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| - I went here after I got four recommendations from people at my gym. I was in the market for new shoes, but didn't know where to go. They all told me to ask for James.
I spent a bit of time driving around, since the sign is kinda small and I'm not too familiar with the W. Sahara/Decatur area. Also, when I looked, I couldn't find the listing on the side of the road. When I finally found the place, it was definitely worth the drive/wait/search.
I'll admit, the guy definitely knows his shoes. I recently got orthotics, so new shoes to accommodate this was a must for me. So, I got an appointment to see him (30 minutes for just advice on what to get, but 1 hour if you want to talk about your feet and discussing more about the different types of shoes and their functions for what you need). I opted for the hour appointment.
When I got there, I was asked questions regarding my condition, what led to the orthotics, and what I was doing to alleviate the injury that I had. He suggested some therapists (chiropractors), using a foam roller, stretching, and making sure to check my stride and type of sock and shoe.
He took the time to explain the different foot types, where I fell within those types, and examined my foot strike. After picking out numerous types of shoes (explaining each purpose and function) and having me try the different types by running out on the sidewalk to narrow down my choices, he showed me different videos that incorporated a different method of running that minimized the heel strike.
He also told me about various running groups around the Valley, the Track Club, as well as the club at this particular store (meet weekly with tips on running, guest speakers, and a program to help train for the Las Vegas Marathon in December).
I'm definitely glad that I came by this store. I ended up buying a pair of running shoes and a pair of cross-trainers. Although they had more shoes, such as the Vibram Five Fingers, they also had the Minimus line, in addition to other Lifestyle shoes.
It was a great experience, and I definitely came to the right place to gain some knowledge and get a couple of pairs of shoes. I'll be sad to see it close down, though.
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