Road Runner Sports Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Considering 108 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently appreciate the extensive selection of quality running shoes and gear, often finding specific items that are hard to locate elsewhere. Many also highlight the helpfulness and knowledge of in-store staff, who provide excellent fitting services and advice. Long-term members particularly value the VIP program for its discounts and flexible return policies. However, some customers also noted significant issues with online ordering and the website, experiencing glitches, orders not processing, and problems with rewards points. There is also recurring dissatisfaction with customer service, citing long hold times, unhelpful representatives, and difficulties resolving issues like lost orders or refunds. A few other people also felt that staff could be inflexible with returns or that there was pressure to purchase memberships.

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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

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

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

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


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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 1 out of 5 stars

Went to the NJ Paramus location

Went to the NJ Paramus location, waited for about 1 1/2 hr to then just be able to try a pair of sneakers, was left unattended because its was to closing time and all the staff was rushing to close and decided to leave without a sneaker everyone had been given the time and patience while I was just left unattended.

The supervisor believe a women ws the only one trying to meet all customers needs.

29 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Experience when Purchasing Over the Phone

My son wears a size 14 and he likes the adidas ultra boost running shoe. The store did not have them, on hand, so we ordered by calling customer service. Very easy process and the rep was extremely kind, helpful and easy to talk to. I actually could have continued speaking with him, but I knew he had other customers to get to. He also gave me shoe care suggestions which is thought was a fantastic thing to do. Excellent customer service!! Thank you!

15 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

VIP rewards is a scam

I placed an order online using VIP rewards and cashback. When I went to checkout after submitting everything I was showed that the 16.00$ for vip rewards was taken off as well as the cash back. Only after placing the order and charging my card was it shown to me that the 16.00 was reduced to 7.13, charging me 10 more dollars than I had agreed to when submitting my payment. I have NEVER had this happen in store nor seen anything like it so when I called they claimed that they had dynamic pricing based on the cashback that the customer EARNED by spending money, that is not found on the shopping, checkout, or anywhere in my VIP membership information and again, has not been in any in person interactions. They did nothing to help when calling, membership cancelled, I’ll go somewhere who appreciates their customers and is true to their word with deals

9 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's a SCAM

It's a SCAM. I bought shoes in their store back in 2023 and only now noticed they were charging $49 fee annuarly for VIP program.
BUT the thing is their emails were inviting me to join VIP pretending I'm not VIP.
When I logged in to check, I wasn't VIP on the site as well.
Calling support for 2 days and no response for 50 minutes saying their line is busy.

27 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

RRS delivers quickly

RRS delivers quickly, in good condition and has good footwear and clothing that is reasonably priced.
In addition, returns are easy and never questioned…. they do strive for customer satisfaction which shouldn’t be underestimated.

3 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible and slow refund

Placed the order and cancelled itimmediately (before they shipped it out) hoping to use the credit to buy another shoes. Contacted more than 3 times about this. Slow to solve this. Blamed the "accounting department" for the delay. Called again and again, eventually after 9 calendar days, the rerpresentative said she would "bump it up to the accounting, but could still take two more business days".

I immediately cancelled my VIP membership and don't want to have anything to do with them anymore. Already spent 1500 with them but regretted about that.

Besides that extremely unpleasant incident, their selection of shoes is quite limited. Many models are lacking the best colors. Also other place has better return policy (some 365 days) than their membership.

6 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought 2 pair of shoes online and…

Bought 2 pair of shoes online and showed we would get 10% discount. Called them, said they would call back in an hour, never did. Told me to pay them full price and then they would discount the shoes and refund me later.....??? WHAT?? Wasted 2 hours of my day trying to surprise my wife. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!!

5 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered shoes on 1/07/25

I ordered shoes on 1/07/25. The order just kept saying processing. My credit card was initially charged. On 1/20/25 I contacted the company. They told me my order had never been processed and I would have to reorder the item. How frustrating. I wonder how long they would’ve kept saying “processing “? Not a reliable company. You just lost a customer for life.

7 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible

Horrible. I ordered sneakers for Christmas and they sent me the wrong color. When I called back… a worker told me they had them in stock when I called back. I then spoke to someone else and they said they are sold out everywhere. I will NEVER order from them again.

26 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had bad experiences with them in the…

Had bad experiences with them in the past, but today they tried to sign me up for the recurring membership at my cost while I tried to buy a pair of socks and a stropfwaffel. After five min, I said "I've had issues in the past with the membership and your stores, so no way I'm taking it." Store rep (Shrewsbury NJ) said "then why do you do business with us then?" I said "good point" and left.
Hope this saves others time.

19 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Poor customer service. My order was cancelled twice without being notified and they wanted me to reenter my order again. No thanks since the problem is on their end. I have been a customer for 33 years and lived at the same address for a long time. The quality of customer is why I am stopping doing business with them.

13 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Avoid. Cancels your order if something is out of stock and doesn't make any effort to notify you at all. Waste of time if you need expedited turnaround.

4 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware! Stay away!

I had a very bad experience with this company. They categorized my account 3 times as fraudulent, although I used 3 of my legit credit cards. At the end all three orders were cancelled and I didnt get the gear I needed.

25 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SHADY AF

SHADY AF. As others here have said, their VIP program is a total scam operation. Too bad. They could be a good legit company but they try to make if difficult to quit the program and keep trying to charge you even if you quit.

23 November 2024
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