laidback london Reviews 931

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Review summary

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Considering 143 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products, highlighting their quality, comfort, and stylish designs. Many people appreciate the unique aesthetic and durability of the items, often becoming repeat buyers. The delivery service is also frequently commended for its speed and efficiency, with products arriving in excellent condition. However, some people experienced issues with customer service, noting slow responses or difficulties with returns and exchanges. There were also occasional concerns about product sizing being inconsistent or certain items not fitting as expected, leading to some dissatisfaction with the return policy.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strong, comfortable AND stylish! My foot is very fine and still stays well maintained in the shoe. It is my third pair from your brand for different seasons and I am a big fan. I live on the road a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had seen this brand several years ago but did not want to risk purchasing flip flops internationally. I’ve really not seen anything like the styles they carry anywhere else though, so I finally boug... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In addition to the beautiful, warm, functional boots from LBL, their customer service is top notch. I had used the wrong shipping address in Shopify and noticed just as my order went through. LBL was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am addicted to Laidback London shoes. They are so much fun, have great variety, are incredibly comfortable, and high quality. I keep saying I have to stop, but one more style comes up, and I can't... See more


Company details

  1. Leather Goods Store
  2. Fashion Accessories Store
  3. Shoe Store

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Born in 2002 at London's iconic Portobello Market, laidback london embraces the beauty of handmade products crafted on the Kenyan coast. Committed to durability and sustainability, laidback london supports local communities and offers products that truly last. Each piece in the collection is unique, embodying timeless design and valuing natural materials that only get better with age.


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4.1

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I own three pairs of Laidback London…

I own three pairs of Laidback London sandals. They’re absolutely beautiful and fit well. However the quality doesn’t match the orice. For around £100 per pair I would expect them to last far longer. I haven’t worn them much but all three pairs have one issue or another - detached sole, the centre piece which fell off or the leather colour which comes off in the rain. A shame as they’re so beautiful to look at.

26 April 2026
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Reply from laidback london

Hi, thank you for your feedback- we’re really glad to hear you love the look and fit of your sandals, but we’re genuinely sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced.

This isn’t the level of quality we aim to deliver. We’d really appreciate the chance to look into this properly for you. If you haven’t already, please reach out to our customer care team with a few photos and your order details so we can review each case and find the best solution. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention- it helps us improve 💛

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Had the Jun 4.0 slippers gifted to me as a Christmas present. They are gorgeous and were so pleased with them but the right slipper started to rip and fur became loose within the first month of wear. I have been trying to reach the customer service team for two months now, with multiple follow ups on my original email but unfortunately, no response! I would have hoped for more seeing as they are expensive for a pair of slippers, plus when the brand ethos is craftmanship and quality - really disappointed! 

29 March 2026
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Reply from laidback london

Hi Emma, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience - this is absolutely not the standard we strive for.

We’d love to get this resolved for you as quickly as possible. It seems we may not have been able to locate your enquiry, so I’ve requested a bit more information, including your order number, to help us find your case and assist you properly.

If you haven’t already, you can also reach us via the chat on our website or by phone - our team will be happy to look into this for you right away.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we truly appreciate your patience while we sort this out.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It's great to see the brand innovating

It's great to see the brand innovating, but they should keep the classic lace-up boots without a platform in their catalog. Those simple, timeless boots from a few years ago were perfect—please bring that model back!

17 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered boots on Saturday

Ordered boots on Saturday through the website for a birthday gift, had an issue with courier. Contacted laidback London by email, they sent a new pair same day. Arrived the next day. Boots look amazing. Can’t wait for the unwrapping.
Great product, excellent customer service.
Thank you

12 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unwearable/Squeaks Loudly - poor customer service

I purchased a pair of their boots in Santa Fe, New Mexico. One of the boots squeaks so loudly they are unwearable. Even in places where there’s a lot of noise, you can hear the squeak above it all. So embarrassing. I contacted the laid-back London team, they asked for a video. I sent them the video which is almost funny to watch, It’s so loud. But they have ignored me and have not initiated an exchange. These boots are very expensive and I feel as if I’ve wasted all that money.

14 January 2026
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Reply from laidback london

Hi Jessica,

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience — that certainly doesn’t sound pleasant, and we understand how frustrating that must feel.

Just to clarify, we don’t have a physical laidback london store in Santa Fe. If the boots were purchased through one of our independent stockists there, the return or exchange would need to be arranged directly through the same store where the purchase was made. Retail partners manage their own sales and returns, as they handle the transaction, payment, and inventory on their end.

