Big Peach Running Co. – Decatur

I had an amazing first time experience at this BPRC. I’ve heard about BPRC from a few of my runner friends and they definitely lived up to the hype and expectations. The associate who helped me, Erin (sorry if i misspelled her name), was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was just as eager as I was to find the right running shoe for me. She mapped my feet to measure my arch and pressure points. She recorded me jogging to see my feet placement and come to find out I roll my feet when I run, something I didn’t even know. She brought me about 6 shoes to try on and I was able to test each one on the treadmill thats in the store. In all honesty I didnt go into the store with the intentions to buy that day but the shoes I was placed in and the exceptional customer service got me there. Will definitely be back and recommend to friends and family.

I postponed getting «fitted» for running shoes for far too long and have allowed my beloved husband to purchase his «thrift-​store-​fine» as long as it was my right size, for years.
After my last major race, I suffered a knee injury that caused me to take a 2 yrs hiatus from running.
I promised myself and my husband no more ‘thrift store’ sneakers should I ever run again.
I stopped in here on a whim and its convenient location. I can’t recall the name of the lady that helped me but she was friendly, attentive and incredibly patience. After an hour of trying on and being closely monitored running in ten plus different pairs of shoes, I found the perfect pair and learned a thing or two about my running form. Not bad!

I’m not a runner but I sure do walk a lot. I love kickboxing and Zumba. Those are my two favorite workouts. However, I do need to run. Running is free and I can enjoy nature. In the past few months, I have been working on my runs and have gotten better. I needed better shoes. One of my runner friends suggested to me Big Peach Running.
My daughter needed new athletic shoes so I took her with me to get running shoes. There were different locations but decided on Decatur because it was the closest location to Stone Mountain, which we planned to go after getting shoes fitted.
There was plenty of parking in Downtown Decatur. I grew up in Decatur so there was a lot of nostalgic moments driving through. I felt like a little girl again. While walking in the store, they were busy already but they reassured us that they will get back to us asap.
Eric introduced himself to my daughter and me. We took off our shoes to step on this machine to measure our arches. He explained to us what everything meant. We both had medium arches. He went and got a pair of shoes for both of us to try on and run on the treadmill. It records our run to see if we run inwards cause if we did, he would have to give us a different type of shoes.
I can tell you that those shoes are the most comfortable I’ve ever worn in my life. My daughter loved hers too. To my surprise, Eric comes back with more shoes to try on to see which one best seated our taste and comfort. He wanted us to try them all and walk around in the store. After trying 6 pairs, I narrowed down to the top 2. Then I put on each foot to see which one I liked more. Conclusion — the first pair for me. My daughter chose the last pair.
Eric was so patient and sweet to us. I was impress with his service and the patience he had for us. We even bought socks and they were 25% off. He even mentioned that they have a good return policy and even after a few days if the shoes aren’t for us, we can come back and return them. What? 5 stars all the way. I cannot wait to come back.
This is NOT the first time I’ve gotten a shoe fitting. First experience is with Phidppides and I can tell you that Big Peach Co is 10 0000x better. Seriously. I was only shown one shoe and did not measure my arch or record my running.
Afterwards we went to Stone Mountain to hike up and down the mountain. I can tell you that my feet felt no pain and the shoes were so comfy and had a good grip. I am so impressed. I came home and told hubby. Now he wants his own pair.

I run regularly and prefer to shop local over buying online, so Big Peach was one of my first stores to check out when I moved to Atlanta a few months ago. I’ve visited the store four times since.
First off, I really appreciate that they have a parking lot for their store. I know that many places have street parking, which is not ideal for me. Upon entering the store, I was immediately greeted by two or three friendly store assistants. They asked me if they could help me with anything, but on the times when I was just browsing, they weren’t at all pushy. I never felt pressured to buy anything. On one occasion, I was looking for running gloves, and the assistant was very knowledgeable. He was able to explain the types of fabric and technology that the different gloves employed, and I ended up buying a pair of gloves that matched my needs perfectly.
As for the selection of shoes here, I have not yet bought a pair of shoes from Big Peach (I got those at another local running store). However, in the future I will certainly buy from Big Peach. I’ve been to some other running stores that seem to only be interested in elite runners, and are somewhat standoffish to beginners or people shopping for walking shoes. This is not the case at Big Peach. I’ve overheard employees working with customers who are trying on shoes, and they happily help everyone, giving advice that’s always tailored to the needs of the runner or walker. Further, they have a great selection of all sorts of shoes and brands, even trail running shoes.
Their selection of apparel is also pretty great. I really appreciate that they carry Feetures Elite socks, since those can be difficult to find at other stores. They also have an ongoing deal where if you buy 3 pairs of socks, your 4^th pair is free (I’ve used that twice already!).
My only complaint with Big Peach is in regards to their selection of sports bras. While to many a running bra is just a piece of clothing, so many women the correct size and fit of a bra can make or break a long run. Just like running shoes, women vary widely in what brands and styles of running bras work for them. In the case of Big Peach, I was only able to find two brands of bras: Moving Comfort and Enell. Enell bras are made for large-​chested women, and Moving Comfort doesn’t offer any bras that fit me well. Further, I couldn’t find a single bra for an A cup. I was really disappointed in this, since I really hate to buy bras online (it can be such a hassle to find the right fit and return things). If Big Peach were to offer a few other brands (Champion, Under Armour, Oiselle), then I’d be a super fan for life. Otherwise, I’d say shop here for most everything, but go elsewhere if you’re looking for a sports bra.

