Run wild at these Vancouver running shoe stores

Looking to join the legions of Vancouverites running on the city’s seawall, roads and mountain trails? Good for you! But first you need equipment. Luckily, the great thing about running is that the only equipment you really need is a pair of decent shoes. Find your perfect pair at any one of these local stores.

Run wild at these Vancouver running shoe stores
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Running Room

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1578 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K9

Known for their running clinics and super enthusiasm for the sport of running, the Running Room is a great option for shoes. Whether you pronate, require extra support or are a neutral runner, their colour-coded system will set you up with the right shoe for your style. Check out their massive annual sale in July for great deals on standard sizes and brand-name kicks. And be sure to use their great web resources for everything from route maps and pace bands to running tips.

Forerunners

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3504 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8

This long-standing store in west Kitsilano has a great selection of running shoes, trail runners, casual and walking shoes, and sports sandals. Their staff — all serious runners — are friendly and patient and will fit you to the proper shoe for your running needs. They also have great sales and, if you’re not picky and are devoted to a particular shoe, be sure to ask for last season’s model, which is often far less than what’s just come on the market.

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The Right Shoe Co

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1601 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1L8

Far more than just a running shoe store, The Right Shoe on the east end of West 4th carries an impressive selection of shoes of all styles with one thing in common: comfort and finding the right fit for your feet. All their staff members are kinesiology grads, trained to help you understand the engineering of your foot so that you walk (or run) away with the perfect pair. Whether you need a stability runner or insoles, this passionate, dedicated crew has you covered.

Mountain Equipment Co-Op

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130 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3

Trust Canada’s outdoor activities experts to carry a wide range of trail and road running shoes as well as indoor gym and training shoes from all your favourite brands. A staff member devoted to that area of the mega store will help you decide what you need and encourage you to take a couple of laps to see if it’s the right fit for you. Might as well grab some clearance-priced running shirts, a camel pack, headlamp, Garmin GPS watch and everything other type of running gear you can imagine while you’re there.

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The Run Inn

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2331 41st Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6M 2A3

Kerrisdale’s The Run Inn is more than just a shoe shop; it’s an entire running community. Their clinics and run-specific workouts are a great way to stay motivated and meet like-minded runners, whether you’re training for a marathon or learning to run. And of course they’ll kit you out with all the right gear too. From reflective shirts to waterproof jackets, cushioned socks and a wide range of shoes to go over them, you’ll be running out of The Run Inn set to hit the streets.

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LadySport

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3545 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6R 1N9

For a supportive, all-female athletic outfitter, look no further than LadySport on West 4th near Alma. Trained specialists will help you find the shoe of your dreams and also fit you properly for a sports bra — an experience that, once you’ve tried it, will have you wondering how you went so long in the wrong size. Their running clinics are also a great option for newer runners looking for both a challenge and a community of encouraging running partners and also give you the chance to save at the store.

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Alison Cairns has been working in writing and publishing for over a decade. A devoted Vancouverite, she loves exploring the hidden gems and new happenings — both cultural and culinary — in the city. She is also a lover of coffee, wine, craft beer and pretty much all food except sea urchin. She staves off the results of these loves by running the seawall, cycling the city and hiking the mountains.
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