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Platypus Shoes

Platypus Shoes

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Platypus Shoes
1.8

383 reviews

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Product Appearance ?As advertised · Not as advertised
383 reviews
1 Dajana  · Terrible service. Twice now, I have ordered shoes online, only to receive the wrong size.
1 Sam B.  · Mouldy nikes – Mould on the bottom of new Nikes that were delivered today! Near impossible to get a response on the chat!
1 Tania H.  · Worst Customer Service – Worst online shopping service, no phone number to contact. Only option is messenger and sat on message for 30mins and NOONE responded
5 Anon  · Excellent customer service – Professional customer service, able to change a credit note to gift card to be used online
3 norma d.  · ok products, returns fees costly – good products and great on sale days but the return cost is ridiculous, wont be buying online, best go instore if possible.
1 Regan  · Go to footlocker instead – The shipping/delivery is taking literally twice as long as they said-guaranteed it would take
Katie
Katie
 

Huge shoutout to Simone and her team at the Nowra platypus store the service is excellent the staff are very approachable. The vibe instore is great I have given them a 5 star rating because it’s well deserved Show details

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Christine
ChristineNSW7 posts
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This company is using a gimic in the form 0f a win if you give them a review. When you go to fill out the review you can not get a keyboad to come up. This a controlled competition snd no one has a chances to win sny thing! Yes i did check if my keyboard working and yes it is. Fals advertising and wasting time of people who genuinely brought off thier sight. Show details

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Ren M.
Ren M.New South Wales2 posts
 

I've never put a review in only for the company to reject it. I did give a positive review when they emailed asking to review a recent purchase, only to receive a rejection e-mail, odd. Other than that, delivery was quick and the shoes were as described , Show details

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Dawn B.
Dawn B.
 

The [Content Removed] company ever... awful customer service... In fact NONE! I will NEVER use you again.. AND my company has 23000 people that need work shoes.. you are generally seriously a poor operated company!

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Patrick F.
Patrick F.
 

These guys are the worst, received two pairs of dirty sneakers that have been clearly worn from Alice Springs to Brisbane. Bruh platypus sucks ahh Show details

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Casey L.
Casey L.
 

Don't buy; they send out faulty shoes. The stitching was all messed up on my new Doc Martens. They don't respond to emails. Never again. Buyer beware.

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Brett
BrettVIC
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I ordered a pair of Vans online from Platypus Shoes and was really disappointed with what arrived. The shoes were already laced up and tied in a knot, and there was no tissue paper in the box — which strongly suggests they were either a returned pair or a store display, not brand new. For a white pair of shoes, the tongues were also visibly… Read more

discoloured, which is unacceptable for a product sold as new.

I contacted Platypus to request an exchange, but was told they don’t offer exchanges and that I would need to pay return postage myself — despite the shoes arriving in this condition.

Poor quality control and even poorer customer service. I won’t be ordering from Platypus online again.

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Hannah Clode
Hannah ClodeQLD2 posts
 

Bought two pairs of Sketches from platypus and so far have only received one pair which arrived in second had dirty worn condition with dirt and poo on the soles! Impossible to get a hold of and speak with someone to short this issue and find out where my second pair of shoes are. Would never buy from this shop again. Show details

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Bel
BelQLD5 posts
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I visited a store, the sizes were not available and was told to order online, or they could order them in for me. I was visiting the area so going back to store was not an option. Ordered 2 pairs of shoes in different colours but the same size. I received 2 pairs of shoes of different sizes and not the size I ordered. I have been told I need to… Read more

reorder again and return the wrong sizes to them but I cannot just exchange the wrong shoes for the right shoes online. Needless to say, I wont be reordering again due to not getting the correct ordered sizes the first time. I was told it was my fault because I changed the size guide (in their drop down box) from mens to womens. Sorry, why is that available if you are not suppose to change it? And that does not explain how I received 2 different sizes for the order that clearly stated the same size. Images of order and boxes received in the post. How????

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Jimmy
JimmyWA2 posts
 

I bought a pair of Sketchers slip ons and one of the shoes was giving me issues so i decided to exchange them for another pair, new pair had the same issue so decided to return them but the store (DFO, Perth) wouldnt accept returns without a box which unfortunately i have lost. I have shown them the original receipt but they refused, telling me… Read more

to come next day so the manager can deal with me, not helpful at all. Those shoes are now going to the landfill cause i cant wear them as they hurt my feet. There instore return service is poor and causing a lot of inconvenance to the customer. Not buying again from them !

