NOBULL Return Policy: 30 Days to Return, Free US Returns and Exchanges and a Holiday Extension to 31 January 2027
NOBULL’s return policy gives you 30 days from delivery to return or exchange unworn, unwashed or defective footwear, apparel and accessories — and in the United States, both returns and exchanges are free, with a prepaid label or a printer-free QR code emailed to you. Exchanges are unusually generous: NOBULL says it will gladly accept them even if you have trained in the product. Refunds go back to your original payment method within 10 business days of your return reaching NOBULL’s facility. The exceptions are narrow but firm: nutrition and supplement products cannot be returned (though they carry a 30-day money-back guarantee), gift cards and final-sale items are ineligible, and international customers can return but cannot exchange. This guide covers the window, the exchange rules, the no-receipt position, and the holiday extension.
Return Period
30 days from delivery
US Returns & Exchanges
Free, prepaid label or QR code
Refunds
Original payment method, within 10 business days
Holiday Purchases
1 Nov–25 Dec 2026 returnable through 31 Jan 2027
Return Windows at a Glance
| Category | Return window | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Footwear, apparel and accessories (US) | 30 days from delivery | Unworn, unwashed, undamaged, unused, with all original tags; shoe box and packaging undamaged |
| Exchanges (US) | 30 days from delivery | Free; processed once the carrier confirms receipt of your return |
| In-store or pop-up purchases | 30 days from delivery | Must be returned in store or during the pop-up event, with tags/shoe box and the original receipt |
| Nutrition and supplement products | Not returnable | 30-day money-back guarantee instead — request a refund within 30 days of delivery |
| International orders | 30 days from delivery | Returns only, no exchanges; $15 or $20 label fee deducted from the refund |
| Holiday purchases | Through 31 January 2027 | Purchases made 1 November to 25 December 2026 |
| Defective products | 30 days, plus a 1-year warranty | All products carry a 1-year warranty; contact Customer Service for a replacement |
| Gift cards and final-sale items | Not returnable | E-gift and gift cards cannot be returned or exchanged |
How to Return an Item to NOBULL
- Try it on indoors first. NOBULL recommends trying the product on indoors to keep it in its original condition. Everything must come back unworn, unwashed, undamaged and unused, with all original tags attached — including any extra laces — and the shoe box and all packaging undamaged. Shoe boxes are part of the product presentation, so a crushed box can cost you the return.
- Start the return online. For orders placed on nobullproject.com, go to the returns page at nobullproject.com/apps/returns and follow the instructions. US returns and exchanges are free, and you will receive a prepaid return label to print at home or a QR code for the printer-free option, plus a return packing slip.
- Drop the parcel with the carrier. Once your return is dropped off and scanned by the carrier, your refund is initiated. Exchanges are processed once NOBULL confirms the carrier has received your return, and they are subject to availability — NOBULL reserves the right to issue a refund instead of an exchange when necessary.
- For in-store or pop-up purchases, go back to the store. Items bought in a NOBULL store or at a pop-up must be returned in store or during the pop-up event where you bought them, with the attached tags and/or original shoe box and the original store sales receipt.
- Wait for the refund. NOBULL states refunds are processed within 10 business days of the return being delivered and received at its facility, and you will receive an email once the return has been confirmed and the refund issued. Its help centre adds that the refund is initiated as soon as the carrier scans the drop-off, with up to 5 business days for it to process.
How Long Do You Have to Return Items to NOBULL?
The standard window is 30 days from delivery for footwear, apparel and accessories bought on nobullproject.com. That is the same window for a refund and for an exchange, and the same window whether the item is faulty or simply not right for you. NOBULL’s product pages put it plainly: exchanges are gladly accepted within 30 days of delivery, “even if you’ve trained in it, lived in it, or tested it out” — which is more forgiving than the written terms suggest, since the terms require items to come back unworn and unwashed. In practice, the 30 days are the hard limit; the condition is judged when the item arrives back.
Defective products get a second layer of protection. Every NOBULL product carries a 1-year warranty, so if an item is defective or is not performing as it should, contact Customer Service to begin the process of getting a replacement — even after the 30-day return window has closed. The warranty covers defects, not change of mind.
Are NOBULL Returns Really Free?
For US orders, yes. NOBULL states plainly in its Terms of Sale that it offers free returns and exchanges for orders placed on nobullproject.com and delivered within the United States. There is no restocking fee, no deduction for the prepaid label, and no charge for the QR-code option. The only money you do not get back is the original shipping cost: shipping charges are non-refundable, even if you need to return an item, unless the return is due to a product defect. Refused deliveries are treated the same way — the total delivery shipping cost, plus any customs or duties, is subtracted from the refund.
International customers pay for the return. If you placed an order on nobullproject.com on or after 31 October 2023, you are eligible for a prepaid return label, but you are responsible for the cost: $15 for Canada, Australia, the UK, Germany and France, and $20 for all other countries, converted into your local currency and deducted from your total refund. International customers also cannot exchange — returns only. If you would rather use your own carrier, send the product with your original invoice and order number to the NOBULL Returns Department at Whiplash/Ryder, 355 Davis Lake Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248, using a tracked service and keeping your tracking number. NOBULL is not responsible for untracked, lost or damaged returns in transit.
