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Hoverkicks


Country United States
State New York
City New York
Address 463 Seventh Avenue
Phone 212-244-0240
Website http://www.hoverkicks.com

Hoverkicks Reviews

Most Useful Comment
  • Sep 17, 2016

In June 2016, I purchased my first pair of Hover Kicks Super Nova Black , size 11, shoes for my husband for Father’s Day, order number 37666. Since then, I have purchased another pair for him for his birthday, July 10, 2016. He loves these shoes. He works at a school for at risk kids, ages 18 to 21, where he teaches employability skills, so my husband is a walking advertisement for your company, in a setting that could really benefit Hover Kicks. Though he loves these shoes, he rarely wears them because he can only wear them on dress down days on his job. Since June he has worn these shoes only 3 times.

Now the front right shoe does not light up. Today, I called the Hover Kicks customer service line and after holding to speak to a representative for 20 minutes, I finally got through. I called for two reasons..... To ask for a remedy for that pair of shoes and to order a new pair for our 6 year old grandson for his December birthday.

I spoke to a customer service representative, named Sheldon who told me there is no remedy, since the shoes are only warranted for 30 days after purchase. He stated that there is very intricate wiring in these shoes and once that is broken, there is no remedy. I politely and promptly asked for his supervisor. Steve came on to announce that he was the lead customer service supervisor and there was no remedy. The warranty is over.

The only solution offered is to purchase a THIRD pair, with a discount. That surely sounds like throwing good money out for bad!!!! I asked Steve for his supervisor’s name, he told me there is none. He stated he is the only one to speak to next to the CEO. I asked for the CEO’s name and number. Steve refused. I expressed my disappointment in his lack of interest in offering good customer service to keep a good customer… one who had already purchased two pair of shoes, with interest of purchasing a third pair. He nonchalantly stated that he would not offer any other remedy.

This seems very unreasonable to me. I paid $99 for a pair of shoes, promising LED lights, which have failed after 3 uses. Unreasonable!!! I will use all of my spare time….. (I am retired so I have a lot), to campaign AGAINST this company, through Facebook, through Rip Off Report and another means that I can find.

Your long term success will not be built on the back of poor quality, poor workmanship and poor customer service….. failure will be the result, sooner than later.

I promise you to actively participate in the demise of your company by advertising that you are cheating people out of their hard earned money.

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  • Jan 4, 2018

SCAMMERS!!!

If I could rate a 0, I would. I ordered 3 pairs of shoes on December 7, 2017 in hopes to get them by Christmas. I received two pairs a little over a week later. After waiting for my last pair, I called on Thursday, 12/21/17 to find out how much longer it would take for my shoes to get here. They told me my shoe was out of stock and asked me to pick a different shoe. I chose a different shoe. They reassured me that they would get it to me by Saturday, 12/23/17. To make a long story short, they came a day after Christmas. They were dirty and appeared to be used. The other pair did NOT work. They want me to PAY for shipping for an EXCHANGE on shoes that DO NOT light up. The only way I can get my money back is to PAY to ship the shoes back. They have the WORST customer service. They are not empathetic at all. Although I was not notified that my shoes were out of stock, AND THEY CAME AFTER THE DATE PROMISED, Vincent (customer service manager) says there will be no money given back because I got the shoes at the end of the day although they were LATE, and NOT the shoes I wanted, and DIRTY, and DID NOT WORK. WILL NEVER BUY AGAIN. I FEEL SCAMMED SO BUYERS BEWARE!!!

  • Dec 27, 2017

Given Hoverkick sneakers as a present. Wore 3 times for short periods indoors, and some of the lights stopped working, other intermittently. Hoverkicks will not replace them becuase it has been more than 30 days since purchase, even though most of that time they were sitting in a box waiting to be opened. A shoe should be able to be worn more than 3 times. I like the idea of the shoes, but clearly the company knows they are not robust enough to last more than 30 days (or more than 3 days in my case), hence the strict no retun after 30 day policy.

  • Dec 21, 2017

I called this company 5 days before Christmas because I hadnt recieved my tracking information. The website guranteed a Christmas delivery. The rep tells me they do not have the size I ordered. Now mind you the funds are already out of my account and there is no way that my order will get here by Christmas. My kid isnt going to understand excuses. My kid isnt going to understand oh they didnt have your size and didnt contact me to let me know so I can go and find other options. Im so disgusted they took my money and theres no product.

  • Dec 5, 2017

Tried to cancel an order the same day and they said it was too late.Started trying to return it the day it arrived and website wouldn't accept my email.

Started a long customer service thread the next day, which was a total failure. Ultimately, due to repeated delays on their end, exceeded the 14 day window for a return that covers shipping. They will still accept the shoes but I have to pay the return costs, which they would have paid had they had a decent customer service process. And it is nearly impossible to speak to them in person. After an eternal hold it will say no one is available and hang up.

This was my timeline:

Sep 26 Customer Service (Hoverkicks) shoes delivered Sept 27 Me: I attempted to go online to complete the return forms. Unsuccessful because the system didn’t recognize either of two email addresses I tried. Sept 28 Me: contacted customer service for advice.

