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SOLETRADER
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1,128 reviews in the last 12 months22,886 total reviews  

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Top positive review

15 Jul 2023
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Shop owner asked me if I needed assistance.. So I said which show I liked.. was offered to try them.. He asked someone else to get me the shoes while he went to investigate why a child was trying to play with the hanging light. That person offered to get me them. In multiple sizes as they are Chelsea boots. Then offered me inner souls for a half size. This fit perfectly so I bought them. Whole transaction took about 2 minutes very efficient and very good experience

Top negative review

26 Jun 2023
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I went from London to Bluewater to get CK trainers. Spent £10 petol and £5 Dartford Crossing charge plus time. The leather on the trainers was cracked. I Went to Oxford Street to return costing another £6.20 travel plus time. Then ordered the same trainers online. This time, the inside leather was not covered properly resulting in a severe blister. I Was told I needrd to go into a shop so the assistant could verify the problem for a refund. I went to Oxford Street for a return costing another £6.20 travelling plus time. Then I was told I cannot get delivery refunded. I got in touch with Customer Services for all this drama and they only offered 10% discount in next purchase. So my £99 CK trainers turned to £129.40 plus time. What a shambolic service and Customer Services did not resolve my formal complaint to my satisfaction.
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24 Apr 2023
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Trainers arrived quickly but unfortunately had clearly already been worn. The soles were discoloured, there were creases in the leather, the stickers had been removed and replaced badly, and they smelled of someone else's feet. Not pleasant at all. Refund offered but not for postage, I think. Very disappointing experience.
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26 Apr 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. We are very sorry that your order did not arrive in a box fresh condition and that this was not picked up prior to dispatch. We can see that you have been in touch with our customer service team and they provided you with a free return. No delivery charge was made. We do apologise for the disappointment caused. Kind regards. SOLETRADER
18 Nov 2023
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I ordered a pair of shoes and got a email a week later to say they didn’t have them in stock. I went back to the site it’s still saying they are I stock. They definitely canceled it because they didn’t charge enough for shipping to Australia. At checkout shipping was $5. They made the mistake and I won’t buy again.
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29 Nov 2023
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I’ve ordered a shoes in store through their online service, the product was in stock when orders but so a payment was taken at the counter, however later on I’ve got a email saying it got cancelled, how’s that even possible, shocking!!, now I have to wait like 7 days for my money back. Not happy at all
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4 Jul 2023
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I ordered £139 Dr marten sandals which arrived in a few days. They have been previously worn. I emailed sole trader within 5 mins of them being delivered. Got no reply. I emailed again. This time got a reply asking for photos. I have sent 2 lots of photos and recieved no response from Soletrader
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9 Oct 2023
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Do not send customers trainers that are dirty and off colour! I received a right trainer that was a different shade and had dirty marks. I paid for new trainers that’s what I expected ! Very disappointed. As a first time customer that had to return the trainers not impressed at all.
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Answer by SOLETRADER
11 Oct 2023
Hello, we are very sorry to hear that your order did not arrive in the best condition. This is not the high level of service we normally provide. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. Kind regards. SOLETRADER
30 Jul 2023
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Bought a pair of shoes for my husband that were clearly worn, I asked for a discount and I would of kept them and they didn’t offer anything! And there are no more size 8! Makes me mad, are you going to resell worn shoes?
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10 Sept 2023
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Ordered a pair of size 5 Birkenstocks Delivery was quick however when these turned up they were the 'narrow' shoe. This was not detailed on the website when buying. They were sent back same day and refund sorted
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9 May 2023
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Cancelled my order as was showing stock they didn’t have. It then took 7 days for soletrader to notify Klarna so that they could begin the refund process. I had to email them 3 times before this happened.
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7 Aug 2023
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I was sent the wrong pair of shoes. To return by post I would have to pay, despite it not being my fault. Returns should be free when it’s not the customer’s fault that they are returning the item.
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16 Aug 2023
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Awful experience, paid for next day shipping and parcel wasn't dispatched until 2 days later. I only learnt that parcel was delayed after following up with them. Truly useless customer service.
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22 Aug 2023
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Paid for next day delivery !!!! A joke!!!

Paid for next day delivery. Have not received no notifications, no order has arrived and over a week. Emailed Soletrader and not had any reply. Terrible service and still waiting !!!!!!!
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Answer by SOLETRADER
25 Aug 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. We can see that our Customer Service team have responded to you and refunded the delivery charge paid. The order is being sent out by the supplier and our team have been chasing for updates. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Kind regards. SOLETRADER
16 Jun 2023
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Received my order as described but as soon as I submitted my order, I received fraudulent text messages and e-mails. You need to improve the security of your customers' information.
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19 Apr 2023
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There was a mark on the shoes I bought and no discount was offered as that was the only pair in that size left. The staff were not very helpful unfortunately like other places
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10 Nov 2023
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More attentive staff who are better informed. That said, we got where we needed to be although I think I was a sitting duck for a bit of upselling which failed to materialise.
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30 Sept 2023
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Hidden Terms & Conditions

Bad service if it isn't disclosed that we have to rate our experience afterwards, then one may choose to not disclose their email. *It was said it was for receipt only.
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10 Oct 2023
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Check that the product you send out is the same as the product advertised. Free returns as ended up paying £5.99 postage and return and purchase was incorrect colour
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Answer by SOLETRADER
11 Oct 2023
Hello, we are sorry that you received the wrong colour. If there is a problem with an order then we would always advise contacting our customer service team who are able to help. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. Kind regards. SOLETRADER
18 Sept 2023
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Ordered white leather converse. One came white and the other yellow as though it had been used. Awful experience which created a lot of hassle for me.
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19 Sept 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. We are sorry that there was a problem with your order. We can see that our Customer Service team provided you with a free return for exchange or refund. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. Kind regards. SOLETRADER
6 Aug 2023
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I ordered from here and a week later still didn't receive item. Poor communication. Cancelled order in the end. No live chat just messages.
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30 Nov 2023
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Ordered trainers in store for delivery to home due to arrive today. Email comes through this evening to say my order has been cancelled!!
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15 Sept 2023
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Delivery

Paid extra for next day Saturday delivery. It arrived the following Tuesday after I left for holidays. Parcel just thrown on the drive.
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Answer by SOLETRADER
19 Sept 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that there was a problem with the DPD delivery. In these instances we would always advise contacting our Customer Service team who are able to help. Kind regards. SOLETRADER