Delivery & Returns

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Delivery & Returns

UNITED KINGDOM DELIVERY

We are delighted to offer our UK customers a seamless and cost-effective delivery policy. For orders exceeding £60, you can enjoy the added benefit of free standard delivery, making your shopping experience even more rewarding. For standard delivery orders under £60, a nominal fee of £2.99 will be applied. However, once your order surpasses £60, the standard delivery service becomes absolutely free.

Need your items urgently? No worries! Take advantage of our Express/Next Day Delivery option, available for just £4.99, or only £2.00 on orders over £60! Rest assured that we are committed to providing you with timely and convenient delivery solutions, tailored to your preferences and budget. Shop with confidence and experience top-notch service at your doorstep.

Please be aware that all delivery time frames for Standard, Express, andNext Day Delivery through Evri / Royal Mail / DPD are estimated services and transit times may vary.

Please note that these services do not come with a guarantee. Additionally, in the event of any delay, the postage cost remains non-refundable.

When to expect your parcel:

Standard Delivery: 2-3 working days

Express Delivery: 1-2 working days

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

School Shoes use Deutsche Post™ as our preferred international partner for all orders outside of the United Kingdom. Deutsche Post™ in turn have established partnerships with local last mile delivery partners. For example, if you are ordering from the USA, Deutsche Post™ will partner with USPS to deliver your order.

DHL Express: Delivery between 2 - 5 working days.

Express delivery options are available for most countries. Please select this at checkout for a premium speedy service.

Duty & Tax

Orders from within the USA are usually free from any additional tax payments up to a maximum of $800 per individual shipment.

For all other countries, please consult your local customs and excise authority.

Kindly take note, all duty and tax related charges are to be borne by the recipient strictly. If you fail to make payment and your package is consequently held, we reserve the right to instruct for the goods to be returned to us or your package may be destroyed in country by customs and excise for failure to pay duty/tax. All associated costs will be deducted from the amount refunded to you.

United Kingdom Returns

How To Return

1. Returns Label
To make your return process hassle-free, you can generate a returns label at a cost of £2.99 using the button below.

This label covers up to 15kg in weight. Max combined length and circumference cannot exceed 225cm.

2. Exchanges
If you are returning an item for an exchange, please refer to the exchange section below.

3. How to Initiate a Return:
Ensure your return items are in their original condition with all tags and packaging intact.
Visit the Return Label Generator to create your return label.
Pack your items securely and attach the label to the outer package.
Drop off your package at your nearest Evri Parcel Shop or arrange for a collection through the Return Label Generator link at the bottom of this page.

Details

Eligibility: Our returns process is applicable for customers in the United Kingdom only.

Returns Window: You have 14 days from the date of delivery to initiate a return.

Extended return policy for the holidays: Any orders made on or after the 1st November have until the 7th Jan 2025 to return or 14 days, whichever allows you the most time.

As per policy, we cannot accept back returned parcels showing signs of wear. In the event an order has been returned back to us as worn, there may be a fee to return them back to you. Thank you for shopping with us, and we hope you enjoy your online shopping experience.

If you need to report an issue with your delivery please alert our customer service team within 14 days of dispatch.

Refunds & Exchanges

Refund Processing:
Once we receive your return and inspect the items, we will process your refund as soon as possible. Please allow 7-14 working days from the day you send out your return for us to receive, process, and refund your order.

Exchanges
If you are returning an item for an exchange, please refer to the exchange section below.

How To Return

1. Returns Label
To make your return process hassle-free, you can generate a returns label at a cost of £2.99 using the button below.

Details

Eligibility: Our returns process is applicable for customers in the United Kingdom only.

Returns Window: You have 14 days from the date of delivery to initiate a return.

Extended return policy for the holidays: Any orders made on or after the 1st November have until the 7th Jan 2025 to return or 14 days, whichever allows you the most time.

If you need to report an issue with your delivery please alert our customer service team within 14 days of dispatch.

Refunds & Exchanges

Exchanges
If you are returning an item for an exchange, please refer to the exchange section below.

