and checked in to the warehouse over a week ago is disgusting.Lied to about time frames and then told another 3/4 days for a manual refund to go through!!!!shocking!!!!
Times have changed since take over and what was a great place to shop since all the changes is terrible.
I won’t be shopping with them again and I have spent thousands of pounds in their store and online.No point offering me a discount code to placate me because it’s just not worth the hassle.

10 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bad returns service

Nice enough range of shoes but don't know what is going on with regards to returns. Firstly been waiting 10 days for one return to be processed that they've acknowledged receipt of, but haven't got round to checking and refunding. Have since had to return some more shoes that I'd planned on keeping as, after trying on further, realised one was faulty. Processed an online return and waited for the return code by email. Not received. Tried again, nothing received. Went on the automated chat to find that, despite a return within 30 days of delivery policy, they'd put them down as past the return period, basing it on the order date instead. But it didn't tell me this when initially processing a normal return, which is not ideal. Then took two attempts to get a manual return done via a chat customer rep. Will be the first and last time I order from them if this experience is anything to go by, which is a shame as they have some nice shoes.

9 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a snap back and pair of shoes..

Bought a snap back and pair of shoes... the cap arrived the
Wrong colour and was shoved into an envelope so was squashed and misshapen. But it's ok because I can return it and just get a refund?!
I guess never order online because they're useless

5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor experience

Really poor experience. My first order was notified dispatched but then sat in their depot for over a week. I spoke with customer service and strangely enough the very next day it was remarked dispatched and actually turned up the next day.

Shoes arrived and they were dirty, scuffed, and wear marks, and a nice gift of a bloody plaster inside. When I complained they simply told me to return them if I didn't want them.

My second pair still haven’t arrived. Again they were marked dispatched over a week ago but the tracking still shows the parcel is still at their depot. Don't advertise 2-3 day delivery if you just leave them in your depot for weeks at a time clearly with just one day assigned as a parcel collection day by the courier.

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless company

Useless company, don't waste your time.
Ordered a pair of shoes 2 weeks ago & they've still not even been despatched.
Customer service is a waste of time & won't help.
Avoid.

19 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rude customer service with no empathy

The customer service is so bad. There is no empathy or care at all. I had the live chat ended by one agent whilst I was in the middle of trying to get a situation sorted. Every single agent I spoke to had a different story as to why my order was taking longer than it was supposed to. First it was missing, then it was just a delay, then it was missing again. I've now had to reorder and do the entire process all again. Who knows if this order will arrive. I won't be using Van again. I've been a fan of the brand for over two decades and I've never experienced issues like this before. Judging by the rest of the reviews I don't see this company lasting very long anymore. I don't know what's happened

9 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought t-shirts 19th Jan.…yodel was…

Bought t-shirts 19th Dec.…yodel was supposed to deliver…. A month later & numerous calls to customer service I still don't have my t shirts or an offer of a refund. Tracking stops on the 20th…. Yodel- do better!!!
Everytime I call vans , they say refund us being ‘processed’. Awful… don't spend your money here, don't think I'll ever get mine back.

19 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vans is dead.

Just like countless others, I'm very disappointed by the quality of "premium" shoes I bought. They barely lasted 6 months.

What's happened to Vans?

23 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought some t-shirts from them that…

I bought some t-shirts from them that never arrived as someone at Yodel decided they were having an early Xmas present. As long as they continue to use Yodel I won't be buying from them again.

Tried getting in touch with customer service but their live chat service doesn't work and it took them days to respond to emails.

18 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong size sent AGAiN

Sent the incorrect size of shoe for the second time in succession. Customer services unable to exchange, despite it being their mistake. Had to follow separate return and reorder procedure resulting in them now having my payment for 2 pairs of shoes and from what I’ve read here, maybe some time until I am reimbursed.
Not impressed and will not use this company again…buyer beware.

16 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What on earth is going on at Vans

What on earth is going on at Vans. I ordered some boots as a Xmas present with plenty of time to spare. The tracking indicates these have been sent but the carrier (Yodel) has no record or update on any delivery. Ringing customer care is beyond frustrating. They cannot assist and claim I need to speak to Yodel. Thats impossible because Yodel have no record of the tracking number provided! Talk about stuck in a loop. I doubt I will be ordering their products in future. So disappointing.

10 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not Respect for Customers with bad quality schoes

I'm surprised Vans is still in business. The quality of their shoes is terrible. After using the shoes a dozen or so times, my son developed a hole in the sole of his toe. Of course, Customer Service does not accept any complaints. People, wake up. Vans is an expensive brand compared to chinese cheap imitations that are of higher quality. I have never had any problems with making a complaint to NB or Nike.

3 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service

Item was due to be delivered by Yodel and it specifically stated it needed to be delivered to a person. Because I knew I wasn't going to be in I set a preferred neighbour for it to be delivered to instead. Parcel delivery photo was over someone's gate (not mine or my neighbour). Vans contacted Yodel who said parcel was delivered to customer so they closed my case and not willing to support anymore. So even tho Yodel ignored TWO delivery instructions, Vans won't do anything about it because they said it was delivered. I think its disgusting theyre just taking the couriers word for it even tho they clearly went against my instructions. So im missing £30 plus the trainers I ordered.

28 November 2025
Unprompted review

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