Had a horrible experience this this past weekend. The previous week, about 3 days before this incident, I purchased a pair of Red Wing work boots that were on clearance at this store. I wore the boots in my house on the carpeting for about 30 minutes and decided the boots were not as comfortable as I wanted. I took the boots back to return them and purchase a different, more expensive pair in the store. The clerk said that I couldn't return the boots since the boots were on clearance. She asked me why I wanted to return them at which I informed her that upon trying them out at home, obviously there was zero indication of being worn, that I determined the boots were not as comfortable as I had wanted. She scoffed at this and again refused to allow the return. I stated that there was no sign posted nor was I informed that the sale was final and no returns were allowed. She proceeded to tell me that she couldn't do anything, and that I could probably make more selling them online than returning them!! She then proceeded to try to put a guilt trip on me by saying that I saved so much, that I shouldn't return them. And again stated that I can't return them. I informed her politely, that I just wanted to return them and then buy a full price set of boots. Again she refused, but offered to call her boss. I politely asked her to do so. Finally another coworker, who originally sold me the boots, told her to go ahead and issue a refund. Upon completing the transaction, she rudely gave me the receipt and made a sarcastic remark and was immediately on to the next customer.
I will never shop at this store again. Plenty of other stores that have great boots! I was so disheartened by my experience and then eventually quite frustrated and mad at the experience. I have other Red Wing boots and I love them, but this will be the last time I visit that store. This isn't a criticism of the boots, only of the store employees and store policy. read more