Start A Return Here

Important Information

NON-RETURNABLE ITEMS

Please choose carefully when purchasing socks and underwear as we will not accept exchanges or returns for change of mind, due to hygiene purposes. This applies to socks sold individually, as part of a multi-pack or any included in a gift set.

Footwear which has been customised is also strictly non-returnable. This includes, but is not limited to additional heel height or rubber grip soles being added.

We are unable to refund ‘IMBOX Essential Pre-Applied Protection Spray'. With regards to this, the item itself will be refunded but the cost of the ‘IMBOX Essential Pre-Applied Protection Spray’ cannot be refunded. The prepaid 'Easy Returns Label' is also non refundable.

EXCHANGES

You are welcome to exchange your order within 14 days of receipt. Please use our returns label generator to produce a label to return your item(s) enclosing a note letting us know what you wish to exchange for. Alternatively, you are welcome to email us letting us know which item(s) you wish to exchange your returned goods for.

If the item you wish to exchange to is out of stock, then we may contact you to offer alternatives. If there are no suitable alternatives, we will process a refund under our usual returns policy.

If there is a price difference, our team will contact you to either take an additional payment or refund any difference.

We only offer exchanges for goods shipped to UK addresses.

RETURN TO SENDER

In the event that your item is returned to sender prior to delivery, a £5 charge will apply. Depending on the reason for return, we may be able to take a £5 payment and resend the item to you. Alternatively, we would need to refund the order with a £5 deduction once it is delivered back to us.
When we receive the item back, we will send an email asking you to contact us about the problem. If we do not hear back from you within 14 days of the email being sent, we will process a refund with the £5 deduction applied. Please be aware that we are unable to keep stock on hold, so all items which are returned to sender will be returned to stock immediately upon receipt back.
In the event that the item is returned to sender due to carrier error, then we will waive the £5 fee.

All of the following will be held in our warehouse for 30 days before being disposed of:

Returned items for which the buyer cannot be identified
Items returned in a worn/unacceptable condition
Items incorrectly sent to us
Items not eligible to be returned
Returned items relating to a fault complaint, but for which we have not been able to confirm a fault.

We will always attempt to establish contact with the customer in these cases, with a view to returning the item to them if such a course of action is reasonable or applicable to the situation.
We may request payment for the postage cost before we send the item. We will only dispose of the item as a last resort, if no contact can be made or other solution reached.

INTERNATIONAL RETURNS

Returns

All returns must be made within 30 days from the date of receiving the goods. All items being returned must be unworn and in their original, undamaged packaging.

All items being returned from outside of the United Kingdom must be clearly marked as 'RETURNED GOODS' on your customs paperwork. Failure to do so may result in your package being subject to tax/duties inbound to the UK. We will NOT be able to pay for this and it may result in your package being returned to you or destroyed by Customs & Excise.

In the event that your item is returned to sender prior to delivery, we may need to process a refund with a deduction made for all applicable postage costs. The deduction will include the cost of the returned to sender fee charged by the carrier.
Please note: If the item is returned to sender as a result of carrier error, then we will waive the return to sender charge deductions from your refund.

Exchanges

We do not offer exchanges on international orders. You will need to return your item for a refund and re-purchase your new item.

Returns Costs

All postage costs are to be paid for by the buyer.

FAULTY ITEMS

All goods which are suspected to be faulty should be reported to our Customer Services team at help@schoolshoes.co.uk.

Please include images of the fault. Please do not continue to wear the item or attempt to repair it as this may invalidate your right to return it. Any faults reported within 90 days of your receipt of the item can be accepted and returned to ourselves at our own cost. We will process your preferred resolution, whether that be a refund or exchange, as soon as possible. All faults must be confirmed and accepted by our Customer Services Manager.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If the original box or bag of a returned item is damaged by the customer, a 20% restocking fee will be deducted from the refund. This includes any adhesive labels stuck onto the box, such as the dispatch note.
Please note: This does not apply to the mailing bag, only item packaging.