• Sheplers

Sheplers

Overview

Sheplers has a rating of 1.46 stars from 349 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Sheplers most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and next day problems. Sheplers ranks 52nd among Boots sites.

  • Service
    42
  • Value
    36
  • Shipping
    39
  • Returns
    23
  • Quality
    27

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  • Horrible Companyslow, poor customer service HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE If I could give zero stars I would!
  • First, my credit card wouldn't go through, call CC #, they sad it was "potentially fraudulent."
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Top Positive Review

“OUTSTANDING!”

Jeff P.
1/14/21

First time buying from these guys. Was looking for a new pair of Cowboy boots. They don't sell close to where I live. Picked the pair I wanted, and within 2 1/2 days there on my doorstep. Ii live in Canada and the city I live in it takes 3 or 4 days to get a package across town. Now for the boots themselves. Excellent fit, excellent, quality. They are exactly what they advertise. I don't think I've ever had as good an experience buying something online as dealing with this company. Will definitely buy from them again.

Top Critical Review

“DO NOT BUY FROM THESE CLOWNS!”

John D.
3/4/22

My wife ordered a pair of Dingo boots. They came quickly but not in a Dingo's box and the soles and heels were scuffed a little. I started the return and found that they want to charge a $10 "Handling Fee" for us to return used goods! Fortunately, my wife says it's not bad enough to lose $10 on, but we will NEVER buy from these scumbags again!

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Thumbnail of user chuckj101
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 2nd, 2023

I ordered a Men's work mans Belt.
The package felt odd in feeling not like a belt, as UPS was driving away.
I opened the package and it was a Woman's lite blue sweater (Size 8/M).
I called Sheplers customer service and the employee said they would send me a free return shipping label.
Then I was to take it to a UPS drop off location, which is not convenient for me, as I live in a rural area.
Then when Sheplers had recieved their mistaken order, would they then send me my actual order. (maybe - 2nd time is charm).
I instead opted to get a refund, which will not be credited back to my card, until they recieve their sweater.
I asked the customer service rep if this happens very often, she said "unfortunately these days it does".
Good luck...

Tip for consumers:
Might be a surprise what you get from Sheplers

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Mens Belt, recieved a Woman's Sweater

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Thumbnail of user johnd6226
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 4th, 2022

My wife ordered a pair of Dingo boots. They came quickly but not in a Dingo's box and the soles and heels were scuffed a little. I started the return and found that they want to charge a $10 "Handling Fee" for us to return used goods! Fortunately, my wife says it's not bad enough to lose $10 on, but we will NEVER buy from these scumbags again!

Tip for consumers:
That they charge for returns, no matter the reason - wrong items, damaged, etc. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

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Boots.

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Thumbnail of user katiec445
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 12th, 2021

This company is the worst when it comes to returning merchandise. They charge a $10 fee per item not order and they also charge a restocking fee. A shirt that I returned which cost me $46 was refunded by the return for only $24! I called and complained and the customer service rep didn't even care and just stated that was their policy. Buyer beware…. Don't order from this company! You will be sorry if the item has to be returned!

Tip for consumers:
Don’t order from this site. Go somewhere else! They will rip you off if you need to return it.

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None. All of my items were returned. Everything was too small for my whole family. This even included the boots!

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Thumbnail of user hollyc446
1 review
3 helpful votes
May 13th, 2021
Verified purchase

After waiting only a week, I was super excited to finally have my turquoise leather jacket. It is extremely gorgeous, however, although the tag said "XXL" it definitely fits more like a small or medium. My grandmother is now enjoying the jacket but I honestly shed a tear or two because I thought I had finally found a beautiful leather jacket that would fit someone taller and broader. Very first purchase and also the very last.

Thumbnail of user christineb2015
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 24th, 2022

Ordered a $228 leather vest for my wedding and there was delay after delay and just today on May 24th, I get an email saying the order was cancelled b/c they don't have it. I NEVER write bad reviews. This company is horrible. Will never buy from them ever again. A shame b/c I'm heavy spender too.

Tip for consumers:
Run-horrible company

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Thumbnail of user wendyg468
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
December 6th, 2021

I ordered boots 3 weeks ago and made many calls to customer service. In stock, in our warehouse. Will ship tomorrow…. Yeah right… today got an email they canceled my order. WTF. DON'T buy from them. Not happy with the way they handled this!

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Thumbnail of user johnc9451
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 19th, 2022
Verified purchase

Sheplers just informed me my order is canceled,I ordered it on Dec 4.
Thanks great service...NOT!

Tip for consumers:
BOOT BARN WAY BETTER

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Thumbnail of user johnl525
4 reviews
58 helpful votes
May 13th, 2019

First, I have ordered successfully from them. Shipping was slow, but I got what I wanted.

