I never buy running shoes at retail. $60-$80 is what I usually pay.
Today I was on Amazon.com and ended up on the running shoe section. The prices for the first shoe on there were $72-$193. That means the shoe can cost $193 for one size, yet might cost $72 for another.
I started looking around and the top end price for nearly every running shoe is over $100. Some $200+. Some even $300. See this page:
Two questions:
1) When did every shoe become over $100?
2) Do you really pay over $100?
good question. It used to seem like the most expensive models were $100. Now they are getting closer to the $150-$200 range.
Here are some tips:
-get the standard neutral trainer, not the "premium" trainer
-always buy last year's model instead of this year's. They are usually on clearance for 1/3 less
-buy online. Many places have free shipping.
I don't shop online because I do not have a credit card (never have, never will), but a pair of the latest version of the Nike Pegasus is now up to 115 at my local sports authority (up 20 dollars from 2 years ago), and I can not find older models in stores anywhere. So, even with my very normal, run-of-the-mill, reasonable running sneaker needs, it is basically unavoidable at this point for me to pay less than 100 dollars.
I used to run in Kayanos and would pay around 100 on sale. Now, I run in DS trainers and usually pay 50-60.
Hingle McCringleberry wrote:
I don't shop online because I do not have a credit card (never have, never will), but a pair of the latest version of the Nike Pegasus is now up to 115 at my local sports authority (up 20 dollars from 2 years ago), and I can not find older models in stores anywhere. So, even with my very normal, run-of-the-mill, reasonable running sneaker needs, it is basically unavoidable at this point for me to pay less than 100 dollars.
Go to the closest Nike outlet. They almost always have last year's Pegasus at $50-70 depending on the time of year.
My club team gives me a 40% discount at the local running store, so I pay under $100 for a shoe that's normally well over the century mark. Can't complain.
Seems to me it was a big deal in the early 80s when the NB 990s crossed $100 which was really a lot of money for shoes back then.
Hingle McCringleberry wrote:
I don't shop online because I do not have a credit card
You can also use a debit card. I can understand making a decision not to own a credit card, but there is no excuse not to have a debit card (assuming that you have a checking account). You should really look into the online shopping thing; you can save a lot of money.
I've been running in the streak 3 for 4ish years.
I have paid:
Most Recent:
$51
$51
$49
$49
$37
$39
$59
Least Recent
Back when bing cashback gave you 50% of eastbay I got some Speedstars for $43 and Some Lanangs for $15
I go to the NB outlet and get seconds for $80 max on new models. After a model's been out for awhile they drop to $60 or less when there's a sale.
Last time I was there I got 2 pairs of MT110 and 1 pair of 420 for $120.
I go to the NB outlet and get seconds for $80 max on new models. After a model's been out for awhile they drop to $60 or less when there's a sale.
Last time I was there I got 2 pairs of MT110 and 1 pair of 420 for $120.
6 pairs of shoes for 240$, that's gooood.
I try to buy last years model also.
My last purchase, I bought 2 pair so the shipping was free.
Just started wearing the second pair yesterday. I think it was under $150 for the pair. Got about 400 miles on the first pair.
I had a racing flat that lasted 9 years. I'm on my 3rd year on my current flat and I race 20-30 times a year but only wear the flat for the race. That saves a lot of money.
Here you go my friend. Men's shoes $50-$74.99:
http://www.eastbay.com/Sale/Mens/Running/Shoes/_-_/N-1eyZ1pZ1dwZneZ19?cm_REF=%2450.00+-+%2474.99
$75-$99
http://www.eastbay.com/Sale/Mens/Running/Shoes/_-_/N-1eyZ1pZ1dwZneZ1a?cm_REF=%2475.00+-+%2499.99
Haven't paid for a pair of shoes in a couple years.
But then I work at a running store. Can't remember what is was like to be like the rest of you.
They are ripping you off then. That still retails for 100 bucks. Maybe it was the limited edition or shield edition?
Try living in Sydney where you will be paying $280+
Two words: Debit Card BRO
Hingle McCringleberry wrote:
I don't shop online because I do not have a credit card (never have, never will), but a pair of the latest version of the Nike Pegasus is now up to 115 at my local sports authority (up 20 dollars from 2 years ago), and I can not find older models in stores anywhere. So, even with my very normal, run-of-the-mill, reasonable running sneaker needs, it is basically unavoidable at this point for me to pay less than 100 dollars.
oh my wrote:
Two questions:
1) When did every shoe become over $100?
2) Do you really pay over $100?
1) Not every shoe costs more than $100
2) No.
In the early 90s i paid $125 for NIke's then top of the line shoe $216 in today's dollars. They were a POS I ran in them twice and gave them away. Next year, same thing -- stupid Air Huaraches. Never again for NIke. In the 70s I bought many pairs of Nike Waffle Trainers $40, then. In today's dollars $138.