running shoes

frugal_mike

jacques_chirac wrote: »

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!.

Where in the Distance Selling Regulations does it say that?

jacques_chirac wrote: »

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

Yes, I mentioned that possibility. I imagine it would depend on the state of the shoes. If OP ran them through a muddy field full of cow muck then that wouldn't bode well.

jacques_chirac

frugal_mike wrote: »

Where in the Distance Selling Regulations does it say that?



Yes, I mentioned that possibility. I imagine it would depend on the state of the shoes. If OP ran them through a muddy field full of cow muck then that wouldn't bode well.

It does not state it explicitly, but if you look to the intent of the legislation (as a court would) its purpose is to allow the consumer to examine the goods as they would in a shop. Anything beyond that would take them outside the remit of the DSRs.

rsu1872

Just for info, I have ran less than 6 mile in them, they are in perfect condition and clean as a whistle. I will sell on e bay and not buy from this company again, their loss I had spent over 300 in the last 3 months with them. I am sure another shop will be glad to receive my business.

unholyangel

jacques_chirac wrote: »

It does not state it explicitly, but if you look to the intent of the legislation (as a court would) its purpose is to allow the consumer to examine the goods as they would in a shop. Anything beyond that would take them outside the remit of the DSRs.

That is in relation to the reasonable care element. Not the right to cancel. The right to cancel (where it applies) is unconditional.

frugal_mike

jacques_chirac wrote: »

It does not state it explicitly, but if you look to the intent of the legislation (as a court would) its purpose is to allow the consumer to examine the goods as they would in a shop. Anything beyond that would take them outside the remit of the DSRs.

Ok, a quote from the trading standards website (bolding is mine)...

Where the DSRs give customers the right to cancel an order, this right is unconditional and begins from the moment the contract is concluded

In my opinion (and yes its an opinion, I'm not a judge), wearing the shoes is not necessarily unreasonable. If you can't tell they've been worn by looking at them then I don't see how it could be. If they are damaged or dirty then it obviously is.

But all this is moot anyway, OP hasn't said when he/she bought them. It could be a month since delivery, in which case DSR's (probably) won't apply anyway.

Exile_geordie

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?

You bought 1 pair of shoes and now have 100!! thats amazing.

KeepFighting_2

rsu1872 wrote: »

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.

Did you tell them that you had suffered from Shin Splints if you did I am very suprised they suggested Stability Shoes. Neutral shoes are the right ones. You also need to look at your running routes avoid roads and treadmills you need grass or soft tracks to run on. You could also look at getting some insoles to further absorb the impact. Also how do you tie your laces crazy as it may sound overtightening your laces causes real problems.
I would strongly suggest that you go to a really good running shop that is run by real runners. You may pay £20 more but you will get loads of help and advice for free..

thor

rsu1872 wrote: »

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.

I've never put much credence into gait analysis. It just seems to over complicate something which comes naturally.
I've managed without such testing and have bought off the rack cheap trainers and have not suffered any problems running 3 times weekly despite having a damaged meniscus.

howardman

If they got flat insoles adding some orthotic insoles might do the trick and mean 100£ aint wasted. I was reading about running insoles here is the link and it said that flat insoles are really no good whatsoever.. you need to get yourself a pair of these if you can;
When I bought mine exactly like those in the picture which only cost me a couple quid I have never tried anything else and no more pain at all for me!