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Cappy
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 Posted: 07/25/02 - 11:02 Post subject:
| runswithscissors wrote: | | DanFromDetroit wrote: | To answer the question:
I just ordered some Brooks Chariots from RRS. I am still casting about for a good inexpensive shoe. If they don't work out, I suppose I will go back to the Mizunos (Mercury, Alchemy, or Legend). |
Do you order from RRS very often? Anyone else? Are you happy with them? I've thought about it several times, just don't feel like paying the shipping costs and if I really want a new shoe, I would like to try them on first. |
I have ordered from RRS and I have been pretty happy, what I usually do is wait until they have some kind of discount or free shipping deal. Lately I have been buying shoes at race expos (hint bring cash) and buying 1 or 2 pair. I also order from National Running Center they are comparable to RRS in price and shipping.
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robp
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Posted: 08/07/02 - 15:55 Post subject:
| akern wrote: | | I've got 450 miles on my Asics. I need a new pair. I bought a pair of Nike's like a dilweed a few months ago and I hate them. That's why I keep running in the Asics. |
I did the opposite... I was a dilweed and bought some Asics, most I've ever spent on shoes, and I totally hated them. I believe they caused me some problems with strained calf muscles. Now back to the Nikes, my times are getting back down to the pre-Asics days and my legs are very happy.
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kristin31
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Posted: 08/08/02 - 01:52 Post subject:
| runswithscissors wrote: | | DanFromDetroit wrote: | To answer the question:
I just ordered some Brooks Chariots from RRS. I am still casting about for a good inexpensive shoe. If they don't work out, I suppose I will go back to the Mizunos (Mercury, Alchemy, or Legend). |
Do you order from RRS very often? Anyone else? Are you happy with them? I've thought about it several times, just don't feel like paying the shipping costs and if I really want a new shoe, I would like to try them on first. |
I have. I prefer to try them on first, as it seems to me that there are idiosyncrasies between different pairs of shoes in the same model. I personally think you're better off going to the local running store.
I am also guessing your wife does not run (nothing wrong with that, but it explains why she wants you to wait). There is definitely nothing wrong with a little cost/benefit analysis regarding old shoes = expensive, possibly debilitating injuries vs. new shoes = initial expense but long term expense due to injuries.
I have had more than a few injuries trying to budget expenses/not buying new shoes whe needed and ended up laying out much more total than I would had I just got the new shoes.
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Morpheus99
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Posted: 08/08/02 - 07:42 Post subject:
Around 300 miles I start breaking in new running shoes and used the old ones for middle distance miles and long runs, while the new shoes are short distances and interverals.
I support my loca running mecca all the time, but they don't carry enought triathlon related apperal and then order by mail on those.
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JFinKC
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Posted: 10/05/02 - 12:21 Post subject:
Another newbie to the site here, but I've been running for awhile.
The only shoes I buy anymore are Asics, and I can generally get about 500 to 600 miles on a pair. My legs tell me when they are getting near the end of their use ... tightness, etc. Then I change them out.
Regarding RRS, I only buy apparel from the site. I have found with shoes, especially Asics, that sizes are really inconsistent between different pairs. If a pair ordered from RRS doesn't fit quite right, it's a total hassle having to return them. So I prefer to support the local running store.
Just wanted to add my 2-cents to the discussion.
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 10/08/02 - 10:02 Post subject:
Thanks for your thoughts, folks. I lucked out, and Tracy allowed me to get another pair of shoes. It helped that Batjac had a 50% deal at our local store and I was able to find my same shoes - 2001 model Response. I was so happy. I tried the newest response, and they were totally different, and totally uncomfortable. I probably won't be able to find the 2001's again next year, but I've got awhile to worry about it!
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Posted: 10/11/02 - 14:14 Post subject: Great, but obscure tune. Test your music knowledge!
Get my sneaks real cheap via the podiatrist. I have three pairs I rotate. I don't go more than 350-400 miles on any one pair.
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