Returns & Exchanges

You are responsible for any costs associated with returning your order.

You are welcome to post your back to our online warehouse and we will refund your order as per your original payment method.

Please note that we do not offer exchanges for online orders. If you would like to exchange an item, we recommend that you place a new order online and simply return your existing item.

If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return your shoes in person. Please note, we can not facilitate Paypal refunds in store. 

You can check out our Returns Policy for more information.

We're happy to accept change of mind returns within 30 days of receipt where the item is in new, unworn, unwashed and otherwise undamaged condition with tags attached and in their original packaging.

Please refer to our Returns Policy to see full details, however, if your item was purchased more than 30 days ago, Dr. Martens cannot offer a refund. 

If you believe your item is faulty, please refer to our faulty returns process here.

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 the conditions below and bring your proof of purchase. Your confirmation email also acts as proof of purchase.

Remember, you cannot return an item purchased with PayPal in-store. You'll need to post it back to us. You can check out our Returns Policy for more information.

We want you to be 100% happy with your items, so if you change your mind we'll happily accept a return or exchange within 30 days of purchase. Double-check that your items meet our Returns Policy.

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.

3 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.

Having difficulties? Get in touch with the Customer Experience team below and we’ll be able to assist you.

We will be happy to provide you with an exchange, store credit or refund provided that the items are in their original condition, with tags attached, in their original packaging and proof of purchase.

Find your nearest store here.

We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we're sorry to hear about your experience with our items.

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 other retailer purchases.

Once the place of purchase has assessed your item(s) they will be able to advise the next steps!

If you paid for your order via AfterPay, you are welcome to head to your nearest store and return the item/s in person. or you can post your item back to our online store. Take a look at our Return Policy to find out more information.

When your refund is processed, AfterPay will send you an email and make the necessary adjustments to your payment schedule.

For example, if you've made two repayments you will be refunded for those two payments and all further payments will be cancelled.

Unfortunately, we are unable to facilitate exchanges, but you are welcome to repurchase on a new barcode.

If you have any further enquiries regarding Afterpay, you can head to their website for more information.

If you made a purchase via PayPal, please note that we cannot accept returns to any of our stores.

You are welcome to post your back to our online store and we will refund your order in accordance with your original payment method.

PayPal will be in touch once they have finalised your refund and you will need then need to transfer the funds into your bank account if you wish.

For instructions on how to return your item, please see our Returns Policy. 

Please note that we do not offer exchanges for online orders.  If you would like to exchange an item, we recommend that you place a new order online and simply return your existing item.

You can, however, get your money back on your return shipping fee! Click here for more information.

Sometimes we make mistakes, we apologise if you have not received what you ordered!

Please contact our Customer Experience team to organise a solution.

*You will be asked to provide proof of purchase as well as some photographs of what you received.

You are most welcome to return a sale item, as long as it meets our return conditions. 

Even if your item was purchased at a sale price, you are welcome to return and receive a full refund for the price paid. 

You can check out our Returns Policy for more information.