I look at Froogle UK and I look at Kelkoo UK and I get completely different results.
For some reason Yahoo’s Kelkoo seems unable to distinguish what the product I’m looking for (Salomon XA Pro 3D XCR shoes) is. They give me results for computer game controller pads, weights systems and tank tops. Google’s Froogle gives me only the results I want. It’s amazing. How is it that one search company can be so rubbish while another is so good? My natural starting position was the REI store for the shoes, because I want to see what else is out there. Unfortunately, most of the shoes that REI sell by Salomon aren’t available in the UK so I’ll be saddled with the VAT and customs charges if I purchase from the US. I’ve had a variant of these Salomon sheos for a while now having purchased them in Seattle two years ago and they’ve been complete work-horses. They’re amazing and they wear like a dream without wearing out. They’re breathable, great for getting that little bit muddy, have a nifty single-tie system and are really stable with great grip. I’m going to be spending £70 on them from REI if I don’t get them from Britain or $120 without p&p, customs or VAT. I don’t know what to do, but the British options just seem a bit rubbish, especially since they don’t offer half sizes and I need these shoes. They’re perfect and I don’t want to go without them!

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