Shops that help with Running Shoe purchase - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,680 members158,718 posts

Shops that help with Running Shoe purchase

Zagel profile image
5 Replies

Just about to start week 2 and while I like the trainers I have, I have read about getting your run analysed to ensure you buy the best show to support you.

Any one recommend some sport shops that do this? I am in Swindon, Wiltshire if you know of any in that area.

Written by
Zagel profile image
Zagel
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
5 Replies
Zagel profile image
Zagel

Hmm I meant "Shoe" not "Show" heh.

gypsydepp profile image
gypsydeppGraduate

Hi there.

Sweatshop/ Great Outdoors definitely do it...or google specialist running shops in your area? Or come to Southampton and have a good day out shopping!!!!!

MaryAB profile image
MaryABGraduate

I had it done at Up and Running but i'm not sure if there is one near you! It was really useful and definitely worth doing

They filmed my feet whilst I was running on a treadmill and I actually looked like a proper runner! I wish I hadn't worn stripy red socks but never mind :)

AliB1 profile image
AliB1Graduate

I used Sweatshop and found them really good :)

drillfielder profile image
drillfielderGraduate

Well worth getting a decent pair of trainers, it makes a massive difference. I used Easy Runner in Bristol but there's bound to be a good specialist shop in the Swindon area. Imperative that you get a proper assessment and fitting - it can save a load of trouble.

You may also like...

The Running Shoe Shop Experience

Having got as far as W7, I thought I'd better buy some proper running shoes. I did the whole thing:

Running Shoe Shop near Ipswich

Google/other running sites. Does anyone on here have any experience of them, good or bad or any...

Braved the running shop, happy new shoes!

a local shop I didn't know existed tucked away down a side street to find some new trainers... Wow,...

Running Shoes-please HELP!!!

when I started to run; I graduated in them and also did few more runs afterwards. I do my runs...

scary shoe shop report

Well after your encouragements I decided to drop into my local proper running shop today. When I...