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[Black Grape]

Can I buy running shoes in Melbourne from a shop with a reasonable returns policy?

I went into 2 branches of Rebel Sport today and tried to buy a pair of Nike Pegasus. As I've not worn these particluar model of shoe before, I asked if I could return them if they were not the right fit. Both store's policy was that shoes could only be returned if wear had been restricted to walking indoors.

I was trying to buy running shoes, how can I tell if they are fit for purpose? I don't want to spend $160 only to find that the shoe causes me pain.

[Beki]

Hi Black Grape,

I'm not sure if it's too far for you to travel but you could try Active Feet. They have two stores listed on their site. I have heard lots of good things about them and know of a few people that have returned runners with no problems after finding out they aren't quite right

[wobbly man]

You could go to a fun run that the Nike shoe van goes to and trial a pair in a race for free.

The Devil Bend Half/10/5 used to have the van turn up and you could race in any of their range for free.

From memory the Corporate Cup used to have the van too.

[azza]

I'd vote for Active Feet as well - I've bought quite a few pairs from the Heathmont store, and have 2 friends that have used the Pahran shop and been quite happy. If you buy according to their recommendations, you've got a month to return the shoes if they aren't suitable.

There is also Runners World in Kew (http://www.runnersworld.com.au/) - while I haven't bought runners from them, the couple of times I've gone they've been very helpful, and I'm pretty sure have a returns policy similar to Active Feet.

[Black Grape]

thanks for the recommendations. Active Feet got the sale and will be getting repeat sales. I'm really happy with their service and approach to sales.