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First of all I hope this is the right category for my thread. Apologies if it isn't.
I'd like to buy Hoka trainers. Even on sale in shops and on their website they are too expensive. I found a website online
First of all I thought the .co was dodgy. I didn't understand why there is a .co rather then .com. I was reassured when I read "The .co domain name extension is a great choice for businesses, startups, and personal brands looking for a modern and memorable web address."

Having said that, I still don't know whether to trust https://www.runnerstore.co/ or not.

Any advice? Thanks.
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  • debsy42
    debsy42 Posts: 1,754 Forumite
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    edited 5 July at 9:58PM

    Remember if it looks too good to be true, you're probably about to be scammed

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  • soolin
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    Looks like a dodgy Far East site to me. Coy about their location, strange return policy , strange wording in places.


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  • cisko65
    cisko65 Posts: 338 Forumite
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    Too good to be true then. Thanks!
  • Altior
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    This is the contact address location

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  • x_raphael_xx
    x_raphael_xx Posts: 4,410 Forumite
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    I got both my Hokas from sportsshoes.com.
    They are expensive but worth it. I spent £140 a pair but there are a few for around £75-£90.

    I do a lot of running, so I'm happy to pay that bit more to look after my feet.


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  • cisko65
    cisko65 Posts: 338 Forumite
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    Altior said:
    This is the contact address location

    House Price History
    How do I know it's a real one?
  • cisko65
    cisko65 Posts: 338 Forumite
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    I got both my Hokas from sportsshoes.com.
    They are expensive but worth it. I spent £140 a pair but there are a few for around £75-£90.

    I do a lot of running, so I'm happy to pay that bit more to look after my feet.


    I don't run, the podologist advised the brand. There are so many models though!
  • Altior
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    cisko65 said:
    Altior said:
    This is the contact address location

    House Price History
    How do I know it's a real one?
    You don't. At best it looks like someone operating out of a garage, and/or a drop shipping type operation. It's a big wealth warning flag.
  • elsien
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    Podologists aren’t medically qualified in the same way as podiatrists. 
    What is their rationale for recommending this brand? 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • cisko65
    cisko65 Posts: 338 Forumite
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    Sorry, I meant podiatrist! The trainers should not be flat, she showed me, online, what kind of models would be best (hoka, asics and other brands). 
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