Returns & Refunds

We are pleased to announce that we have opened all our stores with our new safety protocols in place to comply with all Government directives. For a full list of stores currently open for trade, please click here.

We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we will gladly accept returns within 30 days of receipt where the products are in new, unworn with tags attached and in their original packaging.

 3 simple conditions for a successful return:

• Item(s) were purchased in the last 30 days and proof of purchase can be provided.
• Item(s) must be unworn & undamaged with original tags attached.
• Items are in their original packaging (shoebox) and in original condition.

In-store conditions

In-store purchases cannot be returned or refunded to the online store at this point in time.

Exchanges & store credit

In-store purchases that are eligible for return and within 30 days of receipt may be exchanged for other items, or store credit provided. It is at the discretion of our team to decide whether a full refund will be provided. 

Faulty items

We will gladly accept returns for any faulty item(s) provided that it is a genuine manufacturing fault.

Please click here for more information on in-store faulty assessments.

We are experiencing delivery delays to our returns warehouse. This is due to the impact of COVID-19 on Australia Post and the TOLL global outage. These delays will also result in an additional refund processing delay of 1-2 business days. We apologise for the inconvenience! Our teams are working hard to process your refunds as promptly as possible.

Once you have dropped your parcel off at the Post Office, please allow some time for your item to reach our warehouse. Please hold onto your Australia Post return tracking number so you can track your order and see when it reaches us.

When your return arrives, it will be processed by our returns warehouse within 2-3 business days*. Once processed, the refund will show in your account within 2-5 business days, depending on your financial institution.

Any questions? Please get in touch with our Customer Experience team below.

*Please allow an additional 1-2 business days for your return to be processed over Public Holidays.

We're so sorry to hear that your item is faulty. If you believe any purchased items may have manufacturing faults, please follow the below steps.

You are welcome to head into your local store and have the item assessed by a store manager. Click here for more information on in-store faulty assessments! If the item is deemed faulty, our team will be able to assist you. Please note that any items purchased with PayPal cannot be returned to store. You will need to contact our Customer Experience team for a faulty assessment.

Alternatively, if you cannot make it to your local store, you may contact our Customer Experience team below for a faulty assessment. You will be asked to provide proof of purchase as well as photographs that clearly display the fault.* 

*Please do not send the faulty product back without contacting us first.

*If an item has been misused or worn in a manner contrary to its purpose, the item will be classified as ‘general wear and tear’. Forms of misuse may include but are not limited to cuts, heat or burns, exposure to chemicals or harsh elements, contact with gravel/bitumen while using motorized vehicles, skateboarding, machine washing and any alterations (eg. shoe repair).

*If your item has been deemed faulty, we ask that you ensure your item is either destroyed or disposed of. Accent Group and its related entities cannot accept liability for any further loss or damage suffered if the shoes continue to be worn.

• exchange for the same item
• exchange for a different size
• a full refund (depending on the payment method)
• disagree that there is a genuine manufacturing fault and therefore not process the return.

We want you to be 100% happy with your items, so if you change your mind we'll happily accept a return or exchange within 30 days of purchase. Double-check that your items meet our Returns Policy and the three main requirements:

• Returned within 30 days of purchase (with proof of purchase available if requested).
• Unworn, unwashed and undamaged with original tags attached.
• In original packaging and condition. Items cannot be sent back with their packaging exposed, taped up or otherwise damaged.

Important to note! We do not offer exchanges for online orders. You'll automatically be issued a refund for any returned items. If you would like to exchange an item, we recommend placing a new order online and return your existing item.

Please follow the instructions here on how to organise your return.

I purchased my item more than 30 days ago - can I still return or exchange?

Unfortunately, we can only accept change of mind returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchasing. If your item falls outside of this time frame we will not be able to facilitate a change of mind return or exchange. 

I purchased an item in-store - how do I return or exchange?

If you made a purchase in a store, you must return your item to a store location. We are unable to accept in-store returns to our online warehouse. 

We will be happy to provide you with an exchange, store credit or refund as long as the items are in their original condition, with tags attached, in their original packaging and proof of purchase.

I want to exchange or return an item, however, I purchased it from somewhere else?

We want you to be completely satisfied with our products and we're sorry to hear that your purchase doesn't meet your needs.

If your item was purchased from a third-party retailer and not directly from us (in-store or online), you will need to return to the retailer and have it assessed by them. Unfortunately, we are unable to facilitate exchanges or refunds from our end for purchases made with other retailers.

Once the place of purchase has assessed your item(s) they will be able to advise the next steps!

Can I return Vans I purchased overseas?

Purchases made online from overseas distributors, outlets or third-party websites such as eBay cannot be exchanged, replaced or returned by Vans Australia; we advise you to contact the place of purchase for any warranty claims. We do not accept incorrect sizing exchanges or change-of-mind returns for overseas purchases.

Having difficulties? Get in touch with the Customer Experience team below and we’ll be able to assist you.

We are experiencing delivery delays to our returns warehouse. This is due to the impact of COVID-19 on Australia Post and the TOLL global outage. These delays will also result in an additional refund processing delay of 2 - 5 business days. We apologise for the inconvenience! Our teams are working hard to process your refunds as promptly as possible.

Returns timeframes have been updated accordingly to consider these changes, however, they are estimates. 

You can return items purchased online to our online store or to us in-store, just be sure to meet the conditions below. Items purchases instore will need to be returned instore.  If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return/exchange your shoes in person. Please note that we are unable to facilitate PayPal returns in-store.

Please note that all online returns must be dropped off at your local post office. We do not accept direct returns to the warehouse.

If you would like to avoid postage fees, you are welcome to head into your local store and return the item in person, as long as you meet the below return conditions. Please note that we are unable to facilitate PayPal returns in-store. You can check out our Online Returns Policy or In-store Returns Policy for more information.

Please note that all online returns must be dropped off at your local post office. We do not accept direct returns to the warehouse.

 3 simple conditions for a successful return:

• Item(s) were purchased in the last 30 days and proof of purchase can be provided.
• Item(s) must be unworn & undamaged with original tags attached.
• Items are in their original packaging (shoebox) and in original condition.

   To return to our online store:

You are responsible for any costs associated with returning your order.

You are welcome to post your back to our online warehouse and we will refund your order as per your original payment method.

Please note that we do not offer exchanges for online orders. If you would like to exchange an item, we recommend that you place a new order online and simply return your existing item.

If you would like to avoid return postage fees, you are welcome to visit one of our stores and return your shoes in person. Please note, we can not facilitate Paypal refunds in store. 

You can check out our Online Returns Policy for more information.

You are most welcome to return a sale item, as long as it meets our return conditions. 

Even if your item was purchased at a sale price, you are welcome to return and receive a full refund for the price paid. 

You can check out our Returns Policy for more information.