Indiana Running Company

They know their stuff! My doctor actually recommended it. I went in without a clue what I wanted and they walked me through everything. It’s complicated! But I left there knowing exactly what I needed (I ended up not actually getting any shoes but the insert that I know I needed was also very reasonably priced). A good find for anyone that needs to a friend for their feet (AKA everyone)!

This company does not carry any sizes other than «standard» sizes and refused to carry larger sizes.

Very Impressed with this group for going above and beyond to be helpful to a customer. Service is top notch, great knowledge of the sport, and a great example of character.
You won’t get this type of treatment at a chain store. Shop local– go to Indiana Running Company! You won’t regret it.

I had been considering getting new running shoes for months when I found myself walking in downtown Bloomington. I was peer pressured to go into Indiana Running Company to check out the selection. I had heard they would help determine which shoe would be the best fit for your foot/​running style, but I was completely unaware of what the entire experience entailed. At first, I was completely overwhelmed, but the staff was very chill and very helpful and made my experience completely positive.
The staff had me jog on their small running track and helped me find a pair that I really enjoyed. I tried a couple of pairs and definitely felt the pair I purchased was the right fit. I ended up with a pair of Nike stability running shoes that I don’t think I would’ve gotten if I just went online or to a department store. The prices are comparable to department stores or online for the exact same shoe. You might pay a little more, but I feel with the great customer service and supporting a local business, it is worth every extra penny.
Easy parking right out front, they are housed in one of the historic buildings on the courthouse square in Bloomington.

This place is awesome. I had never been a runner and wanted to start barefoot running. I went in and Taylor was so nice and took great care of me! I was nervous about going in knowing nothing about running, but she was knowledgeable and showed me many different styles. My husband and I went back a couple of months later and Taylor helped him find a pair as well. The shoes were not overpriced, which was a concern of mine going into a specialty store. Bottom line: this place is awesome. Buy some shoes already, dude.

If you’re serious about running and want good shoes, go to the Indiana Running Company. If you want a pair of $ 40 Nike’s, go to Dick’s. My son and I are on our 5^th or 6^th pair from Ind Running Co. The staff takes time to figure out how you run, what distances you run, and what you will use the shoes for and they fit you properly. I had minor aches and pains in feet, ankles and knees with shoes bought at big box sporting goods stores, but have not had a single problem in the 3 years I’ve been getting my shoes at the Running Company. i also like supporting a local business. The shoes tend to be expensive because they are top of the line, not because they are overpriced.

Really like this place! My friend does work here, but all the staff seems super nice. Here is where I got my first pair of shoes that I could run a mini marathon with (all others I’ve had serious blisters with and usually a toenail or a few toenails fall off… sorry if thats gross, but if you’re a runner you probably know about this). Anyway, they do watch you run and that’s how they finally found me the best shoe. My bill was about 150, I think I got a pair of socks, so expensive, but worth it, and the shoe was just an expensive shoe.

Love.
The people are so nice! Maybe I’m just not used to people in Indiana yet.
They have a little track where they will watch you jog, and tell you what they think about your gait. Then make a recommendation for different shoe types.
I think I gave off the «I’m just looking» vibe when I really had to buy shoes – the sole was coming off of the old pair. But they were extremely low pressure with the recommendations – they will write the model down for you to find online if you are that shady.
You can bring in your old running shoes for a discount, as long as they are clean and have no holes! Cash for running clunkers. (actually it’s for Africans or something noble, they don’t destroy them).
Impressed!