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Road Runner Sports VIP Family Membership

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VIP Membership Terms: Normally $24.99 per year, but your Web Exclusive deal means you pay only $1.99 for your first year! Check out your savings and benefits below.

  • BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
  • Your ULTIMATE TEST RUN
  • SAVE 10%
  • Enjoy FREE SHIPPING!
  • Your WARP SPEED Promise
  • Exclusive VIP Family Perks
  • Your VIP Hotline

Your annual dues will be charged to your credit/debit card on file so you'll never miss a discount. Your VIP Membership automatically renews yearly at $24.99. Rest assured, you can cancel your new membership at any time during the year at a pro-rated rate, simply call your VIP Hotline at 800.543.7309 or click here to submit your cancellation request. Benefits and prices are subject to change. By adding a VIP Membership to your cart, you're accepting these terms. Want more info? Click here or call your VIP Hotline at 800.543.7309

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VIPs Rock!
Join Now & You'll Always Get the BIGGEST Savings!

Read below for the nitty, gritty membership details. Rest assured you won't find a better deal than this Web-only Special - JUST $1.99 your first year! What's more exciting is that your VIP Family Membership actually pays you back! Check out the difference in your shopping cart. You'll be running on cloud 9!

Wait, there's lots more. VIPs get EVEN MORE than savings.

  • BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
    You're 100% guaranteed the best price on top running shoes. If you find an identical shoe for less than your VIP Family price, we'll match it! No ifs, ands or buts.

  • Your ULTIMATE TEST RUN 90-Day Wear 'em & Love 'em Guarantee
    Take your shoes for the ultimate test run! Enjoy 3 months to decide if you love 'em. Exchange 'em if you don't.

  • SAVE 10%
    Woohoo! You save 10% on everything, every day, all year long!

  • Enjoy FREE SHIPPING!
    Pad your wallet even more with FREE shipping every day.

  • Your WARP SPEED Promise
    Count on us to get your order movin' & shakin' lickity-split within 2 hours from the time you place it!

  • Exclusive VIP Family Perks
    Enjoy first dibs shopping privileges on new gear, sales, and our best offers. Plus, get extra discounts with VIP-only sales, events and more!

  • Your VIP Hotline
    Get bumped to the front of the line when you call-in your order and enjoy out-of-this-world care from your very best Fit Experts. Call 800.543.7309. You can also email at rac@roadrunnersports.com.

VIP Membership Terms: To keep your benefits running smoothly there are no renewal notices to send back. Your annual dues will be charged to your credit/debit card on file so you'll never miss a discount. Your VIP Membership automatically renews yearly at $24.99. Rest assured you can cancel your new membership at any time during the year at a pro-rated rate, simply call your VIP Hotline at 800.543.7309 or click here to submit your cancellation request. Benefits and prices are subject to change. By adding a VIP Membership to your cart, you're accepting these terms.

Want more info? Click here and read 'till your heart's content or call your VIP Hotline at 800.543.7309

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Road Runner SportsVIP Free Shipping Club
 
4.6

(based on 51 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good price / value (13)
  • Easy to use (6)
  • Exclusive deals and discounts (6)
  • Saves money (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Continuous use (11)
    • Discounts (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Online shopper (10), Budget shopper (9)

    Reviewed by 51 customers

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    (28 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good value but...

    By Macca

    from Providence, RI

    About Me Bargain Hunter, Online shopper

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Exclusive deals and discounts
    • Saves money

    Cons

    • Complicated terms

    Best Uses

    • Continuous use
    • Discounts

    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

    I have saved a lot of money with the discount [...].However, I didn't read the fine print when I signed up and got a surprise to see a $24.99 VIP Renewal fee on my credit card statement this month.I feel like it is still worth the money but I think it should be more obvious when you sign up that there will be a renewal fee that is more than the initial sign up cost.

    (24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Prepare for the surprise

    By JoMama

    from Utah

    Verified Reviewer

    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

    Happily signed up for VIP, used it often enough to get my money's worth, I guess. I didn't realize auto-renew was in effect, which was my fault, but I would have liked to know how much renewal was going to cost me. Wow. RRS has a good deal going for themselves: Now that I've paid [$] just to be VIP, you bet I'm going to use it by purchasing my running stuff here. Still doesn't seem totally honest.

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    The bad thing about this ...

    By Randi

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

    The bad thing about this program is the automatic renewal on the credit card... with no warning by email first so I can make a decision whether to change the card or renew or not renew. If you buy lots from RRS it's a great deal. Otherwise, not so much.

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    $20/year is a great deal. ...

    By edhender

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

    $20/year is a great deal. I buy at least 4 pair of shoes per year, all my socks, shorts and tops along with bars and the savings really pays off. Plus the 60 day return is unmatched by any other retailer. Well worth the yearly membership fee.

    (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Just like anonymous said ...

    By Maxx

    from Undisclosed

    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

    Just like anonymous said below, i just called to cancel the auto review, and it literally took 5 seconds! Super friendly and professional. I'm very pleased!

    (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great shoe.

    By Running mom

    from Paola, KS

    About Me Bargain Hunter, Online shopper

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Excellent fit

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Running

      Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

      I have a strange combination - an extraordinarily high arch with some overpronation - so I need a shoe that offers support and cushioning with mild pronation control. (I must wear custom orthotics in any shoe to adequately support my arch.) My foot is also wide, so I need a wide shoe, especially in the toe box. This shoe fits all my needs! It is comfortable and supportive.

