Rapid Transit Sportswear

Rapid Transit is the best place to get your running shoes! The store was busy but definitely worth the wait. The staff is very knowledgeable and super helpful. The gentleman that helped me was patient and took his time he even watched me run in the back alley to see my stride. I tried on multiple pairs of shoes. I never felt like I was being rushed at all. I feel like I got a great pair of shoes that fit my feet perfectly! Thank you I will definitely be back!

First time in yesterday afternoon and will only be purchasing running shoes from Rapid Transit from here on out. It was pretty busy when we got there, but both myself and my boyfriend had one on one attention from two very knowledgable employees. Brock helped me and was extremely personable, patient and helpful. I had been wearing the same pair of Nikes for 2 years and had little knowledge of what shoe I wanted. He brought out probably 8 – 10 pairs of shoes for me to try on over the course of 30 minutes. They allow you to go run in the alley by the store to really get a feel for the shoes and that is really really great. Shoes have a very different feel from walking to running. I ended up with a pair of shoes that completely conform to my foot and I can barely tell I am wearing. They feel wonderful and I am so excited to run in them! Huge shoutout and thanks to Rapid Transit and Brock for your wealth of knowledge on shoes, your friendliness, patience and overall exceptional service!

Super nice people. Helped me pick out a jacket and hat/​gloves for my daughter. Could not have been nicer, made a point to get to know me and treat me well. I would highly recommend this locally owned shop.

I’m fan but it’s not as good as it gets. They have a lot of good stuff, but the store is crowded. if you are not exactly into PSU sports, they have too much PSU sports and not enough unbranded athletic cloths, but they must do well on football weekends, all 6 of them. Their shoe selection and knowledge is very good, but you have almost to ask to see the basement, which is crammed with other sports stuff, like soccer and lacrosse. It’s always somewhat of a challenge to park near them, but almost always doable. So, I’m a fan, often end up at Dicks, feel sick, and come here, and feel better.
Can confirm they are friendly, and can confirm prices are a little higher, but they have helped solve numerous problems, so an extra $ 3 for socks, that I can afford, and, given the money-​value-​of-​time, cannot buy them online cheaper if you factor in my time (or Simon’s I suspect).
We go back and should go back more often.

While I’m not a person who runs a lot, I will never go anywhere else to buy running shoes other than Rapid Transit! I was having issues of my feet going numb while running, I was wearing the wrong shoes for me and the staff at Rapid Transit go me in to the right pair! I like that the allow you to try many pairs of shoes on and run in the alley so you have a pretty good idea of what type of shoe you’re getting, and the best part is if you find you don’t like them once you get them home you can return them within 14 days! My feet have never felt better after running, the pair they put me in have me feeling like I’m running on clouds!

The staff is super helpful about getting you into a shoe that fits your foot. I had been having problems with plantar fasciitis and they examined how I walk, how wide my feet were, what kind of arches I had and chose two models for me to try. Their selection is phenomenal (and I have wide and big feet!) and after trying on about 4 pair, I was able to find ones that for perfectly for my foot shape. My pain went away and I simply go back in every 3 – 4 months for another pair of the same shoe and I have had no foot problems since my first visit. They are amazing and I wouldn’t chance my feet to any other store.

Incredible service from a very knowledgeable staff! The staff takes their time with each customer, ensuring that they’re getting the right shoe for their feet and walking/​running style.
I have friends who have gone in from out of town, got fitted for shoes, and continue to have their sneakers shipped to them from the store on a regular basis!
You will love them as much as their fans when you give them a try.

The staff is willing to take time to find the correct pair of shoes for you. Excellent service and advice.

Although I paid full price for the shoes I bought, the level of attention I got from the sales staff was worth it. And they are very knowledgeable about not only the shoes they sell, but also running in the area, both events and places to run. I highly recommend Rapid Transit for anyone who is serious about running.

Rapid Transit is the ONLY place you should purchase running shoes! Their knowlege of fitting shoes is only paralled by the level of attention given to their customers!
Even though I my wife and I may only stop in once or twice a year, since we live almost an hour away, they remember us each time and make us feel welcome regardless of our status level of running!

