Former Nike employee explains how to get a new pair of sneakers for free
Lyon (USA) - Want to get a new pair of Nike sneakers every year? With this trick it works!
Hayley Darcangelis worked for the retail giant for five years.
During this time, she also became aware of a trick that hardly anyone else knows about.
In a TikTok video, she shares her knowledge and explains how you can easily swap an old pair of the brand's shoes for two new pairs.
All you have to do is grab a pair and go to your nearest Nike store.
There you then state that the shoes are "defective". This includes normal signs of wear or signs of use such as a peeling logo or a broken sole, explains Darcangelis.
It is highly likely that sellers will then offer a credit note or gift card in return. "And then you can get a new pair of shoes."
You don't even need a receipt to return your old shoes
Because so many questions arose after her first clip, Darcangelis filmed a second TikTok in which she goes into a few more details.
For example, customers do not need a receipt for the exchange, as a number is printed on the label of each pair of shoes, which provides all the necessary information.
If you take a look at the company's German website, the return policy sounds pretty much like what the TikTok woman says:
"If your product is damaged or faulty and your purchase was less than 30 days ago, you can simply send it back. If your product was purchased more than 30 days ago, please contact us to return your product. Defective or faulty products can be returned to the store with valid proof of purchase within 2 years of receipt of the order or date of purchase."
In the comments below the video, another former employee of the sporting goods manufacturer explains: "I also worked for Nike, and it's true. However, they can refuse if they notice you keep coming back."
So better not exaggerate...