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Professional Fitting

Poorly fitting shoes are the culprit behind many issues relating to your feet, knees, and back. Your shoes are the foundation for your body. Our expert staff knows this and takes the fitting process very seriously.

In addition to evaluating your running/walking mechanics, we take the time to measure the length and width of your feet, and assess your arch, instep, and forefoot.

Person standing on orange colored foot measurement device

Gait Analysis

Woman running on a treadmill while a video analysis of her gait is conducted

Our gait analysis is performed on a treadmill, complete with slow motion analysis software. We review the video with you to help illustrate how your mechanics are interacting with your footwear.

Our staff has intimate knowledge of this process and will use that knowledge to set you up with kicks that fit your unique needs.

Comprehensive Evaluation


We complete a thorough analysis process including gait analysis, foot-type assessments, and a foot impression system. Just as importantly, we engage you in a directed conversation to gather pertinent information that will allow us to make an informed recommendation for your next pair of shoes.

We invite you to bring your old shoes along for the ride when you visit our store. Old shoes “tell a story”, whether it was a good shoe for you or not.

We evaluate the breakdown and wear pattern of your shoe, which helps us assemble the puzzle of your feet. It’s just one more facet of the fitting process that helps us ensure you will be getting the proper footwear for your individual needs.