Can You Return Nutrition and Supplement Products?
No — and this is the category where NOBULL’s policy is most different from other athletic brands. Nutrition and supplement products are not eligible for return or exchange. Instead, NOBULL offers a 30-day money-back guarantee: if you are not satisfied with a nutrition or supplement product, you may request a refund within 30 days of delivery, through customer support, with proof of purchase and a timely request. The guarantee is the exclusive remedy for these products and replaces any return or exchange rights. That matters if you subscribe: subscriptions auto-renew on 30, 45, 60 or 90-day cycles until cancelled, and there are no refunds or prorations for partial billing periods or unused services — so cancel before the renewal date rather than returning the shipment.
Can You Return to NOBULL Without a Receipt?
For online orders, the receipt is not the issue — the order is. Online purchases must be returned through NOBULL’s website, and the returns portal works from your order record. For in-store and pop-up purchases, the rule is stricter: you must bring the item back to the store or pop-up where you bought it, with the attached NOBULL tags and/or the original shoe box, accompanied by the original store sales receipt. Without that receipt, an in-store return is not covered by the published policy. Keep the receipt for anything bought at a NOBULL store or event, and keep the order confirmation email for anything bought online — it is also what you need if you return by your own carrier, since the original invoice and order number must be inside the parcel.
What Can’t Be Returned to NOBULL?
The published list of ineligible items is short:
- Nutrition and supplement products — not eligible for return or exchange (30-day money-back guarantee instead)
- E-gift cards and gift cards — cannot be returned or exchanged, and all gift card sales are final
- Products explicitly marked ‘final sale’ — ineligible for return or exchange
- Items that are worn, washed, damaged or used (unless faulty) — including items missing tags, extra laces or undamaged packaging
- Non-NOBULL items shipped back in error — NOBULL is not responsible for them, and they will not be returned to you
NOBULL also reserves the right to reject or cancel orders, and to refuse a return, where it believes a purchase was intended for resale or further commercial activity, or where the order data cannot be verified. If a returned item arrives in a condition that does not meet the return requirements, NOBULL will decline the return — and you authorise it to charge you for the full amount of the non-compliant return using your original payment method, or to reverse any refund already issued.
How Are Refunds Issued and How Long Do They Take?
Refunds are issued to the original form of payment once NOBULL has received and processed your return. The timing depends on where the return is in the process.
| Return route | How the refund timing works |
|---|---|
| US return, prepaid label or QR code | Refund initiated once the carrier scans the drop-off; allow up to 5 business days for it to process |
| US return, once received at the facility | Processed within 10 business days of delivery and receipt; email confirmation sent |
| US exchange | Processed once the carrier confirms receipt of the return; shipped subject to availability |
| International return | Processed within 10 business days of receipt; $15 or $20 label fee deducted from the refund |
| Nutrition / supplement guarantee | Refund requested within 30 days of delivery through customer support |
One useful extra: if a price drops shortly after you buy, NOBULL will review a price adjustment request on orders placed within the past 3 days, as long as the promotion is active at checkout or began during that timeframe and is still active. Send your order number and the promotion details to the team for a case-by-case review. NOBULL does not otherwise offer price protection or refunds for price drops.
Does NOBULL Extend Returns for the Holidays?
Yes — and NOBULL publishes the extension on its own help pages, so the dates are verified. Purchases made between 1 November 2026 and 25 December 2026 can be returned or exchanged through 31 January 2027. That is a genuine extension of the standard 30 days: a pair of trainers bought on 1 November would normally have to go back by 1 December, but under the holiday policy it can go back any time up to the end of January. The usual conditions still apply — unworn, unwashed, tags attached, shoe box undamaged — and final-sale items, gift cards and nutrition products are still excluded.
NOBULL Contact Options
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Start a return or exchange (US) | nobullproject.com/apps/returns — prepaid label or QR code emailed to you |
| Help Centre | support.nobullproject.com — returns, exchanges, subscriptions and warranty help |
| support@nobullproject.com (as listed by third-party guides) | |
| Returns Department (own-carrier returns) | NOBULL Returns Department, Whiplash/Ryder, 355 Davis Lake Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248 |
| Head office | NOBULL, LLC, 135 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125 |
NOBULL on Social Media
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Conclusion
NOBULL’s return policy is one of the most generous in training footwear: 30 days, free returns and exchanges in the US, and exchanges accepted even after the product has been trained in. The traps are all in the categories — nutrition products are guarantee-only, gift cards and final-sale items are final, and international shoppers pay a label fee and cannot exchange. Buy in the holiday window and the 30 days stretch to 31 January 2027, which is the best time of year to try a new trainer.
Disclaimer: Policy Return is an independent guide and is not affiliated with NOBULL. Return policies can change at any time; always confirm the current policy on NOBULL’s official website before making a return.
Checked against NOBULL’s published policy on 12 November 2026. Policies change; the retailer’s official page is the final word.
