Footwear
Shoe brands have quietly tightened their return rules since the pandemic. We note who still lets you walk around the block and who wants the tags on.
- 84/100
Brooks Running Review: Still the Safest Bet for Everyday Runners?
Reliable shoes, unusually generous worn-shoe returns and reachable humans; it loses points on durability complaints and a lineup that changes model numbers yearly.
- 74/100
Allbirds Review: Still Worth It in 2026?
Comfortable, honest shoes let down by a return policy that has become stingier and a support setup that is thinner than the price suggests.
- 73/100
HOKA Review: Is the Max-Cushion Pioneer Still Worth the Price?
Some of the most comfortable everyday shoes sold, backed by a try-and-return policy you can actually use, held back by premium pricing and durability complaints.
- 67/100
Rothy's Review: Are the Washable Flats Still Worth It in 2026?
Comfortable, easy-care shoes with good support hours, held back by premium pricing, a refund fee and a pile of durability complaints.
- 65/100
Birkenstock Review: Is the Cork Footbed Still Worth Buying Direct?
Footbeds that earn their reputation and fair US return terms, dragged down by premium pricing, a slow refund clock and a poor public service record.
- 63/100
On Review: Are the Cloud Shoes Worth Their Premium Price?
Well-made, good-looking shoes held back by premium pricing, an unworn-only return rule and a public service record that is hard to ignore.