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| - After experiencing some ankle pain with my old running shoes, I knew it was time for some new ones. I actually heard about this store not from yelp, but through some friends. The big draw was the analysis of your running gait to see specifically what kind of shoes you should get.
I was not disappointed! The experience was very easy and comfortable. I didn't feel an ounce of pressure, which is how I prefer things. Upon entering, the guy behind the counter simply asked if I had been in before. Saying no, he asked that I roll up my pants and put on some running shoes (which he provided). From there you hop on a treadmill and they film you running.
Viewing the resulting slow-motion footage (hahahaha, get it! Foot-age. That pun alone makes it worth coming in), they are able to identify my propensity to pronate (my ankle rolls out farther than it should while running). Given that, he brought out three pairs of shoes and said "now it is just a matter of comfort".
I was able to try on each of these shoes and run on the treadmill and find the most comfortable. Everything was easy going. In fact, it was a little shocking just how uninvolved the guy was (comparing to other shoe stores). I actually really appreciate this approach because it lets the shoes speak for themselves, rather than a constant flood of "can I help you" combined with that over whelming pile of shoe boxes that make up my experiences elsewhere.
I should also add that my girlfriend, who is a physical therapist specializing in sports, secretly supervised the evaluation. She agreed wholeheartedly with the recommendations. Based on this, it really seems that they know what they are talking about. Well played Charlotte Running. Can't wait to give my new shoes a whirl!
The only negative that I can imagine is that they may not have all the colors available for the shoes you want. Overall a minor problem, considering you get shoes that are made for you, but may be a thorn in the side of some people.
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