iRun Texas

I only buy my shoes from iRun because they have the best customer service and selection. Jacquie is very charming and helps me find the perfect shoes for my fit. Avoid the big-​box stores and support a family/​local business.

Last year when I started to train for a marathon, I decided to venture away from my go-​to brand of stability running shoe to a comfy-​super-​soft gel sole shoe. I purchased it because they looked cute, and had decent reviews online. I ended up with a knee injury that I’ve now had for about 8 months now– undiagnosed knee pain with no structural damage. I felt like I had tried everything after countless visits to the doctor, and realizing that I had never actually been fitted for running shoes.
I had seen iRun Texas time and time again on my frequent guilty pleasure trips to orange leaf, and decided to check it out. Jackie immediately greeted me and guided me through the running shoe fitting process. They do not use any sort of electronic mat to determine arch height. Everything is done manually, including all measurements. Jackie is a subject matter expert and observed my gait both walking and running. Immediately, she reported I needed a stability shoe– when I had been wearing a neutral shoe all along. First mistake of mine! I’ve also been wearing the wrong size shoe my whole running career! Within just minutes I had found a new pair of shoes that not only reduced my knee pain significantly, but they’re the best performance and comfort I’ve ever felt in a running shoe!
Jackie provided me with incredible customer service, and I would recommend iRun Texas to anyone. Thank you again!

If you’re even contemplating a running or walking program do yourself a favor and go to this store. I started a C25K program, jacked up my knees, healed and decided to actually try a running store after reading the differences between getting fitted properly for running shoes.
Rather you 1 or 100 years of age– go here. I am a complete beginner and older than most that start running. I was give the best service, fitted with expertise, advice, commentary and analysis on my gait, walk, stride and run. It was not a lengthy drawn out process, but a thorough and understanding process. I tried on 3 different pair and bought two of the same brand. I can’t believe the difference in these types of shoes versus foot locker etc.
I also plan on attending a running class here. So happy with my shoes and service here. Really, BRAVO on the service for this new runner!

Really happy with the service I received at this local small business!!! I was scared to go in because im not a «runner» I am working up to it but needed the right shoes to keep me comfortable on my journey. Scott was so nice and never made me feel intimidated. He took time with me and answered all my questions, no matter how trivial. Love my new shoes! Thank you Scott and iRun Texas!

Helpful staff. Didn’t have what I needed but they were helpful pointing me where I needed to go.

Very pleased with the exceptional knowledge of the staff on purchasing my new shoes.
I had no idea that I’ve been buying the wrong sized shoes for the past 20 years.

We have been here twice recently to buy new running shoes. Both visits were great. Very helpful employees. The military discounts are also nice. This is also a good place for information on local runs if you’re looking for some.

Best running store in San Antonio in my opinion! I’ve been shopping here for several years. The store owners and all the staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. They are happy to share some great information to help you become a better runner, and NOT just to sell you their products. They have a great return policy on shoes to make sure you’re happy with shoes you purchase at their store. Like another reviewer mentioned, the weekly social runs are great too! This store and their new location off Bitters/​1604 are both great!

I can’t say enough good things about iRun. Not only do they have great merchandise (I’ve bought all my shoes here) but they are great people! Their training programs and social runs are great too!

iRun is the perfect example of the service you should receive (and expect) from a small business — they are attentive to actual customer needs, associates are educated on their products and how to choose them, and everyone working always has time to have a short conversation to get to know the customers. These qualities set them far apart from the big guys whose employees simply want to sell sell sell.
Selection is adequate to meet most runner’s needs or wants. I’ve never had an issue finding something to meet my needs and in a few instances that I wanted something slightly different they’ve been happy to order it at no additional cost (i.e. different color in a shoe).
They hold social runs on a weekly basis (Tuesday out of their Bitters location & Wednesdays out of the Stone Oak location) and often have shoe and equipment vendors on site during this time to showcase new products and answer questions. Many times they’ll actually let you use the brand new products during the social run as a «try before you buy» with absolutely no obligation to actually make a purchase. I’ve done this with a Garmin GPS watch as well as several different pairs of shoes. These runs always have a light, fun atmosphere and allow you to mingle and network with other people with the same interests.
Overall, a top notch store with even better owners and employees who make the San Antonio running community a better place to be!

The people who work here are great! The Wednesday social run is amazingly fun and great for people of all levels. «The beast» at the end of the 5 miler definitely lives up to it’s name! I had a great time. The prices are standard specialty store prices but I am happy supporting a friendly local business.

I’ve been to this store a few times, and have loved every trip. This past time my Physical Therapist sent me (ouch ouch ouch… don’t twist my arm to buy shoes! LOL!!!) because I have been having issues with my right foot and leg due to an accident. The girls there were able to help me find a much more stable shoe (I’m not in quite as much pain), and even showed me a cool way to tie my laces so there wouldn’t be so much pressure on the top of my foot! They were able to help me even though I told them I wouldn’t be doing any running in them… I thought this was strictly a running store, but come to find out they really just want to help people by giving them a great foundation! It’s not just about running… THANKS iRun Texas!!!

I was talked into joining a Run On! running group by a friend, and I’m glad I did. I have never been a good runner, but Run On! helped me get better! A six week class in the last session ran me $ 105 ($ 10 discount if you sign up before the first class). We met two times a week at 7pm at the store in Stone Oak. From there, we split into our pace groups and did our exercise. We were usually back to the store around 8p, sometimes 8:30p depending on how long the lecture took (which is usually running health basics). I had a great time in the class! I met new people and made friends who I have been able to hang out with since the class ended. I definitely plan on signing up for the next class after summer ends.
Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that Run On! has some of the cutest running clothes! They also fitted me for my running shoes. The first pair didn’t work out (the sole actually came off after a couple runs), they will gladly exchange any shoe you get from them if you aren’t happy with it – even if the shoe isn’t defective.

I like to think of myself as a loyal, honest person. But when it comes to social runs, I am a two-​timer. I love my Tuesday evenings at Pearl’s Run Wild Sports, but I have a huge crush on the Wednesday night gatherings at Run On!
The owners are usually on site, and they’re super nice and helpful. They have great sale racks where I find myself saying unthinkable things like, «18 dollars for a pair of running shorts — what a deal!» Which is a little nuts, but once the running bug bites you, you’re a goner. Also, when you run in groups and you’re the only one in cotton pants in 85 degree weather, credibility is instantly lost. Maybe I just want to be pat of something… sigh.
Anyway, this place is great. They offer training classes for marathons and other, less arduous races, which you have to pay for, but the Wednesday runs are free. It’s kind of a pain to get to Stone Oak at 6pm on a weekday for the social run, but what if I told you that once a month, they do a runner’s beer crawl?!? Amazing. I get updates on facebook.
Bringin’ the hipness to Stone Oak, or just solidifying the yuppiness, I don’t care. I like this place.