Running Unlimited

I drove by this morning. The store is closed.

I’ve been looking for a good pair of running shoes that will provide me with the support my unfortunate ankles and shins need. So far, every shoe I’ve bought has not lived up to those standards (though I haven’t actually visited a running store). Anyways, I finally decided to Unilocal a running store and saw the great reviews that Running Unlimited had and decided to head over. I worked with Caleb who was extremely friendly and helpful. He measured my feet and after hearing my sob story about the pain I experience with my current shoes, he explained and showed me the differences between the shoes I was wearing and shoes I needed to be wearing, then examined how I stood on my ankles to make sure he was recommending the right shoes. He then went to the back and brought out a few options in a few sizes and described how they should fit. There is even a hallway in the back that they open up for you that you can run/​walk down so you can get a true feel for the shoes. I walked out with a new (better feeling) pair of shoes and can’t wait to use them tomorrow! Caleb was extremely helpful and answered all my questions and was super nice! If you need any help buying running shoes, I definitely recommend this place!

I worked with Eric (the owner?), and he was a fantastic help. He evaluated my stride, then brought several pairs of shoes to test until I found one that was comfortable. I would highly recommend this store to runners of all different experience levels. If your feet or legs hurt with what you are currently running with, look no further.

Came in to the store with a pain in my foot n knowing not a thing about footwear. Eric was extremely helpful in describing my options and what would work best for me. I wish I would have come sooner. Anyone with feet should invest in a good pair of shoes– and they should get them from Running Unlimited!

Eric was really helpful and thorough when helping me find a pair of shoes that would work well for me. He was very knowledgeable and had me try two different pairs of shoes for comfort and fit. The ones I choose are super and have helped me with my problem knee. The price was also unbeatable! I will definitely be coming back for more shoes in the future!

I have been going to RU for several years now and I can’t think of a better place to go. The staff is super friendly and knowledgable which makes the experience great. The owner, Eric, makes sure to have the best shoes at a fair price for his customers. They carefully select the best of each brand to bring the best quality to their customers. I went in with horrible shin splits and they were able to give me some options to choose from. Eric also showed me some great techniques to use with my problem and was very personable. They honestly don’t try to make you buy anything which is great. They recommend you items that fit your needs and from there you choose what you want. I love coming here and I am always recommending people to come here for their shoes!

I went to Running Unlimited because I recently took up running, and had terrible shin splints. The owner was able to tell that I was flat footed immediately. After asking a few questions he was able to find the right shoe for me. Also, he recommended a few other products that would help me recover faster, and he was not high pressure about it at all. Very knowledgeable and a great store.
Three months later, I am still running in the shoes I bought from Running Unlimited, and my shin splints are gone. Easily the best running shoe I have ever worn.

This is the place for a no nonsense fit. My sales person was Tracy. She fit me up quick and easy. I didn’t feel rushed but I also didn’t feel like my time was wasted. She didn’t try to talk me into some new age barefoot trend. She looked at my current shoes watched me walk and jog a bit and brought a couple of pairs for me to try. No nonsense just good quality service. Very rare these days.

My girlfriend and I came here to get her a proper shoe fitting after searching Unilocal for good reviews. We had a 5k the next weekend, so it was important to be fitted with a real running shoe, and get out of shoes that look great, but don’t work. This was 3 weeks ago today.
We walked in and met Eric. We explained our plight briefly, and he got to work immediately. He took the time to watch her walk, make recommendations, and bring out several pairs of shoes to fit her arch, gait, and comfort. She walked in each of them, and he even had her run back and forth in the back hallway to test them out.
Eric was wonderful, took his time, asked us what our goals were and what the kinds of activities we were using the shoe for. He went so far as to explain different stretches, icing, and recovery techniques as well.
She bought the right shoes, and couldn’t be happier. As an added bonus he lent us a «Muscletrac» roller to try out before and after our race. Definitely a different type of massager-​style tool. It’s similar to a foam roller, but handheld.
If you’re looking to get real advice, real direction, and real help from a real runner, this is ABSOLUTELY the place to go. Eric is super helpful and patient, and all the staff make sure you’re satisfied with your purchase, your performance, and your experience.
Thumbs. Up.

