The time has come to retire my old dead running shoes and get new ones. The store that bought my last two pairs closed. I heard about this store from my triathlon family talked about running assessment, Tom owner great guy, and hell was close to my house. Am in.
It just so happened had a friend visiting from 808. She was looking to a get new pair of running shoes also. It worked out great cause she ended up getting the running assessment. There is one catch if you do get it. Basically need to be committed getting pair cause if not cost you $20. We both had every intention of getting pair just in my case decided pass. I found it interesting the whole process watching my friend do it. She ran on the treadmill just with socks (I found weird if breaking down someone foot strike pattern would want shoes on). They have camera that sits right behind and films your feet strikes or way both feet land. The sales lady (god bless her forget her name) she was breaking it down telling my friend her running style like gazelle. Whether your landing more on your heels or toe. They break it down to science not only the way your feet strike but the bigger picture your running style effects overall health. Running takes toll on ones body. Last thing anyone should do bad form next thing know had chronic back problems or what not. If know getting pair would recommend taking the time get one. They do take appointments for it. We went basically the store first opened took chance and we were the only ones in the store. It worked out great. Believe my friend got Asic or New Balance. She enjoys that since been out running on them couple times.
Myself I never knew until last year starting my triathlon addiction that having proper running shoes makes HUGE difference. I started with pair of Brooks. Actually just so happen my second pair got the same ones. If not broke why change it?? Really do love the fit and feel of Brooks running shoes. I have a feeling for the style one again my mind set was another pair of Brooks. She looked at my old pairs got the size. I did keep open mind about other brands. She started out bringing out shoes to try each one little different style then the next. Even for my friend we each tried on four or five different pair of shoes. We walked around the store and even better feel ran outside in the front up and down. The Brooks love the feeling, support under my feet, like the look, and ended up settling on my third pair of Brooks Ravenna. =))
Service was no doubt FIVE star one. The moment my friend and I walked in customer service could not have been more on point. She explained clearly the deal with the treadmill assessment. Like mention earlier you can tell she done few assessments. Not only with terminology but she knows what she talking about. The whole time trying on different pairs asking questions about the little comfort issues. Friendly. Easy make conversations with making the process easier and fun. She was bouncing between the two of us. Tom came in later he doing my friend finish instead of her jumping between both of us. She was telling Tom breakdown on her assessment. Tom talk about passion as owner. Great guy. Talking stories with him is blast, makes you laugh, also you can tell got wealth of knowledge with shoes (my friend use to Nike and he was telling her why not fan or really carries Nike), and cares about his customers. No pressure on buying pair of shoes or getting higher end shoe. Tom and his crew really do everything make sure you get the right one!
No doubt found my new running shoe store.