Road Runner Sports Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Looking at 104 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the extensive selection of running shoes and gear, often finding specific brands and quality products. Staff are frequently praised for being knowledgeable, helpful, and providing excellent fitting services, especially for those with specific foot needs. The VIP membership program is also valued for its benefits, including discounts and a flexible return policy. However, some customers experience significant issues with customer service, reporting long wait times, unhelpful interactions, and difficulties resolving problems like refunds or empty packages. The online ordering process and website functionality are frequently cited as problematic, with users encountering cart issues, orders not processing, and lost rewards points. Additionally, some people mention receiving incorrect or missing items, dissatisfaction with exchange policies, or slow delivery.

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Product

Consumers find product experiences to be ambiguous, with many praising the great selection of running shoes,... See more

Order

Customers had ambiguous experiences with order, with some reporting quick and easy ordering processes and... See more

Staff

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with staff, with many praising employees for being helpful,... See more

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Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of subscription, with many expressing frustration over unexpected... See more

Customer service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with customer service, with some customers reporting great customer... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You have to buy a membership to get best pricing. That wouldn't be so bad but they don't offer free returns as a membership perk which is just wrong. If your order is lost it takes an unnecessarily ex... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was able to get the specific, and rather great, differences between my two feet at Road Runner when I went In-Person. By contrast, I was not able to get this info at other shoe shops who would oft... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought the VIP membership long ago and it has paid off with discounts. We purchase shoes or apparel every year. Shipping is fast, returns are no hassle. Started using RRS decades ago. Quality and serv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was quick and easy despite 4th of July sale. Non member shipping price is very reasonable and uses UPS ground with tracking and delivery window. They have a large inventory which helps... See more


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  1. Running Shop
  2. Sporting Goods Shop

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Road Runner Sports offers the world’s largest selection of running and walking gear, the most caring customer service, and prices sure to make you smile! With 36 stores nationwide plus more to open soon, and a fantastic website you can always get what you need to stay active any day of the week!


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Road runner sports ships quickly and…

Road runner sports ships quickly and the products arrive as advertised in New condition. It is great that they offer a wide selection of shoes and notify me of new releases. The ability to purchase a shoe from them early on before being released elsewhere. No problems with the customer service and excellent so far as a non-VIP member.

22 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

People and Service

Service and product! The mail problem is the US post office and not Roadrunner Sports! Been dealing with for over 20 years and give them a 5 Star Rating!

17 July 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful Customer Service

For the second time in a year, they cancelled my order due to out of stock, without alerting me. I only found out after I logged into my account after 9 days of waiting. Terrible communication!

28 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A happy exerience

The customer service department made my experience great. I am the CX manager for 3 dealerships and understand what customer service is about. Truly appreciate your understanding and professionalism.

3 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Store

I generally receive great service at their stores, but it’s useful if possible to pick out salesperson who seems to have best knowledge. I love their 90-day “return in any condition” policy for VIP. It’s saved me on several occasions when I ended up not liking my original purchase (even made multiple returns, no questions asked). It does seem that once everything is said and done that my cost is reasonable and I really appreciate the security of being able to return shoes after wearing them awhile.

As far as salespeople go, I had good experiences at both the Campbell and Sunnyvale stores. My only complaint is there was some presentation of products I wasn’t that interested in at the SV store (e.g. socks, insoles).

28 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Done with RRS

I have been purchasing from RRS from the very beginning. Not any more! The customer service is bad and slow. They just took money from my account without permission for the VIP program which is nothing like it used to be. I have attempted to reach out to them with no response. I am done with them! RRS is not the same - too sad!

3 June 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I signed up for a lifetime VIP…

I signed up for a lifetime VIP membership years ago and they downgraded it when they were acquired. Now the membership that I paid for when they were a small struggling company, is only worth 5%. To get full benefits they want me to pay another $44 per year to get full benefits.
So Shady!

27 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You have to be VIP to return bad shoes

I bought a shoe (paid $150) two days ago and use it for only one day, the shoe sole tore, I went back to the store they told me they can't take it back or replace because I am not VIP member. This is really not a good policy, and I am not recommending anyone to buy from them.

6 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lowkey Scammers

I bought an insole from them, and a year later they charged me $49.99 for a VIP account I never signed up for.

1 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They mailed me previously worn shoes in…

They mailed me previously worn shoes in a beat to hell box. I call. I was told return them. Have a nice day. So I’m inconvenienced to return these shoes to a UPS store. I’m out the shipping. I say that’s it? Oh I can knock off the return shipping fee. Um what? This is their third strike of very bad customer service and shipping. Never again.

17 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be prepared to get a surprise $50+ charge on your credit card or Paypal account a year later.

You buy the VIP membership for around $5 so you can get a discount on the shoes you buy. Then, a year later, they auto renew your VIP membership at $50. They took the $50 directly out of my Paypal account. They did send me an email reminder that this was going to occur, but it was mixed in with the hundreds of emails they flooded me with throughout the year. This is absolutely a scam that takes advantage of their customers. I truly hope this review causes others to buy elsewhere. And I pray their business goes bankrupt for taking advantage of so many people.

15 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is one big scam!!! DO NOT BUY HERE!

I have been charged again and again for some VIP service I never signed up for at a visit from Holland. I would NEVER need that service. I contacted them again today, after they charged me 50 USD again on my card. It is one big scam!!! DO NOT BUY HERE!

10 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really horrible rewards program, customer service...

The rewards program is terrible. It is a train you can get on but never get off. It is very difficult to use your "rewards" and very difficult to get out of the program - the billing continues, for years.

The program requires you to renew automatically and gives you discounts it says you can use, but even when you place an order, tick the box to apply your rewards, and the rewards show as applied in the shopping cart, the actual charge to your card doesn't reflect the application of the reward balance.

Even if you have paid for the program (your first year is "free"), if you turn off auto-renewal, your rewards are unusable from the date you turn off the renewal. This is surely illegal.

The customer service is poor - they obfuscate the issue when you call in. They evade questions like how many years you have been charged the fee. It is difficult to reach a customer service rep as the hold times are long.

The actual availability of inventory (selection, styles, current shoes) is poor, so it is difficult to use your points for the shoes you want for this reason, in addition to the more technical ones.

3 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Try canceling the service - IMPOSSIBLE

Try canceling the service. it's impossible. I moved out of the country and no longer need a membership. Have waited on hold for HOURS. They tell you if you press "1" they'll call you back, but NEVER HAPPENS. It's impossible to get out of the plan because the only way they'll let you exit is by calling them on a number they don't answer.

4 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The way they train their employees is…

The way they train their employees is basically , try to sell everything you can , and they would do a point system . These poor customers think they just want to buy shoes but end up paying so much more for things they don’t need because employees tell them to . The owner fired me and said they were closing the Torrance store because they thought I was a “mass shooter”Like omg what a thing to say to someone . I’m not violent in anyway possible. I was so surprised when he said this . This is the owner of the company saying this .

26 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Contracted on Friday

Contracted on Friday. Pick up Monday..never showed up. Tuesday no show. I could not ahold of a single person...Cancelled Tuesday night...went with Z Tran, they are great

16 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hidden charges to VIP scheme

Purchased some trainers from them a while ago and was asked if I wanted to join their rewards scheme at checkout, seemed ok, but a year later my credit card company highlighted a potential fraud alert. Road Runner Sports tried to charge me $69.99 for a VIP subscription. This is a scam; please don't fall into this trap. I'd suggest steering well clear of the VIP club - I will never shop here again.

4 February 2024
Unprompted review

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