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[dlmb]

I'm heading to Sydney for a bit of shopping next week and want to buy new running shoes.
Does anyone know of somewhere in the city that is worth a look?
I'm planning on going down around Pitt and George Streets, but am happy to have a look anywhere that is easily accessible by public transport.

[walshy2]

dlmb

I usually buy from Rebels (unless buying online), but guess that this time of year post xmas sales may be going on.
Not a whole lot of choice in Sydney CBD besides the regulars ie Rebel, Ath Foot etc, so maybe just look around and see who is having a sale, or else head online and probably pick up cheaper

Edited by walshy2, 03 January 2009 - 08:41 PM.

[Gadfly]

Running Science in Rozelle....while not in town, you can get a bus easily down Victoria Rd.

Edited by Gadfly, 03 January 2009 - 08:58 PM.

[Crazypup]

Footpoint at Spit Junction in mosman is also pretty good. They have podiatrists on Saturdays that can advise on the best shoes and do a gait analysis in store. If you get a bus from wynyard (carrington street) bus number 247 from memory to spit junction its just across the road. I buy all my shoes from there and the guys did my orthotics too.

[dlmb]

Thanks for the replies!
I'm planning on working out a day trip to a few of the places and looking around for a good price.
Just thought I might get a bargain in Sydney.
Thanks for the help

[Leofisio]

3sports in Sydney CBD

[hidalgo]

Or SOS Running on Erskine St in the CBD (near Wynyard station)

They've staffed by physios during the week and they film you running on a treadmill for gait analysis.  Their range of shoes is quite small though - mostly nikes from memory.  

I'm not sure if there's going to be any bargains in the specialty running stores - if you already know what shoe you want probs try rebel (Cnr King and George Streets) for the sales!  I went to Footpoint Clinic yesterday and they don't seem to be having any particular sales, but their gait analysis is pretty awesome and they have a much bigger range than SOS Running

[PlodBod]

Leofisio, on Jan 4 2009, 08:32 AM, said:

3sports in Sydney CBD

Has closed down unfortunately

[yondi]

I got my shoes from Sydney running centre just near Edgecliff station. Like someone else said though I don't know there'll be any bargains.

[wilfred007]

http://www.athleticedgeonline.com.au/
this store based out in Randwick / Clovelly has fantastic prices online and instore not too muh different. for ds trainers they're consistently 50 less than rebel etc. If you know what you want I'd ring around first to save you all the running LOL

[D8888]

dlmb, on Jan 3 2009, 08:01 PM, said:

I'm heading to Sydney for a bit of shopping next week and want to buy new running shoes.
Does anyone know of somewhere in the city that is worth a look?
I'm planning on going down around Pitt and George Streets, but am happy to have a look anywhere that is easily accessible by public transport.

Just visit Steve Howard see previous threads http://www.coolrunni....php/t4334.html

He is at Frenchmans Road, Randwick and is a legend.  He generally offers prices below RRP, will video you running up the road and spends lots of time to get you the right shoe.  Make sure you bring in your old shoes and is worth the trip... and he is a runner as well!

Catch a train to Bondi Junction and bus along Frenchmans Rd (bus stop outside his store)

Enjoy

[milov]

Steve at athletic edge gets a mighty thumbs up from me too.   He offers great advice. Also he genuinely looks guilty when taking your money and will always give a decent discount.

milov

[ft9]

Have a look around.. most store will have some leftovers from their after xmas sales.
so you might pick up a bargain..

i know that the athletes foot just finished their half yearly clearance, but like i said good chance they'll still have some sale stock - if your worried about advice from there though, just speak to the store manager.

[thecheersquad]

If you are prepared to get on a bus down Parramatta Road to Silverwater you will find the factory outlets for Nike, Rebel and Adidis and another sports store I think.  Rebel usually has the best stock of shoes. If you stop at DFO, Homebush, factory outlet for Puma which is 40% off the marked down price at the moment, so some really good bargains to be had there. Very much pot luck with what is in any of the  stores with style and sizing.

Don't bother with the city, unless you want some nice heels, then head up to DJ's for the sale!!

The shop at Randwick is about the best you will get for running shoes of you want to be fitted, but ring before you go.

[silverfish]

great thread, bumping this up as it contains so much useful info!

looking for hubby's 1st pair of running shoes, will head out to auburn to have a look at the sales. (if they're still on!)

[Johnso]

Athlete's Foot in Bondi Junction has a podiatrist on duty on certain days and she was very helpful when I went in there.

[John Dawlings]

I've been buying shoes from Paul's Warehouse for years.  Several outlets around Sydney.  

Also, although I have never bought there, is the guy at Flemington Market.  He only sells one brand, I think Nike, but I am told he is very cheap indeed.

For both of these, do not expect expert advice.  I once bought shoes from Paul's having told the salesman that I wanted shoes for road racing.  After I had bought the shoes, he asked me what sort of car I did my road racing in!

[dlmb]

I ended up getting my shoes from Paul's Warehouse.  I got a pair of last years Kayanos, exactly the same as my last pair, for $179.  I figured they were comfortable last time, and they were cheaper than the new model.  I just wish I could have got them in green   , but all the green ones were gone.

[lisa1979]

dlmb, on Jan 3 2009, 11:33 PM, said:

Just thought I might get a bargain in Sydney.

Haven't been to Sydney before then...?    

[runningcat]

I got my "First Sydney" running shoes at Running Science in Victoria Road, Rozelle. They asses your pronation to see which shoes is best for your foot.
One thing I like in this shop is all of the owner's assistants are runners and they wear their product.  the owner is a good runner itself and gives good recommendations of what they sell.

I've seen Athlete's Foot have the same concept of measuring one's pronation before suggesting shoes for them.