Sept 28 Customer Service (Hoverkicks) advised to try a different email Sept 29. Me: Tried the additional email, which also didn’t work, contacted customer service again. Sept 29. Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Advised to attach the photos to an email.

Sept 30. Me: Sent photos by email. Oct 4. Me: Not hearing anything from Hoverkicks, sent them another email asking for next steps.

Oct 4. Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Told to send photos again Oct 5th. Me: Resent photos Oct 5th. Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Sent this email indicating another email was coming with further information on returning the item.

Note that this is still within the two week return window. Thank you for reaching out. A return request has been submitted. You will receive an email when you are approved.

Afterwards, you will receive an email that will contain the RMA form that has to be printed, filled out, and sent out with your shoes. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us again or give us a call at (212) 244-0240. No email No email No email Nov 21.Me: Mailing packages, realized I never received this information promised so that I could complete this return. Contacted Hoverkicks YET AGAIN.

Nov 21: Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Told that they needed more information (order #) to assist with the return. Nov 21: Me: provided order # Nov 24 Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Told this was approved for return on Oct 5. Advised to check my spam folder for the RMA form. Nov 25: Nov 25.

Checked my spam folder, nothing there. confirmed that I was approved but that I was told that info in how to do the return would follow, and that never came. Nov 25: Resent approval email from Oct 5 showing I was approved and more information was to follow. No reply Nov 28.

Me: Contacted Hoverkicks again asking for return instructions Nov 30 Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Told the return was approved on Oct 5 and asked what information I needed!!! Nov 30 Me: asked for the forms and return shipping info that had been promised on Oct 5. Dec 1 Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Sent two emails with the return address but no shipping labels. Dec 1 Me: I asked why I was expected to pay shipping Dec 1 Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Explained that return was outside 14 day window to cover shipping!!!

Dec 1 Me: I explained that the delays were due to problems with the computerized return process and failure by Hoverkicks to send me the required form on Oct 5. Dec 1 Me: Tried to reach a real human on the phone at customer service during regular business hours but after a long hold was told there was no one available to take my call and to use email. Sent two more frustrated emails. Dec 4.

Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Told again that this was outside the 14 window. Dec 4.

Customer Service (Hoverkicks) Spoke to manager Vincent on the phone who would not honor a return postage despite the computer and communication issues, would not tell me his last name, would not provide me with the name of someone in charge I could speak with.Repeated over and over that paying for a return was not possible after the 14 day window, without showing any interest in the fact that they delays were due to computer and processing issue on Hoverkicks end.

  • Jul 27, 2017

One shoes never work got it replaced but now it still doesn't wprk you have to step hard to get it going, the other shoes didn't work at all the soles started wearing out from wearing it a month which is unusual since the kids hardly go out, the light started not coming on a all it were a waste of money, tired to contact customer service but they waited months to get a hold of my back and that when the polocy didn't apply to the prpduct no more. I will never buy from them again worst customer service and horrible shoes.

  • Jul 22, 2017

UNBELIEVABLE

I ordered a pair of light up sneakers for my sons 9th birthday. After the order had been approved and monies taken out of my account, I was notified that the shoes were not in stock and it would take two-three weeks to fill the order! I immediately cancelled the order and was told my refund would be issued within 3-5 days of receiving an official cancellation email. After inquiring two days later about the cancellation email, I was told it would take 5-7 days for the money to be placed back into my account depending on my bank. The very next day I then received an email stating the sneakers had been shipped and were in route to me. Obviously this company has no intentions on honoring it's agreement to return my money. I purchased the same shoes on Amazon for much cheaper, and they have already arrived (2 days). I have no intentions on accepting Hoverkicks shipment and will seek a refund through by bank.

  • Jul 15, 2017

Buyer beware purchased these for my daughter. Worked for two hours 1st the right shoes stopped working then the left. Tried to recharge them neither shoe would charge . Called the company the next day was told no exchange no refund as my daughter had worn them. No offer of a new battery nothing I mean nothing just a straight your request has been denied. What a diappointment for my daughter to only have a first work for 2 hours. No assistance from the company they just don't care. Must have so many problems they can't handle them. Please do not waste your time and buy these shoes in any model they are not made well .

  • Mar 9, 2017

Do not purchase these. I got a pair for my daughter at the end of January and the light strip is faulty. A representative stated typically it's a battery issue that is defective, but said ours is the actual light strip. Since it is built into the shoe they can not send out a new light strip and they can not replace them. She went on to quote their 14 day return policy. That does not apply to us since we were happy with the shoe until it became defective. They will not replace the damaged shoe. She hasn't even had them for 2 months with light wear. Do not purchase these.

  • Jan 30, 2017

The number to contact the company has a message saying they are busy all the time. The 2 day delivery is a scam never received the shoes! I paid $89.00 to God knows who!

