Loved my visit (scheduled appointment by email) to Cydwoq headquarters! Everyone friendly and treasures abounded in the 40% off room. Left with 2 pairs of boots and 2 pairs of shoes. Where else in the United States can you get beautiful hand made shoes and actually see the bright open spaces where they are made?? read more

CYDWOQ - Look at these amazing shoes! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

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I've had cydwoq shoes for years. When I bought pairs in the early 2000 I can say I still have them and wear them. However, the three pairs purchased since 2015 have all fallen apart; top separates from soles and even the rubber on the bottom of one sole just slide off (only wore the pair about 12 times). The shoes don't hold together as the top leather is cheaply glued to the sole. Lastly, emailing the company and explaining the situation gets NO RESPONSE. Totally disappointed and won't purchase anymore -- too bad as I always liked the look and feel. read more

There are my all time favorite sandals ever. Bought my first pair through Sundance before I learned they're locally made. BEAUTIFUL studio

If you define yourself as a person who values quality over quantity and ethically made shoes, these hand made treasures are worth taking notice. The smell of leather when walking in tantalizes the olfactory senses. I'm on my second pair in a decade. I went to browse the manufacturer outlet room. It's a field trip worth taking. Call ahead to see if they will open for you. It makes it kind of exclusive to shop privately the limited selection of handmade shoes. They feel amazing, and each style might put you in a different size, so browse a size up or down too. My most recent pair has traveled the world with me in comfort and unique style. I didn't buy a pair this trip as they were just a bit over my price point. You can easily save $100+ off of retail, but still drop $200+ here. Seeing the craftsmanship and how the shoes are made are worth the visit. if I had found a belt that worked for me I would have grabbed one for $35. read more

CYDWOQ - Free parking in their lot - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

There items are beautifully designed. But the shoes are uncomfortable to wear for any length of time. I have had an eye on one of their handbags for a while. I finally broke down and bought it through their online store. Cydwoq accepted my credit card and took my money. Then, they cancelled the order saying they don't have access to that color leather anymore. Three weeks later and I still have not gotten my money back. They say it's processing and could be another 10 business days. BUYER BEWARE! read more

Absolutely terrible customer service that yanks you around pretending they'll actually help you. I have several pairs of Cydwoq shoes in size 38, so when I went to have a custom pair of Parthenon clogs made, I naturally chose size 38. To my dismay, however, the footbed of the Parthenon clogs fits an entire size smaller than normal, and my toes literally hang over the edge of the shoe; I refuse to wear them like this. I asked if I could exchange them for a larger footbed or even just get some Cydwoq credit in return, but they've decided to ignore me after requesting photos of my feet in the footbed, which I provided, and then telling me that I wasn't wearing them correctly. I ONLY KNOW ONE WAY TO PUT MY FOOT IN A SHOE, AND I'VE SUCCESSFULLY DONE THAT WITH LITERALLY EVERY SINGLE OTHER PAIR OF SHOES I'VE EVER OWNED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. They're just poorly fitting shoes, period. From the too narrow toe platform, the strap across the toe being so tight that it makes my foot bulge out in an unattractive way, and the back strap being so loose that it allows the foot to slide too far forward. Really shitty experience with Cydwoq, honestly, and I'm no longer a fan or customer. read more

CYDWOQ - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

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Poor quality. Sandals don't stay together. Customer service is terrible as if it's no big deal your expensive sandals don't last and what are you so upset about lol read more

I bought three pairs from an estate sale- two were slightly worn and one was brand new. When I commented on the brand new pair, the seller said they didn't quite work for her foot. I quickly found that this pair didn't work for my foot either. I actually emailed CYDWOQ in 2022 to see if I could swap them out since they were brand new. Understandably, I could not. However, I was quite pleased with the two other pairs. So I saved up money to buy a brand new pair, and they had the same issue. The right slides to the right, the leather buckles. The owner was difficult but finally agreed to correct them, saying I have a narrow foot. I paid another $15 to send them back and $15 to have them shipped back to me. They are worse than before I sent them. When I reached back out they told me I have a difficult foot! I have NEVER had any problems with any other shoe brands, and I already explained that the only other pair of shoes that I have ever had an issue with was with CYDWOQ. And the other two pairs of CYDWOQs I have do not have this issue. If my foot is difficult, then why did those fit perfectly? Their lack of logic and acceptance of a simple error in design is perplexing. What is more likely...I have a difficult foot or there was a simple error when assembling a shoe that is made to order? TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. INCONSISTENT DESIGN ASSEMBLY! read more

