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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 107 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the beautiful craftsmanship, soft leather materials, and exceptional comfort of the footwear for everyday wear. People also appreciate the responsive and helpful customer support team ready to assist when questions or order changes arise. However, some customers also noted issues with sizing inconsistencies, mentioning that certain styles run too large or feel too tight. However, some people mentioned unexpected delays in delivery times and complications regarding international return processes and fees. A few other people also felt that the materials did not always fully match expectations set by online product photographs.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I think Dwarves shoes are well made and comfortable. I check the site regularly to see what new shoes have been added. I am wearing my oxfords right now and they have been one of my two best shoes pu... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The boots are beautiful, soft and seem well made. They fit true to size. I did deduct one star from rating due to the fact that they were delivered to the wrong address by usps. I reached out to Dw... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As soon as I unveiled these carefully packaged treasures, I could sense the quality and care that they were made with. Cannot fault the materials and design, definitely artisan crafed with attention... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a pair of Big Foot Wide Fit Leather Penny Loafers because I like a wide toe spread which is hard to find in dress shoes. The shoes are incredibly well made and had a beautiful rea... See more


Company details

  1. Shoe Store
  2. Boot Store
  3. Fashion Accessories Store
  4. Handbags Shop
  5. Leather Goods Store
  6. Footwear Wholesaler

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Dwarves make high-quality, comfy handcrafted leather shoes for women. We specialize in casual daily walking shoes at a price everyone can afford. We have boots, oxfords & tie, mary jane, loafers, flats, sandals, slippers, sneakers, wedges, platforms, pumps, large size shoes. Our shoes are suitable for students, professional women, teachers, busy moms, expectant mothers, and anyone who loves soft comfortable footwear. We have been in business since 2012 and our website dwarvesshoes.com opened in 2017. From 2012 to 2023, We are here for 11 years. We pride ourselves on our integrity and the quality of our handcrafted shoes. We adhere to brand values and are trustworthy partners. Dwarves, which has a deep meaning. In fantasy novels and games, Dwarves are often depicted as a race with strong willpower, courage, and skill, and they are particularly adept at crafting high-quality items. We chose "Dwarves" as our brand name because we want to convey our philosophy of making high-quality, durable, and comfortable women's shoes, and the word "Dwarves" in our view represents these qualities of resilience, craftsmanship, and quality.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Awful! DO NOT purchase. Company is a fraud. Received wrong item and they want me to ship to China at my own cost. And the boots are made with some kind of toxic glue or something they smell horrible!

22 January 2025
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Reply from dwarvesshoes.com

Dear Christine,

Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the issues you've encountered with your order. We understand your frustration and would like to clarify the situation.

After reviewing your order details, it appears that the item you purchased was the White boots, not the White Fleece Lined version. We take great care in ensuring that all orders are fulfilled in accordance with the specific items selected by our customers. Upon reviewing your order, we can confirm that the correct product was shipped as per the details provided in your order information.

Regarding the return, we understand the inconvenience of shipping items internationally, and we are happy to assist you in finding a suitable resolution. If there are any issues with the item that require a return, please let us know, and we will provide you with further instructions.

As for the smell you mentioned, we sincerely apologize for any discomfort this may have caused. The smell is a result of the shoes being freshly produced and sealed immediately after manufacture, without an opportunity for ventilation. Normally, it should dissipate after a short period of airing out. If the odor persists or if you believe the item is defective in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you in resolving the issue promptly.

Thank you for your understanding!

Best
Dwarves

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total scam

Boots I received are beautiful. However.. States they're made in the United States on their website and they are not. They ship from china. The boots were at least a size too small despite being a US 7.5. attempting to return these items has been a nightmare. I received an address that I was supposed to return them to via the post office however when I went to the post office the return address is marked as fraudulent in a possible scam. Now I am stuck with boots that are too small that I paid almost $200 for. I would not recommend nor trust this company

8 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality Leather & Craftsmanship (return reviewers are whiners!)

Quality leather and craftsmanship! I ordered two pairs of shoes (and some leather coin pouches as gifts which are SO CUTE!) after carefully reviewing the sizing they have on their website. I am a 7.5-8.5US depending on socks, insoles, shape of the shoe etc. so I ordered both in a size 8 and they fit perfectly. My little boots are big enough for thick socks and very cute, and my heels are the perfect size to wear with thin socks and equally as cute. They arrived in about two weeks from the time of purchase. I was worried about returning but after doing some digging a $28 return to a US warehouse ain't too bad for $300 of shoes. Thankfully they fit perfectly and are exactly what I looking for! Will definitely be ordering from here again in the future!!
They are a small studio that are actually taking time in making their products, so worth supporting even if return isn't totally free! (It's like people have forgotten there was a time BEFORE AMAZON when shipping/return wasn't free pretty much ever...people still run small businesses and incurr expenses y'all especially shipping OVERSEAS!?)
There are some knock-offs on Temu & Aliexpress so be wary of those, and these are also sold on some Japanese sites by third party vendors for around the same price (slight increase for US but for production and transportation to US vs Japan that makes sense). From the Japanese reviews I read they really like them there too! Overall a reputable company working on building up their brand and worth buying from!

