Nancy Patterson W.
Confusing communication. Probably AI replies.
great idea. Did not follow doctor's prescription. Unclear if refund will be issued

#1 rated custom orthotics in the US. Upstep specializes in the design and manufacture of custom foot orthotics and foot care solutions.We provide the best custom orthotics available and do so at the most affordable price, in the fastest time, with excellent customer support.Our in-house professional Podiatrist designs each custom orthotic.Our Guarantee:If you’re not in love with your custom orthotics within 180 days, we’ll refund your order - no questions asked!
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Nancy Patterson W.
great idea. Did not follow doctor's prescription. Unclear if refund will be issued
David E.
Your process description is deceptive; the first explanation leaves out all the hoops you have to jump through, pictures of all shoes,side and overhead plus inserts and shoe tag! Still not done! Scan each foot AND have the scan process filmed. None of these steps are described plus you get emails to Let’s take two minutes to complete your orders. Ryan saved the day. Only Ryan.
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsSep 23, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry the process felt more complicated than expected and that the steps were not clearly communicated upfront. We understand how frustrating that can be. We're glad Ryan was able to step in and help, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Upstep.
Tanya H.
My husband & I have both worn orthotics for years. We knee in the first day this beand would be fine. I’ve been trying to order a 2nd pair for him because he requires different shoes for his job (it’s a sterile environment) & can’t change the orthotics in & out all the time but you are demanding we wait 3 weeks. I’m paying for them & shouldn’t have to wait if we already know.
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsAug 21, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear your husband has been happy with his Upstep orthotics, and we understand why having a second pair for his work shoes is important. Since we keep customers' foot information on file for repeat orders, returning customers can reorder without repeating the impression process. We apologize for the wait and appreciate your patience. We hope we're able to get the additional pair to you as quickly as possible.
rjb
Still trying to break them in... not very comfortable compared to orthodontics I get from my podiatrist
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsJul 3, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your orthotics have not yet been as comfortable as you'd hoped. The break-in period can vary from person to person, but we understand your concerns, especially when comparing them to previous orthotics. We'd love the opportunity to review your experience and see if any adjustments may help. Please reach out to us at [email protected] so our team can assist you further.
Allan B.
They emailed me asking if I like my inserts. What inserts? I’ve emailed them 2-3 times asking when I can expect them to be shipped.
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsMay 14, 2026
We sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration regarding your order updates and communication. This is not the experience we want for our customers. Please reach out to us directly at [email protected] with your order information so we can look into this for you and provide an update as soon as possible.
Dennis H.
I guess I expected something totally different than what I had already had made locally, these orthotics took 48 days to make it to my door. I guess I expected better quality and much better communication. And then I find out that they're apparently sent to Israel and then back to the United States. The New Jersey address is just a shipping office. And as many emails that I have received of sales advertising for purchase of 2nd and 3rd pairs sent out, i still hadn't received the FIRST pair.I have gotten 0 response to the 3 emails sent to them. They Brag about fastest shipping and great customer services, and those fall well below 1 🌟
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsMay 14, 2026
We sincerely apologize for your experience and understand your frustration regarding the delays and communication. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. We would appreciate the opportunity to look into this further and assist you directly. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with your order information so we can review everything and work toward a resolution.
DENNIS K.
Well...it pays to write a review (as others have done) that you have not been paid. I just received a msg that I would be refunded. (Thank you Upstep) Like many others here I was waiting for a refund. I have all my emails to document failure to refund. I like others were told it was going to happen and nothing has. I was going to contact my states dept. of consumer fraud next week. I am giving them the weekend and then going forward. Well they came through so I have received my refund and this can be put to bed.
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsFeb 1, 2026
We’re truly sorry for the delay and for the frustration this has caused. We understand how upsetting this experience must have been, and this is not how we want our customers to feel. The refund has now been processed, and you should see it reflected in your account within the next 10 business days, depending on your bank or card issuer. We appreciate your patience and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Paul A.
Initially service was excellent. I received very prompt emails regarding my fit, shoes, feet. On 8/27 my mold kit arrived faster than expected. 8/28 I used kit finding no prepaid label enclosed, so I called to confirm your mailing address, leaving a message for a callback. 9:00 AM CST 8/29 a rep returned my call telling me she would email me a return label. At 11:00 AM I called again, was told label was being processed by Logistics. No email label was ever received. I texted 8/29 to obtain shipping address. Daisy replied "use the post paid label" noting 2 mailing addresses. Sent another text asking specifically for 'shipping address'. Daisy replied with specific address in NV, also telling me to use the post-paid label. This is crazy. I am mailing it back on my own because UpStep did not do what it told me it would do. I am very upset. Your customer service reps apparently do not read entire messages before replying. I worked in CS for 15 years at a national corporation and when I made a mistake, I found a way to deliver beyond expectations. UpStep does not do that at all so far.
Response from Upstep Custom OrthoticsSep 7, 2025
We’re truly sorry to hear about the experience you had. We fully understand how frustrating this must have been and appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. A new return label was sent, and your impression kit is already on its way back to us. We apologize for the confusion and miscommunication along the way. this is not the level of service we aim to provide. Please know that your comments have been shared with our team so we can improve our processes. We're here to make things right and will be following up to ensure the rest of your experience goes smoothly. Thank you again for your patience and for giving us the opportunity to fix this.