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jazzys Jan 25th 2011 4:40 am

Buying sports shoes from the US
 
Hi guys, my son needs some school shoes and he normally wears indoor sports shoes ( futsal type or the indoor 5 a side type shoe)

We have bought them from the uk for a couple of years now but wondered if it may be even cheaper getting them from the US at the moment.

Trouble is i haven't got a clue about US stores or websites, can anyone recommend one for such a task.

Cheers

Amazulu Jan 25th 2011 4:41 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by jazzys (Post 9126659)
Hi guys, my son needs some school shoes and he normally wears indoor sports shoes ( futsal type or the indoor 5 a side type shoe)

We have bought them from the uk for a couple of years now but wondered if it may be even cheaper getting them from the US at the moment.

Trouble is i haven't got a clue about US stores or websites, can anyone recommend one for such a task.

Cheers

www.eastbay.com

All good and you can't go wrong

jazzys Jan 25th 2011 4:42 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9126660)
www.eastbay.com

All good and you can't go wrong

Thanks amazulu, whats the postage costs, are they reasonable?

Amazulu Jan 25th 2011 4:44 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by jazzys (Post 9126665)
Thanks amazulu, whats the postage costs, are they reasonable?

I've only bought via hopshopgo (US delivery service) but I think they are fair. You will definitely find what you want on eastbay.

jazzys Jan 25th 2011 4:46 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 9126671)
I've only bought via hopshopgo (US delivery service) but I think they are fair. You will definitely find what you want on eastbay.

Thanks, just found some shoes but i reckon they are dearer than the place i get em from in the UK :(

Amazulu Jan 25th 2011 4:49 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by jazzys (Post 9126674)
Thanks, just found some shoes but i reckon they are dearer than the place i get em from in the UK :(

I've only bought sale items from them.

Gjn200 Jan 25th 2011 6:04 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 
If you're worried about if they fit, find them in a local shoe shop try them on and look at the size, it should have the USA one in it as well. Make excuses and leave:thumbsup:

bcworld Jan 25th 2011 6:34 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by Gjn200 (Post 9126800)
If you're worried about if they fit, find them in a local shoe shop try them on and look at the size, it should have the USA one in it as well. Make excuses and leave:thumbsup:

I do that, but do feel very guilty about it! :o

Turban Explorer Jan 25th 2011 6:35 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by bcworld (Post 9126831)
I do that, but do feel very guilty about it! :o

Yes, naughty.... apparently not buying more expensive products from a local shop is 'Un-Australian' - what a heinous insult! :thumbsup:

bcworld Jan 25th 2011 6:37 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by Turban Explorer (Post 9126837)
Yes, naughty.... apparently not buying more expensive products from a local shop is 'Un-Australian' - what a heinous insult! :thumbsup:

The ultimate insult! I'm sure I'll get over it though. :D

Daydreamer123 Jan 25th 2011 8:59 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 
Eastbay is great - they deliver to Oz really quickly - less than a week last time. I think delivery is a % of the total order value.

I don't get any sports wear over here anymore, I bought a ton of under armour at christmas, and it came to less than $200, including compression stuff :thumbsup:

jazzys Jan 25th 2011 9:35 am

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 
Ok checked eastbay, and they've either got nothing suitable or not the right size. Are there any others in the US or any in the UK that can be recommended?

Jazzys

spalen Jan 25th 2011 9:55 pm

Re: Buying sports shoes from the US
 

Originally Posted by jazzys (Post 9127087)
Ok checked eastbay, and they've either got nothing suitable or not the right size. Are there any others in the US or any in the UK that can be recommended?

Jazzys

probikekit (pbk) wiggle and ribble are 3 good sports shops pbk is mostly cycling , but take a look. Also have you checked amazon.com ? ibought adidas indoor soccer shoes from them.


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