Return policy comparison · 2026
ECCO vs G/FORE
Policy data verified July 24, 2026 by the Thrifle team
ECCO
B+
3.4 / 5.0 · Good
Winner
G/FORE
A
4.2 / 5.0 · Excellent
The verdict
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against ECCO's B+ (3.4/5.0). It wins 2 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the holiday window: extended holiday window versus no holiday extension.
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
ECCOG/FORE
Return window · worth 2.0
Restocking fee · worth 1.0
Return shipping · worth 1.0
Holiday window · worth 0.5
Transparency · worth 0.5
Key terms side-by-side
| ECCO | G/FORE | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days (from purchase, unworn) | ✓ 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items) |
| Free returns | Yes (members) | Yes |
| Restocking fee | None | None published |
| Return shipping | Free for ECCO CLUB members logged in at purchase; non-members pay a $10 return shipping fee plus tax, deducted from the refund. | Free - the online return shipping label does not incur postage fees. |
| Holiday extension | None published | ✓ Full-price merchandise purchased between November 1 and December 25 can be returned within 90 days of the order date instead of the usual 60. |
| Non-returnable | Worn or damaged merchandise, used items, unopened socks must remain unworn | Items purchased from third-party retailers (Nordstrom, Saks, golf shops, specialty retail), Final Sale items, custom GFORE/You gloves, embroidered golf bags, and gift cards |
| Watch-out items | — | sale-price merchandise 30 days (return only, no exchange) |
ECCO tip
Sign up for the free ECCO CLUB account and log in before you check out, not after - membership at the time of purchase is what unlocks the free return shipping, so joining after the fact won't retroactively waive the $10 fee.
G/FORE tip
Footwear gets extra protection beyond the return window - defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 90 days from purchase, separate from the standard return clock, but normal wear and tear isn't covered.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, ECCO or G/FORE?
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against ECCO's B+ (3.4/5.0). It wins 2 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the holiday window: extended holiday window versus no holiday extension.
What is ECCO's return window?
ECCO's return window is 30 days (from purchase, unworn).
What is G/FORE's return window?
G/FORE's return window is 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items).
Does ECCO or G/FORE offer free returns?
ECCO: Yes (members). G/FORE: Yes.