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Overview

Running Warehouse has a rating of 2.81 stars from 26 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Running Warehouse most frequently mention customer service problems. Running Warehouse ranks 26th among Athletic Shoes sites.

  • Service
    10
  • Value
    8
  • Shipping
    9
  • Returns
    6
  • Quality
    7
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 20%
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  • Zero concepts of customer service, asleep at the wheel.
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Top Positive Review

“Absolutely Wonderful”

Nicole W.
12/21/22

I ordered my son Nike track shoes that were sold out everywhere else. I was hesitant to order from Running Warehouse since I have never heard of them before. The package was just delivered and was 1 day ahead of schedule, which is awesome being a Christmas gift. When I opened the shoe box, a Nike tack-n-field bag was also included, which was a surprise. When I placed the order almost immediately I received a tracking # and I would recommend it to anyone. Great business!

Top Critical Review

“Double charged my credit card”

Sam K.
4/27/22

Probably one of the worse companies I have dealt with. First, I am told there is a billing issue with my credit card. I have no idea what they are talking about as my billing address is correct. Woke up this morning to find out my credit card was charged twice. Just horrible customer service. I will NOT be shopping with this company ever again.

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Thumbnail of user samk699
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 27th, 2022

Probably one of the worse companies I have dealt with. First, I am told there is a billing issue with my credit card. I have no idea what they are talking about as my billing address is correct. Woke up this morning to find out my credit card was charged twice. Just horrible customer service. I will NOT be shopping with this company ever again.

Tip for consumers:
BEWARE

Products used:
I ordered track spikes

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Thumbnail of user nicolew1728
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 21st, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered my son Nike track shoes that were sold out everywhere else. I was hesitant to order from Running Warehouse since I have never heard of them before. The package was just delivered and was 1 day ahead of schedule, which is awesome being a Christmas gift. When I opened the shoe box, a Nike tack-n-field bag was also included, which was a surprise. When I placed the order almost immediately I received a tracking # and I would recommend it to anyone. Great business!

Tip for consumers:
This site is great!!!!! I would use again. Very dependable and great prices. The specific shoe they had were sold out everywhere else but they had them and didn't jack up the price either. Very good business. I highly recommend it.

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Nike Superfly Spike Shoes

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Thumbnail of user bethanym142
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 28th, 2021

I got some running shoes, tried them on, they were too small. Put them back in the box and shipped them back for a refund. I told them they weren't worn when I called in to get the return label... but when I asked why I got a store credit instead of a refund, they told me they weren't received in resellable condition. I indicated that I would be leaving reviews to let others know that they should expect a credit instead of a refund even if the shoes aren't worn and they decided to refund my money. I updated my star rating from 1 to 3 since they ultimately did the right thing, but I shouldn't have needed to push back.

Thumbnail of user ellioty10
1 review
3 helpful votes
June 26th, 2023

I bought two pairs of Nike cross country spikes so I could see what size fit me best. I then kept one of the pairs returned the other and then bought another one in a different size. I ended up returning shoes until i found the perfect one for me. The returns at this place are amazing and easy. Also, all of the products come rather quickly and are name brand and exactly what you expect when you click buy on their website.

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Thumbnail of user leighf85
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 27th, 2023

Previously great to deal with and had the love the shoe guarantee for years where you could return worn shoes for a month and get a store credit. This ended without any notification to customers, now I am stuck with shoes that dont fit and they will not accept the return as they claim the policy ended in April. Poor communication, would not recommend.

Thumbnail of user loril946
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2023

After reading a handfull of negative reviews I was sceptical, but my experience was way better than I expected so wanted everyone else to know!

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Shirt, hoodie

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Thumbnail of user joem2679
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 3rd, 2022

Waited 10 working days for my refund. Called on the 11th day and was told it would be at least 5 more days. Totally unacceptable return policy. Last time I will purchase from this company.

