Get fitted for proper running shoes... But Where?

mayberry310

I keep seeing posts for newbie runners (like me) to get fitted for shoes. I hate to be clueless, but I am. Can I get that done at Footlocker, Finish Line, or other shoe type stores in the mall? I see people saying to go to a Running Specialty store, but I don't know where one would be or the name of one to google and see where the closest one is.

I've only been running for a week and so far my Nike Trainers are doing the job, but I'm in the C25K program and I haven't hit the full on runs yet and know when that time comes I don't want to have pains that I could have avoided with proper fitting shoes.

Thanks in advance for any advice. I do appreciate it!

BrunetteRunner87

No definitely not Footlocker or Finish Line. I'd say don't go anywhere you'd find at a mall.
The one I go to is local, but Fleet Feet is a chain I think and you could see if there's one near you.
You should google "running specialty stores near _____" and see what you come up with.

gogophers

Go to the Runners World site and ask in the forums if anyone knows any locations close to you.

Most of them aren't going to be chains, so it's difficult to suggest a good place without knowing where you live.

mayberry310

Good to know about Mall stores. I'm in Indiana and Indianapolis or Cincinnati, OH are probably the closest larger cities I could drive to.

mayberry310

No definitely not Footlocker or Finish Line. I'd say don't go anywhere you'd find at a mall.
The one I go to is local, but Fleet Feet is a chain I think and you could see if there's one near you.
You should google "running specialty stores near _____" and see what you come up with.

Just did this and found one. Thanks so much. I don't know why I didn't do that to begin with.

josiereside

I think when I was looking for running stores in my area I just googled speciality running stores. You should be able to come up with something.

redredy9

Mayberry - I would try Yelp.com

seach for running stores nearby. I would do the search for you - but I don't know where you live

Whoops you said in the thread!

Try: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-blue-mile-greenwood#query:running stores

or

In cincinnati: Bob Ronckers - Its a local chain: http://www.runningspot.com/

LoraF83

Good to know about Mall stores. I'm in Indiana and Indianapolis or Cincinnati, OH are probably the closest larger cities I could drive to.

Blue Mile in Carmel is good

Or Tri-N-Run if you are near Lafayette.

There is also a running store in Kokomo if you are closer to there.....not sure the name.