  • Dec 24, 2016

Website states allow 2 days to process order and then you get free 2 day shipping. It's been 6 days and my order hasn't shipped yet. Customer service doesn't answer calls or emails. I have tried 3 times via email and have been on hold for 1.5 hours the second time as they disconnected my call the first time after 2 hours on hold. Ultimately they are not providing what they are advertising. Many other reviews posted very recently from other consumers are complaining of the exact same issues. This company needs to be shut down.

  • Dec 22, 2016

Orded shoes for $69.99. Website states 2 day shipping. Unable to speak with anyone, after 2 hours their phone system disconnects. Was told would ship and would send tracking order. Now i get online to check status and now my order is gone and says to contact customer service which is impossible!

  • Dec 20, 2016

Ordered shoes at the end of November for my daughter for Christmas. They had a special with free 2 day shipping, I thought that was great and a great deal. After a week had passed, we emailed and called and never received a response and was hung up on after holding for 45 minutes. We have called serveral more times and emailed and never received a response back. Today, December 19th still have not received our shoes and they emailed back that we might have them for christmas if they have time to ship them out. Who says that??? I have also put a complaint with the BBB to have this company shut down. They have the worst customer service if you can even get a hold of them. I am still trying to get my refund or the shoes as of today. I will not be shopping through company and I recommend nobody else does too.

  • Dec 16, 2016

I have also emailed the customer service department several times and they will respond. I have also left a messaged th Non responsive to both calls or emails and have not delivered items Order on line.

The company is non responsive to Nancy attempt to get the item I paid for. Did not delive nor will they respond to emails or answer calls.

  • Dec 17, 2016

Finding steve...

Check out fuzzy wonderz support group on facebook. The people behind these are the same behind hoverkicks.

  • Dec 14, 2016

THIS COMPANY IS A JOKE!

Order two pair of shoes from this company. One showed up within 2 days. Haven't received the other pair. Been trying to contact customer service for a week. they don't answer the phone and do not respond to emails sent to Customer Service. they have the audacity to charge my account for both pair but not send the merchandise. I plan to dispute payment to them and do whatever I can to smear their name!

  • Dec 5, 2016

I ordered to pairs of Hoverkicks for my grandkids and have not heard back from them. i haven't received the $178 in merchandise not have they either answered my emails not do they answer the phone number listed on their website.

  • Dec 14, 2016

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE!

I've had the same problem. Haven't received my merchandise, but they've already posted on my credit account! Been trying for a week to contact this company with no luck; tried both by phone and email. They are a complete scam!

  • Jun 10, 2016

I would like to know what I should do or if you can send me my money back. Please give me a call as soon as possible. Thank you and have a nice day.

I had purchased my daughter a pair of these shoes and she only wore them for two days and now one of the shoes want cut off and if u take th e battery out and plug it back up it stay on. I would like if yall could send us another pair of shoes or just send us our money back. I think it's outrageous that they messed up in two days. That is a lot of money for your shoes and they mess up in two days. Please give me a call ASAP . Thank you

  • Jun 9, 2016

These shoes are SUBSTANDARD!!! I purchased a pair for my daughter's birthday which was May 8th. The battery in one shoe immediately took a dive. To Hoverkicks credit, they replaced the battery at no charge. Now the shoes are lite in multi-colors without form nor pattern. Today's date is June 8. Hoverkicks just informed me that I am "Out of the 30 warranty period" and therefore we are SOL. DO NOT WASTE YOUR $$!!!! This is an obvious manufacturing defect. I just paid $129 for shoes that were functional for UNDER 30 days.

  • May 5, 2016

I purchased these shoes for my daughter's birthday they arrived probably a good 5 days before. We noticed that the sizing wouldn't last as long as the next size up. We decided to call the company from both land and mobile lines -only to have a real live Human representative hang up on me, Repeatedly. There is no information about exchanges on the website. There is something about a restocking fee for returns. That is always a bad indicator, isn't it? So, I tried calling two days before & I went on the Facebook site and made a comment. 2 Days Later- after my daughter's birthday- they "quickly messaged" me back with some blah blah fake due diligence they don't mean. Zero follow up! I made a comment saying that I would contact the BBB and that I was upset and they were scam. I was blocked and my comments were deleted from public viewing within moments. My inquiry that was time-sensitive took Days for them to respond!!! (even though their Facebook site claims to have rapid response time) This is just one of those companies that's going to get away with ripping off thousands making millions and millions. I purchased the white shoes with musical notes and within days defects occurred. One light is different from the other LED lights, SAME SHOE! NOW IT ACTS POSSESSED!!! Still no answer, still getting hung up on BUT on Facebook they are so fantastic... until it actually is time for them to do something instead of just talking about it on a public forum. I want my hundred dollars back or I want light up shoes that last 6 months. I understand this is a fad a cheap thing but not this cheap this is a scam this is wrong and they know it. JUST LOOK AT ALL THE OTHER BAD REVIEWS, I'm not the only one not the only one with this problem with customer service and faulty defective cheap poorly made deceptive crap purchased from a SCAM ARTIST company. I hope they do get sued.

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