RoadRunner Sports
Beyond tops, shorts, sports bras, and moisture-wicking socks, this homegrown national brand starts your shoe browsing with their new Fit Finder method. First, you run barefoot on a treadmill and analyze the video in slow-motion to check for issues like pronation. They then take a photo of your feet that gauges six major measurements, including size, heel width, and instep, to find the perfect shoe for you. For a super-balanced run, get their insoles (from $75), which mold to each foot individually and help if, say, your right arch is higher than your left. RoadRunner also has an on-site clearance store.
Locations in Carlsbad, Kearny Mesa, and Solana Beach
Milestone Running
The self-proclaimed “flyest running store in San Diego” offers a custom shoe fitting, a mobile running store for large groups or teams, and price-matching against competitors or online distributors.
2545 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park; 1892 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach
JustRun
JustRun provides a gait analysis that looks at the way you move (along with your age, height, gender, and lifestyle) to make the best shoe recommendations for you. The store caters to everyone from the beginning runner to the Olympic medalist, and hosts community runs at 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. on Sundays from its Bird Rock location.
5490 La Jolla Boulevard, Bird Rock; 17135 Camino Del Sur, Del Sur
Laces Running Company
Located near the trail mecca of Rancho Peñasquitos, Laces offers a variety of running and walking shoes for runners of all abilities. On the first and third Thursdays of every month, join the Laces crew for an all-paces trail run.
10549 Scripps Poway Parkway, Scripps Ranch
Where to Find Running Shoes in San Diego
Fit Finder method at RoadRunner Sports