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Lee H.
Lee H.VIC
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Ordered my pair of Nikes online using a voucher my friends got me. The shoes that were delivered had a dirty mark on the shoe - so I took a photo and returned them. The process was terrible. The gift card team reimbursed me a total that didn’t include the shipping cost. I then ordered a new pair and they sent the same shoe back! I once again took… Read more

photos and sent them back. To receive the voucher they reimbursed it without shipping cost or the discount promotion. It took a total of 4-5 weeks for this to all happen. I got nothing extra or anything included. This was ridiculous!! I will never ever buy anything from this store

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Anthony
AnthonyNSW
 

Miscommunication by myself and attendant about shoe size. Attendant ordered 10 but I wanted 11. As soon as I got the confirmation email I replied emaol asking for an amendment. Realising it probably won't be read soon enough I looked for contact us… Read more

on Web pages. AI both eventually informs me orders can't be changed until they are received. I thought if I get in quick enough they can simply change it before packing. I got back on Platypus chat with 'real' person , I think, and got confirmation that it can't be helped and I would need to go in store and cancel. I called the store and she said she'll try cancel before packing and call me back. Of course it was too late and I would have to bring it in for a refund and no store has my size in stock so an exchange would have to be done online. If you asked me this is a big scam that exhaust you to give up and give the shoes away or squeeze into them.

 Follow-up  · The attendant was nice and there were no issues with the refund. Its the whole system that is disappointing.

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Positive reviews

Maria Gare
Maria GareWA
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I couldn't resist ordering my first pair of Hokas when I saw them on sale on Platypus online ($100+ cheaper than other stores). However, I was worried that I'd made a terrible mistake after reading all the awful reviews here! But I had no need to be concerned. The shoes were delivered from Melbourne to my AusPost Parcel Locker in Perth, within… Read more

two days of me placing my order (free express shipping). New shoes, well-packaged, correct size and colour. Great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again :)

Matthew C.
Matthew C.
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I needed some help finding a good pair of sneakers for work as im on my feet all day, a big thankyou to charlie she was so lovely and her customer service was 5 star she made me feel so welcome and qent above and beyond for finding the right shoe for me. Best retailer and fantastic prices. Thats why i gi e Charlie 5 stars. Show details

Renee Roy
Renee Roy2 posts
 

High point shopping centre Level 1 – Thank you to the lovely girl that helped me out at highpoint shopping centre Level 1 such a beautiful girl fantastic service ❤️ Show reply

Negative reviews

Carly A
Carly A2 posts
 

Shoes purchased, box slightly damaged on arrival, dirty mark inside the shoe, sizing was off so I sent back for refund and it was sent back labelled damaged. They cut the post bag and used sticky tape to stick to the box before taking a photo and sending back to me with no explanation. I was denied a refund due to the label being stuck to the box… Read more

but I was helped by the australia post office worker who put it in the bag and didnt stick anything to the box! No matter how many times I explained they denied rhe refund and accused me of damaging the box.

Rani S
Rani SVIC3 posts
 

Today, I received texts and emails to say my order has been delivered - except it hasn't. Which means it probably has gone to the wrong address. I contacted the company and they said they would not provide a refund or send out another pair blaming my authority to leave as the issue. Except, my doorbell video shows no delivery attempt. I wanted to… Read more

see pics of where it was delivered, and they have not been able to provide it - unless you want items not delivered AND not receiving a refund - don't bother buying from them - WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!

UPDATE - their customer "service" contacted me to say that they had checked with their driver who had gone to the wrong delivery address (which they acknowledge NOW, with no apology) and found out that the lady had contacted me via FB and I had picked up my parcel (which happened AFTER i had contacted their customer service and before writing this review). Said driver also claimed he contacted me and i had confirmed that I had picked up the product - Except no such thing happened! He did NOT contact me. Here's the company's SOP from what I have gathered - deny they delivered to wrong address, deny that anything is their fault - it is the customer's fault for requesting leave at safe spot. And when they do check, they lie that their driver had done thr right thing! PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND DON'T BUY FROM THEM!!

D Dog
D Dog21 posts
 

My daughter brought me a pair of Crocs for Christmas from the platypus store in Tamworth, but unfortunately they were a size too small. She took them back on Boxing Day to exchange for the next size up, but the store manager was very unhelpful, saying we don’t have any of the size you want and we will not order any in to replace, forcing her to… Read more

get a refund. Would not help at all and we’re very stand offish. Thanks platypus… My daughter brought me this gift with her own money for the very first time since she started working and was so proud. You have now robbed her of this experience. You miserable bunch of …..

Recent reviews

Julie P.
Julie P.2 posts
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Never ever buy through platypus online their communication is trash and their couriers are just as useless. The couriers lost my order in transit or most probably stolen them

Nicole W
Nicole WQLD9 posts
 

My mother ordered light up Sketchers for my son from Christmas 2024, and imagine her surprise when Platypus sent her a pair of plain Sketchers school shoes. By this time, it was only days before Christmas and the "customer service" (and I use that term loosely as there was no service provided) representative I spoke to was rude, beligerent and… Read more

offered absolutely no help or solutions other than "yeah, I guess your son isn't getting his Christmas present this year, hahaha".

