FAQ

You can check your order status at www.ally.nyc/pages/order-lookup

All orders are shipped via FEDEX or UPS, with free shipping on all US orders. Tracking information for all orders will be emailed to you with the shipping confirmation. Your trial box and in-stock purchase will ship within 1-3 business days from the date you place your order, and will be delivered within 3-5 business days from the date it ships.

Made-to-order items typically ship within 3-4 weeks. That said, our factory will be taking its annual Lunar New Year recess from mid January to early February. We will experience longer lead time for made-to-order during our factory recess. All made-to-order items are still eligible for our 14-day return policy below.

Lunar New Year Lead Time Update

• Made-to-order shoes ordered before 1/1/2023 or after 2/6/2023 will have our usual 3-4 week lead time.
• Made-to-order shoes ordered between 1/1/2023-2/6/2023 will be shipped out by end of February or 1st week of March by the latest.
• In-stock shoes will still be shipped out within 2 business days.

Exchanges and returns are available for new full price items (including in-stock & made-to-order) in their original, unworn condition within 14 days of delivery. To make sure your new shoes are returnable, please return in the same box they came in, keep the sole protectors intact, and only try your shoes on a carpeted surface.

Exceptions:

• Eligible sale items (e.g., our Semi-Annual or BFCM sale) are returnable within 14 days of delivery for store credit only
• All sample shoes sold, gift card purchases, or items labeled as "final sale" cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded
• If you decided to participate in our Ally At-Home Trial program, please read specific rules here.

To start a return for US orders, please visit https://allyshoes.loopreturns.com/

• Need a different size? Exchanges are complimentary for US orders on new full price items (including in-stock & made-to-order) in their original, unworn condition within 14 days of delivery.
• Prefer to get a refund? Refunds go back to your original payment method (excluding exceptions listed above). Please note that a handling fee of $12.99 will be deducted from the refund for orders placed after March 15th, 2023. We will waive the handling fee as long as your order was placed before this date, even if your order is delivered after. Please allow up to 14 business days for your financial institution to post refunds back to your account after we've received & processed your return.
• Please be aware that we cannot accept returns once the sole protective layer has been peeled off. Additionally, our warehouse photographs any return that has imperfections, including protective layer being peeled off, scratches, markings, and the appearance of being worn. If returned pairs are found without sole protective layer, or damaged, or show signs of wear, you may choose to either have the shoes returned to you or get store credit after deducting a 30% restocking fee.

For orders outside of the US, please visit https://www.ally.nyc/pages/intlreturn.

• Please refer to the International Shipping Section to see countries we ship to.
• Please note we only cover return shipping for US orders. If you do need exchanges or returns for international orders, you will be responsible for shipping them back to our warehouse in the US and provide us with a tracking link.
• Aside from shipping, all other exchange & return rules for US orders apply to international orders.

Any questions? Email us at hello@allyshoes.com.

If your size isn't currently in stock, your shoes will be handcrafted and delivered to your door in 3-4 weeks. For US customers, we offer an optional fitting process for most made-to-order items.

If we have fitting shoes in stock in your size for try-on, our team will email you with the option for fitting, If you opt-in, you will receive a pair of fitting shoes in your ordered size to try on first. We will include a return label for easy return. This fitting process helps us quickly confirm your perfect fit before making the shoes, while reducing waste in the production process. If you don't receive an email about optional fitting, that means we either don't have shoes in stock for fitting, or we are confident you ordered the right size.

There is no additional cost to opt-in for fitting. All made-to-order items are still eligible for our 14-day return policy.

Lunar New Year Lead Time Update

• Made-to-order shoes ordered before 1/1/2023 or after 2/6/2023 will have our usual 3-4 week lead time.
• Made-to-order shoes ordered between 1/1/2023-2/6/2023 will be shipped out by end of February.
• In-stock shoes will still be shipped out within 2 business days.

You can try our signature pumps, by paying $0 upfront.

