Peggy wrote:
Do you ever feel like you're Al Bundy? Do women really underestimate their shoe size?
Women underestimate their shoe size SO MUCH. Most of the time it’s about a half to a full size below what they need to be in. I hate having to fight customers about their shoe size but it’s part of the job
How much do you make per year? Do you get tips? Do you feel out of place on this forum where the average member makes over $200,000 a year?
How long do you allow people to try out shoes before returning? What do you do with the returned shoes? How many pairs can I return before you stop accepting returns from me?
Is it true what they say about a man’s shoe size? Do you find yourself checking out guys’ feet when you’re in public?
Cold hard cash wrote:
How much do you make per year? Do you get tips? Do you feel out of place on this forum where the average member makes over $200,000 a year?
I'm only part-time at the moment as I am full time at school. Last year I made $11,000. I get the occasional tip here and there. If I worked full time That number would obviously go up if I was full time. As for feeling out of place on the forum, the forum is about running right?
It didn’t fit wrote:
How long do you allow people to try out shoes before returning? What do you do with the returned shoes? How many pairs can I return before you stop accepting returns from me?
So we have a 30-day return and exchange policy. Returned shoes are either sent back to the companies or they are donated. Sometimes we have people bring them to churches or shelters. As for how many pairs could you return, I would say 3. Haven't had it happen too much but after a customer keeps exchanging shoes for a while with no real issue, it gets obvious they're just trying to scam us. At the end of the day at my store, I think we are all about making sure you end up in the right shoe so if it was just a fit issue with the shoe, we might make an exception for more returns. A lot of that stuff is situational.
Is it true? wrote:
Is it true what they say about a man’s shoe size? Do you find yourself checking out guys’ feet when you’re in public?
Never actually look at package sizes while sizing shoes so I can't really tell ya. Maybe if they whipped it out and slapped it on the Brannock device after we measured their feet I would be able to tell you. Maybe you should try it next time you go to your local shop!
I am a tall girl with 11.5 size running shoes. I stocked up on Brooks glycerins a couple years ago on sale (I bought 6 pairs), these were the only shoes that fit me. I have a narrow heal/foot as well. Are there other brands/models that go up to that size with similar fit?
Those try-on socks havent been washed since you started, have they?
bigfootgirl wrote:
I am a tall girl with 11.5 size running shoes. I stocked up on Brooks glycerins a couple years ago on sale (I bought 6 pairs), these were the only shoes that fit me. I have a narrow heal/foot as well. Are there other brands/models that go up to that size with similar fit?
How tall are we talking? Is that a man’s or woman’s 11.5? Are you single?
ghost9user wrote:
theREALshoefitter wrote:
Right now I'd have to say the Ghost 11. I think Brooks really hit the nail on the head with this one. If you want a little mnore substance underfoot then the 880, or clifton seems to fit the bill. New saucony ride is alright. Nothing special about it though. depends on the person.
What's so great about the 11s? I've been wearing Ghosts for years, recently took my last 9s out of the closet and was planning on ordering some 10s since they're on sale. Is it worth trying/buying the 11s at full retail vs 10s on sale?
Bumping because I think you missed this one. Thanks in advance!
theREALshoefitter wrote:
It didn’t fit wrote:
How long do you allow people to try out shoes before returning? What do you do with the returned shoes? How many pairs can I return before you stop accepting returns from me?
So we have a 30-day return and exchange policy. Returned shoes are either sent back to the companies or they are donated. Sometimes we have people bring them to churches or shelters. As for how many pairs could you return, I would say 3. Haven't had it happen too much but after a customer keeps exchanging shoes for a while with no real issue, it gets obvious they're just trying to scam us. At the end of the day at my store, I think we are all about making sure you end up in the right shoe so if it was just a fit issue with the shoe, we might make an exception for more returns. A lot of that stuff is situational.
How does this work? Do you guys have to eat the money and write it off? Does the manufacturer eat it?
11.5 in womens
if the Brooks Gylcerin 16 is so great, why isn't it called the Glycerin 1?
i try to mention my PRs several times while trying on shoes. Does that work at impressing you? Would liyng a little bit (or even a lot) help?
bigfootgirl wrote:
11.5 in womens
that's a 10 in mens I think. I don't get how a lot of girls my height wear shoes 3 (or sometimes more) smaller than me. Thank you for proving that not all women have tiny feet.
bigfootgirl wrote:
11.5 in womens
It would be too much to hope that other parts of your anatomy are in proportion? You know what they say about men's feet, well, in the era of equality we confident masters want girls with big feet, big b00bs and big a$$ and some real sass... that you?
I have control issues so i tend towards shoes in tan and brown, and that are waterproof. I like to explain that right up front to my salesperson. Is that helpful or too much information?
Not a return abuser wrote:
theREALshoefitter wrote:
So we have a 30-day return and exchange policy. Returned shoes are either sent back to the companies or they are donated. Sometimes we have people bring them to churches or shelters. As for how many pairs could you return, I would say 3. Haven't had it happen too much but after a customer keeps exchanging shoes for a while with no real issue, it gets obvious they're just trying to scam us. At the end of the day at my store, I think we are all about making sure you end up in the right shoe so if it was just a fit issue with the shoe, we might make an exception for more returns. A lot of that stuff is situational.
How does this work? Do you guys have to eat the money and write it off? Does the manufacturer eat it?
This, again, is situational. I know that in most cases the manufacturer will eat it. Some times we have to eat it but it is all highly situational.
Gravy wrote:
Do you have to upsell superfeet to every customer?
Yeah, please stop with this nonsense.