How to lodge a return
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Returning an online order is simple. Follow these steps:
- Start your return online — Visit our returns portal and enter your order number and email address.
- Select your items — Choose the item(s) you'd like to return and the reason for return.
- Print your label — A prepaid returns label will be generated for you to print.
- Pack and drop off — Securely pack your items and drop them off at any designated returns location.
Once received, we'll notify you by email when your items are received by our team, and again when your return has been processed.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Online purchases, and items purchased in-store that were delivered to you, can be returned via post.
- Items purchased in-store and taken with you at the time of purchase, or purchased through a stockist, are not eligible for return through the returns portal.
- Returns labels expire after 14 days if your items aren't shipped.
Our return and exchange policy
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If for any reason your order is not as you expected, you have 60 days from the date of delivery, to lodge and return your order for a refund, exchange or store credit.
To be eligible, items must come back in the same condition they left us:
- Unworn and undamaged, with all original tags attached
- Footwear returned in its original, undamaged box
- Accompanied by proof of purchase
A few things to keep in mind:
- Gift cards cannot be refunded
- Delivery fees are non-refundable
Consumer guarantees
Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply regardless of our 60-day returns policy. For more information, visit accc.gov.au. We take great pride in the quality of everything that leaves our workshop — but if something isn't right, we want to know straight away.
R.M.Williams products are to be treasured and cared for. With proper maintenance they can be preserved for years of faithful, comfortable wear. For more information please see our boot care guide.
International returns
- Please visit the site for the country of purchase. Items must be returned to the country where the purchase was made.
How long does my refund take?
- Once your item is received at our returns hub, your refund will be processed within 2 business days. Refunds are returned to your original payment method — allow a further 3-7 business days for funds to appear, depending on your bank. Delivery fees are non-refundable.
Can I exchange an item?
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We're unable to process exchanges by post. If you'd like a different size or style, place a new order and return the original for a refund using our free returns service.
Faulty items and consumer guarantees
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R.M.Williams products are built to last. In the rare event that you receive a faulty, damaged, or misdescribed item, we will endeavour to make it right. If you receive an item that appears faulty or not as described, please contact our Homestead team as soon as possible with your order number and a photo of the issue. We'll assess it promptly and endeavour to make it right — whether that's a repair, replacement, or refund.
Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply regardless of our 60-day returns policy. For more information, visit accc.gov.au. We take great pride in the quality of everything that leaves our workshop — but if something isn't right, we want to know straight away.
Purchased from a stockist?
- R.M.Williams only accepts returns from orders placed on our website or in an R.M.Williams store. If you have purchased through a stockist, please contact the retailer of where you purchased, and they'll take care of you in line with their own returns policy.
EU right of withdrawal
- If you are a consumer in the EU, you have a statutory right to withdraw from your online purchase within 14 days of receiving your order, without giving a reason. Our 60-day free returns policy gives you additional time to return eligible items.