Delaware Running Company

This place is nothing short of awesome! If you are a runner or walker you owe it to yourself to stop in the next time you need new shoes.
The staff is exceptional and incredibly friendly. They take all the time you need to evaluate your shoe needs. After talking with you and asking questions about your running needs, injury history, and goals for this next pair of shoes, they will then evaluate your gait for any special needs such as stability, etc.
They will then recommend several brands and models and bring them all out for you to try on and take a test ride in.
I ended up with a pair of Hoka One One shoes that are fabulous.
Thanks Delaware Running Company!
Prices are also competitive with big box and Zappos, etc. especially latest model shoes which seem to be priced the same as anywhere else you look.
Visit this place next time you need new shoes. You will be happy that you did.

I’ve been a loyal customer of the big box retailers for 20 years and I can’t believe I’ve been missing out. Starting to run longboard distance now so I decided to get some expert advice. Met with Chad and he was great. Took time to explain everything and genuinely seemed to want to sell me the «right» sneaker… Not just the most expensive. I can’t wait to go back!

I have purchased here many times over the years, and the entire staff is helpful and knowledgable. Patient, well versed, organized — every time. Not only have i bought for myself but also my daughters who are runners. I enjoy coming to the store, the sense of community and the excellent footwear. Easily 5 stars.

I’m trying to get running again after a car accident with a foot that will never be the same. I’ve never had to pay any particular attention to shoes before, other than whether they were the right size and whether I could handle the look and the price of them. But I’ve been through probably a dozen pairs of shoes since I started walking again after surgery, and it turns out buying shoes is apparently going to be a hassle from now on. So I figured it was time for some expert intervention, and I asked around my collection of local runner friends and this was the place that seemed to get universally positive reviews.
The guy who helped me was named Chad, and I explained my foot problem, then he had me walk in my socks up and down the floor and then on the treadmill while he watched. I was wearing a half shredded pair of New Balance Air Minimus sneakers when I got there — I actually have had 3 identical pair of them because they don’t hurt as much as the other dozen or so pairs of sneakers I’ve tried since my surgery, but each pair ripped across the big toe knuckle within a week of wear. We talked a little about the fact that I’d had better luck with minimalist sneakers, but that all my doctors had recommended supportive shoes, and I told him I was completely brand agnostic and willing to try anything, and then he started bringing out stacks of sneakers he thought might work that were somewhere in between. I tried on so many pairs that I lost track of how many. More than 10, less than 20. Only one was rejected before I even laced up, the rest I either walked around the store in and/​or got on the treadmill in. There were about four pair left in the final cut, and I walked out with a pair of Brooks Dyad 8s 10 minutes after their closing time, about 45 minutes after I arrived. I also bought a pair of socks, since the ones I wore up there were suited to my minimalist shoes but not great for the taller, beefier shoes I was trying on — they had a basket of socks for people to use to try on shoes (actual socks that they also sell, not those stupid pantyhose ends) and I really liked the ones he had me wear.
The women’s Brooks Dyad 8 size 9.5 B shoes were $ 119.99 and the Feetures FA55002 size medium socks were $ 9.00. I’m including the prices in the review because quite a few of the reviews I read online before I drove over an hour each way to go here mentioned that it was expensive, to expect to spend a lot of money, etc… but when I came home and looked online, the shoes were about $ 120 everywhere I found them, and the socks were more like $ 10 – 11. So even if I hadn’t been in need of expert advice (and I do feel like I got expert advice) I didn’t pay any more here than I would have anywhere else. In fact, several people were in and out while I was there who came in knowing exactly what they wanted, the sorts of people who could have bought online just as easily. I was on a mission, so I didn’t really spend any time browsing around and really just tried on what he brought me, but my impression was that they carry quality merch (not just shoes, they had quite a lot of clothing etc as well) and charge list price for it.
I will be back next time I need sneakers for sure.

Solid Customer Service!!!
Like others mentioned, please don’t walk in to this shop and think you are going to buy a $ 50.00 pair of sneakers, because it just isn’t going to happen. In the case of your feet and what you put on them, in my personal experience, you get what you pay for.
Having just received my new orthotics from the podiatrist’s office, I needed then to start the search for new running shoes. After another round of problems with my feet which resulted in major shin splits and eventually hip adjustment issues, my wonderful New Balance sneakers, the brand that I have lived in for the past 4 years just weren’t going to be able to do what I now needed. My podiatrist recommended looking into new brands, such as Brooks and Saucony. My trainer then recommended this place to start my search…
I walked out 1.5 hours later with 3 new pairs of sneakers in hand (one for running, one for inside training and one for everyday). They must have some heck of a training program, because the two folks that waited on me were extremely knowledgeable, patient beyond words and insisted that I take each pair for a test run outside on the pavement.
Why not 5 stars then you might ask? Well, I have a manufacturer issue with the inside heel lip of one pair and was told that I could bring it back for an exchange. When I got there, the guy said that I described the problem wrong over the phone to him and even though it was still a manufacturer’s defect, that a better description of the problem would have been appreciated over the phone. Ummm Really? Sorry I don’t speak «shoe anatomy» like someone in the business. His condescending attitude shocked me and I politely said thank you and have a great day when he handed me my replacements.

Incredible customer service. Only buying running shoes from here from now on!

I was on the hunt for a great pair of running shoes that fit well. I walked in on a Saturday and it was slammed. Even with that, I was happy with the service provided. Chad must have brought me out 12 or 15 pairs of shoes. If they weren’t perfectly fit he made other suggestions. They even let you run outside or on a treadmill to make sure they are the best pair for you… I’m sure I paid a bit more but it is so worth the customer service provided. I bought a pair there about two years ago and haven’t been back since but now faithfully buy my shoes here.

The staff is knowledgable and listens to what you want/​need. Don’t be intimidated if you’re not a serious runner, you still want quality shoes and you’ll get that here. If you have had difficulty finding properly fitting shoes before they can special order you rare sizes. Also the student discount is much appreciated!

I’ve gotten two pair of running shoes there, and both times have been exceptional. The staff members are knowledgeable, helpful, and seem to really care about helping you pick out the right shoe! The prices are a bit steep, but I’m more than happy to pay a bit more for such great service and expertise.

So glad they now have a store on Main Street in Newark. Staff is helpful and know their «stuff.» It’s much better to pay a little more and get a shoe that is good for you than to walk into a box store a have someone sell you a shoe because it’s on sale.

I was fitted into a new pair of running shoes here, and the service was fantastic. I had several questions since I have flat feet, and the staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. I tried on several pairs and after walking around and taking them for a spin on their in-​house treadmill I found the perfect pair. Good selection.

This is a store operated by runners for runners. The employees know a lot about finding you the right shoes and gear — a world of difference from the nearby big-​box sporting goods stores. I have to special-​order my shoe size; they get it in quickly. Prices aren’t especially low, but the expertise still makes this store very much worth visiting.