Bought new running shoes - with no research big mistake - Page 2 - Ausbb

12-09-2009, 11:51 PM

Yeah Footlocker were only $99 for the same pair! I have to travel a little further to get to a store though but it will be worth it for $100.

12-09-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hulk

Well, now we know how those high tech measuring computers get paid for..

That was exactly what I was thinking. Probably the only advantage of going to The Athletes Foot.

I am only comparing one shoe so Athletes Foot might not be so expensive but I doubt it now.

13-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Next time go and get fitted and then remember that you forgot your cash and card.Then go and find the cheapest pair elsewhere.

14-09-2009, 02:54 PM

Athletes foot is great for getting a proper fitting shoe, as not many other retailers have staff who are sufficiently trained or experienced to sell such products.

Anyone else ever see the irony in a big fatty telling you why this running shoe is better than that one...?

Get a shoe fitted correctly at athletes foot, take note of the size and model then walk away and shop around to your hearts content.

**The Hulk** · 14-09-2009, 03:04 PM

To be honest though, if Athletes Foot are investing in high tech measuring computers for their customers, and you are making use of their services, they deserve to get paid for that service.

Maybe not $100, but something, so you can't feel too bad for the experience.

14-09-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hulk

To be honest though, if Athletes Foot are investing in high tech measuring computers for their customers, and you are making use of their services, they deserve to get paid for that service.

Maybe not $100, but something, so you can't feel too bad for the experience.

A premium of 10-15% but not 100% or in my case, even more than 100%.

Ricko · 17-09-2009, 06:35 PM

UK GEAR running shoes, That is all
http://www.ukgear.com.au/

17-09-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hulk

To be honest though, if Athletes Foot are investing in high tech measuring computers for their customers, and you are making use of their services, they deserve to get paid for that service.

Maybe not $100, but something, so you can't feel too bad for the experience.

Fair comment, but if you feel like that you can always buy some socks!

17-09-2009, 08:39 PM

Guys I made a mistake. The $75 was actually at a USA online store so doesn't compare. I can't find on footlockers website where they had them for $99. I will keep looking. Rebel Sport had them for $169 marked down from $200 but can't find any better.

12-09-2009, 11:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
-LJ- Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah Footlocker were only $99 for the same pair! I have to travel a little further to get to a store though but it will be worth it for $100.

13-09-2009, 01:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zarkov Guest Posts: n/a	Next time go and get fitted and then remember that you forgot your cash and card.Then go and find the cheapest pair elsewhere.

14-09-2009, 02:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ace_82 Guest Posts: n/a	Athletes foot is great for getting a proper fitting shoe, as not many other retailers have staff who are sufficiently trained or experienced to sell such products. Anyone else ever see the irony in a big fatty telling you why this running shoe is better than that one...? Get a shoe fitted correctly at athletes foot, take note of the size and model then walk away and shop around to your hearts content.

14-09-2009, 03:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
The Hulk Active Member Site Advertiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 2,092	To be honest though, if Athletes Foot are investing in high tech measuring computers for their customers, and you are making use of their services, they deserve to get paid for that service. Maybe not $100, but something, so you can't feel too bad for the experience.

17-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ricko Super Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Gender: Posts: 496	UK GEAR running shoes, That is all http://www.ukgear.com.au/

17-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
-LJ- Guest Posts: n/a	Guys I made a mistake. The $75 was actually at a USA online store so doesn't compare. I can't find on footlockers website where they had them for $99. I will keep looking. Rebel Sport had them for $169 marked down from $200 but can't find any better.