There’s a general belief that goes with anything: the higher the price, the higher the quality. But in the case of sneakers, (running shoes per se) it turns out the other way round: the higher the price, the lower the rating in many cases.
That means if you’re contemplating investing in some pricey sneakers, you just need to think again. According to a new study published by The Washington Post and conducted by RunRepeat.com, after analyzing nearly 135,000 consumer reviews it gathered over a year on the retail prize of most of the popular brands of running shoes, the result turned out interesting – which is, on average, expensive running shoes were rated lower than cheaper versions.
“In fact, the 10 most expensive running shoes, with an average list price of $181 per pair, were rated 8.1 percent lower than the 10 cheapest models (average price $61).” – Says Washington Post.
As RunRepeat.com website’s founder pointed out, “If money is a matter to you, you will not get more in expensive running shoes,” “Affordable mid-range running shoes are very nearly the same as expensive running shoes.” – he added. To get the full analysis head over to The Washington Post.
What do you think about the study? Surprised? Let us know in the comment and scroll down to shop our affordable picks.
Adidas Running Duramo 7 – $60
Nike Downshifter 6 – $48
Nike Downshifter 6 – $60
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