I ordered a pair of custom shoes --- pick your style, leather... so lovely. The founder helped me choose and the whole experience was effortless. The boots arrived just two days later. I love Cydwok. read more

I am a huge fan of Cydwlq shoes. I have had one pair for 16 years. They are like a second skin. I have their boots, shoes and sandals, all from the vintage line. Reading other reviews I want to comment that you just have to change the rubber cover on the bottom when it wears out. There is an option when ordering to add a rubber bottom and you should do this option. I have taken mine to a cobbler and switched as needed for 16 years! It is a real product with a leather sole so it does require a tiny bit of care. They will custom do the width, which is so important for me as I have a aaa foot. The flat shoes are like barefoot walkers and helped strengthen my feet and helped me overcome knee soreness. Some of the shoes do require a break in period, but it is worth every step. Just be prepared to wear around the house and for short outings if needed. Some shoes have not required this. Also, getting your width size correct can take some finagling and sending shoes back if u custom order. For me it is worth it. They are beautiful, and versatile and go with so many outfits. I highly recommend them. read more

CYDWOQ - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

I have been a customer for years and have many pairs of their beautifully designed and executed shoes. I was surprised to see negative reviews. I always use them to repair my shoes figuring since they made them, they should fix them. I'm always happy with the results. I live near the factory so granted, I have not had to deal with shipping charges plus I can go in and try the samples in the back. The samples are in all sizes and I've been lucky to snag some at a considerable saving. Like a lot of small niche businesses they are having staffing problems and I'm guessing access to materials due to COVID and it's aftermath. A little understanding should be in order. The Cydwoq product isn't for everyone, but it is for people who value made-to-order-handmade and unusual shoes. This is a wonderful place for people who care about such things. read more

I hadn't heard of CYDWOQ shoes until I saw a beautiful pair after hours in a window in Soho, NY. I desperately searched for the shoes online and just my luck... they were made in good ol' Los Angeles! Well, Burbank to be exact. CYDWOQ shoes have an old cobblers look to them but they are very modern in their styling. The owner's vision was to make dress shoes that would be extremely comfortable for walking. I was skeptical until I tried on various pairs, immediately feeling the difference in cut and comfort. Now they aren't as soft as Camper's full rubber soles, but CYDWOQ's shoes are leather bottoms or leather bottoms with a layer of rubber soling over the leather. I can tell they take special pride in crafting the arch in a way that will allow you to stand and walk hours in these shoes without pain (no I didn't try the women's heels, sorry). There are a limited number of women's boutiques that carry CYDWOQ's, but there are no retailers in Southern California that carry any of the men's lines, which is why I went to the factory. There is a gorgeous store on the factory premises where you can try on any model, then custom order it in your size (they do not have most models already made in your size). These shoes are 100% made in America. You can look out the window of the store and see people stitching, cutting leather, making soles, fitting insoles. They are not the cheapest shoes, but they have a definite cool factor to them (you'll have extremely comfortable shoes that none of your friends will have). I don't know how to describe them... rock star, meets old european cobbler, meets cowboy. Some have laces, some have a unique buttoning system, others are strappy, and a few have velcro. I ordered myself a pair of the "Watch" models. ***Hint #1*** Store hours are the same as their factory hours, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. If there's no parking, park in the factory parking lot behind the building. When I went the store door was locked. I went to the open factory door in the back and asked one of the workers if the store portion was open. She went and alerted the manager/owner to let me into their shoe playground/store and they let me try on anything and everything. ***Hint #2*** I noticed most of the men's samples sizes were 43.5 euro (size 10), but there's a back room sale section that has some ready made shoes at 50% off and there you can try your exact size. If you custom order your shoes, shipping is $10 and the shoes arrive in about a week (or you could pick them up if you live nearby). ---Follow up--- it took just over two weeks for freshly made shoes to arrive and they fit perfectly, are comfortable and look heavenly! read more

