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Steve Madden Returns Policy

ShippinGenius summarizes Steve Madden’s return policy to help you understand your options when returning shoes and fashion accessories. Steve Madden is known for stylish footwear and trendy apparel.

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★☆☆☆☆
52 reviews
05/08/2025


HOPE YOU'RE ORDER IS CORRECT!
I ordered 2 pair of shoes, on deliver one was incorrect their error. Took them 2 weeks to send me a shipping label to return the shoes. Then I was exp... Read more

SONIA PELLEGRINI

02/18/2025


Waste your money if you want.
I'm not sure how this company is managed to get an order WRONG EVERY SINGLE TIME. And who has the time to always return products back. This is the sec... Read more

Charly Bun

02/01/2025


They sent me the wrong order after 2+ months
I ordered a pair of boots in November around the same time Canada Post went on strike. After waiting almost 2 months, I contacted Customer Care to loo... Read more

customer

01/29/2025


I ordered two pairs of shoes on the...
I ordered two pairs of shoes on the 18/12/24. I contacted their unprofessional customer service team by email on the 04/01/25 when I didn't receive th... Read more

Sharon

01/04/2025


Extremely Disappointed with Service
I ordered from Steve Madden on December 1, and my order wasn't delivered until January 2-over a month later! I emailed them multiple times to cancel t... Read more

Kamyar

11/29/2024


The worst company in the planet
The worst company in the planet. No cancellations, no way to edit orders, apparently the warehouse is located in the Moon because they never get notif... Read more

Lucila Vargas

10/30/2024


Poor customer service
My experience with Steve maddens customer service was not a great experience. I requested to return my shoes to which they sent me a return label. Mis... Read more

Stacy Sims

08/27/2024


Steve Madden, poor customer service and criminals...
Steve Madden didn't even send the right size so they screwed up the order from the beginning. When I asked for a replacement be sent they said they co... Read more

Andrea

08/08/2024


DO NOT BUY FROM STEVE MADDEN
DO NOT BUY FROM STEVE MADDEN. I have had the same returns issue as sooooo many other customers. I've been trying to return shoes, I paid for a returns... Read more

Sorcha

07/24/2024


Wrong shoes sent 3 times!
Horrible customer service. I ordered sandals online with express shipping, took 2 weeks to come. They sent the wrong shoes. I reached out to customer ... Read more

Alex

07/18/2024


Beware of Small Print
I tried to return a pair of shoes that didn't fit and was told they were "final sale" and not returnable. I read the return policy before purchasing a... Read more

M

04/22/2024


Don't order online from Steve Madden
Don't order online from Steve Madden.. a 3-7 business day turnaround turned into 14+... and when I asked if I could cancel my order (before I got the ... Read more

Lindsay Zautke

01/22/2024


If I could give them a 0 I would!
If I could give them a 0 that's what they deserve. They will not let you return shoes you buy online. What am I supposed to do with shoes that don't f... Read more

Amy Matoska

12/29/2023


Price adjustment
Price adjustment. I ordered boots Dec 6, 2023 and looked at their return policy. Customer service would not do the price adjustment because it was out... Read more

T.D

11/23/2023


First and Last Purchase with them!
I'm surprised there are so many bad reviews found here! Purchased a full priced item and it went down to 70% off in less than a month! Online web chat... Read more

Vanessa Cheong

11/08/2023


Never ever order from Steve Madden!
Never ever order from Steve Madden!! I ordered shoes from their online store, the heels folded under the shoe when I stood up in them. I contacted cus... Read more

Victoria Fagan

09/29/2023


SCAM!
Made a purchase form Steve Madden, but the quality of the merchandise was extremely poor. I obtained a return slip and mailed it back to them, and the... Read more

Brit Pretty

09/08/2023


Terrible company with little value to...
Terrible company with little value to customer. Returned a pair of shoes that were ill fitted. Paid for the return as they do not offer a return servi... Read more

Alison

08/30/2023


I ordered the same pair of shoes 3x and...
I ordered the same pair of shoes 3x and they kept sending me the wrong pair of shoes. Customer service acted like they were doing me a favour by allow... Read more

Darren Chow

08/03/2023


All the other reviews are right.
I ordered a size up and the shoes were WAY too small. The return policy is a joke and the support is not helpful at all.... Read more

Grant

07/14/2023


I could not be more disappointed with...
I could not be more disappointed with their return/replacement policy. I purchased a pair of boots in September of 2022, only 10 months ago, which hav... Read more

Sheryl Hollyoake

07/08/2023


Poor Customer Service
I received a Steve Madden Purse for my birthday in January 2023 which began to fall to bits after about four months. I was late emailing the company b... Read more