16 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

True to size, top quality leather, well made

Ordering online made ordering a breeze. The company gave good details on the quality of the leather and overall detail of the make of the shoe. These shoes runs true to size, and looks well on your feet. The price was good for the quality of the shoe. It looked just like the picture depicted them. I'm very satisfied!

7 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super Craftmanship

I viewed every pair of shoes for months, read reviews, checked vlogs before taking the leap and finally purchasing the best fitting shoes I have purchased in awhile!

Purchased 4 pairs of shoes -2 boots & 2 casual shoes. Quality = Excellent; Materials = Soft, supple, pliable; Stitching/Assembly = Superior; Sizing = Right on the money, the style of shoe dictates the generous proportions on the foot; Shipping/Delivery = Surprisingly quick, well wrapped & protected product; Returns = Very responsive customer service, easy return through USPS.
Overall, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Dwarves Shoes for their uniqueness, generous toe box, flexibility and suppleness, superior materials, and well thoughtout assembly and delivery. Can not wait to order more!

5 December 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dwarves women’s retro mid calf boot

I purchased the women’s retro mid calf boot in black, they’re a gorgeous pair of boots and comfortable but they leave black dye on my skin and socks. I emailed the company to which they replied saying that due to the plant based dye they use the product will fade quickly and I should wear dark socks. I then asked how to solve the problem of my skin being discoloured from the dye and they have not responded. I’m very disappointed as I’d saved for a pair of good quality leather boots 😔

29 November 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not order from this company

Do not order from this company! You will have to pay enormous fees if you need to return or exchange. It took me forever to get the address for their warehouse in this country so that I did not have to ship the shoes back to China. But it ended up costing me more because of imposed fees. Their customer service is abysmal.

22 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leather Chelsea Boots Retro Round Toe Platform Ankle Boots Slimming Boots in Black

I bought a pair of black leather Chelsea boots from Dwarves Shoes. They are amazing quality. The leather is soft and malleable; moulds so wonderfully with my feet and the fold on the ankles. The heels are placed perfectly, walking is easy. I did not need to break them in, they were comfortable right out of the box. My toe box is on the wider side and their regular sizes fit normal to wide. I feel no pressure on the sides of my toes.
I spent $241 CAD on these shoes and I am so happy with my purchase. The price is worth the quality. I also love the diversity in the styles available. Dwarves Shoes will be my go-to store for quality, comfortable, and stylish genuine leather shoes.
To ensure accuracy on size, I literally measured my feet with a tape measure in inches. My feet are 9.3 inches long and the widest part of my feet are also about 9.3-9.5 inches. The 7.5 size fits me absolutely perfectly.
Additionally, their customer service communicated with me in a timely manner over email and addressed my concerns about whether the shoes actually do fit wide.
I highly recommend this brand.

23 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive to sizing inquiries

I contacted Dwarves prior to placing my order because I wanted to make sure the shoes would fit correctly. They promptly answered my questions, and the boots fit my wide feet very well. They seem well made, the leather is soft and a beautiful color, and they look just like the pictures.

14 October 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Perfect looking and material, runs big

Shoes are good quality and nice looking. Exactly what I had in mind. They run a bit big, which was a bummer. I usually wear 8,5 but they were way too big.
Toe box gives good space for toes. Super healthy!

5 November 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrong sized shoes, no accountability, additional expense!

Wrong sized shoes turned up and I was told it was due to my error (it wasn't, I've learn my lesson with US sizes previously). At incredible expense having to return the shoes to China with the same dodgy instructions others have mentioned. Not holding much hope of a refund! Avoid at all costs

5 November 2024
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Reply from dwarvesshoes.com

Dear Carina,

We are so sorry for the Inconvenience taken to you. The size on the website is US size.

Your first email told us that you thought you were ordering UK6.5. But actually you received US6.5 because our website is US size. We are clear on the product detail page and shoe size details. We hope customers can choose the shoe size carefully before ordering. If not, we will have so many returns and exchanges which will defeat us.
https://dwarvesshoes.com/pages/how-to-choose-the-right-size

We are a shoes studio from China specializing in handmade leather shoes for women. Making shoes is a very hard work and the profit of handmade shoes is very small. And choosing the right shoe size is also not an easy task for customers. We have already covered the shipping cost for the delivery of the shoes. We are free shipping for exchange size too. For the long-term development of the studio and the website, the return and exchange policy we have formulated clarifies that Customers pay return shipping cost as a result of their own error (ex: wrong size, do not like). We will refund any return shipping cost if the return is a result of our error.
https://dwarvesshoes.com/pages/free-shipping-and-return-policies

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Dwarves

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice shoes

Although I returned these shoes for a different style, they were beautifully made and extremely comfortable. The returns process is a little inconvenient but easy if you follow the instructions. Amelia is very helpful: I was able to ship my return from Canada to a US location for only $28, which is acceptable considering Dwarves does not charge a shipping fee when the shoes are shipped to you. I ordered a different pair and will review when I have received them. All in all the shoes seem well-made and very comfortable.

