I'm a staunch advocate of supporting local business. So when I needed new running shoes I didn't hop onto Zappos, but rather I went to Sole Sports because I wanted to tap into the wealth of expertise that the sales associates contain. With their help, along with a treadmill analysis, I was able to find a better fitting pair of shoes that have helped me comfortably run longer distances that I had been able to do for many years.
If you're like me and you're not sure if your current pair of running shoes is the best option for you, Sole Sports is definitely one of the paramount retailers to go to. They'll let you run around in the shoes before buying them. I can hardly imagine Foot Locker doing that. And I surely don't see how Zappos could execute a treadmill analysis to determine which shoes may be best for your running style.