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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place! I recently bought shoes here for my upcoming marathon and had the best experience ever. They were so personalized that they had me running up and down the back parking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there to buy a new pair of running shoes and was surprised at the great service I got. The salesperson was helpful, knowledgeable and courteous and didn't try to oversell.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came in around noon today, Wednesday, to pick up a pair of new running shoes since I had been wearing the wrong size/type for a while and they started giving me issues. The store was empty with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great small running store. They carry all the big name brands. They have something for everybody. Unless you are afflicted with some disease that makes your foot enormous like those...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if they can order it they will - as a woman with 12AA I need help and can get it here! They also give discounts for those of us who participate in the 3 day.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The selection isn't that large, but who needs more shoes to be indecisive about? I had a hard enough time trying to figure out which shoes worked best for me even within their small selection. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a runner and don't know much about running, the way my feet are shaped, or what to look for. The sales person at The Runner's High saw me puzzled, looking at the wall of shoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to diss my neighborhood store, but ... this place has many (not all) staff who don't seem to know much about shoes, or about the equipment they sell. Service isn't great - sometimes I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do your shoes hurt your feet? You need to come here! They will take the time to examine your feet and set you up with shoes that are comfortable. Super super super.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to a running store to buy shoes when I lived back in NH, After being spoiled with that experience, I couldn't go back to buying them at a regular store again. I went to The Runner's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was reluctant to buy running shoes somewhere new after experiencing the thrill of buying shoes from Donnard, the foot-whisperer, at Metrosport in SF. But the Marina is now 1.5 hours away and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Runner's High looking to buy a shoe to help with my overpronation. We did the whole foot measuring and running around the parking lot routine and after it was all said and done, I later...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This store has very helpful, very knowledgeable staff members. They really take the time to look at how you've worn down your old shoes, how you walk, what your feet issues are and select shoes that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are great. Staff is super-knowledgable (they were able to help me find a shoe for my weird feet quickly) and easygoing. Jim answered some random running questions and he knew his stuff....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a fantastic experience here yesterday evening. I walked in about 30 minutes before closing, not expecting to have enough time to find the running shoe I was looking for. I was greeted by Anthony...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this store! I was a little nervous about going in, since I am overweight and not the least bit athletic. But, the staff in the store was just great! They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am never going anywhere else to buy running shoes. Yeah, there's a bit of a wait on a Saturday afternoon, but bring your laptop and some BSG and you won't even notice.Amanda is extremely helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to get my girlfriend a pair of running shoes here sometime around Dec. 10, and were disappointed overall. She had shopped here previously, and liked the store. I didn't feel that the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I was a huge fan of the Los Altos store, they had great service, a decent selection and were conveniently located...alas, the store is gone! Unfortunately, after quite a bit of abuse, my shoes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here now for over a year since I started doing serious distance running, and I've never been disappointed.When I was there this past weekend, two of the employees (THANK YOU, Anthony &...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being all jock-ular, I have never been a fan of running. It makes my feet hurt. And, it bores the hell out of me.Still, I know it's real good for you. At this point I can do most elliptical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my second pair from them recently, and their service and knowledge is as good as it gets! I got a great new pair of running shoes and also walked out with some extra knowledge on shoes! They,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection and wonderful expertise.I had bad luck here a couple years back when I showed up just before they closed and ran out of time, as it were, to try on enough shoes to find the right ones....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall for Menlo Park this is a good store. The shoe selection is pretty good. And they have a number of different products for running/working out that are great. Unfortunately every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent staff and goods. People who actually know a bit about feet and running will watch how you walk to determine what kind of shoe you're going to need for the activity you're planning....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best athletic shoe store in the Bay Area! If you are interested in talking to a sales person who knows what they are doing, and getting the perfect shoe for your need, this is your place....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hi and higher. This places rocks and runs. Sara was my professional sales associate, and she was awesome. It was quite today, and not only did I get Sara's assistance butt the gal that was working...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome experience! I was able to sign up online for a shoe fitting with the owner, Adam, for a 45-min appointment. I had his full attention the whole time while he analyzed my stride and listened to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Runner's High came up at the top of the Yelp's list for finding a pair of new running shoes, so I decided to head up to Menlo Park at lunch. I figured that lunchtime during the week would be less...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for all your pot smoking needs. Oh wait, no, it's a running store.I also keep getting stuck in my head a version of "Rocky Mountain High" with "Runners High" patched in.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my choice to shop and purchase my [Asics] running shoes. I've been going here for over five years; the staff might have turned over - they are just as friendly and helpful as their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought all my shoes here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best service imaginable here. They do an analysis of the way you walk and bring out shoes that accommodate your feet. It was really helpful for someone to be like "here are the 4 best shoes for you to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Yelpers!I had been using the same Nike shoes for the past 7... wait, 8?! years and it was time for a change. My personal trainer recommended that I get Asics, and so I went to Runner's High...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When i moved to the Bay Area last summer one of things i had to find was a local running store that does proper running shoe fittings and realizes that the best way to be successful is to be good to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Runner's High is the best place to buy shoes if you're a serious runner. If you don't put on many miles you probably don't need to shop here and they probably won't be able to help you as you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like this store because this isn't corporate and I've been to other family- run running stores. I expected them to have really personalized attention, but they didn't care, at least none of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great shoes, employess are attentive and are very well informed on shoes. I have a gait problem and they found me the perfect shoe!Shoes were pricey but you get what you pay for!