Super friendly and helpful staff! The staff truly makes this business special. I’ve been to the one in Midtown and Decatur, and was also helped by a Suwanee employee, and all my experiences have been superb. They really take the time to fit you for shoes that work best for your body and style. The level of patience the staff has is definitely commendable. The way I see it, if you’re gonna commit to running then your knees deserve shoes of quality, and Big Peach certainly sets the standards high. The variety of brands and styles is on point, and I’ve never felt like anyone was trying to upsell me. Even got a 15% discount! This place has tons of resources for running, including running groups, classes, training, and tips, some even available for free!
I highly recommend this place to anyone who is even considering getting shoes for running or walking. You could always go in and go through the shoe fitting process and take your business online or elsewhere, but the amount of knowledge and resources this store has are invaluable.

I have just started running and I knew I needed some good shoes so after asking around, numerous people told me to go to Big Peach and I wasn’t disappointed in the least. The sales person was VERY attentive to my needs and really took the time to not just get me the right shoes but to really educate me and show me a thing or two. I left there feeling like I more than got my money worth and will definitely go back again.

I came in here twice before the Peachtree Road race to get a specific shirt. The employees are funny, patient, and allowed me to wander.
They don’t have a huge selection, but they had a couple of sale racks and the opportunity to try out and test new shoes. The discount with the Atlanta Track Club is a plus, too!

I run or walk about 100 miles a month, so about 3 miles on average. I am not what you’d call a serious runner — do it because I love it (again, after a hiatus). I used to run races and even several marathons, so I know that high quality, properly fitting shoes are key to avoiding shin splints for me.
So I buy running shoes every 4 months or so (gym shoes less often) — whenever I feel like it’s time. And, call me a running shoe slut — I generally buy shoes at the store that’s open and convenient when I decide I need shoes but only from quality local running shops located in Decatur (and we have at least 3 really great running shoe stores).
This time, Big Peach won the lottery (or I did, slipping in right before closing on July 3?) and I am most definitely pleased that it did. I brought my current shoes with me so they could check the wear pattern. I was able to replace with the same model and got 5% off for donating the old ones.
Terrific Brooks shoes for running in a fun bright green. I also discovered my new favorite socks — Thorlo Pads 10 — great colors, with a bit of cushion where it counts — much lighter than my old standby extra thick Thorlos.
Big Peach also has very cute kinda sexy workout tops in cool colors, which of course I also had to buy. I’ll be seeing you again, Big Peach!
Warning — never park in their lot unless you are shopping there or willing to pay a LOT. I made that mistake ONCE when I parked there for «10 minutes» early one morning when the lot was virtually empty and only shoved half the required amount ($ 10, $ 20?) into the slot, my car was booted within seconds. Literally — and «the boss» required the lot attendant to charge me the full $ 75 boot fee to get my car released, not the extra $ 5 or $ 10 I stiffed them. My error so I had to shut up and pay up — just don’t repeat my mistake! Not blaming Peach — I’m sure someone else controls the parking lot.

Not a jogger at all but this spring I decided to start jogging at the park with my little girl so I thought I’d get me some good shoes. A bunch of people recommended this store cause they feet your feet to the shoes. The guy who helped us was awesome. He brought me out like 4 pair of shoes, let me run around outside in them and gave me no pressure to buy. Thumbs up for this place.

I can’t express my love for this place. It’s entirely employed by humans who are all experts in running but do not make you feel like a loser for dragging your butt in a 12 minute mile.
You can leave your keys there if you want to run around Decatur. They’re totally cool with me getting there after work and changing in their bathroom for a run without buying anything. Plus they fit my shoes and they’re perfect.
Completely made for for runners, and operated by runners.

