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| - This is hands-down the best place in Madison to buy running shoes...actually, it might be the best place in the world.
I went to Movin' Shoes with a friend in December to step up my gear game (I'm an outdoor runner, and have been cheaping out on my equipment...bad idea). My friend is also a runner, and even belongs to the running club organized by the store. Her friend helped me out, bringing out nearly a dozen different shoes for me to try. I settled on a pair of Brooks, along with a Pearl Izumi jacket (LOVE!!) and a Brooks long sleeved running tee (also love!).
The shoes, however, I did not love. They feel great to walk in, and felt OK at first when I started to run in them. However, after my usual 5K jog, I invariably ended up with painful blisters on the insides of both of my big toes. Ouch and yuck. However, I of course thought that the problem lay with me, and not the shoes, so I kept running in them...off and on for like 3 months. No bueno.
Finally, I came to the realization (after a few chats with a few runners) that I've been running in footwear that simply does not work for my feet. I'd been told about Movin' Shoes' generous return policy, but I was SHOCKED that they took back my Brooks, and gave me the credit towards a new pair of New Balances. They also took plenty of time with me, listening to the issues I had had with the Brooks, and offering me several different styles and brands of shoes until I found the right ones.
Movin' Shoes has wonderful staff, and a fantastic selection of running shoes, as well as great running gear in general. I'll never buy sneakers anywhere else in town!
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