Old Boot Sofas Reviews 453

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love our Cubby! We found Old Boot online and I can say that in our experience the whole process was faultless, from meeting Emma in the store to getting regular updates and then the delivery, while... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 Hepburn small seater sofas in industrial charcoal leather with full feather cushions and bespoke matching footstools. The order was slightly delayed but we were kept well informed. We went t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

5 months later we’re still waiting for our delivery, we were given a 12 week timescale on purchase. Only 3 weeks ago after many emails we were told it’s a foam infill issue. Now we are being told it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A massive thank you to the Old Boot team, having travelled to their Matlock showroom to see the Hepburn sofa we couldn’t have been more welcomed, no pressure, just good old fashioned friendly servic... See more

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Old Boot came under new management in May 2024, with a renewed focus on what’s always made the brand special — exceptional craftsmanship, honest value, and timeless design. We’re proud to be a small British business based in Matlock, on the edge of the Peak District, where every sofa and chair is handmade within 50 miles of our showroom. Our pieces are built to last using traditional techniques, hardwood frames, and premium materials, with a 25-year frame guarantee as standard. We don’t follow fast trends or mass production. Instead, we design furniture with real character — inspired by classic forms, upholstered in natural leathers and beautiful fabrics, and finished with care to bring out every detail. Whether you’re after a timeless Chesterfield or something more modern with heritage roots, we’re here to help you find the perfect piece. You can visit our friendly showroom team in Matlock or order online with confidence. We offer personal service, honest advice, and genuine aftercare — no call centres or pushy sales. Just good people, making proper furniture, the right way. Old Boot. Proper craft. Proper value.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old Boot Sofas. Excellent!

Absolutely beautiful quality, exquisite furniture. Excellent customer service. Friendly, helpful and professional. Ditto the delivery staff. I am a very satisfied customer! 👍👌😊

31 October 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good customer service, comfy sofa

Very happy with the whole process of buying a sofa from Old Boots. We initially booked an appointment to go to the showroom to test and measure for a small sofa for our little cinema room. The costumer service in the showroom was exceptional, we were given various samples to bring back home to decide which leather would suit the best. After some measuring back at home, we placed order online on a Snuggler in anti-scratch leather. We were kept well-informed throughout the whole process.
However, on the day of delivery, the wrong sofa was sent to our address. I contacted Old Boots immediately, and had a really quick response from them. They confirmed that the wrong sofa was loaded, and they are chasing the delivery company to rearrange a new delivery asap. We received our sofa roughly a week after that, and we are very happy with it!

18 October 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately our experience with old…

Unfortunately our experience with old boot sofas was not a good one.
We initially reviewed all the comments from customers and were very sceptical as the reviews were not very good.
However we drove to the showroom from Kent, the customer service was very good and we were given information on why there were so many negative reviews, and on now they have been taken over and it’s all changed.
We were happy with the explanation and chose a lovely extra large 3 seater sofa and arm chair and a lovely large pink bottle.
The sofa we were shown in the show room, you sat in and the leather just wrapped around you.
We placed the order the first week in February expecting delivery in April, then unfortunately the pandemic hit, which understandably put everything back.
This was not there fault and we totally understood.
We eventually got a date for delivery of the 1st week in July.
Unfortunately upon delivery it was noticed by my wife that the 3 seater sofa was actually a 2 seater and they also forgot to send the bottle.
They apologised for this manufacturing error and said the new cushions would be made and sent out in 8 weeks.
At this time we decided to also order a bean bag we had seen in the show room.
After the 8 weeks we finally received the 3 new cushions and bean bag and glass bottle
Unfortunately the bean bag was ripped and the 3 cushions sent had no feather topper on and were plain sponge.
We also found that when sitting on the sofa and chair everything was so hard and nothing like sitting in the showroom sofa and you kept slipping forward.
We decided at this point to return everything and just get a refund.
Collection of the sofa after we said we didn’t want it again took another month.
However the refund was processed after 10 days and we were given a refund and were able to keep the bean bag.
All in all we were very disappointed with the experience and disappointed with actually how uncomfortable the sofa and chair were.

15 October 2020
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Reply from Old Boot Sofas

Hi Mr Cratchley,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review.

We’re a small company that prides itself on our service which is highlighted by all the five star reviews we have received since we took on the brand from the previous owners in August 2018. We’ve got hundreds of very happy customers who love their sofas. We strive to go the extra mile to make sure we are making a high quality piece of furniture, which is comfortable and tailored to the customers needs, offering different infill options from very firm to very soft.

We’re sorry that this is not the service that you received, and that you encountered issues with your order and your overall experience with us at Old Boot. We did all we could to try and resolve the issues for you including providing you with a free bean bag. It’s a shame that you felt the need to leave a one star review as our team work hard to ensure happy customers, but we will take your feedback on board and we will continue to strive to improve.

Warm regards,
Jenny

Old Boot Sofas
Call us: 020 3926 5500
Email us: help@oldbootsofas.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer experience

Fantastic customer experience, great communication both from office and delivery crew. Delighted with sofas. Small delay with lorry breakdown but staff pulled together to soet. Would highly recommend this company.
Thank you team

21 September 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would like to personally thank Zoe and…

Would like to personally thank Zoe and the delivery driver that drive a three hour round trip to deliver my sofa on his Saturday off .
You both went above and beyond for a situation that was out of your control , this shows an outstanding level of customer service .
My Alfie is a stunning piece of craftsmanship and really looks stunning .
I was initially very wary of ordering as I couldn’t make it to see your showroom but I got a feeling from the first time I called up to order my swatches and from the excellent reviews that my trust wouldn’t be let down , For someone who has only ever ordered from dfs before , I would thoroughly recommend using old boots as I have a far superior sofa for a very reasonable price .
Thanks again Zoe , I will be back to order a chair to match when I’ve talked hubby into an extension !!

