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Ladies who run...do ye buy junior size trainers??

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  • 04-01-2016 1:31pm
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    runningbuddy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,067 ✭✭✭


    Hi ladies...I just notice that the ASIC I usually buy are €30 cheaper in junior range. Has anyone ever bought the junior size 5 instead of the adults female?? Is there much of a difference??


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    kit3
    Registered Users Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭kit3


    runningbuddy wrote: »
    Hi ladies...I just notice that the ASIC I usually buy are €30 cheaper in junior range. Has anyone ever bought the junior size 5 instead of the adults female?? Is there much of a difference??

    Interesting - do they only have certain ones & what size do they go up to ?


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    runningbuddy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,067 ✭✭✭runningbuddy


    Goes up to 5.5 kit...can't see what the difference is to be honest....x


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    gctest50
    Registered Users Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭gctest50


    runningbuddy wrote: »
    Goes up to 5.5 kit...can't see what the difference is to be honest....x

    Afaik it's just the tax / revenue.ie thing - no vat on sizes less than 5.5

    http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vat/leaflets/footwear.html
    5) Sports leisure footwear

    Sports leisure footwear (trainer type footwear) is normally designed in three separate ranges, i.e. for men, for women, and for children. Accordingly, men's and women's ranges are taxable in all sizes and children's ranges are zero-rated (except for any sizes exceeding 5½).


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    kit3
    Registered Users Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭kit3


    runningbuddy wrote: »
    Goes up to 5.5 kit...can't see what the difference is to be honest....x

    Thanks - don't suppose tgry do Kayanos for kids though ??


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    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    There is a massive difference between kids shoes and adult shoes.

    Materials are far less durable and most of the 'gel' is just coloured foam for example. Narrower fit also.


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    kit3
    Registered Users Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭kit3


    sconhome wrote: »
    There is a massive difference between kids shoes and adult shoes.

    Materials are far less durable and most of the 'gel' is just coloured foam for example. Narrower fit also.

    Was thinking that tbh


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    Chrismc31
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Chrismc31


    Yes I bought Junior Brooks last year thinking I was getting a great bargain. Went out for a couple of runs in them but definitely not at much support at the adult ones. Keep them for TRX class now.


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    huskerdu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    I doubt if the junior ones are designed to support 60kg and high mileage.


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