It's so exciting to have a locally-owned specialty store like this in Glendale! Before Tortoise & Hare opened you'd have to drive to Phoenix to shop for specialty running/fitness gear, or suffer through the impersonal service of the chain sporting goods stores in the West Valley. Those days are finally over!
Whether you're looking to start running or if you're an old pro, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place to help you get the advice and equipment you need to run safely and perform your best. The owners take their time to explain the benefits and features of the wide variety of shoes they carry and help you find the shoe best suited to your body, stride, and type of running (trail, road, etc.). They also offer advice on injury prevention which is important to know about especially if you're a beginner.
Customer service here definitely exceeds expectations and I felt valued the moment I walked in the door. I felt comfortable asking for more information about some of the products they carry (usually I don't want to ask out of fear of sounding stupid) and they happily demonstrated how to use the trigger point rollers and balls. I ended up buying one and it's now my favorite post-run treatment! I don't know how I lived without it, and I never would have known about it if I hadn't been to this store.
They carry a lot of high quality running / active clothes and equipment you don't see everywhere else. It's nice to see some different brands and styles available! I think we're all more than a little tired of stuff like Nike and lululemon and this store has some truly unique apparel to expand your wardrobe.
I highly recommend Tortoise and Hare Sports!