5 November 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I finally received my ‘leather’ boots…

I finally received my ‘leather’ Chelsea boots. Not only are they NOT leather but when I opened the package the toxic fumes that flew out of the package made me cough and burned my eyes. Now I have to return them and the whole process seems to be really ridiculous especially since they were shipped from somewhere in California where I live. We’ll see what kind of customer service I get and whether I will change my review. Wish me luck.

29 October 2024
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Reply from dwarvesshoes.com

Dear Mia,
We are so sorry for the Inconvenience taken to you.
The smell is because we made the shoes when we received your order and sealed package sent to you.They have no chance to ventilate.
All the material are environmentally friendly and harmless to human body.They need to Ventilate for a few days.They are really good leather shoes.
Best
Dwarves

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all cost

Avoid at all cost. Their return policy is onerous and ridiculous. I wish I had read these reviews before. The shoes appear to be well made but if you order the wrong size and want to return it, the process is expensive and burdensome. They want you to write down the value of the shoes as $20 so it doesn’t get hung up in Customs in China.

21 October 2024
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Reply from dwarvesshoes.com

Dear Maya,
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. In order to control the exorbitant return fee, we also provide US warehouse. Please refer to our return policy.
https://dwarvesshoes.com/pages/free-shipping-and-return-policies
In addition, we recommend that you fill in the declared value of the low price is so that your parcel can be cleared as soon as possible and you can get a refund in time.

Best
Dwarves

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I love their shoes but customer…

I love their shoes but customer services...
I bought two pairs 9,5 (usa) , one pair (Oxfords) are perfect for me, but other pair (Loafers) bigger like size 10 or 10,5 (usa) and I didn't about their return policy and customers has to pay any shipping expenses, for me was $47,50 from MA...
I said that is ridiculous, they respond: "You can send to our US warehouse but it's still will cost you $28"
And guys and future customers, don't buy it from them, your nerves cost more than this cheap company...

Oxfords and Loafers quality very good, but I just want to cry cuz I can't wear those pair of shoes!!!

22 September 2024
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Reply from dwarvesshoes.com

Dear Lillia,

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The loafer is big toe design, it suit wide feet.

According to our website's return policy,customers choosing international returns are responsible for paying their own international return processing fees.

The $28 USD returns processing fee (Includes warehousing fees, shipping costs to China, import duties, etc.)

Shoes are very special products, They have many colors, sizes and styles. And foot is different from each other. We hope customers choose the style and size carefully. If not, we will have so many returns and exchanges which will defeat us.

We are a shoes studio from China specializing in handmade leather shoes for women. Making shoes is a very hard work and the profit of handmade shoes is very small. And choosing the right shoe size is also not an easy task for customers. We have already covered the shipping cost for the delivery of the shoes. We are free shipping for exchange size too. For the long-term development of the studio and the website, the return and exchange policy we have formulated clarifies that Customers pay return shipping cost as a result of their own error (ex: wrong size, do not like). We will refund any return shipping cost if the return is a result of our error.

https://dwarvesshoes.com/pages/free-shipping-and-return-policies

We will always research and work hard to improve our return and exchange service, with the development of international logistics and the growth of our studio business, we believe that one day our return and exchange will be more convenient!

Hope to get your understanding.

Best
Dwarves

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sooo Happy with my Dwarves!!!

Sooo Happy with my Dwarves! The customer service was excellent✨️ I messaged about getting a 1/2 size bigger after reading the reviews and it was no problem👌 8 would have fit but 8.5 allows me an insole/arch support👍✔️ I will definitely be ordering more dwarves now that I know and feel confident. Love that it's a female artisan collective as well💐 Well done ladies💫

5 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING

AMAZING. Firstly a big shout out to Amelia who went the extra mile to replace the first pair, that were too small. The replacement boots are incredibly well made, beautiful, soft leather, a sensible heel and a great toe shape. They arrived very quickly. Dwarves shoes are expertly made. They have a diverse range and new trends emerging all the time. For the future buyer, just a word of caution re sizing. They tell you to be careful, but you need to know that they use the Chinese sizes, not European or American. I did not realize that CN36 = EU37. If you take EU36, you need to order EU37 because that is what CN sizes are. Thank you Dwarves. I'll be back for more.

20 May 2024
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