Return policy comparison · 2026
G/FORE vs Manitobah
Policy data verified July 24, 2026 by the Thrifle team
Winner
G/FORE
A
4.2 / 5.0 · Excellent
Manitobah
A-
3.9 / 5.0 · Very Good
The verdict
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against Manitobah's A- (3.9/5.0). It wins 1 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 60-day window (decent) versus 30-day window (industry standard).
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
G/FOREManitobah
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
| G/FORE | Manitobah | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | ✓ 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items) | 30 days (unworn, tags attached) |
| Free returns | Yes | Yes (exchanges only) |
| Restocking fee | None published | None |
| Return shipping | Free - the online return shipping label does not incur postage fees. | Free for exchanges through the online returns portal; refunds (not exchanges) have a flat $10 fee deducted from the refund amount |
| Holiday extension | 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. | Orders placed November 1 - December 31 are eligible for returns until January 31 of the following year |
| Non-returnable | 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 | Indigenous Market items, clearance/Last Chance items, items priced ending in .97, international orders outside Canada/US |
| Watch-out items | sale-price merchandise 30 days (return only, no exchange) | — |
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.
Manitobah tip
Ask for an exchange instead of a refund - Manitobah waives the $10 fee for exchanges but charges it on straight refunds. Online orders can't be returned to a retail store, so factor that in before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, G/FORE or Manitobah?
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against Manitobah's A- (3.9/5.0). It wins 1 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 60-day window (decent) versus 30-day window (industry standard).
What is G/FORE's return window?
G/FORE's return window is 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items).
What is Manitobah's return window?
Manitobah's return window is 30 days (unworn, tags attached).
Does G/FORE or Manitobah offer free returns?
G/FORE: Yes. Manitobah: Yes (exchanges only).