Our Service
The majority of our new customers are either referred from specialists like podiatrists and physios or they have been recommended to come to us from friends and aquaintances.
We cater for every level of runner and even those of you who have yet to start this really rewarding and beneficial activity. We are friendly and enthusiastic and have one major thing in common, we are all passionate about running and fitness and between us we have many years of experience. If motivation is what you need come and talk to us, try our service with a difference. We will put you in the right shoes and help to get you started.
The process
Our service includes a brief assessment of your lower leg biomechanics, which involves doing a few basic exercises in barefeet. This process helps us to establish whether there would be a benefit from the use of more supportive shoes and what level of support would be best for you. We can also establish the characteristics of your feet and ankles from this which help us to match shoes to your very individual feet. Most people do not realise the enormous differences in shoe shapes and fitting variances from brand to brand and model to model.
This is the real skill of our service, to match shoes to your foot shape and type. Ideally set aside about half an hour, (no appointment is necessary) and if possible bring along your current running shoes (this is not crucial but it is helpful in establishing a better picture).
The shoes
Our extensive shoe selection from seven major brands includes all half sizes and width fittings (where available), which make it easier to find the right shoe for you. For most customers we can find at least three to four shoes to suit your foot shape and type, giving you real choice.
The cushioning, support and protection in a running shoe lasts for about a year with modest use (ten miles of running a week for a year). Because of this we believe that shoes need to be replaced at least yearly (more often if more miles per week of course) and carefully tried on before purchase. Every year the manufacturers “upgrade” their models which effectively changes the fit; it is very common that what once fitted perfectly – now does not. Your old shoe may not look worn out but the rebound and support are not effective enough for running protection. They can of course still be used for non impact activities like – walking, general gym fitness or casual use.
Having bought your first pair of shoes from us, we will give you a 10% discount if you return within 13 months (a year plus a bit of leeway) to replace or supplement your existing pair as an encouragement to do so. We will also continue to give you our “Regular Customer” discount of 10% on any future purchases, not just shoes*.
The range
Our shoe stock includes lots of road shoes, spikes, racing/lightweight shoes, trail/off road shoes, cross trainers, MBT’s, walking shoes, netball shoes, barefoot shoes and a selection of junior shoes.
We stock running clothing from Nike, Ronhill, Asics and Brooks with compression wear from Skins and support bras from Shock Absorber and Sportjock. Accessories from Polar, Nike, Timex, Hilly, Nathan and many more. Running socks from Thorlos, Balega, Hilly, 1000 Mile and Asics. Nutrition and hydration from Science in Sport, Nuun, High 5, Clif and Shot Bloks.
*cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
