I was excited to finally visit one of my favorite brands/online stores in person. Unsuspecting shop, looks basically like a Bodega (duh) on a side street from the outside but inside is a small ish boutique shop with a small selection of clothes and sneakers. I got lucky and was able to grab a Carhartt x Bodega tee for myself and another Bodega tee for a friend as well. The staff here is nice but it can get busy in here. read more

Bodega - Shoe Stores Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

JUST RUN! * HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE * RUDE OWNER & STAFF * UNREASONABLE RETURN POLICY I wanted to return the jacket when I found it was too small for me. But Bodega refused to do that since they told me that it was a final-sale product. I checked up, no obvious sign on the item page to show it's a final sale item, and no obvious sign on the cart page and check-out page. They told me there is a warning on the sale page: https://bdgastore.com/collections/sale, it's true, but I don't think it's enough to let the customer know well about our rights and help us to make the decision. If I knew the jacket could not be returned I might not buy it since it's a Japanese brand and the sizing usually is weird. I tried to sort it out by emailing them, but the result is not what I expect. Also, you can see from the emails attached, the online customer support manager is extremely rude and proud which makes me feel uncomfortable as a customer. An online support manager supports me nothing. -- To Billy B. below, claimed owner, No Offense, but are you serious? The manager, Nick, was being very rude and savage to me. I used to work as a PR manager for an international fashion brand, I know how it works to please the customers and provide the best service. I also shop from almost all the hype websites including HBX, END, Supreme, DSM,  ssense, ALD, NOAH NY, Mr. Porter, matches, LN-CC, farfetch, etc. It's truly my first time being treated this way. Firstly of all, It's obvious that your website and system are not clear enough for the customers to know about the all the on-sale pieces are the final-sale pieces which is very uncommon from other shipping retailers. The same situation happens all the time according to yelp comments and you have known about it but you do nothing. Your staff should have to apologize to the customers for all the inconvenience first because of your difficult policy. Always comfort the customer, then find the best solution. And then, go to improve your website and system. But now I only see that they use "the independent company" as an excuse to get rid of my reasonable request. By the way, most of the websites I mentioned above do mark the final-sale pieces very obviously for their customers. For sure that it's very easy for your IT guys to insert a final-sale sign on every on-sale page. Secondly, if the order confirmation is a commitment between us as you said to make me obey that I can't return the products, how you could be free to just cancel 4 items of the order without my permission? It's exactly to break our commitment and agreement, isn't it?  So, you can see what you did is totally unfair to the customers. As I said to your staff, I know how hard to run an independent hype retailer, and I want to support the business. I did shop with your website multiple times. But the customer service you provide is humiliating the people who pay money to support your business. If you, as a business owner, still feel it's nothing wrong with your service and staff, that could be a disaster. read more

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I personally placed 2 orders, one on 8/2 and another on 8/3 due to the semi-annual sale. According to their site, fulfillment should take 1-3 days and shipping should take 3-5 days. For the first order that I placed on 8/2, I didn't receive any updates whatsoever until the package was out for delivery. On the day it was marked as OFD, Bodega finally updated my order to send me the tracking number... again, on the same day. Shoes were fine, but I'm still waiting on my order from 8/3. I reached out to the customer service email 8/11 asking for an update. I received a reply on 8/14 that stated the following response: "As a general guideline, domestic orders take between 1-10 business days for fulfillment and 1-5 business days for shipping. International orders take between 1-10 business days for fulfillment and 3-7 business days for shipping. Please note that during high-volume sales or promotions, fulfillment and shipping times may be longer than usual and delivery times may vary based on location. Please keep in mind that we do not offer expedited shipping and we cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by third-party factors beyond our control." This is listed nowhere on their site, and I challenged this asking why the information wasn't reflected on the FAQs section, which is the information I'm going off of since it's official documentation. The representative, who never mentions their name, and I cannot make this up, sends me two Instagram links that are promotional posts for the sale they have running... it's not clear why these were sent, but neither of the post captions or media stated this revised info on shipping times and delays. I informed the rep that I was fully aware of the active sale, which is why I made the purchases. I have yet to receive any more replies to my attempts at contacting via email, Twitter, and they have turned off their IG comments because folks would probably complain about this all day. To make matters worse, a similar issue that I experienced with my shoe order from 8/2 also happened with a family member's order. They placed an order on either 8/3 or 8/4 and never received any shipment notifications, tracking numbers, nothing. We just went to the post office and had a final pick up notice marker in our PO Box, which the clerk told us the package had arrived a few days ago. No notifications whatsoever. This is by far the most annoying and jankiest shopping experience I've come across. I just want the boots I ordered and you never have to worry about me placing another order. EDIT: Adding another photo of the previous communication I had with them. This is insane. read more

