Blacks Reviews 

68,262
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 3,719 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. People frequently highlight that the staff are extremely welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable, always going above and beyond to provide exceptional service and expert advice during in-store visits. Shoppers are also very happy with the extensive selection of quality outdoor items, praising the clear website layout and straightforward purchasing process. However, some customers also noted frustrating experiences regarding the delivery service, mentioning unexpected shipping delays, poor communication, and unhelpful courier tracking updates. A few other people also felt disappointed when online orders arrived late, damaged, or missing essential items needed for their planned outdoor trips.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Staff

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Order

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Service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Disappointed that I had to get in touch with Customer Services in the 1st place and the navigation also made it difficult to get through to someone who could assist. That being said, the advisor was f... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good products and hepful staff. Disappoiinting that store are unable to order items for collection, especially when in store stock is low and you are looking to secure multiple items.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Whilst the website is simple and items are good.The delivery service wasnt so good.Paid for next day delivery on the Thursday and didnt receive the items till Saturday evening

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had such a lovely experience today! The service was fantastic, especially from Filip, who was so friendly, helpful and welcoming. He went above and beyond to help us and was really knowledgeable and h... See more

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Company details

  1. Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Shop
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Bags and Luggage Store
  4. Camping Store
  5. Running Store
  6. Shoe Store

About Blacks

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If you’re experiencing any issues with an order you have received or placed, we’re here to help you. You can contact us by phone 0161 393 7059 or on email at customercare@blacks.co.uk where our customer service team will assist you.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had been looking for a specific tent

I had been looking for a specific tent. I originally ordered two of these tents through blacks eBay shop because it was showing eight in stock and blacks own website showed none. After four days my order was cancelled without notice. I then trawled the internet again and found that blacks own website was now showing new stock so I ordered again two of the same. After three days I received an email to say I would only be receiving one of the tents which had already been dispatched. This gave me no time or option to cancel the order. I trawled the internet again to find nobody had the specific tent in stock. After various emails sent and received I was told that stock moves fast and I should try store stock checker. This I did and eventually made a 102 mile round trip to get my other tent. Why in today’s world of modern computing and algorithms can blacks website not remove items from stock as they are paid for. Seems simple to me and would avoid disappointment. Long and short, I got the tents I wanted albeit not at the bargain price when you factor in the petrol cost.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price and service for Garmin…

Great price and service for Garmin Fenix 7.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Thanks for your review.

5 stars is important to us and your review helps acknowledge the effort the team are putting in.

Thanks again,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery didnt come in time

Delivery didnt come in time. They sent it to evri, for evri to say it was too big and they will be giving it to another courier, which added delays. It was just two camping chairs. Got refunded.

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product good price and quick…

Great product good price and quick delivery

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Thanks for your review.

5 stars is important to us and your review helps acknowledge the effort the team are putting in.

Thanks again,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for next day delivery - still waiting 15 days later

Paid for next day delivery, 7 minutes notice of the hour slot from DPD, so didn't make it back, no way of re-arranging delivery, so rang Black's, who were helpful and arranged a delivery for the following day, DPD claimed they tried to deliver, they lied, I was sat waiting for the delivery. SO, 15 days after my order was placed, I've not seen the item, I've not had a refund, most of the issues are obviosly with DPD, maybe Black's should consider engaging a reliable carrier. Hopefully something will happen one way or another, would have been nice to have been able to give a review of the item.

August 24, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My Order#133057

#133057
The Above Order was placed on the 27/08/26, it was supposed to be delivered on the 29/08/26
we are now 07/09/2026 and still no sign that I will get my order anytime soon.
The guys n Gals from Blacks sent my Order to Evri, the worst Courier in the UK, its been with them since the 28/08/26
Please find a Courier that delivers, anyone apart from Evri, if people have to pay a little bit more that's ok.

August 26, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just the boots I needed

Emily knows her stuff, was patient and supportive to the nth degree
I came away with just the boots I needed
Thank you

September 7, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Thanks so much for the 5 star review.

We're pleased you got the support you needed and for taking the time to review us here.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never received

Never received, slow at answering messages. £65 down and nothing to show for it. Waste of time and money. Had problems in the past but after a few successful small order i ordered again. NEVER AGAIN. I'll order it elsewhere where emails are answered.

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tent, amazing service

Amazing tent. Amazing service

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and giving us a 5 star review, we hope to see you back shopping with us again very soon.

All the best,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job

Great customer service and delivered on time.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

HI,

Thank you for giving us a 5 star review.

We really hope that each and every experience you have with us is as good as this one.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a positive experience

I have bought several items from Blacks (online). It has always been a positive experience.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Thank you for the 5 star review.

It's great to see your experience was a 5 star one. As always, we're grateful for you taking the time to write and leave this review for us.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blacks, Yeovil Outstanding Customer Service

Returned to Blacks in Yeovil with a pair of Meindl walking shoes. The shoes were 5 months old and the lower tread on the left shoe had detached almost completely. The shoes otherwise we're wearing well. I had mislaid the receipt for the shoes but Ben and Thomas very quickly helped me by identifying a method to bring up the transaction details in store. They were able to verify the purchase and process a replacement. The customer service was second to none and I will continue to use Blacks and highly recommend others to do so! Excellent service gentlemen!

September 7, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Thanks for the 5 star review.

We hope your next experience with us is as good as this one.

Thanks again
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional level of service from Lea…

Exceptional level of service from Lea helping me find the right hiking shoes to fit.

July 19, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hello,

Thanks for giving us the maximum score.

Although we're always trying to better the service that we offer, it's great to see that you gave us top marks.

Thanks again for the review,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Evri

Your mistake was to use Evri as your courier. I needed the breathable jacket for a festival I went to on a Thursday a couple of weeks ago and was promised delivery on the Monday. Evri sent me a message to say there was a problem on Monday, but it would come on Tuesday, then Wednesday, then Thursday, but it arrived on Friday. I got soaked twice at the festival as a result.
I think that deserves a one star review.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A long delivery time


A long delivery time, the item was returned and like the delivery I am still waiting for my refund, should be quicker.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into Blacks at Meadowhall as I was…

Went into Blacks at Meadowhall as I was looking for new boots always a time I don’t like as working through the options is a nightmare. Dropped luckily on Alex who was polite knowledgable and he helped me pick the correct boots. No hard sell just good advice and inside knowledge. Can’t recommend him enough

September 4, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Blacks

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review.

It's great to read that we got it on point for you.

Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were served by Joe who was…

We were served by Joe who was excellent, really knowledgeable and super helpful. I was very pleased with my purchase.

September 6, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

We're pleased you were able to get the help and support needed. Thank you so much for rating it with 5 stars here on Trustpilot and hope to see you back shopping with us again soon.

Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from ordering to delivery…

Great service from ordering to delivery - a birthday present purchase, Bridgedale socks always a must for long walks !

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hello,

Thanks for giving us the maximum score.

Although we're always trying to better the service that we offer, it's great to see that you gave us top marks.

Thanks again for the review,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missing part, unable to build

Bike seems great but still waiting for a response on a missing part so that I can build it. You have to fully assemble it which is fine, but there is a part missing so I’m unable to finish it. Have emailed but heard nothing back yet.

August 20, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at blacks.co.uk/customer-care/contact-us

Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good this time!

Good price and arrived just as described unlike last time!

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Blacks

Thanks for your review.

5 stars is important to us and your review helps acknowledge the effort the team are putting in.

Thanks again,
Blacks Customer Care Team

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