Phidippides

Very good prices and even than I saved some more with generous discounts.
Outstanding service, employees are an absolute pleasure to work with and very well-​connected to the kiting community.

I went there because of all the good reviews I had read here, and I was not disappointed at all. This is obviously a place where people care about the customers and are very professional. I will probably go there again in the future.

I’ve never been to an actual professional running store before to buy shoes but I’m very happy that I made the decision to come here. I want to thank two people in particular: Steven and Teresa. Steven and Teresa both gave me a level of service that I would’ve never expected. They spent all the time necessary to make sure that I was properly evaluated and that I came home with the best possible shoe for my running stride. This is a great running store and if you have the opportunity to be taken care of by Steven or Teresa consider yourself lucky.

Okay it has been about a month since I purchased the «recommended» shoes, so thought I should give you an update. I consider myself an ‘ok runner”.meaning I may run 10−15miles a week, I have flat feet, which I explained all this to the representative when purchasing my new shoes. Needless to say, these shoes are NOT supportive at all, and my feet ache after running. I thought maybe I just need time to break them in but that is not it. I have ran a couple 5k’s to break them in as well and still same results. hurt feet. I will be trying New Balance or Big Peach to see what recommendations they give. I still do feel like Eric gave great customer service but his shoe recommendation for ME was not worth what I paid for the shoes. But hey lesson learned, I’m not angry about it. I just wont go there anymore for shoes.

I’d never been into a running-​specific shoe store before but recently decided to start training for a half marathon and decided I needed to look into some good running shoes. A friend of mine recommended Phidippides to me, so I decided to stop by. And boy am I happy I did! Not only were the staff knowledgable, they were friendly, helpful, and VERY patient with me. After listening to my vague description of what I thought I needed, she brought me pair after pair of shoes to run across the store in and decide which I liked. She brought me numerous colors, styles and sizes, always untying the laces for me and handing them to me ready to put on. She helped me determine how they shoes should fit and what I should be feeling for in each one. After a half hour or so, I had it narrowed down to the shoe I liked best (the Brooks Launch 2) and walked out excited to be on my way to becoming a half marathoner (or at least looking the part). They had even invited me to be a part of the running club!
The next day I went for a run in my new shoes and had no problems. Unfortunately, I ran in them again a few days later and realized when I returned that the right shoe had begun to rub a blister on the back of my right ankle. Imagine how bummed I was to have a $ 100 pair of shoes rubbing a blister! I figured once I broke the shoes in, the angle would no longer be a problem. So, I wore a Band-​Aid on that ankle each time I ran, which helped the issue, but the rubbing didn’t get any better. I decided to take them back to Phidippides to see if they had any advice on how to fix the problem.
To my surprise, the staff were so understanding of my issue and gave me a BRAND NEW pair of the exact same shoe. It turns out sometimes these shoes have tiny differences in them, which is why my heel was getting rubbed in only the right shoe and not the left. Needless to say, I am so impressed by Phidippides and their customer service and will most certainly be returning in the future and recommending them to everyone I know!

Shoes needing to be replaced… this is the place! Knowledgeable, no pressure staff focused on getting you into the right pair. Function over form — but plenty of flash to choose from too. Solid experience all around. Certain return.

I came in to Phidippides last week to buy a new pair of running shoes. I was replacing some I’d gotten on the internet that were making my feet hurt. I can’t rave about this store enough. Greg was incredibly knowledgable and took so much time with me. He must have spent an hour and a half with me trying on numerous shoes, explaining why certain types of shoes worked better for different types of feet, and creating more arch support for my high arches in the shoes I chose. Other employees even came over and gave their opinions and chatted with me, making me feel at home and incredibly well taken care of. Not only did I leave with a great pair of shoes that don’t make me feet hurt and have helped to stop my proclivity toward shin splints, but I actually really enjoyed the experience. I wish I could give more than five stars!

