Fleet Feet Sports

This was my first time getting fitted for running shoes. They were pricey by my shin and ankle pain is completely gone. Hallelujah!

I really like this place and the time you spend with the associates. They take time to make sure u are comfortable with the shoes walking or running whichever u prefer. They even fit you for bras… awesome!!! I just went as a spectator with my husband and wound up getting shoes also.

Great experience! I got exactly what I needed and was in and out in under 15 minutes. I was very happy that they found the type of shoe I wanted on sale I appreciate that they were concerned with finding the right shoe for me at the best price as opposed to trying to sell me the most expensive one. I’m looking forward to going back for more running gear in the future.

This is an awesome store, if you just want to stand around and wait forever. I’d write a longer review but I don’t have any time after wasting it all waiting around.

I rarely give a 5-​star rating, however the Fleet Feet staff are incredible. We arrived one hour before they closed and they had 3 other customers that they were serving. We waited about 30 minutes, but it was well worth the wait. The staff spend one-​on-​one time with you. They make sure you have the right shoe for your specific needs. As someone who has started running more than just one mile at a time, I needed something that wouldn’t aggravate my shin splints, and the staff listened to me. She watched me walk and then run on the treadmill with 3 different pairs of shoes. When I decided on my shoes, she spent more time with me finding the right insert. Another staff member did the same thing for my husband. It was a fantastic experience, we will definitely be returning. I cannot recommend Fleet Feet enough!’

I remember a few years ago first hearing about this store and being negative about how the price of shoes might be increasingly high. To my surprise they were not at all and even more surprising was the level of service that I and my son received when purchasing two sets of shoes. I have been a triathlete for years and found out for the first time the proper shoe for my step. WOW, what a difference it made on my legs.
I have now purchased numerous pairs of shoes from this store and have never been sorry about these purchases. I dare you to find a better, more customer friendly store.

I’m not an athlete and I was apprehensive about going to such a specialized retailer. My fears were not founded. Wendy did an amazing job, the shoes are great, the inserts are even better. I can’t wait until I need another pair of shoes.

This is a fantastic store. The selection of running shoes and clothing is fantastic, the staff is terrific, and the experience is everything a runner would want. I would recommend this store to beginning runners as well as intermediate runners and possibly expert runners as well if they were in need of shoes or clothes or nutrition. This store also sponsors a lot of runs where you can meet other runners and get involved in the community, which for people new to the Columbia area is wonderful.
One cool thing about this store when trying on shoes is they let you go outside and run in them for a bit and they’re able to see how your feet land in the shoe and you’re able to figure out if you like the feel of the shoe or not, something that’s hard to do unless you’ve run in them.
Highly recommended.

Fleet feet is no ordinary shoe store! The staff was friendly, inviting, extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable. I was welcomed with a friendly smile and left with new friends. As a Soldier with chronic injuries, i needed a running shoe that would assist with controlling pain. Melinda sized me up with several brands until we found the perfect one. I never felt pressured to buy anything, she gave me options (wide selections) and told me which one i was performing in best. Btw, they have a short lane you can run on to test drive your new shoe, before you purchase. I will never buy a new running shoe anywhere else in SC! Overall experience= Outstanding Service

Great helpful staff thanks!

I’m just starting out as a runner and am so glad I started at Fleet Feet!
I knew I needed a good pair of shoes and a friend recommended them. I arrived and only had to wait a couple of minutes before someone came to help me. They measured my feet, checked out my walk and then we tried on numerous pairs of shoes. I lost count! I was instructed to run in each pair outside to see how they felt. I ended up buying the first pair I put on!
The gentleman that helped me was very nice and obviously talked to me a lot about the shoes but also told me some tips about how to tie my shoes to help with my wider foot and more narrow ankle. He also talked to me about dealing with some pain I had been having while I was running. The service was great!
I bought the shoes and 3 pair of socks and the total was around $ 120. Probably a little more expensive than what I could have found somewhere else but it is worth it to know that the shoes I’m going to be wearing are the best fit for my feet.

I agree with the other review– you need to go here to get fitted for shoes. not a chain store, you need Fleet Feet where the staff are runners themselves and take time with you to put you in the right shoes. The right shoes make a HUGE difference and are worth the price!
They also do a lot of fun community activities, like races, a pub run, diva night, etc. They are also super friendly to the beginner runner and to walkers, which is refreshing!

If you need to get fitted for a running shoe this is hands down the best place in Columbia. They put you on a treadmill and video tape your stride. You are going to spend some money there but if you are serious about getting the correct shoe this is where you need to go. All fittings are done free of charge. If you were a tightwad I suppose you could take what they recommend and probably save $ 20 by purchasing on the internet. The way I look at it is that they spend about an hour fitting you for a shoe then its worth the small extra cost. Also they dont just hire people off the street. All of the workers are competitive runners and take their job seriously (labor of love I suppose).