Jo Merry

05/01/2023

★★
I purchased the Rockaway white/black...
I purchased the Rockaway white/black sneakers, the shoelaces were two different lengths. One I could barely tie the other I could not tie. I called an... Read more

kbh

04/23/2023

★★
Untrustworthy
First online purchase I made from Steve Madden. I bought a 7us knowing in the past I have had a hard time with sizing from this company. It came in a ... Read more

Monica Marszal

04/09/2023


Bad service! never again!
The shoe the I ordered does not fit. Went to their store and refused to return/exchange. The worst and bad service ever. Never again!... Read more

Emily

02/07/2023


POOR QUALITY PRODUCTS! DO NOT BUY!
I purchased Madden Girl boots from my local Famous Footwear on October 23rd. They both split down the middle two months in. Tried to return or exchang... Read more

Katherine Hernandez

01/10/2023


Made a purchase for $120.00
Made a purchase for $120.00. Boots were not as expected. Tried to return, said they were listed final sale. I have no communication with Steve Madden ... Read more

Pam

12/16/2022


If I could give 0 stars I would
If I could give 0 stars I would. Just really bad. When I purchased a shoe it did not say final sale, the minute it got delivered and I tried to return... Read more

Keith Aliga

12/09/2022


This is the last time I'll shop with them...
This is the last time I'll shop with them. Other reviewers were right when they said they won't help you with an exchange. I bought a pair of boots a ... Read more

Courtney Miller

11/29/2022


Boots haven't been delivered and we're sent states away after tracking said they were out for delivery near me.
I ordered one pair of boots for work a week before Black Friday. It's taken way longer than expected to receive them. Days ago, it said my package was... Read more

Candy

09/23/2022

★★★★★
Fast delivery. Efficient return service
Fast delivery Good quality products Fantastic and super fast return service Great choice of products... Read more

Rita

07/05/2022


A scam of a company
A scam of a company. This company owe me a refund for 2 pairs of shoes. I ordered the shoes which arrived straight away. However, they are poor qualit... Read more

Mrs Vicky Mcneil

06/08/2022


A sham of a company
A sham of a company. I pre-ordered a pair of shoes, waited over a month for them to arrive, and received the wrong shoes. When I asked them to replace... Read more

Jessica Jolly

05/19/2022


Absolutely terrible customer service
Absolutely terrible customer service I will never buy off these directly ever again... you get no response personally by email its automated it takes ... Read more

Cath Duckworth

05/14/2022


Disgusting customer service!!!
Disgusting customer service!!! I bought a pair of shoes in the store and I love them, but I'm going to return them. I ordered another pair online and ... Read more

Debbie Schultz

04/29/2022


Bought boots in Melbourne which are...
Bought boots in Melbourne which are faulty. I live in NZ. Wore them once in NZ and they are faulty - started peeling. I contacted their customer servi... Read more

Jaki Dwight

04/11/2022


- 0 points to costumer service
- Did not receive email with confirmation after I ordered. - Shoe sizes were completely off. - Costumer service promised free return and then took it ... Read more

Anna

03/29/2022


Size of the shoes were way off, customer service didn't care
Size of the shoes were way off. The shipping cost of the return was almost the same price as the shoes. I contacted support and was told 'tough luck'.... Read more

Jabloogan

01/03/2022


Poor customer service
Poor customer service, I ordered one size bag and was faulty on arrival. I sent several emails to request for return slips but the team kept requestin... Read more

Abiodun Onakoya

12/21/2021


Scammers
Worst customer service experience, do not recommend at all! Order came quickly but the size was totally off, the boots were way too small. Emailed the... Read more

Shann

12/09/2021


Don't buy !
Don't buy !! I bought a pair of trainers from their UK site, paid in GBP however when I had to return them as they were too small I had to send it to ... Read more

Nili

12/07/2021


THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!
THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!! Returned boots as directed, they reached the destination and we're returned straight back without even opening the ... Read more

Louise

11/25/2021


The worst experience
The worst experience. Do not order from them unless you are 200% you will not need to return your order. They claim on the website that returns are fr... Read more

Alexia

11/11/2021


They don't respond
I have ordered the shoes with the understanding that the returns are free (as their website states). Now they didn't fit me and in the box there's a l... Read more

Zvezdochka Zvezdochka

11/04/2021


I have emailed the company twice to...
I have emailed the company twice to return some boots that aren't the correct size. I bought them under the understanding I had free returns . The com... Read more

P k

09/14/2021


Never buy Steve Madden!
Never buy Steve Madden! I bought a pair of Sandals on Steve Madden. I am always size 9. So, I decided to buy another pair of sandals with the same siz... Read more

