running shoes

rsu1872

I bought a pair of running shoes for 105 pounds from sport shoes.com.
I wore them for 2 runs, one 4 miles and the other 2 due to having to stop because of injury. I am certain the shoes aggravated an old shin splints injury and I contacted them hoping they could exchange them.
I was informed, as I had worn them they couldn't change them.

Am I stuck with a 100 pair of shoes I cannot use as well as an injury?

battleborn

rsu1872 wrote: »

I bought a pair of running shoes for 105 pounds from sport shoes.com.
I wore them for 2 runs, one 4 miles and the other 2 due to having to stop because of injury. I am certain the shoes aggravated an old shin splints injury and I contacted them hoping they could exchange them.
I was informed, as I had worn them they couldn't change them.

Am I stuck with a 100 pair of shoes I cannot use as well as an injury?

Yes you are.
Why not contact your local council and say the ground caused an injury and you want compensation.
Or
Go to church and try and blame God.

rsu1872

battleborn wrote: »

Yes you are.
Why not contact your local council and say the ground caused an injury and you want compensation.
Or
Go to church and try and blame God.

My your a sarcastic one aren't you:T:T

KeepFighting_2

Unfortunatley when you buy of the internet you do not get an oppurtunity to try them out. Personally I would say that the shoes probably did not aggravate your shin splints the running did. I would suggest that you try selling them on E Bay you might recover some of the cost.

kwmlondon

Really sorry, but the shoes are now yours and if they caused an injury it's not because of a fault with the shoes, but because you selected the wrong type of shoe for you. If you went to Runners Need or another sports store they will get you to run, observe you and find a shoe that supports your running style - you can then buy replacements over the internet in the future.

Sorry you've found out the £100+ way, but for the future get proper advice.

You should be able to sell them on ebay though.

redfragglebiker

If you had gone in and been properly assessed and fitted you might have some comeback. As you bought them online I think the above poster is correct in saying your best bet would be to try selling them on eBay or Gumtree and get some money back that way.

pinkshoes

rsu1872 wrote: »

I bought a pair of running shoes for 105 pounds from sport shoes.com.
I wore them for 2 runs, one 4 miles and the other 2 due to having to stop because of injury. I am certain the shoes aggravated an old shin splints injury and I contacted them hoping they could exchange them.
I was informed, as I had worn them they couldn't change them.

Am I stuck with a 100 pair of shoes I cannot use as well as an injury?

As you've previously had shin splints, you will know how important a well fitting pair of trainers are, giving you sufficient cushioning and support for your style of running.

By purchasing on-line, you took a gamble, and by wearing them, you have accepted the purchase.

I'd sell them, then get yourself to a decent sports shop where they can sell you a pair that will fit your needs.

mattyprice4004

eBay time!

rsu1872

pinkshoes wrote: »

As you've previously had shin splints, you will know how important a well fitting pair of trainers are, giving you sufficient cushioning and support for your style of running.

By purchasing on-line, you took a gamble, and by wearing them, you have accepted the purchase.

I'd sell them, then get yourself to a decent sports shop where they can sell you a pair that will fit your needs.

Thing is I did. I went to a running store near to home and they suggested a stability running shoe, I normally wear a neutral shoe. The shoes I bought were 20 quid more than what sport shoes.com were, so I got them from there.
I will sell on e bay probably and not trust a gait analysis again:o

Thanks for advice.

frugal_mike

OP, has 7 workingdays since the day after delivery passed yet? If not, then you are entitled to cancel the contract and return them under the Distance Selling Regulations. Wearing the shoes does not remove that right.

However if they refuse to refund you, you would have to take them to court. You should win, but they may counter claim and argue that by wearing the shoes you failed to take reasonable care of them. I have no idea if they would win with such a claim, it would probably depend on the condition of the shoes.

With all that taken into consideration, you may decide that eBay is a less stressful option.

jacques_chirac

frugal_mike wrote: »

OP, has 7 workingdays since the day after delivery passed yet? If not, then you are entitled to cancel the contract and return them under the Distance Selling Regulations. Wearing the shoes does not remove that right.

However if they refuse to refund you, you would have to take them to court. You should win, but they may counter claim and argue that by wearing the shoes you failed to take reasonable care of them. I have no idea if they would win with such a claim, it would probably depend on the condition of the shoes.

With all that taken into consideration, you may decide that eBay is a less stressful option.

You have a right to examine the goods before returning them, in the same way you would in a shop. That does not include wearing them out for a run!

A small claims action is likely to be met with a counter claim. The OP would lose.