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I mean, how can you say other brands aren't good if you haven't TRIED them? I don't see why people are so loyal to the swoosh either.I LOVE Nike products to death, but that doesn't mean that I won't venture out to another brand just because I want another level of performance. Itkills me how people act like they're on Nike's payroll or something.Originally Posted by ElderWatsonDiggs
Still don't understand why that upsets you or bothers you, or compels you to laugh at them in their face. But hey different strokes for different folks.Originally Posted by Crazy EBW
Originally Posted by ElderWatsonDiggs
Some people just like to stay brand consistent. It is their right as a consumer, nothing to have a gripe about. I myself know there are alternatives, BUT because of my PREFERENCE for Nike I'll stick to them. It is not like Nike is extremely inferior to the other brands. Let's face it, either you can run or you cannot. If you are not in shape to run and your body is not used to the pounding you'll more than likely develop an injury no matter what brand you buy. Just like if you are an excellent/experienced runner, you are going to run good no matter what is on your feet (within reason). I ran my fastest 2 mile ever (11:25 BTW) in a pair of Nike Air Payton V's. No shin splints, achilles pain. Only thing hurting was my lungsOriginally Posted by Crazy EBW
At least Nike is trying to take the step in the right direction with the running shoes. They'll always have a strong customer base, but I hate the people who are blinded by the swoosh and refuse to try anything else. If you try all brands and are completely unbiased, then cool. The 15-25 year old runner is pretty much going to grab a Nike if he's looking for a first running shoe.
So many uninformed people is my ONLY gripe..
Like I said, people wearing the swoosh to run isn't my problem. It's the uninformed people who don't give other brands a chance at all just because they "aren't NIKE" is what I don't like. Those people who say "if it isn't Nike, it isn't good". You deal with a lot of those people working retail especially with running shoes and it bothers the hell out of me.
I usually just laugh in their face.
@ running shoe snobbery.