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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bottom line (at the top): Crowded. Staff are not runners and work on commission (a.k.a pushy). Just another big box chain, which you could shop elsewhere for much better service for as good, if not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to get fitted for a pair of running shoes and I have to say, the stability shoes I bought from them are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. I have also noticed that my feet don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went this weekend to find my daughter a pair of running shoes, because she has flat feet. If you look at the outside of the building, you will think that this place is enourmous, and the showroom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to find myself always coming back to this place. I know why because I run a lot. I decided to go all of a sudden to come here and check out the clearance used stuff to find some new shoes which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just bought a new pair of running shoes and they cost my more than $100 bucks. I never thought I would spend that much on running shoes but since I've been trying to start running I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's the economy.The clearance center moved to the side of the building at the main store. The selection is not good and the prices aren't that great either. I never find practical nor cute stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have purchased eight pairs of running shoes from RRS over the last three years (last purchase being two months ago) and am a member of their incentive club program. I think of myself as a value...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The 3-star rating says "A-OK" - which I wouldn't use to describe the place. It just happens to have a /- factoring that equals out to the mid-range.On the positive, they have the foot mapping program...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Road Runner Sports cares not about helping you get in the right type of shoe, they care about how much money they can make off of you. In terms of service and knowledge, Road Runner Sports pales in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place SUCKS!!!! Horrible customer service... I went here to get fitted for a pair of Nike Frees...... This place is full of lazy teenagers...... that just look at you and then look away because...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a bit of running experience so I was a little skeptical with their claim of being the largest running store in the world (or was it San Diego-I can't remember). They lived up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
maybe it's my newly single status but EVERY GUY WHO WORKS HERE IS SUPER HOT. and i mean in the athletic, i have a six pack and toned arms sporty kind of way. and then there's the fact that they all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never really seen a place like this before.First, I was driving to REI and was talking to my bf about how I wish I could find a store with a really big selection of running shoes. Then, out of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a new runner, I thought that Road Runner Sports would be the best place to get the right shoes. I was wrong. The only good thing I can say about them is that they have a large selection and good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to buy running shoes! They have a fun thing called "shoe dog" I think, where they do a couple of tests to determine what type of shoe is going to work for you. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So a fat guy walks into a running shoe store...yeah sounds like a joke. Anyways. If you have the following needs; care about your feet, want a good fit, or that good old customer service where the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm starting to come around... The customer service pretty much still sucks, but after buying shoes on clearance elsewhere and not being happy with the shoes, I'm thinking I shoulda bought my kicks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Re: Online Service I have ordered online twice and was very impressed both times. I ordered a pair of shoes and received them in less than 24 hours... As a member (which cost $1.99) with free...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright so this is a mega-running-shoe-store. The service is highly variable - that is - sometimes you get a salesperson who is more or less knowledgeable, more or less helpful, more or less caring...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to say thank you to everyone who mentioned the VIP issue. I read the reviews and then decided to call RRS. Well...I spoke with a manager and he confirmed that we had been put on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went in for a custom fitting. A former pro marathon runner named Chris helped us. He was AMAZING. Well worth every penny (and more).
