This was my first time at Second Sole's Lakewood location. Throughout the years I have been to their eastside location and to Fleet Feet, another local store, to purchase running shoes.
This was a great shopping experience. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful and patient in helping you select the best shoe for you. As someone who suffers from poor running mechanics and severe overpronation I cannot stress how important this part of the shopping experience is.
The store is spacious, well-maintained and has a broad selection of running shoes, athletic gear & accessories. They even have a treadmill in the store so you can try out your potential purchase on the inside in addition to jogging around the block outside.
Don't come to this store - or any other running shoe store for that matter - looking for deals. The value of Second Sole is giving you high quality footwear that fits your specific needs. If you have any experience with running shoes, you know that you'll pay $110-150 for the right pair and that it's a worthwhile investment. Moreover, don't come here if you are too particular about what colors your shoes are; look for casual sneakers from Nike, Puma or Adidas elsewhere if that is what you're looking for.
Second sole is a store for runners of any fitness level and of any experience level. The store is staffed by runners who know how to help customers find the right shoes. It is A store that serves a singular purpose and does it well. That's what a experience is all about.