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Wish there was a zero star option! DON'T buy from this company !! From beginning to end this has been a HORRIBLE experience . -damaged product -terrible customer service -left with unnecessary extra charges for their mistakes ! Already expensive shoes and expecting high quality to match - shoes came with damaged heel . I simply asked for a modest credit in order to pay for my local shoemaker to fix their mistake (International customer so this would have been the best way to remedy the situation.) Emma , Cydwoq customer service handled everything so sloppily ! her miscommunications , poor suggestions and lack of care ended up costing me $300 in fedex shipping there and back twice - when if she gave the credit to fix the damage would have only been a little over $30 ! Not worth the hassle . you can find similar quality locally and for sure any other dealer would offer better customer service ! too bad because I think the business owner at this company is nothing like his front end agent! She should have thought about the fact that I had two more shoes in my shopping basket and offered a simple credit to appease not make me waste more funds on shipping across borders! too bad for this bad experience ! read more

Ove the past 20 years, I have purchased CYDWOQ shoes/boots, and I have always returned to purchase again. NO MORE. The last pair did not fit as a 41 should and the sole was faulty. I called them and the customer service was ABYSSMAL. It is sad to see a good shop die but this one did, at last for me. read more

These were supposed to be a long lasting investment at $370. The shoe looked and feet great--at first. 6 months later, the heel comes off. You ask them to fix it, they won't, can't or simply ignore you. So you find a shoe repair guy. Now the most expensive shoes you've ever bought just cost $60 more. Then the other rubber parts of the soles start wearing, so you get those replaced. But the shoe guy felt it was more correct to rebuild the entire thing flat. So the moulded foot shape is gone. He noticed a hole so he repaired that part. Said the leather was in bad condition. +$120 in repairs. Now the leather itself is cracking everywhere creating multiple holes throughout the uppers of both shoes. Treating it with special creams ($10) seemed to do nothing. Now I spent another $30 for my own leather repair kit. I can't wear the shoes until it arrives as it will make the cracks widen further. So extremely frustrating for a product like this. Their website just says they are not accepting repairs and will post in a few weeks. I am guessing that's been there for years and will continue to be. If they had authorized repair people in my city and hired more support staff to give me a sense of what to do in their online content, that would have helped. Instead I feel ripped off. I want to love this brand but its operations need serious improvement. read more

I really enjoy their unique and wacky shoes, which I buy on sale at deep discounts in their back room. They aren't the friendliest when you actually go there, but they are the coolest shoes. I have several pairs. I don't love all of their shoes equally - the ones I like a have a wide toe box, and not all of them do. I sort of enjoy that you can see them actually making the shoes in the warehouse if you actually visit in person. Anyone complaining about these being "the most expensive shoes I've ever bought" is a total whiner. I've definitely bought more expensive shoes and handbags, usually when I'm manic from SSRIs (I'm fine so long as I don't take anything). Sometimes you have to pay for normal wear and tear on your shoes. And if you don't want to spend that money, then learn how to use shoe glue and do it yourself (I've definitely done that on other shoes. My main complaint right now is that there's nowhere to go, so no one sees my awesome shoes - boohoo! read more

Let's get a few details out of the way. These shoes are not cheap. They are real leather and you can see the people in the back making them (truly made in the USA). Expect to pay at least $300+ for a custom pair ($150+ for the 50% off samples). This place is NOT a shoe store. Period. It is the factory and design warehouse for the brand w/ a show room attached. Can you buy new shoes? Yes. Can you try on a shoe in your size? Only if you happen to find it in the 50% off room in the back (and there is a good chance you might), or if you wear size 37 (all women's samples on the show room floor are this size). You will not find a sales associate running to and fro grabbing sizes for you. If that's what you want you should probably find a shoe store or an Anthropologie that carries this brand. What you will find is what looks like a busy, nice enough account manager doing purchase orders for retailers. He/ she will help you if you ask specific questions and tender you out when you're ready to pay, but that's it. That being said, this place was a dream for me! So many beautiful, unique and quality shoes and no pushy sales ppl bothering me. Yas! Again, all the women shoes in the showroom are size 37, but keep walking to the back, through that door, and there's a room of 50% off and many of the shoes are the same ones on the showroom floor (just a different color). So, if you're unsure of your size, just go to the back and try some on. If nothing is grabbing you in the 50% off room, know that you can get anything in the showroom, custom made and custom fit in any available color. The whole process takes about 2 weeks. One thing I noticed while trying on shoes in the back; even though the sizes are European, some styles of shoes tend to run a smidge larger than true European sizes (perhaps because leather stretches?). In any case, if you are in the LA area definitely worth dropping by. You will find at least 2 pairs you love. read more

