Performance Running Outfitters

I just moved to Wisconsin and needed new running shoes. This was the closest store to my house. This is truly the most phenomenal running store I have visited. The employee worked with me for 30 minutes to find the right shoe. Everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend it!

The best place to learn about running shoes, how injury can be avoided, how injury can be healed etc.. the owners helped our family and were incredibly knowledgeable I’m sure to go back as well as recommend this store. Thank you!

I was blown away by the service! I only had 25 minutes to spare so I assumed I’d have a chance to look around, maybe talk to somebody for a few minutes and that I’d have to come back when I had more time. Nope — I walked in, was greeted immediately, I told them I only had 25 minutes and they got right to it. I ended up walking out the door with a perfect pair of new running shoes. Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
This was my first time going to a specialty store for running shoes so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. The sales rep did a quick analysis, asked a few questions about how much I was running and any issues I was having and he was back in minutes with options for me. As I tried on the different pairs he examined how they fit and how they looked when I ran on a treadmill and on the in-​store track. I didn’t feel pressured at all and the sales rep was very knowledgeable. I was very impressed and would definitely recommend this store.

I’ve been to a number of running stores in the Milwaukee area that had a relaxed atmosphere but at this store i felt that the sales associates were very pushy and I felt pressured there, very uncomfortable. I will NOT be coming back!

PRO is the place I first got fitted for shoes back in 2011. Before then, I was just buying any shoe that either looked cool or initially felt good when trying on. Yet, I was still getting blisters and sore feet.
Enter PRO and their evaluation, fitting, and chat with a staff member. Exit blister filled sore feet.
The staff here is incredibly nice and welcoming to new and experienced runners. The owners are so welcoming and will often go on/​lead Thursday (every Thursday at 6pm FYI).
Their mini workshops/​panel discussions/​lessons are very helpful-​I still learn something every time, even after running several marathons.
Their half marathon mentor program is a blast and reinforces the benefit of being part of the running community. It also provides accountability and motivation as training can be daunting at times.
I can’t speak enough about how much I love this store!

I’ve always bought nice running shoes from the big box shoe stores but after running more in the past year I started developing problems in my left knee. I came in and «Kolby» was able to help me find the perfect shoe for me and also my fiancée decided to get one too. Great store and great service; this is the place i’m coming for my dedicated running shoes

My daughter and I were both in the market for new shoes and I hadn’t been to Performance Running Outfitters (PRO) for a while (other than to pick up race packets). My new running coach strongly recommended that I go back to PRO to be fit properly when I got new shoes, so, I decided to give it another try.
One of the employees greeted us both as we came in, figured out what my daughter needed quickly and got her set up with some new track spikes in about ten minutes. I was very impressed by his knowledge of the available options that fit her needs as a middle distance runner. He was also very personable with my 11-​year-​old and the two of them chatted pleasantly the whole time we were there (which ended up being a significant amount of time).
After taking care of my daughter, our clerk got to work on me. I’m training for the Chicago Marathon and trying to qualify for Boston, so, he ended up being the perfect employee to help me find new shoes for my training program since he had done Chicago and Boston before. I was having trouble finding a shoe that fit properly, corrected my overpronation, and that I liked in terms of looks and price (probably because I read too much about shoes all day long before coming into the store!). He was very patient with me and continued to provide options for me, even circling back to the first shoes we had looked at after we had seemingly exhausted every possibility in the store. Finally, he got me set up with some trainers and then helped me find some speed/​racing shoes, too. He couldn’t have been more patient and pleasant to work with and I really appreciated that.
He made sure I had a pod holder for my Nike watch since I was switching from Nike shoes to another brand. Not a big thing, but a detail that would have frustrated me had I gone home without it. I walked out of the store completely satisfied and happy to have gotten the right shoe for me, even though we were in the store for over two hours. Usually, being in a store that long would drive someone crazy, but, the whole time I felt like we were working together to get me what I needed and that he was concerned about my needs. I’ve visited several other running stores in town and, truthfully, was a regular at another running store. I can assure you that after that visit, I will be a regular customer at PRO from now on.
I’ve been running in my new shoes for a week and they are great. Totally not what I expected to be running in when I went to the store, but, they are great shoes and exactly what I needed (despite me thinking otherwise before I got there). I couldn’t be happier with them or PRO, who made the shoe buying experience pleasant and reassuring. No one wants to drop a hundred dollars on the wrong shoe. I felt like I had the right shoes for me and my needs when I walked out of the store.