However, twice now, I have tried to order via the website, and had total failure. First time, I just could not for the life of me get the order to complete. Tried three times on three different days. Gave up, emailed them, their response: nothing.

Second time, I spent about an hour carefully picking out shirts. Placed the order. Wait. Wait. Wait. A month later, nothing. No charge to my card, no confirmation, just nothing.

I won't bother again.

Thumbnail of user georgez277
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
May 2nd, 2021

Bought a few belts from them and was very disappointed in their quality. One of my favorites started to break down after a year, just like car parts only made to last so long, just after the warranty expired. Very sad. But they were very sorry, I guess that counts for something.

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Thumbnail of user chelseyb56
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 26th, 2022

I was very interested in purchasing cowgirl boots for my wedding. I had some questions before making my online purchase so I sent an email to the customer service email which states "We aim to respond within 24 hours." Well, that email was sent on May 18. I also followed up on May 23 and still no response.

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None - cant get a response

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Thumbnail of user mickaelc9
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2022

Hello,
This was my first time ordering from Sheplers.com.
I've read some pretty negative reviews about you! That scares me...
I don't know if you ever read reviews about your company?
First order of 152 EUR
Question: 1) Why did you only ship 2 items in 1 package?

Question: 2) Why did you make a second expedition? Why not ship all 3 items at the same time? But why?
In the customer area on the website
They got the shipping address wrong!
An address in Israel!
Sorry but I live in France!
May I expect an answer from you? Please.
I hope

Thumbnail of user patricias3818
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 2nd, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered a pair of boots online. I got a confirmation when they received the order, I paid through PayPal, I heard nothing for a month. I called customer service after having my emails ignored, when I gave the order number, she put me on hold, I was disconnected and couldn't get through again. An hour later, I received an email telling me that because they couldn't verify my information, my order had been cancelled. Quite a coincidence that on the day I inquired about not receiving my order, they suddenly realized my information wasn't verifiable. So I called again, this time the woman I spoke to was very rude. She spoke over me, did not let me finish a sentence and told me the reason my order was cancelled was that they'd called my financial institution and they wouldn't verify my info. I managed to finally tell her I paid through PayPal, not a bank. She paused, and said that it's the bank they deal with. So I asked her to explain that to me, since she wouldn't have any bank information for me, it was PayPal. She began to speak loudly and changed her story, telling me that my "zip code" wasn't verified. I told her I'm in Canada, so it's a postal code, which includes letters and numbers, I have the confirmation email from them with my postal code written correctly, so that couldn't possibly be the problem. So, we went back to the story about my financial institution being the culprit. So I asked her if they'd spent the last month contacting a Canadian bank about me, but then today, when I called them, just decided to cancel my order? At this point she became belligerent, I asked for a supervisor, she put me on hold, and that's where I remained for 45 minutes. I carried on with my day, my phone at hand…, no one ever came on the line. After writing this, I will call them again, just to push back.
They took the order…, they just didn't bother to process it.
When I called, they realized that hadn't bothered with it, so simply cancelled it. It's a hell of a way to do business.
I'd suggest strongly, that you purchase elsewhere. It's a shady, dishonest company to say the least.
P. Sawyer
Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t.

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Thumbnail of user olgar112
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 8th, 2021
Verified purchase

Purchased 2 pair of booties 1 pair is correct other pair is a pair of random booties not even the correct size. 2 emails later 4 chats later still no reply to my emails. So far for a response within 24 hrs. Getting very frustrated. Wouldn't buy again from them.

Thumbnail of user rm559
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 11th, 2021

I placed an order 9 days ago and it hasn't even shipped! In this day of quick shipping and excellent care, Shepler's is lacking. Who would think it takes 9 days to even leave their warehouse? The order is a birthday gift which although order two weeks before the big day, will not certainly be late. I wish I had read these reviews before placing my order. Very upset with myself for ordering with this company.

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Thumbnail of user jeffp701
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
January 14th, 2021

First time buying from these guys.
Was looking for a new pair of Cowboy boots.
They don't sell close to where I live.
Picked the pair I wanted, and within 2 1/2 days there on my doorstep.
Ii live in Canada and the city I live in it takes 3 or 4 days to get a package across town.
Now for the boots themselves.
Excellent fit, excellent, quality. They are exactly what they advertise.
I don't think I've ever had as good an experience buying something online as dealing with this company.
Will definitely buy from them again.

Thumbnail of user thomasr710
1 review
16 helpful votes
May 6th, 2020

What horse crap!. Sent to my old address even though I changed address on line. Account reverted back to old address and wouldn't let me change again. People who received the package immediately sent it back.

Sheplers then gave me a $51 dollar refund on an order that cost me $84. So I guess they get a quick profit for being incompetent.

