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| - This place is perfect for beginner runners. Though the reviews were great, it seemed like the only people who shopped here were veteran runners. It seems intimidating for those of us who are just starting out, but the sales associates are super friendly and not judgmental. I was worried that the gait analysis would be daunting, but you run for only 10 seconds at a fairly slow pace. It was enlightening to see that I'm an overpronater, because there's no way I could've ever figured that out on my own. The associate directed me to 2-3 shoes from every brand that would work. That narrowed it down a lot, further convincing me that you should definitely get fitted. I liked one brand and the associate went to grab me a slightly different one from that brand that "had more support." That's the shoe I ended up purchasing. She was right! Also, the process is a lot easier than going to a regular shoe store. They unpackage the shoe, loosen up the laces, and comment on how you walk in them. I was in and out in 15 minutes.
I think another reviewer mentioned that the prices are a little higher, but for their running shoes they're equivalent to the manufacturer's price. The ones I saw were $100-$150, pretty standard for quality shoes (though definitely an investment). PLUS you have the benefit of returning them within 30 days! They also didn't pressure me to buy other running gear (something I'd expect them to do as a beginner).
Don't be intimidated, you can do this!
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