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

12-09-2009, 07:02 PM

Hi all,

On the advice of my fitness instructor I went and bought some new running shoes. She recommended I go to Athletes Foot. I went to Athletes Foot and got fitted for some Adidas Sequence Two runners. I bought them for $200.

Now I find I could have gotten them for $100 from Foot Locker or even cheaper online (as low as $75).

So it pays to do your research before hand. It is amazing that there is such a price difference. I had never bought proper runners before hence why I didn't look around. Now at least I know I am a US 8.5 and have a neutral foot.

Kyle Aaron · 12-09-2009, 07:14 PM

See, I told you that you should have talked to me already about everything fitness related, I have a lot to learn but I could help you with this sort of stuff!

Always shop around for everything. It's amazing the price difference in all sorts of stuff from milk to Mercedes.

12-09-2009, 08:09 PM

Yeah I think I paid about 120 for a pair of NB runners, though the big reason I bought them is i've got a pretty big foot so its really hard for me to find shoes. The conversation went something like:

Me: What's the biggest size running shoe you got mate?
Sales Rep: I think a 14 is the biggest, in this style here. *points to shoe on wall*
Me: Yeah righto, bring it out and i'll try it on.
Sales Rep walks off out the back and comes back out with the box.
Sales Rep: We've actually got a 15 in it, only one set though and they're white.
Me: You beauty! Give them here! *try them on*
Me: Sold mate!

Even when I was in high school, my shoe size was bigger than my age at one stage so when people told me to act my age and not my shoe size, I shut them down!

**The Hulk** · 12-09-2009, 08:52 PM

Well if you buy a 2nd pair online for later use, that will average $137.50, which isn't so bad...
But yes, if you don't shop around you will probably pay too much.

Maybe you should joke with your female fitness instructor that you will have to find a cheaper instructor, as the vendor she recommended you overcharged you and now you have to tighten your fitness budget.

Kyle Aaron · 12-09-2009, 08:54 PM

Check if she got a commission from Athlete's Foot

12-09-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Hulk

Well if you buy a 2nd pair online for later use, that will average $137.50, which isn't so bad...
But yes, if you don't shop around you will probably pay too much.

Maybe you should joke with your female fitness instructor that you will have to find a cheaper instructor, as the vendor she recommended you overcharged you and now you have to tighten your fitness budget.

Not my own fitness instructor, the gym instructor that anyone can ask questions. I don't feel it is her fault at all. In fact it is good I had my feet measured with their high tech measuring computer so I know I have a neutral foot. Just next time I will buy somewhere else for half the price!

**The Hulk** · 12-09-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LJ-

Not my own fitness instructor, the gym instructor that anyone can ask questions. I don't feel it is her fault at all. In fact it is good I had my feet measured with their high tech measuring computer so I know I have a neutral foot. Just next time I will buy somewhere else for half the price!

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

Fadi · 12-09-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LJ-

Hi all,

On the advice of my fitness instructor I went and bought some new running shoes. She recommended I go to Athletes Foot. I went to Athletes Foot and got fitted for some Adidas Sequence Two runners. I bought them for $200.

Now I find I could have gotten them for $100 from Foot Locker or even cheaper online (as low as $75).

So it pays to do your research before hand. It is amazing that there is such a price difference. I had never bought proper runners before hence why I didn't look around. Now at least I know I am a US 8.5 and have a neutral foot.

LJ, people turn to forums for real life experiences and not bull. Kyle is right. We do have some real experts here about the hill you're climbing at the moment. Call on them next time before you...

Fadi.

Kyle Aaron · 12-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Well, Bree is the expert on shoes around here.

I am just a bargain-hunter

upg · 12-09-2009, 11:28 PM

i did post up on here Ausbb - Australian BodyBuilding - View Single Post - Treadmill VS Road ?
that footlocker were having sales

anyway now ya know where ya can get them from

12-09-2009, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
-LJ- Guest Posts: n/a	Bought new running shoes - with no research big mistake Hi all, On the advice of my fitness instructor I went and bought some new running shoes. She recommended I go to Athletes Foot. I went to Athletes Foot and got fitted for some Adidas Sequence Two runners. I bought them for $200. Now I find I could have gotten them for $100 from Foot Locker or even cheaper online (as low as $75). So it pays to do your research before hand. It is amazing that there is such a price difference. I had never bought proper runners before hence why I didn't look around. Now at least I know I am a US 8.5 and have a neutral foot.

12-09-2009, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	See, I told you that you should have talked to me already about everything fitness related, I have a lot to learn but I could help you with this sort of stuff! Always shop around for everything. It's amazing the price difference in all sorts of stuff from milk to Mercedes. __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

12-09-2009, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	Check if she got a commission from Athlete's Foot __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

12-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyle Aaron Active Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Posts: 3,682	Well, Bree is the expert on shoes around here. I am just a bargain-hunter __________________ Recent clients' best results: BW +10kg/-27kg ... BF-11% ... ♀/♂1RM/kg SQ65/145 OHP30/65 DL75/170 "fitness and lifting is just an interest I have. Plain and simple. Some people like music, others like shopping, I like deadlifts." - a client[/SIZE]

12-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Joshyss Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah I think I paid about 120 for a pair of NB runners, though the big reason I bought them is i've got a pretty big foot so its really hard for me to find shoes. The conversation went something like: Me: What's the biggest size running shoe you got mate? Sales Rep: I think a 14 is the biggest, in this style here. points to shoe on wall Me: Yeah righto, bring it out and i'll try it on. Sales Rep walks off out the back and comes back out with the box. Sales Rep: We've actually got a 15 in it, only one set though and they're white. Me: You beauty! Give them here! try them on Me: Sold mate! Even when I was in high school, my shoe size was bigger than my age at one stage so when people told me to act my age and not my shoe size, I shut them down!

12-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Hulk Active Member Site Advertiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 2,092	Well if you buy a 2nd pair online for later use, that will average $137.50, which isn't so bad... But yes, if you don't shop around you will probably pay too much. Maybe you should joke with your female fitness instructor that you will have to find a cheaper instructor, as the vendor she recommended you overcharged you and now you have to tighten your fitness budget.

12-09-2009, 11:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
upg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth, WA Gender: Posts: 206	i did post up on here Ausbb - Australian BodyBuilding - View Single Post - Treadmill VS Road ? that footlocker were having sales anyway now ya know where ya can get them from