Emmaus Run Inn

It was only upon entering this cool little shop, which has a really fun «inn» theme, that I even learned what running shoes were all about. The staff took their time to watching me walk around, explained the concept of pronation to me, and showed me a bunch of different shoes which would best accommodate my style. They even let me go for a run around the block with a few pairs, so I could be certain which were right for me. I was extremely happy with my purchase, and have been back for accessories since. Always a good experience, with helpful staff.

Took my daughter here because she has been having heal pain, they knew exactly what she needed and did a thorough evaluation of her feet to suggest the right insoles and shoes, they were very helpful.

I went to Emmaus Run Inn to buy my first pair of sneaker-​like footwear in over a decade. I’d been doing Doc Martin’s boots and then a vegetarian version from Vegetarian Shoes, which are nice but less comfortable. I really was averse to the idea of wearing ugly-​ass sneakers with «look at me» colors (which are more like «holy crap!» colors), and a cost that implies they are composed of moon rocks and fairy wings. I was also not interested in all the trying-​on and salesmanship nonsense.
Luckily I went to Emmaus Run Inn. The woman that helped me was nice, knowledgeable about proper foot wear, and not even remotely pushy. They had me actually go for a walk outside, down the block, to test out several shoes (though I guess they did have my girl friend for collateral).
The shoes I chose were the more costly of the three i tried, but actually weren’t particularly expensive, really. They felt best. The cost was similar to my vegetarian shoes (which is also reasonable, IMO). I was kind of shocked to not need to take out a second mortgage on my kidneys to buy sneakers, especially proper running shoes, at a proper runner’s store. I must be out of date with current shoe sales norms, or actual runner’s shoes cost less than inferior junk from the big names you’ll find at the mall, like the one with the swoosh on it… I guess there’s a real difference between running shoes and status symbol sneakers.
They held my selection at the store till I was able to get payment called in (because I’m poor as dirt and healthy walkin’ shoes were a gift… so any second mortgage on kidneys would’ve been on someone else, but I still care to buy sensibly). I picked them up without a bit of difficulty (I could’ve been more assertive about getting someone’s attention when I came in for pickup, since they were helping customers across the room, rather than staffing the desk, but I’m quite a pleasant and patient fella who once worked customer support himself, so it’s cool).
I recommend Emmaus Run Inn without any hesitation, especially if you happen to need shoes (because, you know, they sell those).
Also, while you’re there, try out the shoes.