I have been running/​seeing a personal trainer for a couple years before I found out about Phidippides. After buying Adidas, Nike, and every other brand of shoe and them failing to meet my workout needs I did some research and found this place.
Now, I can’t stop talking about them!
I have never paid $ 100.00 for a pair of workout shoes and now see that I should have been from the beginning. For me, $ 100.00 was a hard pill to swallow at first, but after the first couple workouts I was more than happy with my purchase.
My first time in I was taken aback. I was measured for shoe size, they had me do a small run in store in the shoes to make sure they fit my running style THEN had me try on a couple different pair they thought might fit. Amazing!
On my second time in I brought the shoes back with me thinking I would just get them and go. Nope, no way. They checked out my old shoe to see where they were worn out most in, had me do another run in the old shoes and new shoes. I actually ended up with a different shoe! Amazing! What I thought was perfect they realized they needed to tweak what they thought was perfect. This new shoe is even better– how is that possible?!
Best shoes for working out, best shoes for days I know I need extra support. Great staff. Very knowledgeable. Won’t buy workout shoes anywhere else…

I’m a beginning runner, and every article on the internet said that I should invest in good running shoes that match my gait. I’m always a little skeptical about buying fancy sports equipment– I’ve always believed that effort is more important than brand name clothes. But I decided to give the magazines the benefit of the doubt, and I went to the nearest speciality runner’s store with a good reputation– this one.
My experience was pretty awesome. I was never hurried or pressured to buy anything I didn’t want. I was offered previous year models to save some cash. In the end I walked out with some shoes that felt amazing, along with some socks and accessories to go with.
The difference between my old and new shoes was night and day. This store’s employees know their stuff. I went on a run right after getting back from the store, and my feet felt amazing. The employees at most of the general sports stores (Dick’s, Foot Locker) have never matched me up with a good shoe before.
I know where I’m going next time I need running gear. I can’t recommend this store enough.

This review is regarding the training program Phiddipides put together for the Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon this past spring. I had signed up for the Georgia Half last winter and when I got an email saying that Phiddipides was sponsoring a training program to get runners ready, I was excited. The cost to participate in the training program was $ 59 and it promised 12 weeks of supported long runs, experienced coaches, post-​run food, an official training shirt, and a written training plan. I had experienced great success before with the training programs offered by the Atlanta Track Club, and the only requirements for the half marathon training program was to be able to run three miles, so this sounded like exactly what I needed to stay on track.
The program started in December and for the first training run we had a huge group– probably around 50 – 60 runners. It was very chaotic due to the large amount of people, plus there was another training program offered by Jeff Galloway that was also meeting. After brief introductions, we split up into groups to go for our run and this is where I started to become irritated. With such a large group of runners there were only five or six coaches available, and once divided up into groups by pace, anyone running more than 10:00m/mi was left to run on their own. I went to the training program the first four Saturdays, and I never had the opportunity to interact with any of the coaches and started to wonder why the heck I was waking up early on a Saturday morning for basically nothing.
I would not recommend this program for beginners, slower runners, or even more experienced runners who need or want a little more support. This is not a training program that is encompassing of runners of all ability levels and I would recommend that Phidippides state that somewhere in their advertising for this program or during the first meeting. In the meantime, I will stick to the training programs offered by the Atlanta Track Club to keep me on track.

The best shoe shopping experience I’ve ever had. That may sound like hyperbole, but I’ve never been to a place where they tried to find what was right for me rather than me groping at a vague idea for what I was looking for. They not only took my vague idea – a shoe for walking and aerobics – but also studied my gait, which no shoe salesmen has ever done before. Then they brought out an array of different shoes for me to try on and let me trust their expertise. Furthermore, they weren’t trying to force a more expensive shoe on me. All the shoes, as best as I could see, cost around the same price and it’s a fair price for a quality shoe ($ 100-​$ 130). Finally, their return policy was fair where I had the option of trying out the shoe and as long as it was ruined («like stepping in a mud puddle,» the friendly and knowledgeable salesmen told me), you can return it.
As long as I’m in Atlanta, I don’t think I’ll ever shop anywhere else again for sneakers.

