Empress Reviews 

677
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Review summary

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Considering 28 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally soft leather and beautiful design, noting that the footwear feels remarkably comfortable and supportive for long walks and daily wear. Many consumers also highlighted the overall excellent product quality, gorgeous appearance, and perfect fit that feels like walking on a wonderful cloud. However, some people mentioned that international shipping took a very long time to arrive and tracking information was frequently delayed. Some reviewers were not happy with the sizing, explaining that the shoes run very small and that completing returns is quite expensive and complicated.

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Product

Customers had ambiguous experiences with product, reflecting a wide split in opinions regarding sizing and... See more

Quality

Users describe positive interactions with quality, consistently highlighting the exceptional materials and... See more

Order

People report mixed and ambiguous experiences with order processes. Reviewers express high frustration... See more

Delivery service

Clients share negative opinions on delivery service, frequently reporting excessive delays of up to a month... See more

Return policy

Consumers find return policy to be extremely frustrating and complicated. Reviewers note that returns are not... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Response is great. Shipping is costly to return items so costs a lot to try the shoes if you don't live in the US.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered the Hero Loafer in wine. These are such beautiful and beautifully crafted shoes. The purchase process was seamless. No worries at all with international purchase process, including custom... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve followed Empress Athletics for ages and always missed out, but finally ordered during the warehouse moving sale — and now I wish I bought more. Got the shorts and joggers. It’s still a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely responsive customer service. But not forgetting the shoes - the most comfortable shoes ever. The square toed flats (of which I have maybe 4 pairs) have seen me through long flights and very... See more


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  1. Footwear Wholesaler

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Our goal is to create the most comfortable and stylish shoes in the world.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM ALERT - WHERE IS MY ORDER?

I received an email on 9/29 stating order had shipped. YET to date, the tracking shows merchandise still in China and states “Awaiting seller dispatch” which means the order is still in the seller's hands and not yet with the shipping carrier. Upon further research, it appears that about 80% of their reviews on TrustPilot are unverified. Of the 655 reviews, only 234 are verified. According to TrustPilot they have detected that this company may be asking for reviews in a way that they do not support. It feels like a scam, so I cancelled order on 10/13 but as of 10/16, no one has acknowledged my cancellation, no refund has been issued and no product has been received.

28 September 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Response is great

Response is great. Shipping is costly to return items so costs a lot to try the shoes if you don't live in the US.

6 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and comfy loafers!

I ordered the Hero Loafer in wine. These are such beautiful and beautifully crafted shoes. The purchase process was seamless. No worries at all with international purchase process, including customs. I absolutely love my new loafers. Haven't had a lot of time with them, but I've spent a day on my feet presenting at a meeting. This bodes well!

28 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just GREAT!

Extremely responsive customer service. But not forgetting the shoes - the most comfortable shoes ever. The square toed flats (of which I have maybe 4 pairs) have seen me through long flights and very long walks - I find them more comfortable than trainers or walking shoes.

10 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products and excellent customer service

Comfortable shoes and socks (the only low/no show sock that stay on my feet. Empress has been incredibly easy to order from. And they have excellent customer service. One of the purchases I made, I had an issue that was no fault of theirs. They went above and beyond to help me sort it out. All of my orders have arrived in a timely fashion.

5 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cute and comfy!

The shoes were delivered in a timely fashion and the sizing was accurate to what I normally wear. The quality and comfort of the shoes is so good and worth the money. My goodness the leather is like buttah! They are super cute and stylish to boot!

19 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a lot of problem on my feet

I had a lot of problem on my feet. Empress shoes can fit me well especially there are more options to choose. I found that the shoes with some inches are even better than the flat. I just got my 4 pairs of Empress.

13 August 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

To be honest starting to need greater support

To be honest - I have never paid as much for a pair of shoes as I have for Empress flats, and even then I purchased only on sales. But I have bought the flats (and one with the greater heel) for the large toebox to fit my wide foot and developing bunions and arthritic toe bones, as well as putting orthotics in them.. Mind you, each pair seems to have a different "give" in the shoe, or stretch - and though understandable, the latest purchase - the "paten-like" shoes -are the least giving. My feet also are growing past the flexibility and need more structure. Still - I am surprised at how much I have spent in you - but mostly glad I did.

7 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional company!

The shoes arrived in substantial boxes and included the special bags to keep them clean and help with travel. They are very comfortable and the quality is exceptional. Your attention detail was appreciated. Since I don’t like to wear shoes without socks/hose, I ordered a pair on your website. They did show in one of the pair I ordered, but it may be because I have slender feet with bunions from wearing heels when teaching for so many years.

25 June 2025
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