The original Marathon Sports store (I believe) opened up along the Boston Marathon route long before it became the powerhouse brand it is today in the Greater Boston area.
Along with hiring professional runners and people familiar with coaching for running, Marathon Sports was one of the first stores to be recommended for its practice of doing gait analysis. While most running shoe stores do gait analysis, I believe Marathon Sports started at an earlier time. This skill has led me to feel comfortable with running shoe purchases at any of their stores in the Greater Boston area.
My advice is, if you are just getting into running, stopping by this store to see the kinds of history that is displayed there. A good brand also celebrates its contributions to culture, and Marathon Sports can show you how it contributed to the legacy that is the Boston Marathon. Talk to a customer service employee for a recommended shoe, and check out the cool Boston apparel that they usually sell.
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Very great service even on a busy Saturday.
Great experience! The clerk that helped us was knowledgeable and kind. We did not feel just like a "sale". I recommend anyone going there that needs a good fit on a running shoes.
I was experiencing knee pain that stopped me from running. A friend recommended Marathon Sports and they fit me with shoes that eliminated the knee pain. The price was competitive with even online retailers but what keeps me coming back is an invaluable service of truly fitting me to the best pair of shoes for my specific gait. Never been to another store that does so well with that!
Great and fantastic place. Would not go anywhere else. So so helpful. Keep up the good work!!
Friendly, knowledgeable and relaxed staff. Willing to spend time with you to find the right shoe - even if you are not an accomplished runner
Very knowledgeable staff and Great service!
Small store and parking is tough, staff are excellent and we'll work the visit, we will be returning here in the future
The staff is really helpful finding you the correct shoe for your sport, activity level and gait pattern.
Really helpful and nice staff. They are super knowledgeable and know all the inventory well. Great experience and I will come again!
I made a trip to Marathon Sports sports today with my wife. If you are looking for spectacular service from a knowledgeable and friendly staff, this is the place to go.
Whether a seasoned runner like me or a novice like my wife, you will walk out of the store with a pair of great sneakers with the correct fit for you foot, running gait and style.
The knowledgeable staff, will analyze your gait, put you in a few pairs of sneakers and watch you run up and down the sidewalk. Based on what they witness and your feedback, they will adjust and repeat until you love the sneaker you are in. I RECOMMEND that you bring your old running sneakers as this will streamline the process.
In addition to the high quality service selecting the best sneaker for you, the staff is also keenly aware of the local running season. They can assist with race information, local training routes, clubs, etc.
Thanks for the GREAT EXPERIENCE!