Ok. I’ll preface this by saying I’m one of those people who wouldn’t run anywhere aside from the liquor store and was part of the cliché almost 40 set that chooses boot camp over full-​on mid-​life crisis. After day one and my first 3 miler, my $ 39 Marshall’s shoes didn’t cut it. I limped into Big Peach with a Big Attitude. I tried to convince the fresh faced girl that humans weren’t meant to run but she just smiled and showed me my three choices after watching my gait on the treadmill. I wanted to hate her for her cheery outlook and love of running. I complained about my bootcamp death sentence right up ’til I left. She just kept on smiling. And I’ll be damned if she didn’t put some o’ that cheery youth in my shoes ’cause I haven’t had a problem since. Go figure.

I am not an experienced runner at all. But I was recently talked into training for a half marathon later in the year by a very persistent friend. I went on my first run yesterday and ended up with blisters on my feet. So I decided I needed some professional advice and big peach had some great reviews so I went over to check it out. Jesse was the guy who helped me at big peach and he was great. He ran the fit test on me starting with me standing on a mat which displayed my weight displacement on a screen. He showed me that I have extremely high arches, which is what was causing my blisters since my other shoes didn’t have adequate arch support for my feet. He then had me run on a treadmill for about 10 seconds and used a slow mo replay to analyze my gait and footstrike.
Based on those results he found about 4 pairs of shoes that he felt would suit my feet, had me test each one out by running around the parking lot until we narrowed it down to the pair that felt the best for me. Oh, and he stayed under my budget that I told him I wanted to stick to before he got the shoes for me.
Great customer service, huge variety of shoes (and other running gear) and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

I was referred here by running friends who know I need good shoes for my diabetic feet. I have never been so disappointed.
The sales person was not real interested in helping me — i was left sitting for long periods of time while he was in the back room — looking for shoes for me — what is the problem ?- I wear a common size. I was wearing New Balance and looking for options.
He comes out with a pair 2 sizes too big, has me put them on and then walk on the treadmill to measure my gait… I was not running — I was clumping.
He cant find anything for me — an associate suggested a Brooks. He said no, wrong something or another. He let me walk out…
Well, Big Peach, your competitor down the street took the time and I am wearing a pair of Brooks.

I love BPRC! I’ve never been the «runner» type but having such a great store inspires me to run more. They treated me very well and helped me find the perfect running shoes. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for the right pair of shoes and I have brought a bunch of my friends there and they have also successfully found comfortable running shoes. They have all this great equipment to help you examine your stride and your arches to help you find a good fit. They take the time to help you find the right pair and never rush or pressure you. They also let you run around outside when you are testing the shoes. The sales people are very honest too. I went in there wondering if I needed new runnign shoes and they said I would be fine for many more miles on my current pair. If you aren’t into running, they will help you get into it. Also, they have a 10% student discount! Woot woot!

I love Big Peach Decatur! I bought my first running shoes there and was amazed at the extensive sizing/​fitting process. They found the perfect pair of shoes for me. I enjoyed the shoes and the experience so much that I went back to get trail running shoes too. I also took both my children there for running shoes for xmas, my sister there for her birthday and my nephew there for his running shoes. I will be returning in April for my niece’s birthday.
I felt the shoes cost less than I expected based on the quality of product and service received.
When you go don’t bring your own socks… they have the best running socks too.

oh my god, i have been kicking my own ass for running for the past six or seven months without visiting this place first. I’ve always admired runners, especially the ones that look like long legged gazelles galloping across a barren landscape despite their confines on a sidewalk next to a busy road.
I’ve tried on and off over the years to become this leggy gazelle, only to disappointingly end up somewhere between three-​legged cat and chronically injured elephant, but this time (since I am about to be 30 omg!) I decided that I would run, run and become a RUNNER, no matter what it took.
It has taken a lot! I’ll spare you the details, but suffice to say that i have developed a serious drug problem (advil) and habit of icing my calf muscles on a regular basis.
Last week, I’d had enough with the pain and committed Friday to visiting Big Peach to find out once and for all why my damn right calf constantly felt like it was being torn from the tendon. Video analysis and multiple shoe fittings later (thanks to the awesome assistance of Tim) I had the remedy to my gimp right foot’s overpronation and this week ran further than ever before and was almost completely pain free!
It is going to take some time to get used to the new shoes but I am optimistic about the future and sure that I will meet my goals. (one of which, btw, if you are reading this, Tim the helpful shoe dude, is to run in the warrior dash this year. i completely spaced on the name when you asked me!) The shoes were less pricey online but the professional assistance of their stellar team and knowing that I am supporting a local business made the extra money more than worth it.
Thanks, Big Peach!!!