Two months in and the rubber sole has already worn out. Now as I understand it I can send it to them and after $120 and a couple of months get the shoe back, or go to the shoe repair shop and pay probably half as much but for a random result. read more

CYDWOQ - Heel meets the road - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

Placed ordered. Confirmation email said: "All orders take approximately two weeks to be handmade in our factory and shipped out. You will receive FedEx tracking information via email when it has been sent." Three weeks later no tracking. No reply email to my email asking for an update. Telephone number no longer in service. Thank goodness I ordered with Amex to get my $500. back. read more

It's BEAUTIFUL! THIS...THIS is the feeling I want when I open a package. What a gorgeous work of art -- such a gorgeous red bag! Haha...I actually feel emotional about it. It begs to be hugged. I am very pleased. And look forward to continuing my love affair with all things Cydwoq. This is my second bag, and will go nicely with my many pairs of lovely Cydwoq shoes. My husband and I have appreciated Rafi Balouzian's craftsmanship since we first saw a pair of shoes in a little boutique. We quickly looked up the story behind Cydwoq and made plans to visit your Burbank offices that summer. It was a great pleasure. (My only regret is that I didn't ask Rafi to sign my shoes! He looked so deep into his design process, I didn't want to bother him.) Thank you for another lovely experience. read more

CYDWOQ - What a gorgeous work of art -- such a beautiful red bag! I actually feel emotional about it. It begs to be hugged. #nobodyputsbabyonthefloor - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

Order status please! You told me that this item would be shipped yesterday. This will be my last request for information. On September 9, 2019 at 12:08 PM Danielle Kerr daniellek@cydwoq.comwrote: Hello Diane, Just following up, I know we spoke on Friday about getting your shoes out to you by this Friday! Have a wonderful day! Thanks, Danielle Kerr Director of Marketing and Operations CYDWOQ Inc. | 2102 Kenmere Ave, Burbank, CA 91504 818-848-8307 | 818-848-8318 www.cydwoq.com | Facebook * Instagram * Twitter On Sep 9, 2019, at 8:33 AM, Rafi Balouzian info@cydwoq.com wrote: Rafi Balouzian CYDWOQ Inc. | Burbank, CA office: 818-848-8307 | fax: 818-848-8318 ww.cydwoq.com | Facebook * Instagram * Twitter From: Diane Lamantia [dlamantia1@cox.net] Sent: Friday, September 6, 2019 9:40 AM To: info@cydwoq.com Subject: Order #24905 - 3rd Request for Information Importance: High Hi-I had called earlier to inquire about my order #24905 for Demonstrate Size 8. When I purchased these on 8/30/19 it stated that there was 1 pair available in size 8 so I am assuming that you had the shoes there ready to send out. When I did call the woman told me that there was a problem with computer but she would email me shortly. I have not received an email. This is my 3rd email and I already made one phone call. If I do not here from you by tomorrow I will have to contact my credit card service to report the problem. Please have the courtesy to let me know what is going on with this order. Horrible Customer Service - still have not received my shoes. read more

I ordered a pair online after consulting with someone very helpful over the phone. They arrived on time and are exceeding my expectations. Gorgeous!! read more

I hope this review is helpful more than anything. I'm giving CYDWOQ a three because they are both the best and the worst brand at the same time- let me explain. They actually inspired me to learn how to fix and even make my own shoes. I love the way they look so much. They just are way too expensive for the amount of time they last. It seems from the reviews that this is a shared experience. I have many many pairs and the soles are always the same/ with normal wear they last only 4 months on average. So, it's really up to the company at this point, they have this information and know it to be true. I wonder how they will address it. It's in their hands. We love you- but we also just wonder if you care about the customer and our experience. There has got to be a way to improve the quality and durability of the sole. With love, your customer read more