Thumbnail of user jacquiej8
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 10th, 2020

Recently purchased a pair of running shoes here. I went back a few weeks later to purchase a different pair of shoes and noticed the pair I'd just purchased were $20 cheaper. I then found them $60 cheaper elsewhere. I asked this store if they'd give me $20 off another pair of shoes I wanted to buy from them and got a concise 'no' response. As they aren't particularly cheap ($60 cheaper elsewhere) and the staff aren't diplomatic or helpful. I won't be going here again

Thumbnail of user hyrums9
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 28th, 2021

This is a great site with an amazing return policy. I've never had an issue with shipping or returning items. I usually get my order within 4 days

Thumbnail of user joelb255
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 8th, 2020

Always have been satisfied with service and delivery! Extremely helpful and they always make the consumer their top priority

Thumbnail of user nathanl427
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 1st, 2023

I HAVE BEEN WAITING TWO WEEKS SINCE RW HAS RECIEVED MY RETURN AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T EVEN CHECKED IT IN. THEY SAY EASY RETURNS...I WOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING SHOES (OR ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER) BECAUSE THEY WILL TAKE WEEKS (PER RUNNING WAREHOUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE) BEFORE GETTING YOUR MONEY BACK. NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BUY SHOES BECAUSE SHOES DON'T ALWAYS FIT. GO TO ZAPPOS, THEY ARE GREAT WITH EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS. USUALLY TAKES THEM WITHIN A WEEK TO PROCESS YOUR RETURN. RUNNING WAREHOUSE JUST MAKES EXUSES. ALSO CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLUELESS WHEN YOU CALL AND JUST READ YOU A REASON THAT THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN FOR NOT CHECKING IN YOUR RETURN! VERY FRUSTRATED!

Tip for consumers:
RUNNING WARE HOUSE DOES NOT CARE FOR THE CUSTOMER AT ALL

Products used:
BOUGHT FROM ZAPPOS

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Thumbnail of user enriques9
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
April 5th, 2015

Review this site because its based in my hometown and they sell shoes just about everywhere out of their giant warehouse. They do have a storefront and they know to hire the right people. Customer service is great and they aren't there to push you to buy the most expensive shoe, but rather fit you in something thats right for you. Since its local for me I mostly walk in, but I have used the site and have found it to be pretty user friendly and with the gazillion shoes they offer it's laid out pretty well and not difficult to navigate through.

Thumbnail of user scottr1593
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 22nd, 2022

I ordered a pair of Saucony running shoes on a Friday for half price. I used the standard shipping option. Shoes were on my porch the following Friday AM.

I will definitely consider Running Warehouse for future purchases.

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Saucony running shoes.

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Thumbnail of user johns11922
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
July 26th, 2023

This racist, Nazi company lies about Veterans discounts and credits on your account. I'm a twice deployed Veteran this company lied to and treated like crap. Over freaking shoes? The young dummies working for them have no concept of customer service. I think their home office is outside America in Kabul, Afghanistan or something. I actually hate this company and will be filing a formal complaint with the AG in their state. Goodbye dummy Warehouse!

Tip for consumers:
Veterans take your money elsewhere. They don’t honor us, like us or be truthful to us.

Products used:
Mostly Brooks. I will not be coming back to these idiots.

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Thumbnail of user rarlee1
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

Waste of time. Solid product range but terrible credit card approval process. Just trying to avoid merchant fees by forcing customers on to PayPal I suspect. Won't shop here again.

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Thumbnail of user claytonc70
1 review
4 helpful votes
December 19th, 2019

It is a clown show. Zero concepts of customer service, asleep at the wheel. Ordered last Friday and have only; y just woken up to find the order. Has not been shipped. Website is from the days of the confederacy. So if you have nothing to do for days. Buy - but if time is important to you. Buy somewhere else.

Thumbnail of user russellm132
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2019

I thought this was a good site to shop, until I get an email saying I need to confirm everything with them again over the phone. (Probably just a b. S. policy in place to buy them more time due to free 2 day shipping)
The 2nd email I got, stated, sorry but we CAN NOT find your product in the warehouse. So now there free 2 day shipping is irrelevant. I have no idea where they're located, but both reps I spoke with, one was totally dumb founded, and the other rude as all get out. So I do some digging, and realize, THEY HAVE PORE RATINGS ALL OVER THE NET!