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BEWARE! When you make an online order don't expect your order to arrive anytime soon. Their site is misleading in the sense that you have no idea how long it will take until you check out and they send an email saying up to 21 days for it to process. In my case I waited more than 21 days until I grew quite worried after reading so many bad reviews about people having to wait at least a month, not getting correct items, or even having fake delivery notifications (Bodega would say it was delivered but it's no where to be found) so Bodega can then shift the blame on the carrier and you have to go deal with it. I emailed their support after waiting the 21 plus days with no order update and I got a generic response saying the order was still in the fulfillment stage and it could be more than 21 days now. It's illegal to have a customer wait for an unspecified time without consent or a refund. So I decided the best plan of action would be to contact my bank. After about 30 days and no shipment, Bodega refunded my money with the excuse saying the item was over sold. Unfortunately I don't believe their excuses at all. Why not be more transparent Bodega? Unless you are trying to hide bad behavior? You are here to serve the customer. All we want is reassurance and trust and ultimately our order or a refund. It doesn't matter if it's final sale, if you don't deliver you can't take someone's money. *** With Billy's response below, it just goes to show how out of touch Bodega operates. He clearly didn't read what I wrote. My issue was resolved clearly. I'm just leaving a review so people are warned about Bodega's horrible business practices. *** read more

I love the physical store but online has been terrible. I ordered things for Christmas at the beginning of December and they haven't even shipped yet and when I reached out for help their answer was vague and when I asked to cancel the order no one responded. So will be returning whenever they arrive. Very disappointing. They should have given me an estimated date of arrival being it was a Christmas deadline. read more

I was in the city with my wife and I decided to stop by this sneaker store. I think the concept of the store is amazing. A nice bodega in the front and a whole sneaker store in the back. I was not expecting the sneaker store in the back to be so nice because they emulated the Bodega so well. The sneaker store however had nice clothing and some gems. It is not as big as I pictured however, it is just the right size. They did not have too much (as sneaker heads would say) "heat" but they did have a few gems. I would go back to check this place out. Only reason I would not give it 5 stars is because there is a lot of hype around this store in terms of having "heat" however, I was sadden to see it was not the case. Great customer service! read more

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Stay away from this place ! Does not fulfil your order. Takes your money and sends ai generated responses repeatedly

if you are European, never buy on their website. I buy a pair of sneakers 170€, I paid 40€ for a DHL and 100,5€ of taxes!!!!! 140,5€ of taxes and shipment! near the price of the pair. and the after-sales didn't help and just tell " watch FAQ " and go f*** yourself... read more

Purchased a ring on the 19th May to Australia and they sent the incorrect size (was unlabeled and they didn't check the size before sending it). It took 10 days to arrive, now, having to send it back to the USA, taking another 10 days, and up to another 5 business days for them to process a refund for their mistake. All up - having to wait close to a month to get a refund because they sent an unlabeled box and ring and didn't bother to check sizing before sending it. All I was asking was for a refund as soon as it was collected by their carrier. read more

Bodega - Shoe Stores Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My brother ordered a pair of shoes, and they shipped the wrong size, he's been trying to get a hold of the business and like the MANY reviews before, no response. This was just ordered on 1/3/20. If the business is reviewing this, please reach out to me ASAP. read more

Cool spot. You would my believe how it was hidden. Really nice shoes cool staff lots of people where there. My 14 yr daughter loved it. So did I. We brought 2 pairs of shoes and some shirts. It's crazy when you go in, you see some people just looking at you saying nothing. Just open the door and go in. Lol read more

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Very cool clothing store. Hidden behind a fake convenience store then you're led to this beautiful room filled with higher end brands. Cool aesthetic. Low inventory for women but still worth the experience read more