I've wanted to buy from CYDWOQ for a long time, and never really made it a prioirty. I finally did it and from shopping to delivery, the experience was awesome. I've never had a cool pair of shoes like the Hamlet. I put them on just a few minutes ago and it was like sliding my feet into butter. They're so soft and stylish. CYDWOQ has me hooked now. I've already been back at the site looking at sandals and boots. read more

CYDWOQ - The Hamlet - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

Don't buy these shoes. I bought a pair of their boots for 500 dollars. I thought they would last 30 years. They lasted 8 months - normal use. I used them only in normal settings - and when I called to complain and ask for a replacement pair (the cobbler in San Francisco said the heel was beyond repair) they ignored my email for week (after a call). Then I call again and send an email to their repair person. The original lady - the manager called back and said because I was a degasser - which I did for 2 months and did not get the shoes exposed to the elements - they think it's ok to say yeah the lifespan of a 500 dollar pair of shoes is reasonably 8 months. Don't buy these shoes. I thought they were the best in America and the would last a very long time. But they are expensive, the customer service sucks and the heels suck - despite the initial sense they were amazing shoes...I was mistaken. Avoid at all costs. Not cool. At all. Only used them to go to an office and sit at a computer and to go to lunch nearby. They lasted 8 months and the customer service did nothing about it. Just tried to blame me! read more

CYDWOQ - 8 months of normal use. Dusty because I set them outside as I have no use for them. 500 dollars for 8 months of shoe usage! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

Ordered a pair of slides- took well over 8 weeks to receive two left shoes! Did not respond to my messages, so I just sent them back and had to complain before receiving my refund. I still like their shoes; however, I will purchase them only from a store. read more

Best of the best Creators of extraordinary footwear Purveyors of OOAK only the most discerning fashion icon would adorn their feet. Wearing Cydwoq's make my feet soar on comets rings of Energy read more

I changed the stars because Ashley did everything she could to help me and apologized for what happened. Thankfully, they're not charging me the restocking fee. I had an online order, and the customer service was some of the worst I've received. I always wear a 8.5, but the shoes they sent were about a 9. The shoes slid off my heels when I walked. I was emailed these instructions - "Please have your feet measured at a shoe store and email your measured US size." Um, I know what size I wear - 8.5, which is why I ordered an 8.5 in the first place. But, I had them measured. Then I was sent this email - "ROAD 38.5 should fit 3US 8.5 wide fit." Really? Because I have an 8.5 wide foot, and they don't fit me. Through the whole process, I felt like Rafi Balouzian, the person helping me, thought I was lying. All I needed was someone to say, "Sorry those don't fit, what can we do to make them work for you?" If you can go to the store and try them on because their sizing is SO OFF, Cydwoq shoes are probably great. But DO NOT buy them online!! read more

The quality of these leathers is amazing!! I had my Orient mule slides repaired and they came back to me as good as new! The wonderful lady who helped with the repair was kind and helpful. read more

I have never experienced such an unprofessional service. I ordered a pair of shoes for $392 and a couple of weeks later I received the order with a total different leather than the one advertised! When I contacted them, they recognized the problem and said leather colour would change with time (!) but they did not have the original leather of my order to begin with. Why would a company not contact a customer about such an important detail as the leather! If you don't have the leather, you don't send other kind, and expect the customer be happy about it. I was promised a refund after returning the shoes (to my expense) and even though they received them on October 22nd, they have ignored all my inquires about when I will get my refund. Awful customer service. I had to take this with my Bank to be able to recover my money. AVOID at any cost. read more

Shoes are beautiful and comfortable. Unfortunately, the company do not honor their timeframe for shoes completion/shipment. Plus, their customer service is extremely poor. I ordered a pair of shoes and I sent an email to their customer service and never received a reply. I paid for my shoes through a third party that will help you recoup funds if you have not received you products. I issued a claim then I got a reply from the company. However, I received an email saying my shoes would ship and they did not. I had to contact the person who sent me the email that made an empty promise about shipment and told her if I do not receive my shores within 5 days I would request a full refund. I received my shoes, it took 6 weeks. read more

