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Can you explain the current economic situation in Zimbabwe and how they got to this point?
MeHereYouWhere?! wrote:
Can you explain the current economic situation in Zimbabwe and how they got to this point?
Does Zimbabwe have Asics Kayanos? You do the math.
Why should I buy shoes from you, when I can get a better price - plus free shipping both ways - from Runningwarehouse?
theJeff wrote:
Why should I buy shoes from you, when I can get a better price - plus free shipping both ways - from Runningwarehouse?
Online shopping cannot provide you the same one on one service that running store employees can. Also what if you need to return shoe that you ordered online? That is about 1-2 weeks turnaround time if you want an exchange. Versus about 15 minutes if you exchange it from the store. Running Warehouse isn't also cheaper. 85% of their shoes will be MSRP price. Running stores don't up charge on shoes. Running stores mark shoes at MSRP price.
Why do shoe companies “improve” their current models every year? It always changes the feel of the shoe, and adjusting is so annoying.
Is heel-to-toe offset something that you pay any attention to when you're selling folks shoes?
I've bought dozens of pairs of shoes over the years and never once paid the slightest attention to it. I know that the whole gist of Chris McDougall's BORN TO RUN is that less is more--less heel lift, less offset, more bare foot and dimension that resemble bare foot (i.e., no or low offest)--and that the running shoe companies have basically worked a scam on runners for the last few decades. He argues that the shoes CREATE the injuries, not protect against them, because they encourage heel strike and other attributes of bad form.
I know all that. But none of it hit home until I pulled on my Asics Gel Banditos for the first time in a year--I've been training in Brooks Ghost 10s--and realized that my stride was notably more natural and powerful. Turns out the dimensions tell most of the story.
Brooks: 12 mm offset
Asics: 9 mm offset
The Brooks have much more heel lift--11 mm more--than the Asics. It's just much easier and more natural to achieve a midfoot/forefoot point of contact with the Asics than with the Brooks.
I wore the Asics for a 12-miler yesterday, which is the longest run I've ever taken in them. My stride felt powerful the whole way.
Sure, the Asics are a couple of ounces lighter than the Brooks. But that's not where the palpable difference lies.
So, back to my question: is heel-to-toe offset something that you ever take into account when you recommend different brands?
What is the biggest profit item in your store? I know it's not the watches as those have almost no profit margin in them.
Like how much does a case of say Gu Energy Gels cost you versus how much do you sell them for?
An individual pair of shoes that retail for $120. How much does your store pay for those shoes?
Which Ivy did you attend?
Why do i run so much faster in a shoe with a 10mm drop vs. 4-6 mm?
What’s the strangest request you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
LoneStarXC wrote:
Why do shoe companies “improve” their current models every year? It always changes the feel of the shoe, and adjusting is so annoying.
It is the same reason laptops, Tvs, video game consoles, cars, etc "improve" every year. Would want to still be using a TV from the 1950s? Would want to still be using the Pegasus 1? Most shoe updates are positive however there are a few which are negative. If you like a current model, just buy multiple pairs.
KudzuRunner wrote:
Is heel-to-toe offset something that you pay any attention to when you're selling folks shoes?
I've bought dozens of pairs of shoes over the years and never once paid the slightest attention to it. I know that the whole gist of Chris McDougall's BORN TO RUN is that less is more--less heel lift, less offset, more bare foot and dimension that resemble bare foot (i.e., no or low offest)--and that the running shoe companies have basically worked a scam on runners for the last few decades. He argues that the shoes CREATE the injuries, not protect against them, because they encourage heel strike and other attributes of bad form.
I know all that. But none of it hit home until I pulled on my Asics Gel Banditos for the first time in a year--I've been training in Brooks Ghost 10s--and realized that my stride was notably more natural and powerful. Turns out the dimensions tell most of the story.
Brooks: 12 mm offset
Asics: 9 mm offset
The Brooks have much more heel lift--11 mm more--than the Asics. It's just much easier and more natural to achieve a midfoot/forefoot point of contact with the Asics than with the Brooks.
I wore the Asics for a 12-miler yesterday, which is the longest run I've ever taken in them. My stride felt powerful the whole way.
Sure, the Asics are a couple of ounces lighter than the Brooks. But that's not where the palpable difference lies.
So, back to my question: is heel-to-toe offset something that you ever take into account when you recommend different brands?
Not me personally. I am sure their are other employees that would say differently. However you do have some people who come in asking for a low drop shoe. If that happens you just pull them out.
Talk to me wrote:
theJeff wrote:
Why should I buy shoes from you, when I can get a better price - plus free shipping both ways - from Runningwarehouse?
Online shopping cannot provide you the same one on one service that running store employees can. Also what if you need to return shoe that you ordered online? That is about 1-2 weeks turnaround time if you want an exchange. Versus about 15 minutes if you exchange it from the store. Running Warehouse isn't also cheaper. 85% of their shoes will be MSRP price. Running stores don't up charge on shoes. Running stores mark shoes at MSRP price.
Do you carry 14s?
Do you give 15% off for schools?
Old Man Runner wrote:
What is the biggest profit item in your store? I know it's not the watches as those have almost no profit margin in them.
Like how much does a case of say Gu Energy Gels cost you versus how much do you sell them for?
An individual pair of shoes that retail for $120. How much does your store pay for those shoes?
We typically make 45% margin on shoes. Everything else in the store is about 50% With the exception of watches which make about 35% margin.
If you are a Fleet Feet, you make about 65% on Superfeet.
Liberal arts degree wrote:
Which Ivy did you attend?
I don't know. Ask my student loans.
Because shoe drop doesn't matter.
theJeff wrote:
Talk to me wrote:
Online shopping cannot provide you the same one on one service that running store employees can. Also what if you need to return shoe that you ordered online? That is about 1-2 weeks turnaround time if you want an exchange. Versus about 15 minutes if you exchange it from the store. Running Warehouse isn't also cheaper. 85% of their shoes will be MSRP price. Running stores don't up charge on shoes. Running stores mark shoes at MSRP price.
Do you carry 14s?
Do you give 15% off for schools?
Yes we even carry some 15s.
Also yes
Talk to me wrote:
theJeff wrote:
Why should I buy shoes from you, when I can get a better price - plus free shipping both ways - from Runningwarehouse?
Online shopping cannot provide you the same one on one service that running store employees can. Also what if you need to return shoe that you ordered online? That is about 1-2 weeks turnaround time if you want an exchange. Versus about 15 minutes if you exchange it from the store. Running Warehouse isn't also cheaper. 85% of their shoes will be MSRP price. Running stores don't up charge on shoes. Running stores mark shoes at MSRP price.
I see you paid attention in your training, young chap. Way to tow the company line!
LoneStarXC wrote:
What’s the strangest request you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
Too many to say. Customers tend to be awful.