Avoid Karrimor Trainers

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Why Always Ste

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Ran for many miles in my Asics and Salomon's and I've never experienced this kind of pain in my hamstring in my life.

Bought some Karrimor D30's yesterday (£59.99) from Shitty Direct, apparently they are the best running shoe they sell and I was duped into all this sales shit - and I believed it :(

This morning after 3hrs sleep, I'm limping around with an ice pack slammed on my hamstring.

Don't buy Karrimor Trainers - unless you want injury

Buying a running shoe? go to a proper running shop.
 
Why Always Ste said:
Ran for many miles in my Asics and Salomon's and I've never experienced this kind of pain in my hamstring in my life.

Bought some Karrimor D30's yesterday (£59.99) from Shitty Direct, apparently they are the best running shoe they sell and I was duped into all this sales shit - and I believed it :(

This morning after 3hrs sleep, I'm limping around with an ice pack slammed on my hamstring.

Don't buy Karrimor Trainers - unless you want injury

Buying a running shoe? go to a proper running shop.
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Only wear Asics these days, got the nimbus and the kinsei at the moment. They are both over £100 but never had any trouble with Asics.
 
You should have come on here first and I would have said to avoid karrimor at all costs. Or you could have just googled reviews of them. I wear Nike dual fusion and they are brilliant never have any issues apart from the odd blister which you'll get with any trainers.

Why didn't you just stick to the trusted brands?
 
Mayor West said:
You should have come on here first and I would have said to avoid karrimor at all costs. Or you could have just googled reviews of them. I wear Nike dual fusion and they are brilliant never have any issues apart from the odd blister which you'll get with any trainers.

Why didn't you just stick to the trusted brands?
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Because I'm a daft bugger :(

I know that they are shit, but out shopping yesterday for some cheap running gear and I went into Sports Direct.
Picked up the cheap shorts and vest which for the price aren't too bad, ended up getting collared and reeled in by some "expert marathon runner" dude who recommended D30's and me being so gullible ended up buying them.

I've cleaned them up and they do look unworn, back in the box - hopefully they'll refund/exchange for something else.

Not had an injury like this before - not a coincidence.
 
Why Always Ste said:
Mayor West said:
You should have come on here first and I would have said to avoid karrimor at all costs. Or you could have just googled reviews of them. I wear Nike dual fusion and they are brilliant never have any issues apart from the odd blister which you'll get with any trainers.

Why didn't you just stick to the trusted brands?
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Because I'm a daft bugger :(

I know that they are shit, but out shopping yesterday for some cheap running gear and I went into Sports Direct.
Picked up the cheap shorts and vest which for the price aren't too bad, ended up getting collared and reeled in by some "expert marathon runner" dude who recommended D30's and me being so gullible ended up buying them.

I've cleaned them up and they do look unworn, back in the box - hopefully they'll refund/exchange for something else.

Not had an injury like this before - not a coincidence.
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On the ridiculously bad reviews I've read about karrimor trainers, it extends to sports direct being wankers about not accepting returns, maybe you'll get lucky though, could even offer you store credit. The dual fusions are around the £50 mark and are brilliant.
 
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader said:
Aldo Gucci: The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.

And doesn't Mike A come on here? He'll have forwarned all their shops!
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LOL the worst thing about it is they were £60, the same price as my regular Asics and more expensive than the Salomons.

This practice I have no problem with when selling regular fashion shoes but for something like running shoes it's disgusting and criminal, I can't hardly walk.
 
I bought some Karrimor walking shoes a few years ago as we were going on holiday and doing quite a big walk (Samaria Gorge) and didn't want to take my boots, big mistake, the quality of the shoes led to a collapsed arch as there wasn't adequate thickness of sole etc, still in pain with it now, bastards!
 
Must be honest, I'm a seasoned runner, member of a running club, veteran of 6 marathons etc and I love Karrimor's off-road running shoes. I haven't however tried their road running shoes yet!
 
Funny I was in sports direct yesterday buying some New Balance. Always go for them because they are made in UK. Also never had a problem running in them. Person in the shop was obsessed with trying to sell me karrimoor. Don't they own karrimoor so make more of a mark up on them.
 
Lol good point. As I explained, I haven't had this kind of injury before, done plenty of miles and had no problems.

I try these trainers on and I'm crying like a baby.

I'm putting it down to my feet not being used to these new trainers, not getting the right stability and support as other trainers.
 
Always best to go to a proper running shop for advice.
If they don't have a treadmill in there for you to try them on and them to do a gait analysis of you running with them on, then get them from somewhere that does.
Also, don't take recommendations from other people because what works for some people, won't for others.
Asics are the biggest brand in running trainers but I've never got on with them.
Best to find a brand/style that works well for you and stick to it.
 
Why Always Ste said:
Lol good point. As I explained, I haven't had this kind of injury before, done plenty of miles and had no problems.

I try these trainers on and I'm crying like a baby.

I'm putting it down to my feet not being used to these new trainers, not getting the right stability and support as other trainers.
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I think you're wrong. Bad support would result in calf/achilles/ankle problems, maybe even a lot of cramp, but i can't see why bad trainers would strain your hamstring.

Try taking the insoles out of your fave trainers and putting them in the Karrimors then see how they feel.
 
Doctor Blue said:
Funny I was in sports direct yesterday buying some New Balance. Always go for them because they are made in UK. Also never had a problem running in them. Person in the shop was obsessed with trying to sell me karrimoor. Don't they own karrimoor so make more of a mark up on them.
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Mike Ashley owns the brand Karrimor, (Which was based in Accrington), the shoes are more than likely made in the far east for 10p..:) He also owns Donnay, Dunlop, Slazenger, Lonsdale, Everlast etc.

It is quite likely staff are told to "push" own brands or else, although now't wrong with that, happens in most large retailers because they make two lots of margin, for instance Carbrini and Mackenzie at JD. It's just sound business.

Don't hold much hope for a refund, Sports Direct are notorious for playing hardball, read their feedback.

A great business model though, Mike Ashley is a genius, as is his sidekick Dave Forsey,..... dominating the UK market with 400 shops, In addition shops in 19 other countries and plans to enter many more including Australia and New Zealand. All from one small shop in Maidenhead in 1982.


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Wouldn't have thought you will get a refund for them. It will be fairly obvious that you have worn them.
How many miles have you done in them?

Btw, sweatshop do a 30 day money back guarantee, worn or not.
 
117 M34 said:
Wouldn't have thought you will get a refund for them. It will be fairly obvious that you have worn them.
How many miles have you done in them?

Btw, sweatshop do a 30 day money back guarantee, worn or not.
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Only obligation the shop has for a refund is if there is manufacturing fault. A sore hamstring won't do it
 
stonerblue said:
117 M34 said:
Wouldn't have thought you will get a refund for them. It will be fairly obvious that you have worn them.
How many miles have you done in them?

Btw, sweatshop do a 30 day money back guarantee, worn or not.
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Only obligation the shop has for a refund is if there is manufacturing fault. A sore hamstring won't do it
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They do it for any reason, or at least they did when I was running up to 18 months ago.
They would make sure they are right for you before you buy them so that you don't get an injury when you run in them - therefore you wouldn't need to bring them back.
 
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