Celebrating over 50 years of quality products, prompt delivery, and outstanding customer service to music educators and guard instructors around the globe! Here you'll find a complete line of custom band and guard uniforms and flags, and the largest selection of in stock merchandise. Band Shoppe has everything you need for a successful marching season, year after year.
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Band Shoppe (www.bandshoppe.com) has a 3.5 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 203 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Shopping & Fashion and its reputation is mixed. 22% of reviews are 1 star, a relatively high share; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Product, Price, Quality. Last updated 2026-09-04.
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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the wonderful product quality alongside helpful sizing guides, and they note that deliveries arrive exceptionally fast to their homes. People consistently mention that the online ordering process is very simple, smooth, and exceptionally easy to navigate when purchasing necessary equipment.
Some people were dissatisfied with the shipping prices, mentioning that the delivery fees felt disproportionately high compared to the total item costs. Conversely, a small portion of people felt that the shoe sizing was incorrect, noting that products remained too small even after following size guidelines.
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Your shipping is absolutely ridiculous. Nearly half the cost of the item itself. Good thing for you my kid needs them.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-03
Thank you for your feedback. We understand shipping costs can be frustrating. Unlike many retailers, we do not build shipping and handling expenses into our product pricing. We're glad we could provide the item your student needed and appreciate your business. Amanda - Customer Care Team
Called to ask about the difference in "Next Day Air" shipping since it said to call customer support if needed sooner and I was advised that my order wouldn't ship immediately if paid for same day even though it states on your website. I am still going to order the product but maybe remove that if you are unable to help with Same Day shipping.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-02
Thank you for your review. While expedited shipping options such as Next Day Air reduce transit time once an order ships, order processing still requires 1-3 business days as noted on our website. Same-day shipping is not stated or advertised on our site. Thank you for your feedback. Amanda- Customer Care Team
The sizing is off just enough that the shoes did not fit my daughter. This company has no feasible exchange or return process, and all shipping charges are very high. The products are exceptionally over priced and the quality is not worth it. There are already astronomical costs associated with school activities, and situations like this one scream "If you're poor, your child does not deserve to participate in school activities." $142 (and some change) later, and I still ended up with a pair of shoes that barely work, still too small, and will most likely not last the marching season. Do better or charge less.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-03
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the shoes did not fit as expected and understand the frustration of spending money on an item that doesn't work for your needs.
As a business, we strive to keep our pricing competitive within the marching arts industry while providing quality products and service. Our shipping charges reflect actual carrier and packaging costs rather than being built into product prices. We appreciate your comments regarding sizing, pricing, and returns, and will share your feedback with our team as we continue looking for ways to improve the customer experience. Amanda - Customer Care Team
Shipping cost is high, wish I could have shipped them to the school without a $20 shipping cost!
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-01
Thank you for your feedback. We understand shipping costs can be frustrating. Our shipping rates are determined by carriers and are not built into our product pricing. We appreciate your business and are glad you chose our products. Amanda - Customer Care Team
The shipping price is astronomical. I think it’s a total rip off. Should not cost that much.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-01
Thank you for your feedback. We understand shipping costs can be frustrating. Our shipping rates are not built into our product pricing. We strive to offer quality products at competitive prices, and we appreciate you sharing your concerns. Amanda - Customer Care Team
Personally quality sucks lost my order and then what…
Personally lost my order and then what I received was a disappointment because the gold was not a clean gold. It looked like the feathers were dirty, and I would never buy a product that looked that shitty.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-01
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for the frustration with your order. Unfortunately, FedEx lost the original package while it was in their possession, and while we work closely with our shipping carriers, we do not have control over their delivery operations.
Regarding the plume, feathers are a natural product and will absorb dye differently from feather to feather. Because of this, slight variations in color and appearance are normal. Unlike synthetic materials, natural feathers will not have a perfectly uniform or completely clean look.
We appreciate your comments and are sorry the product did not meet your expectations. Amanda - Customer Care Team
We needed to get an order in and are new customers. Our tax exempt status was approved quickly and we were able to place the order.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-01
We are pleased to hear that your tax-exempt status was approved quickly, allowing you to place your order efficiently. We appreciate your business. Amanda - Customer Care Team
The boots were awesome!! Fit perfectly. The boots had been on back order but they did their best to ship to me as soon as possible. Wonderful customer service. Would definitely order from again in future.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-09-01
We're so happy to hear that your boots fit perfectly and that you appreciate our customer service! We always strive to ship orders as quickly as possible. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Amanda - Customer Care Team
Shipping is too $$$ and shoes should fit true to size
I am not excited to read that shoes are not true to size and not knowing if a marching band shoe will fit should necessitate the option to return a shoe that does not fit. Ordering an ill fitted shoe for something like marching band where they spend many hours practicing and performing isn't good!
Your shipping rates are atrocious. $20 to ship a pair of $47 shoes these days is crazy.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-08-31
Thank you for your feedback. We understand how important proper fit is for marching band shoes and provide sizing information from the manufacturer to help customers choose the best size possible. We also recognize concerns about shipping costs. Shipping charges are not built into our product pricing and must be charged separately. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Amanda - Customer Care Team
You have what I was told to buy, and the size i need. However your shipping rates are crazy. In a world of free shipping I would definitely choose to shop elsewhere given the choice.
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-08-29
Thank you for your feedback. We understand concerns about shipping costs. We choose not to build shipping expenses into our product prices, which helps keep product costs as low as possible. We're glad we had the item and size you needed, and we appreciate your recognition of our quality products and selection. Amanda - Customer Care Team
The taxes were ridiculous. Please give us a heads up before you charge that much. Ridiculous
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-08-29
Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, sales tax is determined by government agencies and is collected and remitted directly to them. We do not control the tax rates or amounts charged. Amanda - Customer Care Team
We're so glad to hear that your items arrived quickly and in excellent condition! Thank you for sharing your positive experience. Amanda - Customer Care Team
Thank you for your feedback. Shipping and handling charges are based on carrier rates and are billed separately since we do not build those costs into our product pricing. We appreciate your input and your business. Amanda - Customer Care Team
Love the products…the ground residential shipping cost was a DOLLAR less than the product! Fingerless guard gloves 17.95, Shipping 16.95!!!! United States Postal Service grounded advantage will ship lightweight packages under 10 pounds with rates starting at $5.85. UPS ground shipping 1 to 5 pounds is between eight to $14 and is charged by distance. You have over 5K reviews and a large number of poor reviews stem from shipping costs and issues. Seems like this definitely an area of improvement that could help increase satisfaction and sales….
Reply from Band Shoppe2026-08-27
Thank you for your feedback. Like many competitors, we do not build shipping costs into our product pricing, so shipping and handling is charged separately. We appreciate you sharing your perspective, and we're always evaluating ways to improve the customer experience while keeping our product pricing as competitive as possible. Thank you for your support and for choosing Band Shoppe. Amanda - Customer Care Team