I hate running. I think it is boring and painful. I have reoccurring bouts of shin splints that leave me crippled. I can run all day with a ball at my feet though and love every second of it. But running just to run with no sport or other goal involved? Hell nah.
That said I realize that running is important and it’s something I gotta do. I decided to start running again a little while ago. I hadn’t really run seriously in an embarrassingly long time so I figured I should probably make sure that running would be as comfortable and pain-​free as possible by getting really good running shoes.
Well, this is the place to go if you need running shoes. They have an excellent process to get you into the best shoes that fit your feet, your style of running and your comfort preferences. First off, your arch gets analyzed. You run for a little bit on a treadmill while they record you to get a sense of your running style and pronation. You can then watch the recording and see if you run like a sleek gazelle, a powerful cheetah, or, in my case, a fat three-​legged donkey. After they look at the footage and determine what you would need in a shoe, they select a few pairs of shoes for you to try on that match what you need. You then try them on, test them out on the treadmill or outside, and make your selection. Overall, it’s a really good and thorough process for selecting the right shoes.
The guy who helped me was very patient and helpful in helping me select the perfect shoe. It was some of the best customer service I’ve had in a while.
The shoes are slightly pricey (you’ll probably pay about $ 100 for a pair), but it is definitely worth it. They also seem to have a good selection of running gear here: shorts, shirts, jerseys, socks, nutrition stuff… I was also pleasantly surprised to see they carry Tifosi sunglasses here — I thought they were for cycling, but I guess they are popular with runners as well. I may be back to grab a pair.
Anyway, this was definitely a great experience. I am now running like a slightly less fat, four-​legged donkey! Huzzah!

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I had a great experience buying shoes here. The amount of attention given to each customer is really impressive. I’m very happy with the shoes I got.
Big Peach also offers a small discount to folks who «recycle» their old shoes through the store. If the old shoes are still in wearable condition, I believe they’re actually sent on to third world countries where they’re adopted and given a new life. A nice added perk.

This is the best place to buy running/​athletic shoes in Atlanta. Bold statement? Yes. The process they put you through to make sure you have the best shoes for your foot, gate, running style and strength is what makes this statement true. I went to the Big Peach because I had a coupon – I’ve been running 5K’s since Sept. of last year and they usually put coupons in the race bags – and I needed new shoes to start the new year. First of all, they recycle your old running shoes. They give them to non-​profit groups that work with kids and/​or adults who want to try running as a positive outlet. Very nice.
Secondly, my salesperson was «Jonny on the spot» about my shoe fit. He measured my feet and arches, put me in some sample shoes on a treadmill to check my gate and step and the brought out 8 pairs for me to try. All of the pairs were within my price range, and he gave me great advice about shoe fit (I didn’t know you were supposed to be a size and a half bigger in running shoes?!).
Thirdly, picking out a shoe was easy. I was able to get back on the treadmill to test any pairs I tried on, plus they had a short track to sprint in. Overall, my experience was awesome. My shoes fit and feel great!

I’ve bought running shoes everywhere from Fleet Feet to Athlete’s Foot to Dick’s Sporting Goods and Big Peach gave me the best service and left me a happy runner. I really liked how they sized my feet and took an up close look at the actual shape of my foot. This helped the guy pick the best shoe for me. After trying on many pairs of shoes and running around the store in them I found that the current running shoes that I had been fitted for were not made for me at all, and I also found myself a great pair of shoes and a few pairs of comfy socks.
I will definitely return to Big Peach for my future shoe purchases.

I spent most of last Sat looking for new running shoes. No, not for me, for my husband. Let’s just say he is not the easiest person to shop with. He got a new running magazine and now had in his head the perfect shoe, so off we went. Unfortunately, after 4 stores he started to realize that he might not be able to find this perfect shoe in our area and since he won’t buy a shoe without trying it on, we had to go with plan B.
I remembered seeing a running store by the Decatur Square, kinda cause I thought the name was funny. When we went in, we were greeted by a friendly girl named Ashley. My husband told her what he was looking for and they did not have that shoe but she quickly recommend two other pairs. He started to huff and puff but when she returned he tried them on and low and behold he liked one pair. They did not them in his size, but she told him to go ahead and take a run outside in them.
When he came back in the store, she told him they had the right size at another location and he could come back on Mon and try them on and see if he still liked them. She also told him if he brings in his old pair of shoes he would get a 5% discount. Needless to say she saved the day, or at least what was left of it!