Shoes: warranties compared
12 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
12 of 12 brands cover shoes in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 1 year, from 5 brands. 5 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Ecco26/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: GORE-TEX waterproofing
- 2Arc'teryx21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 3Columbia21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4Merrell21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5The North Face21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Dearfoams13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (one-time replacement)
- 7Isotoner13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (defects)
- 8Hey Dude12/100Full: 2 monthsNo partial coverage
- 9Minnetonka11/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 monthsPartial covers: Whole product
- 10Clarks10/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 monthsPartial covers: Faulty shoes (online orders)
- 11Dr. Scholl's10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 12Twisted X10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
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 tear7 of 12 brands
- Tears2 of 12 brands
- Cracks1 of 12 brands
- Leaks1 of 12 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 12 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for shoes.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- TargetTarget Owned Brand clothing and shoes365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
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- Men's WearhouseMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Edwin Watts GolfSoutheast storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- HibbettMost items60 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Foot LockerMost items45 days
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- PGA TOUR SuperstoreMost items30 days
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Saks Fifth AvenueMost items30 days from delivery
- Urban OutfittersMost items30 days from delivery
- BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
- Gabe'sEastern US storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for shoes 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 shoes has the best warranty?
On paper, Ecco scores highest, with 1 year of full coverage and longer coverage on some parts.
Is a long warranty on shoes 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 12 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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