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Old Jan 25th 2011, 4:40 am
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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.

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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

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Old Jan 25th 2011, 4:42 am
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www.eastbay.com

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Thanks amazulu, whats the postage costs, are they reasonable?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
I do that, but do feel very guilty about it!
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I do that, but do feel very guilty about it!
Yes, naughty.... apparently not buying more expensive products from a local shop is 'Un-Australian' - what a heinous insult!
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Yes, naughty.... apparently not buying more expensive products from a local shop is 'Un-Australian' - what a heinous insult!
The ultimate insult! I'm sure I'll get over it though.
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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
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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?

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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?

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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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