CYDWOQ - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

Placed order for a pair of ready to ship factory stock. 1. Order never shipped and called to find that shoes were sold to another customer, no one ever contacted me. 2. The manager wanted to ship the same style, but in a different color and different size! 3. She eventually agreed to ship the shoes I ordered. After waiting 3 weeks I called and was told my order would ship the next day, but it didn't. 4. After waiting 2 more days I called and was told my order would ship the next day. What kind of customer service is this?! Save yourself the headache and buy the shoes in a retail shop. I did not heed the yelp warnings about terrible customer service and regret placing my order online. read more

I cannot give Cydwoq any stars. Very poor quality! The company lacks any moral integrity! After wearing these sandals that I purchased directly from Cydwoq within 1st week, the second time I went to put them on the elastic closure broke. The company refuses to stand by their product, I have had the shoes less then 30 days they broke within the 1st week and they refuse to issue a refund or exchange and will not let me speak to a managing supervisor. The lady I did speak to hung up on me. That is their answer to an over priced poorly constructed product! read more

CYDWOQ - The 2nd time I went to put on the elastic closure broke. Within the 1st week. They refuse to issue a refund or exchange. - Shoe Stores Near Me - Burbank, California

Had been a long-time fan and promoter of this brand until the unreinforced eyelet of my right boot ripped out completely. Didn't have this problem on the left boot and it is clear that the leather on the failed boot is of inferior quality compared to it's mate. Ellen of Cydwoq has told me they won't fix it, unless I want to pay to have the entire boot rebuilt and it was implied that it would be prohibitively expensive and wouldn't be worth it. Quite disappointing for a pair an almost $400 pair of well cared for boots that I thought would last somewhat longer. This is not the first time I have had problems with Cydwoq quality and workmanship, but the first time that a defect rendered the shoe unwearable. A pattern of manufacturer defects and unwillingness to stand behind their product is an unflattering reflection on this company. Good design needs to be backed up with good execution. Cydwoq has only gets it half right. read more

Let me begin by saying that CYDWOQ (pronounced sidewalk) shoes are gorgeous and unique, and I adore the boots I ordered back in September of 2011. For the quality and style = 5 stars, but for customer service = 1 star, therefore I have given the co. an overall score of 3 stars. Here's why: 1. Satisfaction: When you buy directly from the company's website, you cannot return or exchange the product. Period. If, however, there is a problem with the fit of the shoe, the company does have a satisfaction policy as follows: "We guarantee the size of the shoe, and adjustments will be made FREE OF CHARGE to the style ordered if the customer is not fully satisfied with the fit. We want your experience with our shoes to be perfect, so just let us know if the fit is not right." My shoes were too tight around the ankles, so I completed the appropriate form and my request was accepted. The first time around, I stopped by the factory in Burbank when I was in LA for the weekend. I waited for about 30 minutes and some adjustments were made then and there! Unfortunately, the problem persisted, so I made another request and had to ship the shoes back to Burbank. --Now let me make a side note that the boots had cost me $360 ($322, plus $10 shipping and $28 tax). It cost me another $15 to ship and insure the shoes, so now I'm up to $375. I don't normally spend this much money on shoes, but I really believe in supporting American manufacturing, so I bit the bullet and went with CYDWOQ.-- When the shoes finally came back to me, the solution still did not work for me, so I had to ship them back yet again, bringing my total up to $385 (went with a cheaper shipping method 2nd time around). The shoes arrived today and they are lovely with adjustments that make me feel like I have a pair of custom-made shoes. Customer finally satisfied! BUT... 2. Communication I know that handmade shoes take time to create. I do not mind that I am finally able to wear my shoes 4 months after purchasing them. What I don't appreciate is the lack of communication from the company. A simple acknowledgement of receipt each time I sent back the shoes would have been appropriate. Perhaps a call to discuss new possible solutions would have saved some time and money. A little "thanks for your patience" would have been a nice gesture. 3. Attitude Any time I did call, visit or send an e-mail, I got the impression that the company did not value my business. The next time I buy a pair of CYDWOQs, I will buy them from another company, one that does accept returns. read more

