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Our stores are open!
UPDATE: Our metro Melbourne stores are still open and operating at the reduced hours of 10 am - 5 pm as of Monday 13/07/2020.
Our teams are implementing stricter hygiene measures in-store with a strong focus on sanitisation in response to recent community lockdown.
To our valued customers,
As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 crisis, our greatest priority is the health and safety of our team members, customers and the wider community. We’ve been closely monitoring what’s happening locally and sticking to the guidelines provided by the Australian Government.
During this time, we have seen an increased demand for footwear for essential workers. We are also seeing strong demand for active footwear and apparel as more people are taking part in physical activities.We are pleased to announce that we have opened all our stores with our new safety protocols in place to comply with all Government directives.
We are further pleased to announce that Click & Collect is available again. However, we ask that you please refer to the below information before heading into the store to pick up your order.For a full list of stores currently open for trade, please click here.
Hygiene and social distancing measures
To help make them safer, we’ve introduced several measures to help us maintain an appropriate distance from each other while in our stores. We will review and adapt these in-store measures as the environment evolves.
Introduce a limit to the number of customers in-store at any given time.Our stores will have signage displayed with the max capacity allowed in-store at any one time. If the store has reached capacity, the number of customers will be managed using a one in, one out policy.
Maintain 1.5 metres apart from each other where possibleSocial distancing tape will be placed around our floors and seating areas. These can be found throughout the store as reminders, as well as areas where you may be required to queue.
Use EFTPOS/Paywave/Tap n Go services availableWe strongly encourage you to use your card or phone to tap and pay instead of cash, whenever possible.
Use sanitisation station upon entering the storeA team member will be at the entry door to offer hand sanitiser which all customers will be required to use before entering the store.
Regular cleaning routines throughout the entire storeWe apply the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene across our stores. We have increased the routine cleaning of frequently touched hard surfaces.
Remove and put on your own footwearOur team will still be available to assist you with any sizing questions you may have, however they will maintain 1.5-metre distance to comply with social distancing! We will also have disposable try on socks and gloves available.
Training for team members on social distancing and additional hygiene measures
All of our team members will be required to complete a training course before returning to work.
Thank you for playing your part in helping us practise social distancing! We appreciate your continued support as we work through this together.
We hope to see you in-store or online soon!Team Dr. Martens.
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What is your latest online returns policy?
We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt where the products are in new, unworn with tags attached and in their original packaging.
Important to note! We do not offer exchanges for online orders. You'll automatically be issued a refund for any returned items. If you would like to exchange an item, we recommend placing a new order online and return your existing item.
If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return or exchange your shoes in person. Please note that we cannot facilitate Paypal refunds in store. All online returns must be lodged through our Returns portal here.
Please note that all online returns must be dropped off at your local post office. We do not accept direct returns to the warehouse.CREDIT CARD PURCHASES PAYPAL PURCHASES AFTERPAY PURCHASES RETURN ONLINE Refund Available Refund Available Refund Available RETURN IN STORE Exchange, store credit or refund available. No refund available.
Exchange available for size only.Refund available. No exchanges 3 simple conditions for a successful return
RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE
ITEM(S) ARE UNWORN & UNDAMAGED
IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND CONDITION
Item(s) were purchased in the last 30 days and proof of purchase can be provided.
Item(s) must be unworn, unwashed, or otherwise undamaged with original tags attached
Item(s) are in original packaging or shoebox in their original condition
Please note that all returns cannot be sent with the shoebox taped up, written on or exposed. Please use either the original postage bag or an inside out plastic shopping bag. **We reserve the right to reject any returns that do not meet these requirements.
Refunds
Once you have dropped your parcel off at the Post Office, please allow some time for your item to reach our warehouse. Please hold onto your Australia Post return tracking number so you can track your order and see when it reaches us.
Upon receipt, a returned item will be processed by our returns warehouse within 2-3 business days.
Once processed, the refund will show in your account within 2-5 business days, depending on your financial institution.
Please note that with any Public Holidays, there will be an additional 1-2 business days for your return to be processed.Online conditions
- Online purchases using credit/debit cards may be refunded or exchanged in-store. Please ensure you have your proof of purchase for our team member to assist you.
- Online purchases using PayPal can only be returned to the online store.
Exchanges & store credit
In-store purchases that are eligible for return and within 30 days of receipt may be exchanged for other items, or store credit provided. It is at the discretion of our Dr. Martens team to decide whether a full refund will be provided.
Cost of returns
You are responsible for the costs of returning any item(s) to our online store. Any returned item(s) are your property and remain your responsibility until they reach our warehouse.
Faulty items
Returns will be accepted on any faulty item(s) returned within a reasonable timeframe.
If you believe your online purchase arrived with a manufacturing fault, or you received something different to your original order, we'll be happy to cover the cost of the return.
If this is the case, please contact our Customer Experience team below with as many details as possible about the order. We'll request your order/receipt number and photographs of the tongues, tops, sides, soles and fault.*
*Please do not send back any faulty items without contacting us first.
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I’ve changed my mind - can I return or exchange my items?
We want you to be 100% happy with your items, so if you change your mind we'll happily accept a return within 30 days of purchase. Double-check that your items meet our Returns Policy and the three main requirements:
- returned within 30 days of purchase (with proof of purchase available if requested).
- unworn, unwashed and undamaged with original tags attached.
- in original packaging and condition. Items cannot be sent back with their packaging exposed, taped up or otherwise damaged.
Please follow the instructions here on how to organise your return.
I purchased my item more than 30 days ago - can I still return or exchange?
Unfortunately, we can only accept change of mind returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchasing. If your item falls outside of this time frame we will not be able to facilitate a change of mind return or exchange.
I purchased my item online - can I return or exchange in-store?
If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return or exchange your shoes in person. Just be sure to meet our Returns Policy and bring your proof of purchase. Your confirmation email also acts as proof of purchase.
You cannot return an item purchased with PayPal in-store. You'll need to organise an online return.
I purchased an item in-store - how do I return or exchange?
If you made a purchase in a store, you must return your item to a store location. We are unable to accept in-store returns to our online warehouse.
We will be happy to provide you with an exchange, store credit or refund as long as the items are in their original condition, with tags attached, in their original packaging and proof of purchase.
I want to exchange or return an item, however, I purchased it from somewhere else?
We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we're sorry to hear that your purchase doesn't meet your needs.
If your item was purchased from a third-party retailer and not directly from us (in-store or online), you will need to return to the retailer and have it assessed by them. Unfortunately, we are unable to facilitate exchanges or refunds from our end for purchases made with other retailers.
Once the place of purchase has assessed your item(s) they will be able to advise the next steps!
Having difficulties? Get in touch with the Customer Experience team below and we’ll be able to assist you.
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I’ve returned my item(s). When will I receive my refund?
Once you have dropped your parcel off at the Post Office, please allow some time for your item to reach our warehouse. Please hold onto your Australia Post return tracking number so you can track your order and see when it reaches us.
When your return arrives, it will be processed by our returns warehouse within 2-5 business days. Once processed, the refund will show in your account within 2-5 business days, depending on your financial institution.
Any questions? Please get in touch with our Customer Experience team below.
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The item I'm hoping to buy has sold out?
If you can not add a size to the cart, and experience the message 'out of stock', then, unfortunately, we are sold out, so sorry!
However, we recommend subscribing to our mailing list for any new releases that may catch your eye!Any further questions? Please contact our Customer Experience team below.
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