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| - I can't believe it, after spending several hours in this great place, I actually left with a pair of amazingly comfortable running shoes. I came here because of the Yelp reviews, my feet have always been hard to fit. I am old school and expect decent service that is professional and knowledgeable. My experience:
1. First went to Running Room at Leslie/York Mills. I mentioned "kinda wide" and they told me to go to New Balance, who have wider models. Never measured me or tried to fit me, just didn't want to be bothered even trying.
2. Next stop NB. Was given a wide shoe, reminded me of Kramer's leaping trainers in Seinfeld. Thought this must be how Bozo the clown felt.
3. Sportchek, Yonge St. flagship store. Left with a pair that was 159.99. Sales guy told me there was no BOGO sale on footwear that day. Found out a few days later that it was still on for a week at another Sport Chek, and that it was cancelled last minute at the flagship store for only TWO days. Why didn't the sales guy tell me other stores might have it on still, and that every Sport Chek does its own thing? Returned the shoes, with a gut instinct that they weren't the best for my feet.
4. Returned to same Running Room store. Sales lady didn't even measure my feet, seemed very lazy and nontechnical. Had no confidence in this sales lady, who clearly didn't know which were best for my feet.
5. Runners Shop. Cozy store, not just shoes. Knowledgeable and confident staff, personal service, great sale prices on top brands, and staff with the patience of Job.
I'm not a runner or even a regular exerciser, lol, but if you need the right running shoes for your feet, and professional, respectful staff with no attitude or pressure -- I doubt there is a better store in Toronto for a proper running shoe fitting. I left with a dreamy, super-cushioned $99 pair of Saucony's. A bonus was I got a sports bra on sale for $29.99. Thanks again Runner's Shop, you're now my go-to for athletic footwear.
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