Ivone

07/18/2021


Just stick to DSW
I always loved Steve Madden shoes so I thought, why not order right from the source? Big mistake. Of five orders over the past 3 months I've received ... Read more

Deanna Campbell

07/09/2021


Doesn't Make Customers Happy
Purchased a shoe at 50% off and wanted to return it due to fit. Was told it was Final Sale. I would NEVER purchase a FINAL SALE shoe until I knew it f... Read more

Andi Miller Hyman

06/26/2021


Are they based in China?
If you are okay with paying overnight and receiving your shoe 5 days later, or the fact that you want to return them but their customer service is tra... Read more

Zaimah

02/09/2021

★★
Stop ordering from Stevemadden.com!!!
I ordered a pair of heels from SM website, and they did arrive in a couple days. But when I went to try them on, left side was a 6 and right side was ... Read more

Victoria Delgado

09/26/2020


How did they even make it past quality control? ...
I was so excited to open my mail when my order arrived from Steve Madden. I ordered 2 pairs of shoes ans 2 handbags. When I opened the box I thought m... Read more

Ashley Montero

07/23/2020


Foolish Return Policy...
Put a pair of shoes on hold at a store, went to pick them up. It was my fault that I didn't check to make sure they had put aside the right pair, whic... Read more

Mesha H

Steve Madden Key Return Policy Details

Steve Madden allows returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and returned in original packaging. Start your return online.

CategoryDetails
Return Window30 days
Receipt/Proof of PurchaseRequired
Return Shipping ResponsibilityFree return shipping for domestic orders
Restocking FeesShipping fees not refunded for expedited shipping
Refund Process TimeRefund issued to original form of payment
Condition of ReturnMust be in original, unworn condition
ExchangesExchanges via return + reorder
ExceptionsFinal sale items not eligible
Special ConditionsReturn with original packaging
Return InstructionsStart return through online portal
Additional NuancesUnauthorized returns may be rejected
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steve Madden’s return policy?

Returns accepted within 30 days if unworn and in original condition.

Are returns free?

Yes, for standard shipping domestic returns.

Where do I start a return?

Visit the Steve Madden return portal.

Are original shipping fees refunded?

No, expedited shipping fees are not refunded.

Return Process Details
Return Policy Overview

Steve Madden allows customers to return eligible items for a refund within the specified return window. Items must meet all return conditions to qualify. Please ensure that your purchase is in its original condition and packaging when initiating a return.

Return Instructions
  1. Visit our official returns portal or contact support to begin your return.
  2. Carefully package your item with all original materials and use the provided shipping label.
  3. Drop it off at the appropriate carrier or schedule a pickup depending on your location.
Exclusions
  • Final sale items are non-refundable.
  • Used, worn, or washed items do not qualify for return.
  • Customized or made-to-order products are not eligible unless defective.
Refund Timeline

Refunds are processed after we receive and inspect your return. Please allow up to 10 business days for the refund to appear on your original payment method. You'll receive a confirmation email once the return is complete.

Steve Madden Returns: How to Return or Exchange Your Merchandise

If you're not completely happy with your purchase, don’t worry, Steve Madden returns are simple and flexible. We gladly accept returns of most unworn merchandise within 30 days of delivery, as long as the item is in its original packaging with original tags attached.

How to Return Merchandise

To return merchandise, start by locating your order number and initiating a return online or via e mail. We will provide a return label to help simplify the process. Please note that shipping charges are non refundable.

Returns must be sent back in the original packaging. Items returned without packaging or without tags may not be returned.

Return Eligibility and Restrictions

We accept returns of unworn merchandise purchased from stevemadden.com. Items bought from other retailers must be returned to the store where they were purchased. Products purchased from usa excluding Colorado Utah and Savannah GA are eligible under this policy. Returns from Utah and Savannah GA may be subject to different terms.

If you are using a discount or loyalty program such as the SM Pass, your refund will reflect the price paid. Please allow up to 10 business days after delivery for your return to be processed.

Refunds, Exchanges, and Store Policies

Items may be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery. Once we receive your package by mail or in store, we will inspect it and issue your refund to the original payment method. Refunds are usually completed within 5–7 business days.

Please note, if the return is approved, your refund will exclude any postage or restocking costs. Steve Madden covers restocking and postage only if the return is due to a shipping error or defective item.

Need Help?

For assistance with a return or if you have questions about Steve Madden returns, reach out to us via e mail or through our online portal. Whether you're returning from Colorado Utah and Savannah or anywhere else, we’re here to help make your return experience easy.

Contact Information

Customer Service: 1-888-762-2833
Contact Us: https://help.stevemadden.com/en-US