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Review and Shopping sites for Running Gear

The following are my favorite sites/people for reviewing running gear:

The following are youtube.com posters:
  • kofuzi - Chicago runner that has very good shoe reviews 
  • thegingerrunner - fun reviewer
  • DC Rainmaker - many reviews on equipment
  • Believe in the Run - many reviews, though at a high level 
  • Oakley450 - detailed reviews
  • Jamison Michael - fun reviews, though at a high level

The following are my favorite shopping sites:
  • www.runningwarehouse.com (preferred site)
    • 90 day return policy (new) or exchange policy (used)
    • Free return label
    • great customer service
    • price matches (hit or miss on coupons on site, like 20% REI coupon)
    • 10% off coupons easy to find
    • heavy discounts on clearance shoes
    • wide selection of shoes
  • www.roadrunnersports.com
    • 90 day return policy (new or used)
    • 10% standard discount with VIP ($1.99 for 1st year online or requested at store)
    • up to 25% off coupon a few times a year
    • clearance prices not a significant as other sites
    • brick and mortar stores
  • www.nike.com
    • 30 day return policy (new or used)
    • free return label
    • discounts on nike shoes can be significant
    • no price match, but sometimes will give discount if call
  • www.reebok.com
    • 30 day return policy (new only)
    • free return label
    • sales often, with $30 off or % discounts
  • www.campsaver.com
    • 20% off same time as REI
    • free return label for exchanges/credit
    • Significant discounts in outlet
    • Jackets and shoes
  • www.rei.com
    • 20% off 3 times a year, and other coupons/discounts throughout the year
    • Free shipping
    • 1 year for return (new or used)
  • www.backcountry.com
    • 20% off same time as REI
    • Some good discounts when on sale

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