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Having been a fan of the asics 2050, I recently bought the new 2070 (Runners World advised in thier recent issue that if you like the 2050 you'll like the 2070).
I have high arches, and after 3 runs using the new 2070s, I was in agony and won't be using them again. A waste of money, and a hassle now having to try and find another suitable shoe.
Any suggestions??
For sale: 1 x Pair of womens asics 2070 size 3.5 barely used.
I have high arches, and after 3 runs using the new 2070s, I was in agony and won't be using them again. A waste of money, and a hassle now having to try and find another suitable shoe.
Any suggestions??
For sale: 1 x Pair of womens asics 2070 size 3.5 barely used.
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My only helpful suggestion is to go to a specialised running/shoe shop to get fitted if you can?
Also - as another small footed person - do you find it hard to get shoes? I find it impossible! I wear a 3 in normal (work) shoes and a 4 in running shoes. Coupled with the high arch thing means that my choice is pretty limited!
Saucony are supposed to be the closest thing (my off road shoes are Saucony) to an Asics fit.
As regards small feet,I can't help, sorry
Dustin (size 11.5)
I'm not that unusual surely, so why is finding a paid of shoes the right size so hard?
I have just bought a pair of 2070 -previously have run in 2 x 2050, 1 x 2060 & 1 x 2070 with no problems. Went straight out for a run in them & ended up with my feet crippled. They feel about 1/2 a size too small. I take a size 6 and like I said, necer had any problems. The shop obviously won't take them back since I've worn them. So I've emailed Asics to see if they have altered them in any way. Meanwhile stuck with useless shoes & unless Santa brings me a new pair its back to my old ones, boo hoo!
David L excellent info and correct, high arches tend to be on neutral gait runners, 2070 for overpronators, try Cumulus before Nimbus, as if you have small feet I'm guessing you have a 'small frame' to carry around with you. Nimbus is a bit big and clumpy, normally for silly high mileage or 'bigger' runners.
Mrs Mac, how many times have you used the shoe? If it is less than 3-4 any decent running shop will take them back (granted if covered in mud maybe not) Have you tried, they are a misserable bunch if they don't. You can always quote the Sale and Supply of Goods act 1994 "If a item purchased is not suitable for the purpose it was intended, the customer is entitled to either an exchange or refund of full purchase price. Subject to the good being return in a reasonable condition and as soon as possible"
Sorry for the rant but shops that don't look after their customer pi** me off. My local is excellent and does what ever possible to get it right.
cheers
The shop involved was On The Run - mail order. They basically said if they had been worn outside at all they could not be exchanged - simple as that. They need to be able to re-sell them. I understand this, but I've only run 4 miles. I wouldn't have worn them at all if I'd known they were likely to cause problems - I assumed they would be like all the previous shoes ie no problems. I just hope Asics have an explanation
JB is right - you are entitled to return your shoes if they are not fit for purpose. You're not going to know that until you wear them so for them to say you can't return them once they're worn outside is rubbish! They only problem really is that they can say that the shoes are fit to run in, just not suitable for you, and that you didn't specify what you needed when you bought them. Having said that I still think you are in a position to demand a refund considering the circumstances. I would recommend that you get tough - threaten small claims court (Do you have that in the UK?) It's not court exactly, simply a matter of filling in a form and attaching your receipt, then sending it in to the appropriate office. In Ireland claims can be made up to £500. Alternatively report them to your consumer ombudsman. Does that all sound a bit heavy? I'm with JB - poor customer service iritates the hell out of me.
My 2070s have been ok but i was recommended them as a slight over-pronator.
Your shop is not being very customer friendly by not taking them back, but a lesson for the future for all of us is maybe to have the first run in new shoes on a treadmill. Something i've not thought of before but maybe worth bearing in mind.
I'm due a new pair after Christmas. anybody have any thoughts on the 2080s?
if you are getting problems with the Nike Pegasus, and you didn't in the 2070's it is proberbly due to the Pegasus being a neutral shoe with no support at all, and the 2070 have over-pronation support.
Paul L if your store told you that the 2070 were for a slight over pronation that's is also wrong. They are build for a moderate pronation, the 1070/1080 are for a mild (slight) pronation. If you don't get any problems..ok, if you do take em back, because they are not what they said they are
And trying them on a treadmill instore is always worth it, no it won't be like mile 4 of a big run, but it will get you a good idea of what they will feel like.
Please...please everyone, go to a specialist store, use mail order (if you have to) to order another pair of shoes once you know what works. Yes, I work in a specialist store, but any specialist should do the job correctly. (yes we do mail order as well)
Agree with the advice though. i'd never buy shoes from a "normal" sports shop or buy mail order unless they were repeat buys.