I went here after hearing about how good the customer service was. It was great! I stopped by close to closing and the guy who helped me did not rush at all. He made sure I got the shoes I needed. I never had so much fun trying on shoes. You guys rock!

I have gotten three pairs of athletic shoes at Rapid Transit. The salesmen’s guidance helped me get stronger and avoid injury during a 60-​pound weight loss. They will ask you about what types of activity you are doing and your activity level, and they will evaluate you for over– or underpronation, high/​low arches, etc. They will also take the time to pull out a range of brands, sizes, and widths to best accommodate your feet. The experience is great, and the staff is fantastically knowledgeable.
As for the shoes being more expensive than other stores or online, I did not have this experience. Just out of curiosity, I looked up my past two pairs of shoes online after I bought them at Rapid Transit and could not find them for cheaper.

Simply the only place to buy your athletic shoes if you are even moderately serious about your sports /​health. The staff knows feet, they know the shoes they stock and they know how to get you in the shoes that work for you.

Phenomenal customer service, and great local feel. They spent 20 minutes with me determining what kind of running shoes I needed, bringing out pair after pair. We didn’t just try them on and walk around, but the salesman came outside with me to watch me run down the block, carefully watching how my feet and knees reacted to each pair. And after all that, when after running on them several times, they didn’t feel right the team exchanged them for a different shoe, no problem. Their knowledge and care to get you outfitted right is fantastic.

I love this place. Awesome service! Finally broke down and bought a decent pair of running shoes there after dealing with the morons @ Dicks and the Mall. Yeah I paid a little more, but it was worth it to talk to someone who knew what was up. Would rather keep the money local anyway.

This place literally changed my life… I credit them with saving me from what would have probably been a future of knee replacement surgery for actually fitting me with proper running shoes. The first time I went in I think they were slightly appalled at what I had been running in for years (crappy shoes from whatever sporting goods stores in the «running shoe» section). They were super helpful, explained everything to me about the shoe, and let me run in them until I found the right pair. Now I just go in and pick up a new pair of the same shoe every few months. They usually give students a discount, which I like. You do pay a little more, but you get good service and good shoes, and you’re buying local which is always a plus.
So today I’m was out of sports bras (I have to do laundry really bad) but wanted to go to the gym this morning so I swung by Rapid Transit on my way for a new one (in light of sounding ridiculously bourgeois, I needed a new one anyway). I stood in front of the huge rack slightly overwhelmed and a man came up behind me, asked me what size I needed (at least he didn’t try and gauge for himself) and literally picked three out for me to try on. Ok. It cut my indecision to a third and got me out of the store in 10 minutes instead of my usual 90 minutes. So that $ 10 extra bucks I could’ve saved on a cheaper one at Ross or Macys, I saved in time, gas, and much better quality (they have Under Armour which is the only line that actually holds your sh** in place!).
I would never shop at a sporting goods chain again so long as this store is still around.

Rapid Transit does have excellent customer service. They know their stuff, and whenever they don’t have an answer to your question they won’t try to bullsh*t you like the kids you’re going to find at Dick’s or other sport places.
You do end up paying for that service and knowledge: their prices are very expensive. MSRP expensive.
For running shoes, I don’t mind paying extra as they do help me identify the shoes that fit me best. But for accessories (shirts, gloves, shorts, socks, etc.), I’ll pass. Whenever I need to buy those, I go to their store to find the products I like. I take notes, and then find the products online for at least 20% off.

Forget about going to Modell’s, Dick’s or some other corporate entity, Rapid Transit is the best place in the area to get suited up for any type of physical activity imaginable. Aside from having equipment for even the most unrecognizable of sports, the customer service and knowledge here is incredible. I have gotten my last two pairs of running shoes here and when I was testing them out, I felt like one of those people in a Gatorade commercial with all of the tubes and monitors attached to my body while surrounded by people in white lab coats jotting down observations. Okay, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but still, they know what they are doing here. I felt a bit silly running up and down the alley with an employee watching my every step, but after purchasing the best running shoes I have ever had, I was glad that I looked like a goof running up and down Calder Way in a business casual outfit with a pair of New Balances on my feet. Go here and you will feel like you could do a marathon in record breaking time, great place. I might even drive three hours just to get another pair once my current NBs give out.