I was really excited to buy a pair of Cydwoq sandals -- an old roommate of mine had a pair which she loved and I often borrowed, but it took a long time for me to decide to save and spend this much money on a pair of shoes. They were beautiful and comfortable and I wore them in after only a few hours. Six weeks later (and I wore the sandals maybe 4 weeks out of the six) the sole of the right sandal had worn clean through. As in, there was a hole in the shoe and the metal interior was peeking out further down the sole. I emailed photos and an explanation to the contact provided on the Cydwoq website and never heard back. When I finally called them to follow up, I was met with an assumptive explanation of how I walked wrong (I don't, I've been walking quite well since seeing a podiatrist at a young age), and that as the leather is an organic material, it is not immune to wear. I explained that I walk with straight feet, don't shuffle or rotate my feet, that I had sought out a pair of Cydwoqs because of their reputation for comfort and quality, and that perhaps this one pair was defective because I never wore out the ones I had borrowed from my roommate. All I got was unapologetic finger pointing over the phone, constant interruption and talking over me while not letting me get a word in, and an oh-so-generous offer to put rubber soles (not even replace the leather ones) onto my sandals. Frankly, it's easier for me to have it done at a shoe-repair where I don't have to spend money on mailing them off, and I don't trust Cydwoq to do a good job of anything considering this sandal couldn't last a month. I kept being told that "mileage" counts for more than time, but how much walking could I have done in 4 weeks that could possible wear a hole through the sole? I didn't run in them, I walked in the city with them during the day -- from door to subway to door etc. This review has one star not only because of how utterly disappointed and terrible I feel at having shelled out so much money for a shoe that was wrecked from so little wear, but also for the lack of customer service that I was met with. Like I said, my email was ignored and my follow-up was met with a rude, almost childish "it's not my fault it's all yours" attitude. A company that demands this much for its product should not only provide a quality shoe, but service that respects the customer's investment. If anything, I would suggest that if you buy a pair of these shoes and plan on wearing them more than three times, have a rubber sole put on the bottom before you go anywhere in them. read more

Amazing craftsmanship and customer service! I have never been taken care of as I was with this company when making a purchase. I highly recommend these shoes for anyone looking for beauty, comfort, and durability. read more

Cydwoq shoes are not inexpensive but they last seemingly forever and only grow in comfort over the years. I bought my first pair of Cydwoq sandals in 2010 and wore them walking many miles across the Middle East. They molded to my foot and remained comfortable even in the extreme heat. I have subsequently invested in Cydwoq shoes and boots and they are my go-to shoes for all occasions. Furthermore, customer service is responsive, personal, and always helpful. Thank you, Cydwoq. read more

This is a review for the shoes and their repair services, not the Burbank store. I got tired of buying nice shoes with soles that could not be replaced. After searching for shoes that could be repaired easily I found Cydwoq in a small store in Healdsburg. They closed the sale with me by saying, "when you need them resold, just contact Cydwoq online and they will do it for about $50 depending on the issue". Fast forward 18 months, I wore down one of the heals (my walk wears down heals unevenly). I called the company, shipped in my shoes with a check for the repair and received back my shoes looking perfect this week. The communication with the company was no-nonsense and straight forward (thanks Rafi). I love the design of the shoes and the leather is really holding up; but, It was their repair services that made me comfortable to buy another pair of their shoes. So I now own two pairs and I really like how they feel and look, AND I know the company builds shoes in the USA and stands by their work. Thanks Cydwoq. read more

I think the shoes are beautiful. I've had my pair for about 5 or so years, and I needed the sole fixed. They said they could repair them, and it wouldn't take long if they just stitched a new sole on, or sew them and glue them and that it would take a couple of days. I asked "What do you think I should actually do?" I was told "You're probably better off getting them stitched and glued." I was told that they would be shipped to me, so that I didn't have to return for a pick-up. I paid up front, and gave the address to ship to in California. I get a call a week later, confirming my address. I was told that they were ready and that I would get them to my door the following day through FedEx. -Here's the problem. They didn't leave me a tracking number. I tried calling Cydwoq back. Guess what? The outgoing message says "We're on vacation until April 3.... You can send an email to info@cydwoq.com" Well, I sent an email. Nothing. No response. It's been 3 days already. I called FedEx to see if they can reverse trace using my address. Nope. Nothing. **** update*** turns out FedEx left me a door tag...on a different door, and it was face-down on a staircase. lol. And they had attempted twice. :-/ The customer service representative also said "The address is a secondary search method, so it doesn't always show up." -Yaay. Now if I had to review FedEx -hmmm...that would not be so good. read more