12 September 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hepburn sofa and chair and footstool

We ordered our settee and chair in lockdown we received communication all the way and we wernt disappoint when we received it had the Hepburn range and the footstool in willow and it's so well made and comfortable well worth the money
Thank you to the team at old boot
Love love it x

10 September 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

This is a great little company. We're delighted with the build quality and the comfort and the experience has been a good one from start to the delivery. I'm so very pleased to see them back up and running after the lockdown. I would highly recommend a visit to their showroom to try their range - the staff were very charming and couldn't have been more helpful. Thanks Zoe and all concerned.

19 August 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Most Uncomfortable Sofas

I have been married for over 50 years, and have had various sofas over that time.
At the age of 82 I decided that my next purchase would be my last, so as the only furniture retailer nearby is DFS, who had nothing suitable for us, I decided to search online. Perhaps I should mention that I am almost housebound, and have difficulty with shopping in real life.
Eventually I found just what I was looking for – or so I thought. The sofas were delivered, and looked perfect. We loved the style and material, however, within days the problems began. Wrinkling of base cushion covers, and the feeling of sitting on bags of old Lego is one way of putting it. The filling in the base cushions migrated every few minutes.
What is the purpose of a sofa????
Comfort is the main purpose, and these sofas do not provide an iota of comfort, and despite best efforts we cannot manage even one day of comfort and relaxation. These sofas are the epitome of discomfort.
The base cushions are absolutely unstable, and never before have we been asked to go through the palaver explained to us. Most cushions on similar products are quite firm, and only need turning, certainly not bashed into submission every day ! We were offered new fillings, which turned out to be exactly as before. We were again offered new fillings, guess what!
I am so ashamed of how they look and feel that I avoid inviting visitors to sit on them, and despite the extra expense that I am considering abandoning them and looking for others, but object to paying to have these horrors taken away. My last communication with Mr Lowry remains unanswered after one month; discourteous, to say the least.

3 August 2020
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Reply from Old Boot Sofas

Hi Lesley,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. First of all please accept my apologies that you have not received a response from Mr Lowry, he has been, and continues to be on Furlough. So unfortunately myself, and Zoe from the customer service team have not received the email from you, and have been unable to offer help.

As per your review, and our previous contact with you we had arranged for 3 different infill options for you to try. The first of all being our softer foam with feather topper, which I believe was a little too soft for what you were looking at, and did not provide the taut finish inside the cushion cover, causing a wrinkled base. We then collected the covers and infills, the workshop resized the covers to ensure a tighter fit, and ordered firmer foam and feather infills for you which our delivery team then came and fitted onto the covers.

Earlier on this year we received correspondence from you highlighting that were finding the firmer foam and feather topper infills uncomfortable and too much to maintain, and were looking for something that was just a foam cushion infill, requiring no maintenance, just the occasional turning. We specially ordered these pure foam infills in for you, which the delivery team came and fitted for you in March I believe.

I am truly sorry that you are finding the cushion infills uncomfortable, as you will see from our reviews the general response from our customers is that they love the feel and comfort of the infills and our sofas. We would be more than happy to see if there are any other options available for you, or look to arrange for one of our representatives to come out to check if there is an issue with you current infills, so that we can find the best way to move forward with this for you. If you can possibly email service@oldbootsofas.com, or call us on 020 3926 5500 we can get this arranged as soon as possible.

Many thanks,
Jenny
Old Boot Team
020 3926 5500

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Historian Sofa Bed

I ordered the Historian sofa bed, and it’s brilliant. Well made, sturdy and lovely quality. I did have to wait a bit longer than originally planned, which was then exacerbated even more by the lockdown for another couple of months, but that wasn’t their fault.
It was well worth the wait, though...very happy with the final result. Customer service is good, friendly staff ready to assist.

25 July 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products and fantastic service

I found Karen to be extremely professional, personable and helpful. The service was excellent and the quality of the sofas was fantastic. I can't recommend the company or Karen enough.

24 July 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Where to start...………..

Where to start...………..
Beautiful...
Elegant...
Stunning...

The superlatives could go on.....

I purchased the Alfie back in January 2020, a 2 seater, and 2 armchairs.
I had deliberated over them for months, then took the plunge and headed to the showroom in on Fulham Broadway to get an up close and personal look at the sofas.
To be honest, the website does not do the Alfie range full justice...seeing is believing!!

Although the fabric finish on the display models varied from what I wanted, the show room staff(very friendly and helpful may I add) were on hand to produce a full "throw" in the leather finish I wanted, that was placed over the display model so I could get a real feel for what it was that I wanted.

Needless to say, I was sold and ordered and paid on the spot!!!!.

The whole process and dealings with Old Boot were seamless, and I was kept informed all the way through the ordering, manufacturing and delivery process with regular contact. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a delay to the original delivery date, but throughout, Old Boot kept me informed of company policy and steps that were being taken to arrange delivery, fantastic customer service.

Needless to say, I am an extremely happy recipient of what is an absolutely stunning piece of furniture, and I couldn't be happier, and wouldn't hesitate in recommending Old Boot to anyone.

28 May 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality sofas and outstanding service

Excellent quality sofas and outstanding customer service. Love my new Hepburn sofas, I returned without any problem, two Chester sofas which were too petite for my big grandson. I was pleasantly astonished by how understanding and helpful Old Boot were. Would recommend this company to anyone wanting a quality sofa.

30 March 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent products, great service

Excellent products, friendly people

This was my second purchase from old boot sofas, and the process was as seamless as it was the first time. I was kept informed throughout the whole process and they delivered it within the timeline estimated.

The product is excellent, very unique and comfortable. It is sturdily built so expect it to last for many years.

27 March 2020
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