Shout out to Runningwarehouse.com

Well you sucessfully made it obvious that you are affiliated with the company by repeatedly stating that you are not without any provocation. However, you are correct. The online store that you speak of is awesome.

Shame they lost the rights to that great shoe comparison tool across brands... hasnt resurfaced anywhere else

Unaffiliated non-shill here. They rock. I do like to support local businesses and if I'm changing shoe model and try something I'm going to buy on in a store I buy it from that store. Trying stuff on in person and buying on-line is a real d*ck move. Once I've found what I like though, RW get all my repeat orders.

KAV wrote:

Shame they lost the rights to that great shoe comparison tool across brands... hasnt resurfaced anywhere else

shoefitr was acquired by amazon. sadly, haven't seen it integrated into their platform, and definitely miss it from RW.

RW is fantastic.

Love the free two day shipping and free returns.

Plus I always use FBD10 for a discount.

ditto

Abdoujaparov wrote:

Trying stuff on in person and buying on-line is a real d*ck move.

I agree with this 100000000000000000000000000%.

Amazon has implemented the 3D and 2D portion of shoefitr, what they don't use is the brand comparison. If you look at this https://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Zantev3-Running-Reflection/dp/B01FSJ5WB4 and then where it says "Fit", let that load, then click in to it (you might have to pick a size first, it remembers sizes so mine is already in there). The only time that doesn't come up if when the shoe is new and hasn't been put in their database.But yeah, RW is a great store.

yasss wrote:

shoefitr was acquired by amazon. sadly, haven't seen it integrated into their platform, and definitely miss it from RW.

...after you click the Fit link, then you click the "See your personalized 3D recommendation" in the top half on the right, that starts the Shoefitr deal.

Abdoujaparov wrote:

Unaffiliated non-shill here. They rock. I do like to support local businesses and if I'm changing shoe model and try something I'm going to buy on in a store I buy it from that store. Trying stuff on in person and buying on-line is a real d*ck move. Once I've found what I like though, RW get all my repeat orders.

I agree. I don't think it's fair to take up a sales person's time only to buy elsewhere. However, when prices are dramtically higher, it's a bitter pill to swallos. But, I do it anyhow for ethical reasons.

Unfortunately, most local shops employ people who know very little about running biomechanics, yet, they act like medical experts by diagnosing issues. I suppose for people with common issues, the typical recommendation of a stability shoe is fine. But, anything more complicated and all bets are off. Why pay full retail for bad advice?

Again, I'm not affiliated. I mentioned it twice because I know how people respond to anything positive. Say nothing, I'm a shill; say something, I'm a shill. Really, it's a great business which deserves a look. I'd go so far as to say it's a model of how to do business, assuming they're making money.

Also an unaffiliated party to chime in for yes, they're the best place to buy shoes. Period. Price-matching, and just generally great customer service.

john utah wrote:

Abdoujaparov wrote:

Trying stuff on in person and buying on-line is a real d*ck move.

I agree with this 100000000000000000000000000%.

I feel the same way when I see people shopping in the grocery store.. and they're eating. Snatching grapes off a bunch or something else easy to grab. Not cool. In fact, they're eating something they are usually not going to declare or pay for. I consider it stealing.

*As an exception, I do not have a problem when people of integrity eat in the store, AND bring the empty wrapper/container to the register so they are justly charged for what they ate. Hard to do with grapes and produce without wrappers...

I don't expect to ever get good advice in a shoe store. My logic is purely and simply "you're paying rent so I can try on shoes, I'll pay you something for that."

Had great experiences with them as well. Wait until their sales... man you can get stuff at a good price then. I definitely recommend them.

Also, Joe Rubio, the owner, has posted on letsrun with training advice before! He really knows his stuff.

With free return shipping, there is no reason to visit local stores, even when trying new shoes/brands.

I once ordered 14 different pairs of shoes. Tried them all on and returned 12. The two I liked the best, I subsequently ordered multiple pairs.

Agree about the sales, it's the best time to buy. I bought some Kinvara 7s earlier this year for $57.49 per pair (on sale + coupon code).

I try to support my local running stores, but I get seriously annoyed at the salespeople who are always trying to upsell me with their stupid Superfeet insoles. I know they have to make money, but I don't like people trying to take me for a ride. It's no different than car dealers trying to sell the seat treatments, rustproof undercoatings, and so on.

jimmy chonga wrote:

With free return shipping, there is no reason to visit local stores, even when trying new shoes/brands.

I once ordered 14 different pairs of shoes. Tried them all on and returned 12. The two I liked the best, I subsequently ordered multiple pairs.

Agree about the sales, it's the best time to buy. I bought some Kinvara 7s earlier this year for $57.49 per pair (on sale + coupon code).

I always buy the same underwear online.

jimmy chonga wrote:

With free return shipping, there is no reason to visit local stores, even when trying new shoes/brands.

I once ordered 14 different pairs of shoes. Tried them all on and returned 12. The two I liked the best, I subsequently ordered multiple pairs.

Agree about the sales, it's the best time to buy. I bought some Kinvara 7s earlier this year for $57.49 per pair (on sale + coupon code).

no offense, but if everybody acted like you do, prices would be higher. it's a dick move, just like going to a local store to try all shoes and then buy online.

of course returns are costly for the company. they have to offer them as competitors are doing it and customers want it. so it's an equilibrium outcome, if you want to talk econ.

in any case, returns are priced in. more returns = higher price.

I prefer to support my local running store called Foot Locker. The salesman there are great. Listened to my needs and wants and steered me towards the perfect pair of Nike Shox in the color that I wanted.