Learn about your Nike 2 year warranty!<\/em><\/p>\n You could potentially score new shoes or other items FREE with Nike\u2019s 2-Year Warranty. Here\u2019s everything you need to know:<\/p>\n Nike is one of the popular brands that offer incredible product warranties<\/a>. In fact, they stand behind everything they make<\/strong>! So, if you have shoes or a piece of Nike clothing that develops a material or workmanship flaw within 2 years of the manufacture date, they\u2019ll replace it! \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I stumbled upon the Nike 2 year warranty<\/a> when my son\u2019s seldomly worn Nike Blazers began falling apart at the seams. Despite taking good care of them, they started to deteriorate just months after Christmas, when I had bought them. Initially thinking I wouldn\u2019t get a refund so close to a year post-purchase left me pretty upset.<\/p>\n Despite everything, I decided to call Nike.<\/em><\/p>\n When I originally purchased these shoes I ordered them directly through my Nike app<\/a>. I also signed up to be a Nike Member<\/a> (which is FREE!) so I would get free shipping on all my future orders. No brainer, right?! <\/em>\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n Getting a replacement set of Nike Blazers was SO simple because I did those 2 things above. \ud83d\udc46\ud83c\udffc <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n My return was surprisingly simple. After calling Nike and explaining my situation, I had a return label sent to my email AND a new pair of Nike Blazers on the way \u2013 all within a few minutes. \ud83c\udf89 I was even able to choose a different SIZE and<\/em> COLOR that my son wanted! \ud83e\udd2f As a parent, I felt like I hit the jackpot! \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n I\u2019m going to share how you can do the same with any defective Nike item you may have, even if you didn\u2019t purchase it from Nike! <\/em>\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n Check the item\u2019s manufacture date (located on the item\u2019s tag) if it\u2019s under 2 years from the date, you can still return it:<\/p>\n There are many different Authorized Nike Retailers. As of 2024, the most used by shoppers are Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods<\/a>, Finish Line<\/a>, Kohl\u2019s<\/a>, and Nordstrom<\/a>. You can contact Nike for more information on other Authorized Nike Retailers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nike\u2019s claims process covers products that contain manufacturing or material flaws and were manufactured in the last two years. So if you purchased an item from an Authorized Nike Retailer and need to file a claim you can start by calling their Authorized Dealers Number<\/strong> at 1-800-344-6453<\/strong>.<\/p>\n My middle son was gifted the above Nike Air Force 1s. They were originally purchased from Nordstrom (an authorized Nike retailer). Clearly, he wore them quite a bit. \ud83e\udd23 However, since they began coming apart at the seams after a year, I thought it would be worth a shot to file a claim.<\/p>\n *Note that Nordstrom does have a fantastic return policy, but for all sakes and purposes of this post, I filed a Nike warranty claim.<\/em><\/p>\n After a quick phone call to the above number I shared, I was emailed the directions for mailing in my defective shoes. To make sending your package as easy as possible, you\u2019ll receive a mailing label just like the one above. As you can see, the details they provide make it really simple to follow.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll place your item in a package with the slip provided and you\u2019ll keep the other one for your records. They don\u2019t even require the original receipt of purchase, but I obtained that from my mom (who bought them) and put it in my package just to be safe. And they were off!<\/em><\/p>\n Unfortunately, my items were sent back from Nike because I didn\u2019t read the fine print carefully. \ud83d\ude23 Originally, I thought claims had to be started within 2 years of purchase<\/em>, BUT it\u2019s 2 years from the manufacturer date<\/strong>. So, it\u2019s important to know if your item is eligible for a replacement before submitting a claim and spending money on shipping.<\/p>\n That said, this particular pair of shoes sat around in our mudroom for months on end after my son outgrew them. If I had acted quicker, I likely would have received a totally new pair of shoes for my son again!<\/p>\n Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/strong>In the event your shoes are considered defective due to \u201cwear and tear\u201d<\/em> your shipping costs will not be refunded. According to Nike, they don\u2019t offer descriptions of wear and tear. You can either send your shoes in for inspection and\/or contact Nike via chat with your order number they can double-check warranty qualifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In my opinion, it makes the most sense to buy directly from Nike if you can. I will be sure to always order my kiddo\u2019s shoes from Nike since they wear shoes out so quickly. Plus, the return process is MUCH simpler AND faster since Nike can easily access your past orders. As a bonus, you\u2019ll get FREE shipping on every order when you sign up to be a Nike Member<\/a>. \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n It\u2019s nice to know they honor their Nike 2-Year Warranty from other retailers, but if the item isn\u2019t very valuable in the first place, it may not be worth all the hassle. Plus, paying for return shipping is never fun!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what one of our Hip readers said about their Nike warranty experience:<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI have been doing this with our Nike shoes for over 10 years. We just take them back to the Nike outlet store and they replace them with the same or give us a credit for the price we paid for another pair of shoes if they have any tares or the stitching starts to come out. It has saved us so much money over the years!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nike-shoe-boxes-1.jpg?w=912&resize=912%2C553&strip=all\")
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<\/p>\nDo Nike shoes have a warranty? The short answer is\u00a0yes.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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For all other purchases and after 60 days:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNeed to file a Nike claim?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nI tested their Claims process to see how easy a Nike Warranty Claim is compared to a direct return to Nike.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nKeep in mind, YOU have to pay to ship your item to Nike. \ud83d\udcb8 This is o<\/strong>ne huge downside to filing Nike claims when you purchase from an Authorized Nike Retailer.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHere are my final thoughts after testing both of the Nike shoe warranty processes:<\/em><\/h2>\n