Happy with my experience here of getting fitted for new runners. Super friendly staff.

Great, friendly service. Spark quest offers promos for the store too!

I finally came to the realization that if I was going to be serious about working out more, I’d have to abandon my crappy shoes from Dick’s for a better quality pair that actually fit. Read a couple of reviews and decided Phidippides was the place to go.
Stopped by one Saturday afternoon and was greeted promptly. A few minutes later, I was trotting back and forth across the store feeling like a complete idiot. But if that’s what it takes to avoid ridiculous pains in my feet and shins, so be it.
After trying on somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 to 10 different pairs, I decided on a pair of Asics Gel-​Kayanos that, I swear, were the absolute ugliest pair of shoes that I’ve ever laid eyes on. It was really hard to separate the repulsion that I felt towards the design and color scheme from how good they felt on my feet. After dealing with an internal struggle regarding whether or not I should lie about which pair felt best, I asked if they had the Asics in any other colors. Nope. Not at this store. But maybe, just maybe, our other store does. *silent prayer while guy is on the phone*
Fortunately for my pride and sanity, the other Phidippides location had the same shoe style available in purple. Let’s face it, that’s not any better. But I have a serious aversion to neon teal, so anything else would have made me happy. Now I am the proud owner of a pair of grey, purple, and lime green running shoes and my tootsies have never felt better.
Honestly, the prices here can be a bit inflated, but the service that these guys provide has proved to be invaluable for me. I’ll definitely be coming back when it’s time for a new pair of shoes, while secretly hoping that Asics has fired whoever chooses the color schemes for their shoes.

By far, the best shopping experience I have had in a while! I have been running for close to two years and decided it was time to get some good running shoes. I know the store because I usually go to their Thursday’s runs (which I always enjoy) and once in a while I buy an appliance I need but never before been here for running shoes. The staff here is always supper friendly and help you find what you need. The guy that helped me that day made me run in the store so that he could see my style of running and the kind of shoes that might be right for me. Even though I feel in love with the first pair I tried, he had no problem bringing me more options to make sure I had the right one, It even gave me the impression I could have tried the whole store and he wouldn’t even have flinch and kept his smile all day long!
This is the spot for running shoes for sure!

Always very helpful, not matter how many times you need to try on shoes. Clean socks if needed, and they really take the time to evaluate your stride and foot work. Staff is extremely nice and welcoming, even for a not so avid runner like myself.
I like to walk in with an open mind — don’t judge the shoes on the color, brand, or what you want, but instead, let them do the picking for you. And if the shoes don’t work out when you leave, as long as you’re running on a treadmill you can return it within 30 ddays of your purchase.

I am not much of a runner, but I like to go for a jog whenever I’m feeling a bit saggy and I have had my old running shoes since 2008. Definitely high time for a new pair. After searching online for shoes, I was just overwhelmed and even though I thought I knew whether I was an overpronator, underpronator, or a neutral runner, I couldn’t be entirely sure. So I found Phidippides online and went into the store the next day.
The store was not easy to find, although I had never shopped at Ansley Mall before. The store is located a couple storefronts down from LA Fitness on the right, if you are facing the gym.
Anyways, the sales associate was really helpful. He watched me run and checked the sizing of the shoes. If you forgot socks, the store provides a bin of clean socks to try on with the shoes… just make sure to choose a sock that approximates the thickness of your regular running socks. After watching me run, the sales associate brought out 4 pairs of shoes for me to try on. They were all $ 90-​$ 120 in price range, so I assume most of their shoes run in that range since he didn’t ask me about what price I wanted. They do have some sales merchandise though, as I overheard another customer saying she was stockpiling the store’s Nike Free stock since they were on sale.
So far so good with the shoes and I couldn’t be happier with my experience at the store. What puts this place above and beyond though is that the sales associate who rang me up was very friendly and after I inquired about a student discount, he offered a 10% discount even though the store doesn’t offer a regular student discount. This made the shoes cheaper than they would be if I had purchased them online. Nice!