We’re always happy to help investigate issues and offer guidance — which is why our team requested the video — but the store where the boots were purchased is best placed to organise an exchange or refund according to their store policy.

If you’re still experiencing difficulty with the retailer, feel free to reach out to us again and we’ll do our best to assist further. 🤍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend the Slipper Boots

Highly Recommend these Slipper Boots from Laidback London. I have had a couple of pairs now over a long span of years and they never fail to impress me. Warm Cosy, Easy to get on/off and look AMAZING. Stylish and worth the price tag. Alway get the comment 'oooo i like your boots where did you get those from?' Thanks LL for quality and COMFY shoes.

23 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Try them you won't be disappointed

Wasn't too sure due to some reviews especially about socks falling down 😂.
But I thought I'd give them a go and I'm glad I did. Do the socks fall down? yes initially they do but if you persevere in time they don't. They are stylish and different without compromising on comfort. They are by far the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. I now have 2 pairs and about to get a third 😁. I would highly recommend them. Give them a go they're great and very warm. Oh and I returned one pair and had no problem with customer service.

8 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Boots & A+ Customer Service

In addition to the beautiful, warm, functional boots from LBL, their customer service is top notch. I had used the wrong shipping address in Shopify and noticed just as my order went through. LBL was super helpful and responsive in getting this worked out with FedEx and I received my order with minimal delay. Thank you!

15 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still awaiting a reply from 2 emails…

Still awaiting a reply from 2 emails requesting confirmation of my return that was received by them over 2 weeks ago

15 January 2026
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Reply from laidback london

Hi Vanessa, thank you for flagging this. I’ve requested the order information so we can follow up and resolve this for you as soon as possible. Could you please confirm that you’ve been using the email address associated with your order when contacting us? We appreciate your patience and will make sure this is sorted promptly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refund not received

I returned a pair of boots on 8th December, the return was then acknowledged on 10th December. Despite sending numerous emails to the customer service department I have still not received a refund. I have also tried calling the helpline (12 times in total) but no one has answered.

5 January 2026
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Reply from laidback london

Hi, I’m really sorry to hear about this and completely understand your frustration. I have requested the order number from you to follow up directly with our team to make sure your refund is processed as quickly as possible.
Thank you so much for your patience — we really appreciate it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

kundenservice/umtausch: sehr enttäuschend!

I ordered shoes that didn’t fit and contacted customer service immediately to arrange a return. I received no response for over a week, and despite sending multiple follow-up emails, I was completely ignored. By the time I was able to act again, the return window had expired.

Based on my experience and similar reports from other customers, returns and customer support seem to be a serious ongoing issue. Very disappointing.

1 January 2026
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Reply from laidback london

Hi, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand your frustration. We truly appreciate you letting us know.

We have an extended return policy in January, so we can absolutely help get this resolved. Our customer service team always strives to assist with returns and exchanges, and we make sure measurements are clearly listed on the product pages to help find the right size.

I’ve requested your order number so we can follow up and assist you directly. In the meantime, please reach out to help@laidbacklondon.com, and we’ll do our best to get this resolved.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not worth the high price & frustrating to wear

Have coveted a pair of these for a few years & decided to treat myself for winter. Was v excited about their arrival.
However, initial joy of putting them on rapidly wore off as EVERY pair of socks I put on with them get swallowed down to my soles within 10mins of moving in them - this completely detracts from any comfort they provide. It's clearly an issue with the style or lining or something as I have tried from thin to thick & they all do the same & have read other people saying same thing. LL's answer to the problem seems to be wear thick socks (this does not solve the problem at all), or wear no socks (this is weird & impractical as they are a winter boot).
They are now an expensive frustration that I look at but dont want to put on.
Also, the stitching, though a lovely feature, starts to fluff/fray from the very first wear, so I'm v dubious about how long it will last intact.

Gutted & don't recommend for this reason.

10 November 2025
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Reply from laidback london

Hi there, thank you for sharing this — we’re really sorry to hear the boots haven’t been working out as expected. What you’re describing definitely isn’t the experience we want for you.

Sock-slipping can sometimes happen when the boots are brand new, as the lining is still smooth, but it should ease as they soften and grip better with wear. However, we’d really like to take a closer look at your pair to understand what’s going on and see what we can do to help.

Could you please send us your order number and a couple of photos via email? We’ll review it with the team right away.

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