Published June 30, 2016 05:09PM
Clicks For Kicks: Shopping Online For Running Shoes
One website looked at the prices of more than 180,000 running shoes to draw conclusions about online shopping.
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Denmark-based site Runrepeat.com features thousands of reviews and rankings of running shoes. Their most recent study looked at the prices of more than 180,000 running shoes to draw conclusions about online shopping. (Find the full report at Runrepeat.com.)
Average prices of running shoes
MSRP
$121
Online
$75
Last year’s version online
$60
Multisport brands are discounted 12.95% more than running specific brands
Running shoes are $5.60 more expensive for every ounce heavier they are.
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Best savings (brand)
Scott (62%)
Reebok (53%)
Skechers (53%)
Greatest selection
Amazon (2479)
Road Runner (1320)
Zappos (915)
Best savings (retailer)
Sierra Trading Post (41%)
Amazon (34%)
Shoebacca (30%)