Boots: warranties compared
23 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
22 of 23 brands cover boots in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 2 years, from Blundstone. 12 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Blundstone32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Ariat21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 3Bogs21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4LaCrosse21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5Muck Boot Company21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Red Wing21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 7Sperry21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 8Baffin13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 9Dr. Martens13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 10Durango13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole boot (manufacturing defects); Waterproofing
- 11Justin Boots13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 12Kamik13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 13Muck Boot13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product; Gore-Tex liner (leaks); Waterproofing
- 14RedHead13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productVaries by model line
- 15Sorel13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear19 of 23 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks5 of 23 brands
- Punctures2 of 23 brands
- Water damage2 of 23 brands
- Cracks1 of 23 brands
- Fading1 of 23 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for boots.
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 32 stores
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Boot BarnMost items60 days from delivery
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Urban OutfittersMost items30 days from delivery
- BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
- Gabe'sEastern US storesMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for boots where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of boots has the best warranty?
On paper, Blundstone scores highest, with 2 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on boots really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 23 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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