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      My review is a bit ...

      By Kathleen McGrath

      from Undisclosed

      Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

      My review is a bit different than most. I signed up for this program and have rarely used it. So I was surprised to see a renewal charge on my credit card. I called the VP Customer Service just a few minutes ago and received excellent service. I was given a choice to continue for a year and have the autopay turned off - or to have my money refunded and cancel my membership.
      It's one thing to have great customer service when you are making money, but it's a great company that provides excellent service when someone is cancelling.

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Very light running shorts

      By snakemau

      from Jonesboro, AR

      Pros

      • Affordable

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

          I use these for all my running, I actually have 2 pairs of them!

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          In my second year

          By AmberP

          from Branson, MO

          About Me Bargain Hunter, Online shopper

          Pros

          • Affordable
          • Exclusive deals and discounts
          • Saves money

          Cons

          • Confusing offers

          Best Uses

          • Continuous use
          • Discounts

          Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

          Joined last year and have definitely gotten my money's worth. I would give five stars except that sometimes the offers are not stated very clearly so I've had to call a couple times to make sure I got my discount. Other than that, I love the savings!

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Deal

          By Joan L

          from San Diego

          Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

          I joined so I could get the VIP Price which I guess is 10% off, but I've also gotten several (maybe too many...) VIP only deals too. Highly recommend becoming a member.

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great shoes; totally comfortable

          By KARENLW

          from Arlington, VA

          About Me Road running

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy to run in
          • Light

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

              I loved these shoes from the first run and they fit me perfectly, unlike one of the Asics Cirrus shoes.

              I can use these on 10+ mile runs for the weekend long marathon training run with no issues.

              I like them so much that I want to get another pair for whenever these wear out.

              I hope to run my marathon in these shoes.

              (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              the naked body

              By Ramademesquite

              from s.texas

              About Me Bargain Hunter, Gift Giver, Gift Recipient, Online shopper

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Affordable
              • Easy to Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Continuous use
                • Gift-giving
                • One-Time Purchase

                Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                I bought these running shoes to use this summer. They are light weight and look great, but the only problem is that now i want to use them as a going out shoe.

                (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                I love this thing

                By Zoom

                from Washington State

                About Me Online shopper

                Pros

                • Affordable
                • Easy to Use
                • Great Gift

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    After a long run this does the trick No sore stiff legs for this girl!!!! I love it this and a foam roll and I am set.

                    (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Best running shoe made.

                    By zoomdoc

                    from Sylmar, CA

                    About Me Bargain Hunter

                    Pros

                    • Superior cushioning

                    Cons

                    • Expensive

                    Best Uses

                    • Continuous use

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    These are the best running shoes I have ever worn. I have about 12-15 pairs of running shoes and thus have some idea of how these stack up against the competition. I wish I had known about the Kayano series long ago. I have not worn ASICS in over 15 years. Was not happy with them. I got the Kinetics but did not like the heel strike. Went with the Kayano 17 just to see what it would be like having some cushion around the gel. What a difference. Made for mild over pronators and I have a neutral running style but this shoe paired with my SOLE Dean Karnanze insoles makes the ultimate running shoes at any price. Tried the nimbus and liked them but just not in the same league as these. Comfort performance and constructed to last. What will I do with my other running shoes. The only thing that comes close is the Brooks Trance 10. ASICS is the king and Brooks is the Queen. Absolutely love these shoes.

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    saves you money, which is ...

                    By economically challenged

                    from Undisclosed

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    saves you money, which is a good thing especially in these times. pays for itself the first time you use it, then keeps saving you money every time after. if you buy once a year you save a few bucks. buy twice or more and you'll save quite a bit.

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    I don't like having to ...

                    By Bob B.

                    from Undisclosed

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    I don't like having to wait for a sale to come around before I make a decision to buy something. If I want something, I want to be able to buy it now and I want a good price any time. The club does that for me. It's a good deal.

                    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Good deal when you ...

                    By The One

                    from Undisclosed

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    Good deal when you utilize the benefits just as with anything. Never had a problem with the auto renew

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    I LOVE VIP Membership! I ...

                    By Jodi M.

                    from Undisclosed

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    I LOVE VIP Membership! I was questioning doing this for the longest time and finally did it with my last shoe purchase a month and a half ago. Well... at that time, I purchased shoes that were a half size too big and causing me a lot of pain as a result. Today, I called and they didn't give me any trouble or ask any questions, but quickly worked to get my new shoes, a half-size smaller shipped to me ASAP! I just ship back the bad shoes! THIS is hands down the best customer service I have ever experienced! THANKS ROADRUNNERSPORTS!

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    the vip club is great. i ...

                    By reggie b.

                    from Undisclosed

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    the vip club is great. i usually buy 2 to 3 pairs of shoes a year and a few pairs of shorts and shirts--and with the discounts and free shipping it totally pays for itself.

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    $1.99? That's a major ...

                    By Shannon

                    from Undisclosed

                    Comments about Road Runner Sports VIP Free Shipping Club:

                    $1.99? That's a major bargaon for what you're getting.

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