Would like well-reasoned opinions on trying on high-end super shoes for size and fit. None of the local running stores carry them in stock, so the only way I know to fit a pair is to make a best guess on size, order online, and return if they don't fit or I don't like them. Seems kind of bogus to do it this way, but I don't know how else to try on a pair.
Why would this be a bad option? As long as you aren't eating the shipping costs, which in most cases you aren't.
Seems better than the some people who take them for a run and return them.
letsrun haters are lame wrote:
Why would this be a bad option? As long as you aren't eating the shipping costs, which in most cases you aren't.
Seems better than the some people who take them for a run and return them.
I'm asking about the ethics of it, not necessarily the finances. I don't like the idea of making a business send me something that there's a pretty good chance I'll just return. Lots of overhead for the business with no income generated if I don't keep them.
Poor Nike and Adidas, won't someone think of their finances?
kababayan wrote:
Would like well-reasoned opinions on trying on high-end super shoes for size and fit. None of the local running stores carry them in stock, so the only way I know to fit a pair is to make a best guess on size, order online, and return if they don't fit or I don't like them. Seems kind of bogus to do it this way, but I don't know how else to try on a pair.
The companies have factored this stuff into their pricing. Places like Amazon even have "try before you buy" options. It's fine as long as you don't abuse it.
Nike got 1/2 size up from your training shoes. Adidas true to size. Brooks true to size.