Thumbnail of user brendaw168
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 4th, 2018

This company steals your credit card info and mails things out. I called the company and told them 3 times, I did not order this item they have done nothing. You ask for a supervisor no one is available. I have no idea who this company is. They have a ups delivery scheduled. I asked them to stop it since they fraudently used my credit card. They did nothing

Thumbnail of user rebeccas130
1 review
8 helpful votes
November 7th, 2016

This company charged me $33.00 for my order which was fine but 30 minutes later they charged me $33.37 I called them to find out what this charge was and they kept telling me they never made that charge so I contact my bank and they confirmed it is from their company. After 5 or 6 phone calls back and forth between this company and my bank no resolution was met and long story short I had to open a fraud case, cancel my bank card, I have to wait 7-10 business day to be able to touch my own money! I asked for a full refund on my order! Bad company!

Thumbnail of user kims177
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 11th, 2016

This review is for RunningWarehouse.com.

I'm Australian and my next door neighbour's kid runs track. I'm in America on holidays for a few days, and she wanted to order some specialty shoes to be delivered to my hotel, so I could bring them home. They made first her, then me, jump through endless hoops, including wanting me to:

1. Scan and send them both sides of my drivers license

2. Print, fill out, sign, scan, and send them a stupid form saying that I authorised them to charge PayPal, who had already paid them from my account

3. Change my PayPal address to the hotel I'm staying in, potentially fouling up regular payments I make for software and website subscriptions and such from that account. And, frankly, it's inappropriate for a retailer to be asking me to alter my account with a financial institution to suit them.

Again, I'm in a hotel. I could, theoretically, print the form, but there are no scanners here. They told me I could just photograph the documents and email them from my phone, but when I told them my phone is only set up with my Gmail account - not the email I used for the order - they told me I couldn't do that. The emails would have to match.

All of this is for an order totalling LESS THAN $40!

They were putting my neighbours through the same thing, when I volunteered to handle it, as I could use PayPal - which is supposed to be global, and is for every other retailer besides Running Warehouse. More fool me.

Seriously, I travel to America regularly, and always do orders from Amazon and many other retailers, small and large. I've purchased laptops and other computer equipment worth a lot more than $40, using both PayPal and a couple of AU credit cards, and I've NEVER, EVER had to do something like Runners Warehouse is asking.

They are incredibly unhelpful, and have clearly decided that red tape and a patronising attitude is good for business.

Tip for consumers:
Seriously, if you're international, buy elsewhere.

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Thumbnail of user joey280
6 reviews
22 helpful votes
February 20th, 2015

I have bought about $1,000 via 15 some orders so far. I have been satisfied with everything.

Thumbnail of user jonathans1424
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 15th, 2022

I ordered a pair of sneakers on Monday and paid $11 extra for shipping so that I could get them by Thursday. Due to a labor shortage in their warehouse the shoes weren't sent out until Friday. I asked for them to refund the $11 out of principle and they only offered to give me a store credit. I told them not to bother because I'm never going to order from them again anyway.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t buy from them if you want your shoes shipped on time.

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Thumbnail of user maryw126
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 5th, 2015

Package was not delivered on time. Is now 3 days late. Do not trust 2 day shipping

Thumbnail of user jrr3
2 reviews
15 helpful votes
February 12th, 2014

I have to review this site because its based in my hometown and they sell shoes just about everywhere out of their giant warehouse. They do have a storefront and they know to hire the right people. Customer service is great and they aren't there to push you to buy the most expensive shoe, but rather fit you in something thats right for you. Since its local for me I mostly walk in, but I have used the site and have found it to be pretty user friendly and with the gazillion shoes they offer it's laid out pretty well and not difficult to navigate through. If you anyone decides to move to San Luis Obispo, CA. They have a kickback running club that gets together weekly to puts some miles on your legs and have a good time.

Thumbnail of user en5
1 review
5 helpful votes
October 7th, 2009

It's a great site for all runners! I ordered some shoes for only like $19 and the shipping was free for 2 business days. They even ship overnight if you pay some more. This is definitely the best place to get quality for a low price. If you're worried about the legitimacy of the website, I can tell you not to worry, it's safe to order from.

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