Great Quality and Tons of Variety Take the Sting Out of High Prices
Nashville Boot Company
I'm a sucker for western boots. Or, well, any boots. I ran across Nashville Boot Company Online Store when I was searching for a site that sold a certain pair of western boots I just HAD to have. They did so I made an order with them.
My experience was a good one but their prices are a bit higher than sites like Sheplers. Variety is much higher though so, if you want boots that are hard to find, this place probably has them.
What the Site Sells
This site sells boots. Many, many pairs of boots. They sell western, work, casual and outdoor boots and shoes. The emphasis, though, is on the western styles. They also sell some accessories like handbags, belts, and wallets but there isn't much variety there.
Navigation and Ordering
The site is a simple one. You can search by style, brand name, or category. You can hone your search down further by choosing men's or women's styles. Photos are very good but they only show one view. I would prefer to see at least two views. Descriptions are ample.
To buy something, pick your size (if needed) and add it to your cart. Shipping is a flat $6.50 per item and $5.00 for each additional item which is great for boots but not so great for a belt or a wallet. There are several expedited shipping methods for a higher fee and they do ship internationally.
Once you are finished shopping, you go to the checkout. Your shipping charge will be displayed and you will be prompted for the usual personal info — name, address, phone, and email address. If you choose to pay by credit card, supply the number and expiry and you will receive a confirmation email immediately. If you choose to pay by mail (check or money order), you can print out the order form and send in the payment or call the company to pay.
After a day or so, you will receive a shipping confirmation email and your order should arrive quickly — within about five days.
My Experience
The boots I wanted were overpriced. I will say that right up front. I later found them (after buying them at this site) for about $30.00 cheaper on another site with free shipping. Ouch! However, at the time, they were out of stock everywhere and I am not one to wait. I will say though that other sites are selling the same boots for the same price so this site's prices aren't way whacked. Navigating was easy and I enjoyed looking at all the styles. Many were very expensive and some handbags cost as much as celebrity designer bags. Yikes. I added my boots to my cart and paid the $6.50 shipping. I was not charged tax.
I received a confirmation email after paying with my MasterCard and then, just a day later, I received a tracking number. My boots arrived four days after I received the shipping email. They were exactly as pictured and expected and I do love them. I just wish I had waited a week and saved myself 30 bucks. Still, the boots are awesome.
I considered calling the site to see if they price matched but I saw no info about it so I ate the extra dollars and enjoyed the boots.
Shipping and Returns
Standard shipping in the US is $6.50 per item and $5.00 per additional item. There are a number of expedited shipping options for a fee as well and an international shipping chart.
Sales tax is charged only in Tennessee.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase but items must show no signs of wear and have the original tags on them. You will need to call customer service before returning the items and they must be in their original box. There is no restocking fee and no return shipping fee for exchanges.
Wrap Up
Nashville Boot Company Online Store has loads of quality boots and shoes and some accessories. Their prices aren't super inflated but some items can be found cheaper on other sites so it pays to comparison shop before committing to a purchase. Their shipping rates are fair if you are buying boots or shoes, not so fair if you just want a wallet (and they are very pricey) or something light and small.
There is no way around it. This site has some incredibly pricey merchandise on it. It is high quality though and, if you can't find the identical item elsewhere for less, you won't have issues ordering from this site. It's tough to rate this one. I am going to go with 4 stars. All was fine but I paid more than I needed to. Still, I got what I wanted when I wanted it and my transaction was flawless.
Recommended:
Yes