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Attention Shoppers on all aisles, Bodega Boston has become family without I even knowing it. Here's a the quick story: So I've always supported the business and what it stands for. However, I didn't agree with the prices. Rumor had it that the clothing was super expensive. So I never went in. One day walking by, my curious soul got the best of me and my pockets. Let me tell you, the product was great, the quality was superb, and the people made it an experience. No pressure, just a kick back experience... Sure there were high priced items but Bodega has a diverse line of prices. I always buy their Bodega brand clothing ( I THINK ITS BETTER QUALITY THAN ALOT OF THE HIGH END STUFF AND ITS AFFORDABLE) I love to see the investment of time and effort you put into your own product - BUY BODEGA. I admit, I had a sour taste after an experience. First of, My zodiac sign is Cancer ‍ ( I know...) I thought an employee was being boujee with me. He wasn't. I was in my feelings. This guy turned out to be an amazing person. Hardworking and every time we see each other he remembers my name and it's always a good chat. This is why I consider them family, because that's what family do. We go through experiences and build. Since then, I've gotten the opportunity to purchase many iconic sneakers. Ive gotten the chance to buy some of the Bodega Collaborations. Call me Nostalgic, but I like to tell my story with my fashion. "No Days Off, Sobakovs, and now the "Ever Ready". All great representation of who I am. It represents my passion for the "work hard, play hard" concept I live by, It supports my love for shopping local, and of course the love for the culture. Viva La Familia, Roxbury Born & Raised Bodega Shopper read more

Bodega - Let me know Bodega, I'll model for ya website! Btw, first time I ever post a pic of me on here. It's so you know it real.. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The took forever to ship my package, I ordered on 12/09 and still haven't received my shoes.

Checked in twice and been in the store a total of, maybe, 30 minutes and already Duchess of Bodega. Welp, I have to write about this "grocery store" that's, in reality, an upscale sneaker boutique. Who knew!?! This spot was a clue in a scavenger hunt I was playing and on initial entrance, I thought "wow, small, old school looking cleaning products" and "where's the shoes?" Upon walking closer to the vending machine towards the back of the grocery store, it slides open to loud music, bright lights, and even brighter and expensive shoes! Those Riccardo Tisci x Nike joints I've seen on IG was there, along with dope color ways of Nike Air Maxs and Roshes. It's the most clever thing to have a sound proof room like that. The marketing OR none marketing of Bodega adds to its mystique -- only real sneakerheads know what's good! read more

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Great fashion items--lots of designer apparel. Employees were helpful and knowledgeable. Some items were not for sale, which was not made clear, and the selection was limited as such. However, quality of the items in stock was apparent. Expect a designer price range. Their original products were just as high quality as some more well known brands' ones. read more

Hidden in plain sight. Hands down Bodega is my favorite spot in Boston to show off to all my family & friends that visit. There's something so nostalgic about the bodega facade that reminds me of my childhood going to the Spanish market with my mom. I love how there is a great mix of records, upscale hype, streetwear and sneaker drops. All while being hidden by a bodega. Literally the perfect store. And 100% all of the IYKYK vibes. read more

Cool place to check out if you're in the area. Pretty small shop for sneaker heads and shoe lovers. Pretty cool entrance. Heavy foot traffic. They sell clothes, sandals, and sneakers. read more

Bodega - Store front - Shoe Stores Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I come here every time I'm in Boston a must have. Been coming here for decades . The current staff is amazing. So cool and patient .I made this poor girl go up down those stairs so many times smh. Also gave me some awesome recommendations for some cool local spots close by. I got this amazing polo piece I can't wait to wear at polo ralph Lauren convention. All my friends bought kicks and hats also. I never enter and leave Empty handed. Always leave with some heat . This time no different read more

Bodega is a 'hidden' sneaker/apparel shop created by Oliver Mak, Jay Gordon, and Dan Natola. The front is literally a 'bodega,' but once you walk-in and know how to get through the secret 'doors,' you step inside a store that carries brands such as Brain Dead, By Parra, Human Made, Maison Kitsune, and Stone Island. I literally died and almost went to heaven. I loved their tops, their kicks line-up, as well as their bags. Have a question on an item or want to inquire something that they don't have? Ask one of the friendly staff - they're super friendly and welcoming! You can peruse as long as you want; I literally could have stayed in there forever! They also have the convenience of shopping online, so if you're debating and have that buyer's remorse of not purchasing it on the spot, you have that option. But, note that most of the items that they have limited edition and do get sold out quickly. LOVE. +hidden apparel/sneaker shop +friendly staff! read more