Thumbnail of user zackb248
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 28th, 2022

Bought a hat from them. Hat was shipped inside a box with little packing paper. No hat box or any kind of protection. Hat was smashed by UPS. Not messing with hassel of returning it since it has to be dropped off at a UPS location which us an hour from where I live. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!

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Thumbnail of user angelac2117
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 9th, 2022

I can see why this company has a 1.4 out o 5 rating. I made an order on the website, I live in Canada so it is an international order. The order went through and just hours later I received an email saying they had cancelled it. I emailed back asking why, I was given 3 vague reasons. The last of which was that my credit card info did not mach the billing info. I went and removed the info, retyped the exact credit card number from my card in to their site. It went through and later I received an email saying that it was cancelled. I phoned in and spoke to someone that may or may not had a pulse, he was less than helpful and told me I needed to call my credit card company to get their fax number so they can send in a paper to have the charges released on my credit card... I spoke to the 'Team Lead' who never once apologized or showed concern that perhaps the issue is with Global E, the site they use for international orders, she was rude and ignorant. I did call my credit card company, they said they don't understand what the issue could of been, the card is fine. Shepler, the original ignorant customer service ( I use that term generously) called me to 'follow up' he didn't even identify himself, in a monotone voice just said the same ignorant comments. I can honestly see why Americans think Canadians are so nice, if this is the type of individuals you all need to deal with. As a business owner myself and manager of many staff, I can say the level of negligence and rudeness in which that was handled was amazing. I have sent emails to all of our western themed businesses about this and they agree and are changing companies they purchase from. Get it together Shepler's, if you want to be $#*!s you shouldn't be dealing in the front lines. The level of frustration here was unnecessary.

Tip for consumers:
I hope you don't need to talk to them, they are rude and not helpful.

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Thumbnail of user ramont67
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 20th, 2022

I should've read reviews before ordering! From day one its been problems with my order and tryna return it. This fraudulent company only wants your money they DO NOT care about the product the customer or their concerns...(WARNING) DO NOT SHOP HERE!

Tip for consumers:
Never shop here for anything definitely do not order online

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Hat

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Thumbnail of user robinb552
1 review
13 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020

I ordered a pair of riding boots and after two weeks had passed and still had not received them I decided to track the order and to my surprise the order had been canceled by Sheplers! No one notified me. I then sent an email asking about it, no answer. Sent another email requesting my money back and again no response. Took a screenshot of my credit card statement showing the charge and again requested a refund. I have gotten NOTHING! I always do business with Boot Barn and just thought hey, I'll give Sheplers a try. Never again!

Thumbnail of user marthaw635
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 24th, 2021

Ordered and paid for a pair of boots that were never shipped; filed for a refund that was never received; follow up by their Customer Service, still no refund. So, no boots, no money. Worst online buying experience with this company. Run the other way.

Tip for consumers:
DO not DO BUSINESS with this company. Disreputable.

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didn't receive the product I bought -- didn't receive anything, including my refund which they said they sent.

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Thumbnail of user lisamariek3
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2022

I see I am not the only one with a bad experience with returns. Return process was horrible, I will never shop with them again just for this reason.

Tip for consumers:
International shipping is a gong show, they do not offer an easy process for returns and then offer a flat fee but then the parcel comes back to you.

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Thumbnail of user breannae15
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 24th, 2022

Literally charged my card 5 times for 1 purchase, have to shut off my card as it continued to try charging my card but ny card declined.

Tip for consumers:
Beware

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Jeans

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Thumbnail of user williame1077
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 17th, 2021

... I bought jeans from Sheplers twice over the years and never had a problem. I recently purchased a pair of jeans the same size I bought before (I'm still wearing them), and they were HUGE! Way too big. So I decided to exchange them, this is where things turn disastrous. The user interface on the returns page is a joke. I tried to exchange them but the radio button for exchange would not work. After a phone call I was informed that I couldn't exchange them because I paid through PayPal. What the heck has that got to do with the price of tea in China? They said there would not be a $10.00 charge for the return shipping. That was simply a lie in the making. My original cost was $43.40. My refund to PayPal was $24.97, fool me once. I bought the jeans from Amazon for $27.00 (Same jeans, same label), plus tax, free shipping. Never again will I purchase anything from Sheplers. I cannot recommend this company to anyone, use Amazon for best price and honest customer relations/service...

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Thumbnail of user genab16
1 review
19 helpful votes
January 2nd, 2020

Sheplers website showed that my order had been delivered, when in fact it hadn't been. I attempted to contact the company to try to get the product that I paid for sent to me. I sent 5 emails that all went unanswered. Every time I call customer service, I get "disconnected" as soon as I ask for an actual person to talk to. The automated system is also not an option considering it told me it had no record of my order at all.
I will NEVER do business with them again, which is quite a shame considering they used to be my favorite to order from since I was a little girl. I'll be using Amazon from here on out.

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