Some relationships are measured in meals. I’ve had some that started over dinner, blossomed over breakfast and were pretty much done by lunch.
I measure my Phidippides relationship in miles.
At last count I estimate that I’m about 8000 miles into this relationship and I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon.
I seriously love this place and the staff. A couple of times a year, M and I show up and spend a few hours trying on every single neutral running shoe they have multiple times. Not a single time has anyone tried to hurry us along, make unsolicited suggestions or given us a dirty look.
If car dealerships were even remotely like this, I might buy a new car every year (don’t listen to what people say, I actually don’t).
These people know what they are talking about and as far as I know are not motivated to sell one brand over another. Over the past 7 years I’ve gone from Saucony to Mizuno to Brooks and will probably be switching again in the near future.
Being helped by experienced, active runners who comprise most of the staff helps immensely when you want to have an intelligent conversation about the various aspects of the shoe (s) you are trying on. They are also great if you want to get a professional perspective on the latest running fad.
They also have a decent selection of running gear including a clearance rack in the back. Bonus points are awarded for the various Phidippides branded running gear priced very competitively compared to the usual brands. Trust me when I tell you to get the ones with the name written in Greek. It’s an awesome ice-​breaker and guaranteed to get you many, many dates with opposite the (or same) sex. This happens to me all the time when I’m in my last mile of a long run and starting to hallucinate about Pizza and/​or sex.
If you’re into group running and training, they also offer various activities you can partake in.
So, next time you need running/​walking shoes, run/​walk to Phiddipides and tell them I sent you. Once they’ve gone ‘who?, we don’t know him’ you can get down to the business of getting the best customer service in any running store in Atlanta.

I spent an evening at Phidippides for the Back on My Feet volunteer orientation (
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It’s in Ansley Mall, an outdoor mall type of place. You can’t see the store from the parking lot– it’s behind Moe’s and next to LA Fitness. I would’ve ended up wandering around if someone hadn’t told me about this!
Most of the volunteers were there because of the Phidippides newsletter, so the shop must do a good job connecting with its customers! And even though it was nearing closing time, the shop was busy busy with runners in all shapes and forms. There were also 2 – 3 groups that seemed like they were starting/​ending a run. So I left with the impression that Phidippides is more than a place to pick up a new pair of shoes.
They are solid on the goods department too– they have a huge selection of running shoes stacked up to the tall ceilings. I’ll definitely come back here with my marathon-​loving parents to get a closer look at their stuff and offers! Happy running :)

Phidippides is one of the best places to find running/​walking shoes. The day of my first run/​walk for the year I went to Phidippides, Atlanta to find the right shoe. I had to because the ones I was working with was last years old news. I’m so glad that when I got there they weren’t that busy. (It was around 1 in the afternoon). Gregory assisted me and let me tell you, he is one of the best! Very, very knowledgeable in his craft. He worked with me to find the shoe that would work for my feet. I had to have tried on at least 6 pairs. That’s because it takes time to find the right shoe and if you’re going to make this kind of investment it’s worth taking your time.
In finding the right shoe they have you run up and down the aisle in the store so they can check out your form. They are looking at the way your feet hit the ground, the way you leave the ground, if your feet tend to turn inward or out, if you have enough support. In my case, my right foot tends to waiver inward and my insteps are rather flat. (I think that has something to do with being barefoot and pregnant for so many years lol). Gregory was patient and didn’t stop looking until I was completely satisfied. Thanks for all of your help.
The day of my race I felt like I was bouncing up and down on a mattress. My feet loved me for the investment and in-​turn gave me one of the easiest races I’ve done.
There are currently two locations; one in Atlanta on Piedmont Ave, and the other in Sandy Springs on Sandy Springs Circle. If you visit the one in Atlanta be sure to ask for Gregory’s assistance and if he’s not available I’m sure the other assistants will do great.