Curious as to other opinions, for the first time on the weekend I visited a podatrist who was recommended to me from my physio, and I have to admit it was a fantastic experience, they spent something like an hour with me until we eventually settled on a shoe, walking, running on treadmill, I ended up with an asics gel kayano, which will hopefully help me get back to running quicker and help with my ITB soreness and running in general, I paid $250 for shoes and could have got the same shoe for 20% less at an athletes foot store.
but I would forgo that money for the service I got, it was a great experience and very positive and hence I will always buy my shoes from there from now on, they have a rewards scheme for a discount after X pairs of shoes.
what to other people feel ? service over shoes...
Mikey
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Running shoes service versus cost
Started by Michael Pine, Sep 01 2003 06:57 PM
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 06:57 PM
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 07:33 PM
Michael,
Sounds like you got some great service with your purchase. I don't know that I would pay such a premium for Kayano's as you did, but as a once off I have paid a premium for shoes in the past similar to yourself to try and overcome injuries. Assuming the shoes suit your feet I would be buying these for a cheaper price elsewhere (such as Paul's Warehouse, Leo Russell in Preston, or local markets etc.) as you can save yourself a heap of money. Was the podiatrist working in the shoe shop?, or did they actually sell the shoes as well?. If the podiatrist was actually selling the shoes and you didn't pay for their service you have got a good deal by the sounds of things anyway.
Good luck with the running.
Sounds like you got some great service with your purchase. I don't know that I would pay such a premium for Kayano's as you did, but as a once off I have paid a premium for shoes in the past similar to yourself to try and overcome injuries. Assuming the shoes suit your feet I would be buying these for a cheaper price elsewhere (such as Paul's Warehouse, Leo Russell in Preston, or local markets etc.) as you can save yourself a heap of money. Was the podiatrist working in the shoe shop?, or did they actually sell the shoes as well?. If the podiatrist was actually selling the shoes and you didn't pay for their service you have got a good deal by the sounds of things anyway.
Good luck with the running.
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 08:01 PM
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my podiatrist recommends shoes, but doesn't sell them. This maintains their independence. I am a Kayano user and therefore biased and think you got a good shoe, but I would be just a tad concerned about buying from an outfit who recommends what to buy.... I am sure they are great and there was no hint of bias, but.... ;)
my podiatrist recommends shoes, but doesn't sell them. This maintains their independence. I am a Kayano user and therefore biased and think you got a good shoe, but I would be just a tad concerned about buying from an outfit who recommends what to buy.... I am sure they are great and there was no hint of bias, but.... ;)
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 08:27 PM
Totally agree...
they are poodatrists who specialize in running shoes or athletic shoes I guess you could say, they had New Balance, Asics, Saucony and there was no pressure to buy any particular brand or model, I tried lower price and higher price and all brands they had and see what felt the best, I did not as such "pay for their service" but like you said I could get these cheaper but without the service.
but like I said.... once I get good service im happy to pay a little extra to keep that good relationship, personal preference again.
I even got a water bottle and the member reward card for future purchases.. its those little tacky things as well.
Mikey
they are poodatrists who specialize in running shoes or athletic shoes I guess you could say, they had New Balance, Asics, Saucony and there was no pressure to buy any particular brand or model, I tried lower price and higher price and all brands they had and see what felt the best, I did not as such "pay for their service" but like you said I could get these cheaper but without the service.
but like I said.... once I get good service im happy to pay a little extra to keep that good relationship, personal preference again.
I even got a water bottle and the member reward card for future purchases.. its those little tacky things as well.
Mikey
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 10:24 PM
For those of you who wear Asics, the cheapest prices I have found have been at a Store in Clayton called Stringers. They have a web site where you can check out costs and you should find that they are around 30% cheaper than the standard sports store. I think the web site is www.stringersports.com.au if you can't find it that way type "Just Asics" into your search and it should come up with the site.
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 11:00 PM
Michael Pine wrote:
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which will hopefully help me get back to running quicker and help with my ITB soreness
[/indent]I suppose the proof of the pudding is in the eating, or, in other words, time will give you the answer to your own question.
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which will hopefully help me get back to running quicker and help with my ITB soreness
[/indent]I suppose the proof of the pudding is in the eating, or, in other words, time will give you the answer to your own question.
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Posted 01 September 2003 - 11:48 PM
In general - you get what you pay for.
$250 for an hours consultation and a pair of shoes isn't too bad - some medico charge $60, $70 or more for an hour.
I would imagine that if the Kayanos work out you will buy them from a cheaper place next time ?
$250 for an hours consultation and a pair of shoes isn't too bad - some medico charge $60, $70 or more for an hour.
I would imagine that if the Kayanos work out you will buy them from a cheaper place next time ?
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Posted 02 September 2003 - 04:49 AM
Who are these Podiatrists ?
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Posted 02 September 2003 - 04:08 PM
I might not buy the cheaper shoes like I said previously I dont mind paying a little more knowing I am forming a good relationship, I guess if I start churning through these at 4 pairs a year I might consider, but I doubt that is going to happen.
the shop is called ActiveFeet they are on High Street, Melbourne
scott@activefeet.com.au
my physio recommended them to me and I know how things work, a recommendation here and that sort of thing, but that happens everywhere.
Ive generally been to enough physios' and shoe shops to know when I am getting reasonably good service.
Did my first run in them this morning after a 3 weeks lay off which I know is not much... but still more than enough for any runner and they felt great.
cheers
Michael
the shop is called ActiveFeet they are on High Street, Melbourne
scott@activefeet.com.au
my physio recommended them to me and I know how things work, a recommendation here and that sort of thing, but that happens everywhere.
Ive generally been to enough physios' and shoe shops to know when I am getting reasonably good service.
Did my first run in them this morning after a 3 weeks lay off which I know is not much... but still more than enough for any runner and they felt great.
cheers
Michael