They are wonderful at this store. Not only can they help you find the right shoes but they also assist women in finding the correct fit in a sports bra. They are able to order the non-​traditional sizes as well which is great. I highly recommend them!

Good store with helpful staff who are willing to take the time to help you find the right shoes. That said, I hate the shoes I got from here. It’s probably not their fault, but they actually hurt after I wear them for more than 20 minutes or so.
I’ve been running for a few years now and always wore Saucony — but since they determined I do not over/​under pronate, a better brand would be Mizuno (one of several brands they recommended). Apparently I’d also been wearing the wrong size all these years (running shoes should be purchased a whole size larger than your «real» size (I’m an 8.5, I need a 9.5 running shoe)). Great! But made testing shoes really difficult as they all felt totally weird… which is probably why the $ 150 shoes I ended up with just don’t work for me — they make me HATE running. Again, not their fault, but it still kinda sucks.
Prices were good — when I got home I did some price comparison online and I couldn’t find anything better than the price I got at Running Unlimited. I think I just had bad luck with this pair — when I finally give up on making these shoes work, I’ll be back a RU for another pair (not Mizunos!).

This place won my loyalty in just one visit. The employees are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, which is why, of course, I’d rather bring my business here than to an online-​store that charges less. I ran in high school (nearly a decade ago), so while I have some sense of what I’m looking for, I still need guidance. They asked me to walk around – and confirmed what I already suspected, but did not mention: that I overpronate, needed lightweight, breathable shoes in a wide size. Not bad from a 10 second walk to the door and back. The employees were extremely friendly without being the least bit pushy, and obviously not only know running, feet, and shoes inside and out, but also all of the running teams in the area (they knew my old coach!). They brought out 4 pairs of shoes in various sizes and width — and every single one of them fit my budget, my needs, and my feet. I settled on the first shoe that I tried on. The prices are fair – one can find shoes cheaper online, but I wouldn’t have known without their expertise, for example, that my particular brand runs half a size smaller and narrower. They do carry size width for their more popular models. And If you give them a week’s notice or so, they can also special-​order sizes if they don’t have it in stores. Highly recommend – couldn’t be happier.

In need of a new pair of running shoes, I searched Unilocal for recommended stores in the area and find this one not too far from my place and decided to give it a try. And the answer is Yes, they have won my loyalty and I will be a regular patron at this place.
All employees are runners and know their stuff and you will leave the place with the right pair of shoes.
If you know what you want you will be in and out in no time with your purchase (this was the case for another customer at the store while I was there). If you are still new to the activity of running and your knowledge of what’ best for you is pretty limited (which is still my case), the employee will take the time to watch you walk around in the store to determine your gait, measure your feet and ask questions to find the right fit.
Then, you can take a few running strides down a hallway to make sure you indeed have the perfect match.
Highly professional and effective.

This is probably the only place I will go for running shoes from now on.
I went here for a «Getting Started» clinic with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, as I’m getting ready to train for my second marathon. The owner (I think his name is Eric) was extremely knowledgeable and made sure that we all understood the basics of running equipment: shoes, accesories, and even energy supplements.
When I bought my shoes, Eric first watched the way I walked. Then, he asked questions about my current shoes, what I liked and didn’t like about them, and how I felt when I ran. He suggested several pairs of shoes, and put up with my persistent questioning and nagging about them. I really appreciated the help and advice, and I love my new shoes.
Not to mention… who could resist a store that has things like this on their website? «For obvious reasons, a proper shoe fitting is next to impossible to do over the Internet. However, if you have any questions about how a shoe fits, or if you need advice of any kind (we’re experts on relationships and dating) please email us or give us a call at 847−991−9466 during store hours (listed below).»
They are serious about what they do, but don’t take themselves too seriously. Can’t beat it.