A SHIPLEY-based online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer has won the best online operation of the year at a national awards ceremony.

SportsShoes.com won after being shortlisted alongside seven other footwear retailers at the Drapers Footwear Awards held in London. These were Charles & Keith, Chatham Footwear, Envy Shoes, Fairfax & Favor, Hotter Shoes, Sante + Wade and Schuh.

Commenting on the win, the judges said SportsShoes.com had a “seamless” operation, describing it as “perfect”. The panel also said SportsShoes.com customers know they can place an order and receive it the next day.

SportsShoes.com offers more than 17,000 products from 150 global running and outdoor brands. From a running perspective these include Asics, Nike, Adidas, Hoka and New Balance while in terms of outdoor they include Haglöfs, Mammut, Rab and Patagonia.

Brett Bannister, SportsShoes.com managing director, said: “It’s fantastic to be recognised by the Drapers Footwear Awards for our online operation.

“It’s a testament to the capability of our people and their dedication to delivering a best-in-class online retail experience.

“We’re not going to rest on our laurels because we want to continually improve as a business whilst helping people enhance their lives and health through running and fitness.”