Fit Process
At On The Run, we pride ourselves in a thorough, straight forward approach to shoe fitting. With every new client we go through a step by step process to ensure you, the runner, have the best shoes for your foot and gait type.
Step 1: We watch you walk barefoot on a line. This is to determine whether you are neutral, supinate or over-pronate as you walk. During this step, we also determine how high or low your arches are.
Step 2: Sizing. We size BOTH feet to ensure proper sizing to the larger foot. Generally, most people that have never been sized for running shoes before will find they’ve been wearing a size too small and will go up at least half a size in running shoes. Why size up, you ask? Simple. When you run (any distance over 2-3 miles) your foot begins to swell and you actually slide forward in the shoe slightly. If the shoe is too short, or fitted tightly, you will start to notice blisters forming on the ends of your toes, black toenails and in extreme cases your toenails will begin to fall off.
Step 3: Now that we’ve narrowed down your foot type and size we’ll pull one version of the appropriate shoe from every brand available. Through process of elimination you, the runner, will narrow it down pair by pair until you find the shoes that feel “just right”.
Step 4: Found the shoe you love? Stick with it! Chances are you’ll be able to use the same style of shoe for a while without having to switch to something different. As the saying goes, “if it ain’t broke– don’t fix it!”
Hello! Do you have to make an appointment or can you just walk in?
Do you only fit runners? I’m completely flat-footed & having difficult time finding shoes to workout in. My ankles & knees hurt afterwards.
Hello, I just received my order of a pair of Outroad 2 women’s size 9.5 from Altra.com and am unsure if I need a half size up. Can I come in and try on a pair if you have this shoe in a 10? I have always worn 9.5 in Altra but my toes do feel a bit more cramped in this slimmer shoe. (I need the slim fit for the rest of my foot though…🙄).
Yes you can come in and we can size you to make sure you are in the correct size, but if the shoe in question is a trail shoe it may fit differently than a road shoe.
yes we can fit you regardless of whether your running or exercising in the gym.
Walk in, no appointment necessary.
Good Morning. I’m coming by the Clear Lake location soon, due to me starting to train to train for a marathon I’m competing in, in a few months. Just wanted to say that when I realized I needed the best shoes I can manage for this, On The Run was the only company that crossed my mind. I highly appreciate y’all doing great work. I’m excited to get fitted, etc., and to obviously train wearing them.
– Again, Thank You as a Company for owning long distance running.
Hi my question is I want a to purchase a shoe not necessarily for running I just want a shoe that is good for a all day being on your feet at work standing all day and walking . I hate it when I go to amusement parks and walking and standing all day your feet get tired and hurt for standing and walking I want a good shoes I can use when I’m standing and standing walking all day at work. Let me know if y’all any shoes I can use for work for standing and walking all day type of work or just walking around when you go on vacation or anything like going to amusement parks I hate getting tired walking all day in uncomfortable shoes
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