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JackRabbit Sports

42 W. 14th St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Sixth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-727-2980 Send to Phone
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Reader Rating:
7.0 out of 10
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2 Reviews | Write a Review
Products & Services: Athletic, Men's Shoes, Menswear, Swimwear, Women's Shoes, Womenswear, Yoga/Pilates Gear, etc.

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

jackrbt.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 11am-7pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Accessories

Men's Shoes
Women's Shoes

Clothing

Athletic
Menswear
Swimwear
Womenswear

Sporting Goods

Yoga/Pilates Gear
General Sporting Goods

Profile

Every item of clothing here is designed to be pulled, stretched, and drenched in sweat. With a wide range of technologically advanced fabrics boasting futuristic names like Drylete (Hind running pants), Meryl (Vensah long-sleeve shirt), and Element (Brooks tank top), the store caters to hard-core triathletes as well as casual yogis. To help you find the perfect sneakers, the knowledgeable sales reps (several of whom are training for an Ironman) will videotape you running on a treadmill, then go over a frame-by-frame replay to see which shoe is best for your gait, weight distribution, and speed. Traumatic, yes, but worth it all the same.

Sales

After spending $100, customers receive a discount card for 10% off all future purchases.

7.0

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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50%	Would you go back?
0%	Do you go there for bargains?
0%	Do you go there to buy gifts?

Quality:	7.5
Service:	6.0
Selection:	7.0
Value:	4.5

Expensive - no great expertise and a lot of hype.

Metermaid from 11201 | Posted on 10/13/08

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)


Quality:	6
Service:	4

Selection:	4

Value:	3

Yes, they have a treadmill and yes they videotape you for about 5 seconds while you run on the treadmill to determine what kind of shoe to sell you - but it is just a lot of hype to make you believe you should pay over $100 for a pair of running shoes. I was talked into a pair of Brooks a size larger than I usually wear when I specifically told the salesperson I loved my old New Balance running shoes and want something very similar. Over $100 later, I was stuck with a pair of too large running shoes that aren't nearly as comfortable as my old NB runners. I could have gotten my old reliable NB shoes at Modells for $60ish. So forget the treadmill and the supposed "professional evaluation" it's a lot of hype.

jack rabbit sports

jeffgti from 07059 | Posted on 6/5/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Quality:	9
Service:	8

Selection:	10

Value:	6

i have only been to the Manhattan location and it is everything it is advertised to be. i bought a pair of running shoes and went through the whole process on the treadmill before buying running shoes, which was very thorough. i love what i wound up with. the clothing selection is extensive. i have also taken a swim clinic through the store which has been very helpful in my preparation for my first triathlon.

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