My mother tried to return the shoes in store, however they wouldn't accept the return, so we organised a postal return and posted them back and she went to another store to purchase the shoes.

It is now EIGHT MONTHS LATER and she is still to receive her refund for the light up shoes that Platypus did not send.

Richard
RichardNSW7 posts
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I bought a pair of Vans Knu Stack at a very good price from Platypus Shoes Online Store. Everything seemed very professional and impressive - customer service was courteous and helpful, postage and delivery was very good. To my horror, when I opened the package, the shoes that were sent had been worn!!! These people sent shoes which clearly had… Read more

been walked in and even had fluff from the socks that were worn. The shoebox was old with yellowish paper which had once been white and was crushed. I contacted customer service which have not replied.. I warn anybody considering doing business with Platypus Shoes Online to reconsider. You will likely receive second hand worn shoes. They are a FREAKNG DISGRACE, downright unhygienic and disrespectful. Explain yourselves to The Department of Fair Trading !!!!

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Arienh
ArienhQLD15 posts
 

I purchased 2 pairs of leggings online, which were too big so I returned. I then purchased 2 pairs of leggings in another size, and for some reason paypal pay in 4 put a pending on it until all payments made. I made all payments as paypal said they could do nothing and to see platypus for refund, no leggings were sent with that one. I have been in… Read more

touch with platypus, and they have no record of these two purchases, I am down $74. I don't recommend platypus and am very dissapointed. Update, I finally got my $42 refunded by PayPal but platypus shoes will not refund my $30 from 2 pairs returned.

Teagan
TeaganVictoria10 posts
 

Purchased shoes, delivered , worn once and sole is bulging thought no problem will let them know and it will be a replacement or refund. Oh my god. Sent them videos and photos all the details. I’d worn the shoes once like why would I purchase shoes and then go to the effort to replace after 2 days. I’ve dealt with t their assessor’s who deemed no… Read more

faults !! It literally bulges out the side when pressure is applied to the plantar shoe. Will be taking to to consumer affairs

Natalie
Natalie
 

DO NOT SHOP HERE I wish I weren't even able to give Platypus 1 star. Platupus Shoes sent me the wrong pair of shoes from and online express delivery (more expensive) order, when I requested support they ignored my emails. Only when I reached out via their chat function on their website did they let me know it was not in their policy to exchange or… Read more

send the right shoes. the only option they gave me was to return the wrong shoes. I also purchased the shoes on express delivery as I had an event I needed them for and to this, they also responded that they would not refund me for the shoes or my delivery costs. DO NOT SHOP HERE. I am amazed at their disgusting customer service and policies. They were the ones that stuffed up and refused to rectify things. All I wanted was to be sent the right pair of shoes which is what I paid for! Now I am stuck bearing the cost of their stuff up.

No Curtain
No Curtain2 posts
 

Made order and after re entering delivery address multiple times it still defaulted to the wrong address. This will mean it never arrives. I tried to cancel order but they say you can’t!!! I will never use you useless site or services again. I can’t wait for my items to never arrive and be charged for them. Then I’ll will need to deal with your incompetent customer service to get a refund. You need to better. Pathetic.

Mia S.
Mia S.
 

Received the wrong size in the same shoes 2 times after shopping online. Double checked that the sizing was correct, but received a EU 36 instead of an EU 38 (that is also listed as a 7.5) both times i tried to order my shoes.

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Jenny
JennyVIC
 

Great customer service Return customer – In Torquay at platypus with the super helpful and knowledgeable Ben who manages the store. He is fitting out my daughter with sneakers. He speaks youth and mum language all at once. This is the place to get your shoes with great service and great quality products. Show details

Bobbie
BobbieVIC4 posts
 

No customer service at all, refused to refund on lost parcels – Zero to none customer service!!! 2 parcels were confirmed lost from the same order, and StarTrack said they’ve contacted Platypus to chase my refund. Weeks later, no one from Platypus ever tried to even contact me, and when I emailed them, all I got was generic response and to close my case since “my questions have been answered”. Online chat… Read more

agents keep advising the parcel I wasn’t even talking about since that’s the only one showing delivered from the same order. DO NOT ORDER from this store! They are ridiculous and nobody cares. Weeks later I’m still waiting for my money back, which I doubt would ever happen since they just put u in dead circles. I’m not sure how a company can get away with this, pretending parcels aren’t lost and refusing to refund costumers?? I’d rate zero star if I could. AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!

Unsatisfied
Unsatisfied
 

Useless customer service – Really pathetic customer service. Have credit note and have been mailing for over a month to get and e-voucher so I can use the credit for online purchases. Ladida mails asking to rate their service but they did actually delivered. So bloody useless. I will think twice before buying from them again.

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