Fill out our trial box questionnaire to tell us about your fit and color preferences, enter your shipping information, and your trial box will be on its way. After you receive the box, you'll have 7 days to try them on around your house. Keep & pay for what you like and return the rest. Shipping time won't be counted towards your 7-day window, so you truly have 7 full days to make a decision.

To make sure your payment method is valid, a temporary hold will be placed on your card, which may appear as “pending” or “processing.” Please note we won't actually charge your card unless you decide to keep your shoes. If you choose to return your order within our 7-day trial, we’ll void the hold on your card. Depending on your bank this typically takes 1-2 business days.

For more details on our trial program, please visit here.

ALLY offers an installment payment option, powered by AfterPay. You can divide your payment in 4 interest-free installments and pay every 2 weeks. Just select AfterPay as your payment method at checkout. You must be over 18, a resident of the U.S. and meet additional eligibility criteria to qualify.

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There are some easy things you can do to keep Ally shoes looking pristine. As with all leather shoes, avoid getting them wet. If your heels do get wet, allow them to dry completely before treating with a suede brush or an eraser. With our suede heels, we strongly recommend that you avoid exposing them to water. If your Ally’s do come in contact with water, allow the soles and uppers to completely dry before wearing again as wearing when wet can lead to further damage.

Most of our shoes have a clear protective sticker on the sole to protect the sole before wear. To remove the sole protector, look for the clear semi-circle handle around the heel of the shoe and peel fully to remove the protective layer.

If your sole appears to be shredding after wear, the sole protector likely hasn’t been fully removed. Please email us an image of your soles to confirm via email at hello@ally.nyc

Aside from the US, we also offer international shipping to the following countries: Australia, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Macao, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK. Shipping cost and duty will vary by country, and will be calculated at check-out. If you don't see your country above, and would like us to ship to your country, please place a request by emailing hello@ally.nyc.  

If you need exchanges or returns for international orders, you will be responsible for shipping them back to our warehouse in the US and provide us with a tracking link.

Exceptions:

• Eligible sale items are returnable within 14 days of delivery for store credit only
• All sample shoes sold, gift card purchases, or items labeled as "final sale" cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded

You can view more detailed FAQs on international shipping below.

Aside from the US, we also offer international shipping to the following countries: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Macao, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK. Shipping cost and duty will vary by country. If you don't see your country above, and would like us to ship to your country, please place a request by emailing hello@ally.nyc.  

If you do need exchanges or returns for international orders, you will be responsible for shipping them back to our warehouse in the US and provide us with a tracking link. To return an international order, please visit https://www.ally.nyc/pages/intlreturn.

Exceptions:

• Eligible sale items are returnable within 14 days of delivery for store credit only
• All sample shoes sold, gift card purchases, or items labeled as "final sale" cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded

The cost for shipping your order depends on your address and # of shoes you order. Our commitment to you is that we are 100% transparent with the shipping cost. We keep the shipping cost as low as possible and through our logistics partner select the best and most reliable carriers available to ensure your order arrives on time.

The delivery time varies depending on your address. Generally speaking, we ship Fedex Intl Express, which takes between 5-7 business days for shipments to arrive. Note, these time ranges do not include any delivery delays due to customs clearance.

Generally speaking, you pay duties and taxes at checkout when you place your order. This way you not only see the total cost upfront before placing the order, but you also won’t have to pay again when the parcel is delivered to you. In a few instances, we may ask you to pay duties and taxes upon delivery.

ALLY Shoes provides you a tracking number and link when your order is being fulfilled which typically happens within 24 hours after you place your order (for orders placed over the weekend or during holidays it may take a bit longer). You can track the status of your order through this tracking number and link where updates are posted as your parcel is in transit and delivered to you.

First, we want to let you know that most shipments make it through customs without any delays. That said, from time to time customs authorities review a shipment and may ask for additional information before the customs authorities clear the shipment for final delivery. If we need additional information from you to get your shipment cleared by customs, we will reach out to you. Reviews by customs authorities can take as little as a few hours, but occasionally it can take days or even weeks especially of duties and taxes were not paid upfront.

