REI Returns = Not Good Experience Amazon = Free Returns REI = $5.99 Amazon = Returns Credited Within Hours REI = Returns Credited (hopefully) 2 Weeks Later Amazon = Return UPS, Whole Fds, Khols REI = Post Office Amazon = No box needed REI = Box, Tape, Print, Label Yourself

Great in person and online Great in person and online. I'm not super outdoorsy, although I usually train for at least a couple of half marathons each year, and occasionally go hiking. I've found high-quality merchandise here every time, and often at sale prices lower than what I can find elsewhere. I recently found a pair of shoes I'd been considering on clearance, and they arrived right on time and in perfect condition.

Greedy company that abuses their… Greedy company that abuses their workers Rights. UNION!!! UNION!!!!

Absolutely terrible customer service Absolutely terrible customer service! I went into the store and found the water shoes I wanted but they did not have my size. Buy the membership, then order online. I did. REI said my shoes would be here in 3 days, they shipped my shoes and they were due in 3 days 6 days later no clue where they are and the shipping company says they never got the package. REI is like oh I can get another pair out and they will be there next week. Next week I am on my cruise that does not help me. Shop somewhere more reputable.

The only reason I gave 1 star is… The only reason I gave 1 star is because there isn’t a “no star” option. REI charges a return shipping fee for items ordered that do not fit right. Any company needs to realize with shoe sizing, it’s not an exact. Offer free returns on exchanges of the same style or at least 1 free return. REI doesn’t offer this. Essentially, it’s $5.99 to try on their shoes based on described sizing if you have to return them. It’s a risk, buy from someone who will back their product and take care of their customers.