I have been running for a long time, and to date have never found a shoe I like as much as the ASICS Novablast 2 for like 80% my miles. I am looking to acquire a massive stockpile, something like 15 pairs to get me through 4-5 years. They are $100/pair now, with some random sites selling unpopular colors for $90. Is there any chance of ever being able to pay $50-70/pair for these? Wait till Black Friday/Cyber Monday? Wait for holiday sales?
Try emailing one of those sites and asking for a discount on 15 pairs. See what they offer you. Worst case they say no. Best case they may give you another 20-30% off for being able to off-load their old stock quickly.
Reach out via a nicely crafted e-mail, ask them if they'll give you a discount and add that you'll promote this deal on your social media accounts(If you're keen on doing that). Another way is to reach out to a known wholesaler and buy directly from it. Give it a whirl!
Either way, report back here. I am interested in doing something similar.
"Cheapest way to acquire mass quantity of shoes"?? .... Most local running shoe stores have a bin for runners to donate used running shoes, why not just drag that box out the back door when they are on their phone?
Well the cheapest way to acquire a mass quantity of shoes would be to pull off a heist at a warehouse where the shoes are stored. Ok, it's not legal but that would be the cheapest way to achieve your goal.
Wait until a felon dies in police custody and then loot a footlocker.
Usually, the price will drop a lot once the next model comes out, so just wait and put in a price alert if they have that feature online.
I picked up 4 pairs of the Novablast original online for $70/pair. I'm now running in the Novablast 2's and waiting to see if I can get a similar deal.
Before you go full-nova, try the Novablast3. I really liked the 2 but the 3 is even better.
If you race, what shoe are you racing in that compliments the novablast well? specifically interested in 15k-marathon.
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