Unfortunately, our at-home trial program is US-only.

Fill out our trial box questionnaire to tell us about your fit and color preferences, enter your shipping information, and your trial box will be on its way. After you receive the box, you'll have 7 days to try them on around your house. Keep & pay for what you like and return the rest. Shipping time won't be counted towards your 7-day window, so you truly have 7 full days to make a decision.

To make sure your payment method is valid, a temporary hold will be placed on your card, which may appear as “pending” or “processing.” Please note we won't actually charge your card unless you decide to keep your shoes. If you choose to return your order within our 7-day trial, we’ll void the hold on your card. Depending on your bank this typically takes 1-2 business days.

Currently only our classic pumps are qualified for the at-home trial box. If you are interested in ordering our dressy strap heels or bold block heels, they are the exact same fit as our classic pumps. Once you confirm your fit in the classic pumps, the strap styles can be made-to-order and arrive in 3-4 weeks.

After you fill out the trial box questionnaire, our fitting team will take a look and send you 1-2 sizes that we think will fit the best. We also ask you to give us your color preferences, which we will take into account when building your box.

Please note that you may not get the color of your choice if we don't have them in stock in your size. That said, once we confirm your fit, we can always place an order for your preferred color for arrival in 3-4 weeks.

You will be getting either new shoes or almost new samples. We will ask you for your preference when you fill out the questionnaire. While we will take your preference into account, it also depends on what we have available in your size and color of preference. We always clean the inside lining on all trials. We will mark clearly whether the shoes you received are new or samples. If you've received a sample pair, you can keep them at a discount or buy a new pair which will be made-to-order and arrive in 3-4 weeks.

We want to work with you to get you your best fit ever, and exchange shipping is always free. Once you receive your trial box, you will have the option to schedule a 15-minute virtual fit session on zoom with us. Our fit stylists are also available to chat with you live on our website. You can also email us at hello@ally.nyc or text us at (347) 343-3014‬ if you have any questions!

If you know right away that you'll need a different size, please let us know in 24 hours! You can submit an exchange request at www.ally.nyc/trial-result. Our fit stylists are available to chat with you live on our website. You can also contact us at hello@ally.nyc or text us at (347) 343-3014‬ if you have any questions!

You have 7 days from the date you receive your order to decide if you want to keep some of the shoes in your trial box. Our team will remind you when your trial period is almost over. If we don’t hear from you within 7 days, we’ll know it’s true love and your card will be charged for the retail values of what's in the trial box. Due to security concerns, we will not accept any prepaid cards to be put on file.

To make sure your payment method is valid, a temporary hold will be placed on your card, which may appear as “pending” or “processing.” Please note we won't actually charge your card unless you decide to keep your shoes. If you choose to return your order within our 7-day trial, we’ll void the hold on your card. Depending on your bank this typically takes 1-2 business days.

Returns and exchanges are easy - just ship them back using the return label included in your box. Returns under any circumstances will not accepted after the 7 day period has concluded. Shipping time won't be counted towards your 7-day window, so you truly have 7 full days to make a decision. Please also note returned heels must be in the same condition as you receive them, or you will be charged a damage fee. Feel free to contact us anytime at hello@ally.nyc.

Our at-home trial is meant to resemble an in-store try-on experience. As a result, we ask that you only try on your shoes indoors, ideally on a carpeted surface. Returned heels must be in the same condition as you receive them, or you will be charged a damage fee. Thanks for your understanding.

Your heels will ship within 2-3 business day from the date you place your order, and will be delivered within 2-5 business days from the date it ships. Shipping can vary depending on where you’re located.

Currently, our Try Before You Buy program is only available in the US. That said, we do ship US, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, UK, Australia, New Zealand, HK, Macao, China, UAE. If you would like us to ship to your country, please place a request by emailing hello@ally.nyc. You can view more detailed FAQs on international shipping below.