Runner's Den, everyone said, when I started having problems standing at my PT retirement job after 20+ years at a desk. Runner's Den-you have to go there, they all said.
What?? Runner's Den? C'mon, they'll look at me and instantly know that if I ran 10 feet I'd keel over dead, and they'll smirk at me. I'm old and woefully out of shape.
Nope. Positively great service, took my concerns seriously and really helped me find shoes to make the newest part of my life work. I mean, this last time, I think she tried over 10 pr. of shoes on me. They watch you walk in socks and in each pair of shoes to see what your foot is doing and listen, they know their stuff. But they don't preach or patronize, they just engage you in a helpful conversation about what's going on with your feet. They're not a bargain basement place, so you should know you'll spend some money, but to me, it's worth it to have feet that don't ache when I'm standing on concrete floors.
Look, I'll never be a runner, but now, thanks to Runner's Den, I don't have sore feet!!