Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Keep your feet happy by stocking up on running shoes, clothing and equipment at these great London sports shops. But the hobby has come on a bit since your sulky morning jogs around the field in primary school under your P.
Specialist running shops now offer everything from tracking gadgets to bespoke insoles. But it's in 'gait analysis' that the real work begins. In some running stores, staff can film your running style on their in-store treadmill and play the footage back to you in freezeframe, pointing out every misplanted step, short stride and rolled ankle in an effort to get you the right shoes for your 'pattern'.
If you can stand the scrutiny, it's well worth it: sturdy shoes are key to a running habit that can go the distance. Of course, they also sell loads of stylish and comfortable running clothes too. With branches throughout London, staff at this popular chain help you find trainers to suit your specific requirements, taking into account everything from what terrain you run on and important details like how the thickness of socks will affect the fit of your running shoe.
If you already have your dream kicks, you can still pop in for running clobber, smartwatches and water bottles. There are at least ten Nike stores across London, but only Oxford Circus and Covent Garden host a dedicated section for runners looking for gait analysis, customised trainers courtesy of the NikeiD service or a full range of clothing and sneakers. Grab a pair of their cosy running tights and a singlet, and you're good to go. Open 'til 7pm every weekday. This friendly independent prides itself on great customer service and offers a fine range of running gear.
Enthusiasts of the barefoot running trend, here you will find a good selection of ultra-lightweight running shoes.
As with all top running shops, London City Runner offers a gait analysis to help you find your ideal running shoes.
On-site sports massage and physiotherapy are available too, making this a one-stop-shop for running enthusiasts. Located a metre sprint from Liverpool Street station, this efficient store in Spitalfields offers a wide range of running apparel and trainers as well as gait analysis via treadmill video recording.
You can also get customised insoles, sports bra fitting and free access to online fitness support service Full Potential. Run and Become is a well-established running shop near London Victoria that offers shoes by specialist brands like Saucony, Zoot and Mizuno alongside bigger brands like Adidas and Nike. Based in the City, The Running Works proudly considers itself the largest independent running shop in London, which means you can find all manner of shoes and kit, from both known and left-field brands including Nike, Saucony and OMM.
Free gait analysis is also available, or you can get advice from staff members many of whom are competitive athletes who really know their stuff. The owners also offer free lunchtime and evening running clubs for novices and experienced runners alike join their Facebook group to find out when.
Their range includes a wide selection of vegan, winterproof and "swimrun" trainers - the latter being perfect for triathletes.
Gait analysis and advice from staff with backgrounds in athletics and competitive sport makes this independent running shop stand out.
As well as a great line in trainers, you can also pick up armbands, backpacks and hi-vis kit essentials to see you through night-time, wet weather and trail running. Support Time Out directly today and help us champion the people and places which make the city tick. Perhaps a leaper or endurer?
A visit to the pop up is a good opportunity to find your perfect running shoe size with SizeScan apparently accurate to within 1. Asics offers gait analysis at its two London stores. The process follows a traditional gait test process and involves running for a few minutes on a treadmill while a video is recorded of your feet. The UK-wide brand offers free gait testing at all of its London stores. Chiswick, Teddington and East Sheen, upandrunning. All Runners Need stores offer a free minute video gait analysis as part of its running shoe fitting service.
Booking a slot in advance is best, and can be done online. All London stores, runnersneed. The service is available at its London, Cardiff and Edinburgh stores, but for anyone not able to visit for any reason it has recently launched an online service.
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