Great store. The shoes were higher end/​latest models, but were still competitively priced. Great customer service. They observe your gait and make recommendations based on what would fit you best. Brought a friend here and got him a pair of shoes. Would definitely come back for when I need to get a pair for myself. Great for runners and non-​runners alike

Echoing everything already on the page — great store, great experience, awesome employees, reasonable prices.
Following a recommendation from the ever-​knowledgeable Colin A, I wandered into PRO after spending an hour on the treadmill wearing the wrong shoes. Once I could feel my ankle again, I made a trip to get proper running shoes.
I was greeted by Mark, and I told him that I needed shoes, and had absolutely no idea what I was looking for. Mark did a proper fitting, made me do some weird squats and walks around the store, and came back with the perfect shoe (I wound up trying on others, but the first turned out to be the winner). He let me try them out on a treadmill, and I learned all about gait, balance, support, etc.
The whole process took about fifteen minutes, and I have now run out of legitimate reasons not to go to the gym.

The guy that helped me out was great and all their staff are very friendly! They did not make me feel stupid, even though they know a lot more about running and proper shoes than I do. I never knew that there were so many aspects to if ding the running shoe that is right for you. I am training for a 10k and running has never been «my thing» but having the right shoes and feet that don’t hurt makes it a lot easier to get I to!
I like that they putting into their system so they know what type of shoes works for me. The fact that they have treadmills and cameras set up so they can see his you run and you can see how the shoes actually feel when you are running is awesome!

I started training for running at over 300 lbs, and I went into the Brookfield location pretty close to that. The lovely woman that helped me not only didn’t intimidate me, but hunted out a running bra that would fit me. Not only did it fit, but it didn’t take her hours to find it. The people at PRO know their stock AND their stuff. I went back to get a Garmin Forerunner 10. The women’s band turned out to be a little small for my chunky wrist. I got it at the Shorewood location, but was on my way to a place in Brookfield, so, I called ahead and asked if I could exchange it there. Yes. And just recently, when the wristband broke, I called again, hoping they could help me and I was told to bring it in for an exchange. The staff at PRO are friendly, helpful and all around awesome. I will always go here for my running needs, which includes their lovely assortment of bondibands, which I also love, socks, shoes, chews, water bottles, you name it! High quality products and high quality service. You can NOT go wrong! Run on over for all of your running needs!

PRO is just plain good at what they do. I’m a very new (read: I have no idea what the heck I’m doing) runner and I have chronic issues with shin splints. They listened to exactly what I was looking for, performed a running analysis on me to see what my running style/​problems are, and fitted me with the perfect shoe. No more shin issues! Totally worth the few extra dollars for this kind of customer service.

PRO is well worth every penny. I have bought my running shoes there for sometime now. This is the best place to go. They could use more selection in the men’s shirts that they sell, but I heard they are moving a few spaces down so they can have a bigger store and I’m sure that will eventually take care of itself.

Performance Running Outfitters is AH-​MAZING!!! As a personal trainer, and manager of an athletic clothing store, fitness shoes are ALL I wear! They always take the time to find the EXACT shoe that is right for your foot. I send all of my personal training clients, friends, family members, and store employees to Performance Running. Trey and Jessica (owners) are extremely hard workers, and show awesome community support by their regular run clubs, training programs, and other events. I can’t ever imagine buying another running/​athletic shoe from a large retailer, when I can support such a great local business! Keep up the great work! :)

PRO is the kind of store that will cater to runners and non-​runners alike.
My husband and I recently stopped in here to get a pair of running shoes. Not only will they measure your feet more thoroughly than other shoe stores, they will have you run on a treadmill to assess your running style, (they do a recording to see which way your feet fall) and offer advice as to which shoe to get. Sometimes you’ll wind up «walking away» (see what I did there?) with a pair of shoes bigger than what you had originally worn. They have all the tools available to help you find your perfect shoe.
Their emphasis on customer service is second to none, and awesome. Since they are all runners, they can offer you advice and they actually know what they’re talking about. You will pay a little bit more here, but it’s worth it to have happy feet.
Happy Running!