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is really knowledgeable (they know everything about all of the gear in the shop), friendly and they know my chiropractor! I have been a long time faithful for a certain shoe, for some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the little running store that could. The staff, despite their youth, are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I'm a long time runner but they helped me find better shoes for my feet. I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Liz that I almost didn't want to like this place. I thought that I had a shot when the woman helping me looked as if she was in high school. Unfortuantely for my being a trendbreaker...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They actually know what they're talking about! I've always bought my shoes from Lady Footlocker, but I never will again! I developed shin splints from running so much, so I went to Runner's High to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for shoes if you're running -- that's really all there is to it.Prices are reasonable, staff is knowledgeable, parking isn't too bad, shoes can be tried before purchase and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place to buy running shoes! Smart and friendly staff who work with you to find the best shoe for your foot and running style, fantastic customer service (your shoe information is stored on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really know what they are doing, they watch you walk to figure out what kind of support you need in a running shoe and they are willing to go to any extent until you are happy. The place is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the Runner's High, who's staff was amazingly kind and patient with this "new runner," I was able to complete the SF Half Marathon.They were very knowledgeable and helped me to find a perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i bought my ultra-fancy running shoes here. okay, they aren't that ultra or fancy. BUT, the super friendly educated staff did help me find the right running shoes for me.it was a pretty comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this runner's shop, on Santa Cruz Ave between Evelyn and Crane St.s, because everyone gave it 5 stars on this page. I wanted to go and be the first one to break the trend, but I can't! All...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the quintessential running store. A really knowledgeable staff who actually all run! These guys know their stuff. They have an excellent selection of shoes and know the pluses and minuses...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank You to Amanda Sorenson for the guidance into my running shoes for the 2007 Bay to Breakers. Last March, I worked with Amanda on my Brooks Addiction 7 running shoes. Her consultation and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small shop (at least the Los Altos store which is the one I went to) but the employees know their stuff. I liked how they analyzed your gait and helped you pick out the right shoe. Reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The "selection" of shoes is a bit limited, but that's because TRH staff have already identified (i.e., selected) the most worthwhile footwear and will make recommendations based on a very high level...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just picked up my second pair of shoes from Runner's High. This is not the kind of store where you walk up to a wall of shoes by yourself, fall in love with the color combo on a specific shoe, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With one exception years ago, I have never bought a pair of running shoes anywhere other than a running store. TRH sells mainly running shoes and gear, but they also carry a small selection of tri...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place to go if you want running shoes. They take time to fit you so you'll be very happy with the result. On top of all of that, the prices are competitive. If you run, go here!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Once they spend the time to figure out which shoe is right for your foot, they keep that information on file. When you eventually wear out your shoes, you simply call the store...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great shoes! I've been a fan of this store for over 5 years. They give lots of specialized attention when helping you figure out what sort of running shoe is best for your feet, even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't find more KNOWLEDGEABLE and FRIENDLY anywhere. Disclosure - I did work here for about 6 months three years ago - Owners are GREAT people and they hire local youth and athletes and treat them...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In this era of obesity, many people do not realize that running is considered a sport! If there is any doubt in your mind, head on down to the Runner's High. They have a great staff and are very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expert customer service and very competitive prices.All the gear selection and shoe-fitting services you desire ( my personal favourite along with Athletic Performance in The LG )And you're not paying...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wouldn't want to buy running shoes anywhere else -- not a big warehouse store but you get personal service and knowledgeable staff for anyone who wants serious shoes that work for their type of feet
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff at TRH are all experienced runners and know what they are talking about. If you're not sure what kind of shoe you need (neutral, stability, motion control, etc.), they'll examine how you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I even consider moving to a new city, the first thing I do is determine if the city has a specialty running store. I was reared in Baltimore and if you wanted trainers or racing flats, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent running store. They have a policy where you can return a used shoe within 10 days of purchase for a refund, or within 30 days for an exchange (or something close to that). And it's really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't seen another shop where the staff is williing to watch you run up and down the block in order to help figure out what type of shoe they will recommend to you. Plus, the staff at this store...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a runners running store! I love it. Every new shoe and expert advice from the owners. The owners are a wonderful couple who have tried to have races and promote running in the Menlo Park...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband loves telling people, "I only run when chased!" Ha. We'll see about that. I am determined to make him a runner. Selfish Reason #1 - I need someone to drag me out of bed in the morning...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TRH sets a high benchmark that other specialty stores should attempt to meet. They have an excellent selection of running gear for all levels and are staffed by competitive runners who are both very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't run, but this store makes me want to. They evaluate your needs based on what you do, how often you do it, what surfaces you do it on, etc. They also keep a database on what you're purchased,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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