Monroe Sydney Reviews 47

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the products, noting that items received were often not as advertised, particularly regarding materials and orthopedic claims. People frequently reported poor quality, with products described as cheap plastic or vinyl, having strong chemical smells, and being poorly constructed. Reviewers also encountered considerable issues with the return and refund process, finding it difficult to obtain a full refund, often being required to return items to China at their own expense, which sometimes cost more than the product itself. The pricing was also a point of contention, with many feeling the cost was disproportionate to the low quality of the items received.

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Quality

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Refund

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Return policy

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Price

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Based on these reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 3 pairs of different coloured "orthopaedic" boots as I have an orthopaedic issue. They came with no sizing on them; ghastly non leather very smelly items; could not even get them on my fe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful product. Plastic with toxic chemical smell that bear no resemblance to photographs on website. Just a drop shipping website using stock photos for a made up story. Fighting via PayPal, con... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 pair of leather orthopaedic boots. Not leather not orthopaedic and damaged. Poor quality rubbish. Tried to get them returned as not as advertised, want me to pay $32 shipping to China (sa... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought 2 pairs of so called orthotic boots recently. There was nothing orthotic about them. Poorly constructed, cheap zips, not as advertised. Asked for refund & was given an address to return them... See more



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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a jacket as a Christmas gift

I ordered a jacket as a Christmas gift. They said it would arrive by Christmas. It is January 3 and still nothing has arrived. I've tried to contact them but to no avail. No tracking #, nothing. I'm listing this company as fraud and trying now to get my money back.

19 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A total lie

This company just takes you for an ride. Absolute lie about the merchandise and the sob story accompanying it. There is no product! No delivery. Nothing! Beware and dodge!

29 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased shoes & the sizes were…

I purchased shoes & the sizes were incorrect. I contacted them & was advised they do not exchange and to return the shoes they will refund so could reorder correct size.
I had over $200 of returns decided to pay for the return. It was tracked to China & stopped, I followed up & advised they were at customs, & will pick up soon. Once picked up refund would be paid. This was advised several times over months & then contact ceased. No refund & no shoes. Never again

2 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'd give it 0 stars if I could

I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Do not buy from any clothing/shoe retail company with Monroe in the name. Shoes are from China, extremely poor quality, wrong sizes will be sent with no tags, and they will only take refunds when YOU PAY to send them to CHINA even though the shoes came from Canada. The shipping to China costs more than the shoes themselves.
Avoid this terrible company.

14 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Beware of a Sydney based company called Monroe-Sydney. They claim to be selling Sketcher shoes
However their product is not Sketchers but a cheap product from China. Their goods aren’t as described and are not true to size
They have very poor customer service and they expect you to pay for return tracked postage to China (very expensive $56!!) before considering a refund. They don’t answer your emails and they don’t have a phone number to call
AVOID at ALL COST!!! 🤬🤬🤬

24 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM!!

SCAM!!! Absolutely rubbish boots (if u even get them). Not Australian company. Returns only to China, then stop contact! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sydney Monroe is a scam

Sydney Monroe is a scam. They are based in China. They did send one pair of cheap looking boots which the sizing was to small. I returned the boots and NEVER RECEIVED A REFUND. They kept emailing with excuses , then blocked me. TOTAL SCAM SCAM SCAM ! Do not trust them or waste your money!

14 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst company ever dealt with

The worst company ever dealt with. Still waiting for a refund after 12 weeks. Shoes were nothing like what was marketed. Should have been shut down long before they did.

30 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality rubbish shoes

Poor quality shoes. Certainly not as advertised. They are not orthopaedic or comfortable. The zipper broke within 3 hours of wearing them. To return them you have to pay postage to China, approx $25. After many emails they offered a 20% refund with no return. I accepted this just to cut my losses. 4 weeks later and this offer has not been honoured. I'm no longer expecting it.
Do not buy from this company. Their products are cheap rubbish.

3 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 pair of leather orthopaedic…

Ordered 2 pair of leather orthopaedic boots. Not leather not orthopaedic and damaged. Poor quality rubbish. Tried to get them returned as not as advertised, want me to pay $32 shipping to China (says they are in sydney) and then will charge 40% restocking fee. Absolutely crooks. I have reported to ACCC AND ALL SCAM WEBSITES.

4 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even worth the 1 star

Not even worth the 1 star. Orthopedic boots- Fake, smelly, not sized at all & when sent there's no sizing on the boots & way too small, not correct sizing. Not leather as advertised. Not worth anything. You'd do better buying a pair of boots from kmart or the like. Don't waste your hard earned dollars on a company that doesn't exist. Hard to get refund from, they fob you off. If you go through PayPal, Monroe ask for the dispute to be closed so they can send refund ... not true, they just wipe their hands as there's no going back to complain if dispute is closed. Hold on to your money, don't get conned.

27 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 3 pairs of different coloured…

Ordered 3 pairs of different coloured "orthopaedic" boots as I have an orthopaedic issue.
They came with no sizing on them; ghastly non leather very smelly items; could not even get them on my feet.
Currently involved with PayPal Dispute after having
paid nearly $50 to return them to China; supposedly now stuck in China Customs (yeah, right) with AusPost tracking.
Have no trust in this company, and Facebook should not allow them to advertise.

22 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Full refund through Paypal

Same bad experience as everyone else. Bought two pairs of boots. Pursued a refund through Paypal and they have just closed the case in my favour. A full refund is coming my way!! Is worth being persistent.

3 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are a scam

They are a scam, I was scammed, they advertised as sketchers and orthopaedic and they are neither, I returned the shoes. They didn’t refund me and have kept my money and the shoes. Stay away from them.

9 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cheats

I also fell for their claim of 'leather orthopedic' boots. These boots are not leather; they are a nasty, thin, over-shiny polyurethane. They are not orthopedic. The company is not based in Sydney as claimed. In fact they tell me they don't even have premises in Sydney. I bought two pairs, because I emailed them for assurance they would fit my bunions, which they said they would. They do not. They are no wider than any other boots. To get a refund, they suggested I put 'Return to Sender' on the parcel and post them back, or if that 'didn't work' I'd have to pay to post them to China, which is $37.20. These people are cheats and liars, and I wish I'd visited this site first. And I wish I could give less than one star. They don't deserve it.

22 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE

I wish I could give this company a minus…. Only one word to describe them TERRIBLE. This describes the boots, cheap vinyl, smelly. This word describes their customer service., oh right there isn’t any.
Minus 10

30 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at All costs

They advertised leather orthopaedic boots instead I received PU leather, cheap boots from China and there was nothing orthopaedic about them. To return them for a refund they want me to post them back to China. THIS SITE IS A SCAM.

28 May 2025
Unprompted review

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