The only reason I gave 1 star is… The only reason I gave 1 star is because there isn’t a “no star” option. REI charges a return shipping fee for items ordered that do not fit right. Any company needs to realize with shoe sizing, it’s not an exact. Offer free returns on exchanges of the same style or at least 1 free return. REI doesn’t offer this. Essentially, it’s $5.99 to try on their shoes based on described sizing if you have to return them. It’s a risk, buy from someone who will back their product and take care of their customers.

Assists in outdoor fun :) Been a member since early '80's & their co-op brands have always excelled, usually cheaper and as good as or better than named brands. Now days I'm usually ordering online and I'm always satisfied, fast shipping & well packaged. Being a member has some perks that if you're quick & know what you want, you can get some fabulous deals.

Shameful business model. Refuse to exchange defective products Off-season I bought my wife a REI brand "organic clothing elwy bib snow pants" online for her birthday in April. This winter on our first ski trip we realized that it was defective (the zipper was put on wrong). We took it to the hingham MA store and they agreed it was made wrong and could not be fixed but refused to exchange because we didn't pay to be members and it was more than three months after purchasing. Of course its more than three months, it was summer time and these ski pants for the winter! This is the most shameful business model: "We don't stand by our products because they suck, therefore you should pay us more and buy a membership for the honor of returning the defective trash products we sell you". I will never shop here again!

Absolutely terrible customer service Absolutely terrible customer service! I went into the store and found the water shoes I wanted but they did not have my size. Buy the membership, then order online. I did. REI said my shoes would be here in 3 days, they shipped my shoes and they were due in 3 days 6 days later no clue where they are and the shipping company says they never got the package. REI is like oh I can get another pair out and they will be there next week. Next week I am on my cruise that does not help me. Shop somewhere more reputable.

Very bad and stupid I will never order… Very bad and stupid I will never order again I stay on the phone 3 hours no help I will not recommend to anyone I never see company like this in my whole life