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ask for Kevin, he's laid back, friendly and super helpful. He's the best. Thanks Kevin!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got a great deal on barely-used running shoes from their "clearance" store behind the "real" store. Great shoes, awesome price.I can't speak for the rest of the store, as we didn't even go in! So,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a normal store to get running shoes. You get on the treadmill and they evaluate your points of pressure, your arch, etc. There is definitely a system set up to get you shoes that will be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to have to update this review for when I eventually buy some shoes here. This review is for their clothing selection. The selection of running gear is pretty high quality for the price. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my fave store in SD! I could spend, and have spent, a LOT of time there! :) Sometimes there a are so many people there that you may have to wait a min to be helped, but there's a lot to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They have a very good selection of product in stock, including an excellent variety of styles and sizes of running bras. Their prices are a bit steep, but not horrible and they do send promos...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Again, another review I wish I could split into two categories.I'll start with shoes. Not too impressed with shoe dog, the measuring process, the customer service or anything having to do with buying...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It has never taken me so long to buy a pair of shoes, and I'm a chick. With feet changed by childbirth so I wear different sizes and widths every time. I was in this store for an hour, wanting to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was my first time buying at RRS, and my experience was fine, certainly better than what most people are saying here.Some background first:I've been running in S.D. since about October of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a bit of a "runner" since high school and I really never knew what shoes to buy. I never really went off of what shoes looked like but I would just try a pair that were on sale and if they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The actual RRS store has been hit and mostly miss for me. I've been in here a few times hoping to get some help with shoes, but the employees seem too busy or bored to care. Sad, since I buy A LOT...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had to wait a half hour for them to get around to me for the evaluation and then another half hour for someone would help me get shoes. You need the evaluation sheet for someone to help you and you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually surprised to see so many negative reviews here. Keep in mind, Road Runner is NOT your neighborhood Big 5 with ridiculous sales every weekend. These shoes are GOOD shoes and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets say you want to get into running, but you don't know what shoes are good for you. This is the place to figure that shit out. I wish I would have known about this years ago. Instead I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The runner's dream store... They have an optional membership where you can pay $20 and you receive an immediate $10 off coupon, 10% off all merchandise for the entire year (one downside - the retail...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hard time trying to get here... You can see it easily from the 52 but it isn't that easy to find. They analyzed my step on a mat and I ran on a treadmill (girls make sure you wear a sport...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um....I guess this is the perfect example of over-hype. This is a great place to get all the running gear you want/need, but i kind of expect the store to be much much bigger. I suppose I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Laura K. , the VIP club is a racket! I haven't shopped at Road Runner Sports in over 20 months and all of a sudden I see a charge on my cc statement of $24.99 for club membership. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends know, I'm a running monster! :) I'm an endorphin addict. Where do endorphin addicted running monsters go to get their running shoes you may ask? Here! While the shoes are a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You've been Yelped one star I told the guy at the guy at the register!My story goes like this:I went to Road Runner Sports during Memorial Weekend and it was horrible. One hour to evaluate you and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Heads up: I'm reviewing the clearance warehouse!!!I don't like to think of myself as high maintenance. I take my coffee black, my scotch with a little bit of water, and my water from the tap....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great store. WOW! The customer service is amazing. Optimal. Gracious. The staff is friendly, courteous and conscientious. Did I mention knowledgeable?I needed to compare heart rate monitors....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much only shop at RR for new running shoes which is only a couple of times per year. I'm a committed customer because its a venue that is totally dedicated - possessing an extensive knowledge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here for the first time yesterday, ive heard so many great things about the biggest running shoe store. when i walked in i was immediately greeted by the people in the front. i was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the free foot test they give you, very cool , and informative. But they only had 2 choices for me in the end. Dayglo and super Dayglo alien style shoes.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This store is interesting. In terms of always getting the best selection of shoes, they have the most variety and most of the time they're in stock. Sometimes, though, a ridiculous policy they have on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Talk about a great deal, or many a great deal. Whether you are a hard core runner or a casual jogger who gets in a run when they can you know how important shoes are. Located on Copley Drive in San Diego, Ca,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need cardio. I went to buy some much-needed running shoes. I think my newest ones date back to circa '98.This place has a lot of stuff--running shoes, clothing, insoles, protein bars and supplements,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are okay. Service is not always the great. I have received terrible customer service there but it has been during the busiest times. I suggest going there early in the morning.I really don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I'm surprised that this place got bad reviews. Well, I had quite the contrary, but I've only been here once. Maybe it was because I went on a Tuesday afternoon, but whatever the reason I got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always plan to window shop (but I know in the back of my mind, I really want to buy something).I've always known that I needed arch support because I had chronic plantar fasciatis. No more since I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK so I just got back from Road Runner and I have mixed feelings. Some of the guys that helped us were nice but others not so nice. I think they work off commission. Some guy didn't want to help us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a positive experience. I really wanted this to be THE shoe store answer, but it just wasn't. They have a pretty big selection and a pretty large store, but the sales staff aren't as knowlegeable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience. I've never been to a place like this before- whenever I've bought sneakers in the past, I kind of just guessed what I needed and picked the prettiest pair. Now that I'm running more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THEIR VIP PLAN!!! I can not stress this enough. I purchased the VIP back in 2006. They charged me $40 for the renewal fee in 2007 - had to get it reversed, I was told that I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OMG - it took 15 minutes before anyone helped me. I stood there with a floor model shoe in my hand wanting to get the right size. HELP ME! But to no avail. Granted, it was busy in the shoe area...