Hey Billy B....Order #650334 can you tell me what fulfillment stage my order is in because that's the generic email I keep receiving from customer support....It's been a week and a few days already but if the items are in stock like your reps say they are than why aren't they being shipped out???? I googled the jacket that I purchased from you guys and says get it by June 2nd...is that when I will r eceive my order? Or are you guys just lying???? Please let me know if my order will ship out by Monday.. I do not have any social media accounts so this is the best I can do to contact you.... read more

Bodega - Jacket that's says June 2nd get by - Shoe Stores Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stated there was a problem with my CC which was false, I use card all the time with never had an issue.

Probably the absolute worst customer service and experience buying anything ever. So I ordered something ($575 boots) O idk 3 weeks ago. Like most things online that you buy your supposed to be able to track the package. I checked everyday to see if there was any status updates. And after almost a week of their being no invoice about any package being received or shipped / sent from ups on their page (the link that was provided to me) I sent out a email to Bodega asking them what the delay was. I then soon after got an update that a shipping label was created (got that update from the shop application) and when I tracked it through there with the given tracking number I was taken to the ups page. Once there that was all the information that was there a shipping label had been created. However they said they didn't receive a package and that I would be notified once they do receive said package. Now it's 2 weeks later and still no package has been received by ups. When I inquire about this via email someone responds saying "yea ups has no further invoice about your order. If you want you can wait a couple more days to see if gets to them and if it doesn't well then refund you your money." How is that an actual response that is given to a customer? And then when I ask for clarification I get no answers. Your live chat doesn't work? And you have no customer service number. This is insane read more

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Tight set up yo! Size does Matter!! One of Bean towns hidden spot for kicks. From the shoes, clothing and theme of the store it's "A"wesome...+Owner is hella nice. Thanks Rose from NYC Goliath for the heads up...We will definitely hit both stores, Goliath (NYC) Bodega (Boston) whenever we pass by the East Coast. read more

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I have been visiting Bodega for several years, it is one of my favorite little Boston gems hidden, in plain sight. Disguised as a regular Bodega in the front once, you enter through the Snapple machine you are transported into a cool sneaker boutique. Now if you are a sneaker enthusiast as myself, you will get a kick of this entire concept. You will find dope collaborations pieces between Bodega & Saucony. Exclusive nikes, New Balance etc, some dead stocks. They also have t-shirts, caps, and other merch & accessories. Average pair of kicks will run about $120.00, t-shirts about $40+ Worth visiting while in Boston. I can not share video because of the exclusivity but I will share a few pics of the exterior that may help you locate it a tad easier. read more

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Please explain delay of about 1 month on this order. I need more concrete answer than I will take 21 days or more. This is the worst CS ever. And it will probably lead to scam. Prove me wrong. Order 607461 Made March 11th 2023. Now April 5th no tracking number no information. Contacted and made case with Better Business bureau. read more

2.5 is probably more accurate. Fun shop with cool releases; I have have a few of their collabs and love them. Customer support is really terrible though, and the copy/pasted messages (over and over) are insulting. Stop sending me a bot asking for a rating (here it is!) saying to reach out and you'll do what you can to resolve the issue. No you won't! I've spent a lot of money at their store (including insanely high shipping costs that I wouldn't spend anywhere else), and I can't even cancel an order I made for the wrong size (not properly marked) when I *immediately* wrote to cancel. I get the "quick strike" deal, but they need to get over themselves and make exceptions when it's the right thing to do. This experience makes me want to stop buying anything from them just because I don't think it's a good way to treat customers, especially repeat/loyal ones. read more

My order was lost during delivery, and support told me to file the claim with UPS. I sorted it out with UPS, and they are willing to issue a refund - the only problem is that the store should have filed a claim, not me. UPS doesn't work with me directly, and they can only refund to the store, 4 different people told me that. The support, however, keeps telling me this is how it's supposed to be and that the order is not claim eligible. The only thing required from them is to file a claim from their side, but it's too complicated apparently. read more

I've always loved their stuff and the stores. Got some boots through Black Friday sale online and had a question about the order. They emailed me right back and that was awesome. read more

We ordered a shoe, the shoe never came and was rerouted back to bodega. Bodega is still trying to keep the money from our order. Whoever is running this place is a thief and we're very close to opening a lawsuit with counsel, and I'm sure others here would join. Keep playing games and you'll also be paying fees for court. read more

Bodega is legit. Always has my shoe size in stock in the latest releases and has A1 customer service.

