Return policy comparison · 2026
G/FORE vs TOMS
Policy data verified July 24, 2026 by the Thrifle team
Winner
G/FORE
A
4.2 / 5.0 · Excellent
TOMS
C+
2.4 / 5.0 · Fair
The verdict
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against TOMS's C+ (2.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the restocking fee: no restocking fee versus restocking fee charged.
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
G/FORETOMS
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 | TOMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | ✓ 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items) | 30 days from order date |
| Free returns | Yes | Yes (within contiguous US) |
| Restocking fee | ✓ None published | $4.99 restocking fee if refunded to original payment method; waived entirely if you choose store credit instead |
| Return shipping | Free - the online return shipping label does not incur postage fees. | Free prepaid return label provided within the contiguous United States |
| 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. | None published |
| 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 | Items marked 'All sales are final - No returns', gift cards (physical and digital), altered items including those customized with TOMS shoe tattoos, items showing wear or use |
| 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.
TOMS tip
Take store credit instead of a card refund and you skip the $4.99 restocking fee completely - an easy way to keep the full value if you're likely to buy from TOMS again anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, G/FORE or TOMS?
G/FORE has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.2/5.0) against TOMS's C+ (2.4/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the restocking fee: no restocking fee versus restocking fee charged.
What is G/FORE's return window?
G/FORE's return window is 60 days, full-price (30 days, sale items).
What is TOMS's return window?
TOMS's return window is 30 days from order date.
Does G/FORE or TOMS offer free returns?
G/FORE: Yes. TOMS: Yes (within contiguous US).