Oh wow; Performance Running Outfitters is amazing!
You see, I don’t run. But I want to. I’ve been doing really well on improving my diet over the past several months, but I’m still lazy as all get out, and that’s gotta change!
It was great to work with Jessica, who helped me find a fantastic pair of shoes. I bought a few other items as well, but without the upselling, which was greatly appreciated. I felt out of place here for all of about 15 seconds, but it quickly became clear that they are not in the business of catering only to the super fit and intense runners of the world. They instead meet you where you’re at, listen to what you’re looking for, and provide some seriously excellent service and information. Overall there was just a very noticeable positive energy; it was really quite refreshing.

I love Performance Running. My husband talked me into going to their Brookfield location after purchasing a lifetimes worth of Nike shoes. I needed a new pair of shoes BADLY and I found a perfect pair.
After a running assessment on their treadmill in the store, I found the most comfortable pair of of running shoes. Their people are knowledgeable and very helpful. They listen to your needs especially with my difficult and challenging requests.
I have a date with them coming up again soon since my shoes are getting worn!

I stopped in at 7 PM, was immediately greeted by Michaela and she asked what I was there for. I said new running shoes. She told me to have a seat, measured my foot, had me walk to gauge my arch pronation (?), and selected a few different shoes for me to try on. I tried each pair, ran with each on a tredmill, and Michaela told me what problems she saw with my form and how I could correct them.
I would rather spend $ 100 on shoes (not too bad of a price either) at this store where the service was friendly, you could tell they cared, and they took their time to help me get what I needed, than spend thousands later in life on knee surgery.
I’m so appreciative of everything I learned in my short visit when I initially went in to just buy some shoes. I will definitely be back and have already recommended the store to multiple friends, 16 hours after my visit!

Kudos to Peformance Running Outfitters. They’ve succeeded in creating a store that caters to both casual and serious runners as well as people just looking to get fit without making you feel like an outsider just for walking into a specialty store.
As a preface to this review, until I heard of this place, I was the person who ordered shoes online without getting measured or testing out various brands and types. PRO helped change that rather quickly. The staff here is excellent, they listen, and take seriously what you have to say or what you are looking for. Each visit starts with a few questions, followed by a customized fitting and an evaluation of your gait before you purchase. They also feature a sweet rewards program that gives you certain dollar amounts off your next purchase depending on how much you’ve spent.
The owners are fantastic, and I love that they’ve had their dog in the store two of the times I’ve visited — it’s a very friendly vibe without making you feel like you’ve walked into an über-​running store. The other staff are great as well; I especially appreciated not being upsold on higher priced brands just because of the name. I’ve purchased everything from shoes to socks and cold-​weather gloves here and every experience has been great. As a matter of fact, I think it’s time for a new pair of shoes… off I go to PRO!

I had a groupon for PRO… I love businesses that groupon. The staff is VERY knowledgeable about everything running and I really like that.
I needed a new pair of running shoes in the worst way. I asked for the Brooks brand I currently run in. Brooks loves my feet and my feet love me back. Just because, I asked if there was something comparible to the Brooks stability control. I tried a few different shoes on but still went with my tried and true. The staff member helping me explained the changes they made to the shoe since my current shoe, nice to know what’s new about my current shoe.
While checking out I signed up for their PRO rewareds, on every $ 250 I spend I will recieve $ 25 in store credit to buy more gear. With running shoes easily costing over $ 100 a pop, I’ll have no problem getting there.