Really cool streetwear boutique/sneaker store. Speak easy kind of vibe as you enter through a literal bodega into a really cool shop. Variety of brands to select from. Tees, sneakers, hats - you name it. Friendly staff as well. Will definitely come back! read more

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All sales are final and they won't refund, cancel or returns smh. It's been 2 weeks still no shipment and they tell sorry you are not getting your money back. So listen do yourself a favor don't ever buy from this store, they are thieves and you will regret it. Learn from my $79 L and never buy from here. read more

Super dope experience. There's really no other place like it. There's places that sell streetwear all over the world but the combination of the bodega and 'secret' showroom really gives you the feeling of being a curator of a secret culture. The street it's located on is super low key and reflects that you come there because you know it's there, not because you got drawn in because of a cheesy changing showroom display. As a female going into streetwear stores there's usually an undertone of 'the boys club' but they carry a pretty decent stock of small sizes, womens sneakers and they don't segregate them as much as other stores do. Some other reviewers talk about price point but in comparison to other brands, I really don't think it's crazy but maybe it's because I've grown accustomed to $40 t shirts; don't come here and think it's a place you can walk out spending $30 for 2 things. I purchased a couple things but in seeing a very minor stain on a white hat, the staff offered me a discount and still attempted to clean it as much as possible.... that type of shit says it all. It's barely noticeable now. Don't come in to see a Snapple door slide, go to Urban Outfitters if you aren't coming here to support the culture... Supreme didn't become who they are today by selling $20 t shirts. Exclusivity comes at a price. read more

Bodega - Shoe Stores Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bodega snaked me. I ordered the Carhartt/Bodega collab shirt and got the confirmation. Then later refunded me for the shirt and cancelled my order. Just sad. Ordered another item and the shipping was fast though. read more

They cancelled my order 5 days after I ordered it stating an inventory issue, sounds like a back door operation to me especially for a limited shoe release read more

This is my first time buying collaboration sneaker (New Balance 9060 X Bodega Age of Discovery) without fighting with BOT or without any trouble. Probably due to my full email box, I didn't get the confirmation email and a day later, these shoes are out of stock and I was worried if I really got a chance to have these shoes on my feet. I emailed to their CS and was surprised how quick they responded and confirmed my order. Although it sounds like a little thing to somebody, I really appreciate the quick response which not many company would do nowadays. Hope I get a chance to visit the real store someday. read more

Placed a online order on 11/8 was shipped out a week later when I got the order the shirt had stitching that was already falling apart... shoes were a size 4 (Im a 10) reached out to try to return or exchange was told they cannot because it is a qs shirt... ok Ill keep the poorly made shirt but can I at least get the proper size shoe??? Have gotten no where with online support So I understand the qs... I was still sent a size 4 in shoes... Im definitely still a size 10 read more

Quick response by email but slow response to fill and ship order. A little disappointed.

I placed an order on line for a $34 item my son wanted for the holidays. shipping charge $10. ok, he wants it and I would like to receive it in time so I thought it was a bit much but ok I'll pay for it. A week later, I still have not received any tracking info so I tried to call. you can't contact anyone over the phone as only email communication is available. granted they responded right away. here is what I received. Friendly Reminder: The following fulfillment and shipping timeline can be utilized strictly as a general timeline and is not exact: 1-10 business days for Fulfillment + 1-5 business days Domestic Ground Shipping 1-10 business days for Fulfillment + 3-7 business days International Shipping I was shocked. there is absolutely no indication or inform on their website available regarding a 1-10 business days for fulfillment before shipping. That's up to two weeks for them to get an item out of the door, and you pay for shipping. You can't even cancel an order they have not bothered working on ship to you. Cheap goods and sub standard customer experience. I will never buy from an online store who doesn't bother having a phone or employing a staff to answer customers calls. Having canned pre scripted answers is not my idea of good or even average customer service. Buy product from a reputable retailer Don't be fooled by how good the photos of the product you want to buy is. All reputable retailers will take cancellation and return on both full price, sale and discontinued goods. Because that's customer service and when you are happy with your experience shopping you will not hesitate to shop there for your needs. read more