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. I'm from the Midwest. Generally, on a good day, I'm motivated to leave the house, and if I'm lucky go to the gym. I grew up on meat and potatoes, played high school sports and then went to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I never shopped there but they have horrible customer service. My company and the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce help put together the annual 5k/10k Turkey Trot. Roadrunner Sports said they'll give us...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Be very careful of Road Runner Sports VIP Plan!!!I've purchased shoes from Road Runner Sports since I started running 4 years ago. I've been in and out of their membership plans at different times,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hi, I'm shy. I know, some of you may find that hard to believe, but I'm pretty phobic about going to strange new places and having to talk to people. Socially I'm fine, work-wise I'm fine, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Getting movers to pack your stuff seems like a good idea until they disregard your "do not move" pile and your running shoes end up on a truck headed to Canada instead of in your luggage. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gotten so good over the last 10 yrs! I used to go when I was running cross country in high school, and even back then, this was the place to go for the best sales associates in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for shoes, running clothes, etc. They are usually pretty busy though and sometimes it is hard to get help. Usually the people are pretty helpful though. I especially like the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Miss Josephine Z. summed it up pretty nicely - if you're a runner, this place ROCKS.The free foot assessment on the treadmill is a godsend. My legs, knees and ankles no longer hurt when I run. I no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys definately know their stuff and take the time to make sure that you have the right shoe. I would say go on a weekday if you can so that you can really get good 1-on-1 time with the staff....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place that I go to for my athletic shoes for my flatted footed feet. You'll notice how much fine tuning will be done to determine if you are a "neutral", "stability", "motion control"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i first visited a year ago after i signed on with USA FIT to train for the carlsbad half. they have an extensive selection of running shoes categorized by the type of support each shoe offers....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here based on my podiatrist's recommendation...I'm a very active person but I have a high arch and I needed a professional's advice in purchasing a good quality shoe. One of the sale associates,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
bought my first pair of running shoes that i actually use for running here. i needed to find the right shoe for me to put in about 12-15 miles a week in. it's a big store with a huge selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gi-normous running store near REI off the 52. Nothing but running stuff. Most name brands and their own house brand of technical apparel (these have always been good; even better now that they've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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I love that they actually take a quick scan of your foot to tell you what kind of shoe you need!! I solved a lot of foot problems by getting the correct running shoe! The prices are a little high but worth it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Since i am very athletic and use up running shoes very quickly Road Runner Sports is the perfect store for me. They have a very wide selection of shoes and in many different brands and sizes.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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I went to this store to buy some running shoes and I was very impressed. The selection was outstanding. The had so many shoes that I had no trouble choosing the right pair for me. The serivce was very friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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Road Runner Sports is a great place to get quality running shoes. They also have great styles in track spikes in really cool looking colors. So not only can you ran fast in comfortable shoes, you can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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This store has everything an active person could want in shoes. As a cross country runner i love coming to this store so get great advice on what shoe would work best for me and believe me there a many...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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Road Runner sports is an incredible place to buy shoes and apparel for all types of runners and basically everyone in the family. The employees are extremely helpful and even teach you about lots of types of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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Road Runner Sports has so much running shoes and apparel its impossible not to love this store. The people who work can help you with any question you have about shoes or clothing.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Road Runner Sports is just like how it sounds. Its a store with fast service and low prices. The shoe selection isnt as large as say, Foot Locker, but it is good enough for those who are looking for a pair of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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For the serious runner this is an excellent place to go, and even for people who just need good shoes. The people who work there no how to fit you to the right shoes, athough it is a little expensive it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Road Runner Sports claims to be the largest runners store in the world and I have to believe that they are telling the truth on this one. The warehouse is absolutely huge and is right off of the freeway. Road...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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Road Runner sports is an incredible place to buy shoes and apparel for all types of runners and basically everyone in the family. The employees are extremely helpful and even teach you about lots of types of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Road runner sports is just a ridiculiously huge warehouse where you can get any type of athletic shoe you could possibly dream of. The prices are fair, and the help is great. I strongly reccomend going here....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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As a runner I feel this store has everything I would ever need. The people that work at Road Runner are very friendly and well trained. They take a good look at your feet and running style to try and help you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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I love this store. The selection is marvelous and the workers know a lot about running considering they are runners/ or used to run. The atmosphere is also very friendly. Once in a while, they will have out...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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If you are a runner of any level this is your shopping heaven. This is the 'world's largest running store' and it definitely lives up to its name with the largest selection of running apparrel, accessories,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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