Gait Analysis and the Fit Process at The Running Well Store
Gait Analysis and the Fit Process at The Running Well Store
What happens in a fitting
A Fit Guru asks about your goals, current shoes, and any pain or fit issues. Next, you spend 20 to 30 seconds on the treadmill in stocking feet while we record. The recording takes under a minute. We review the video with you to narrow the fit, support level, and shoe category. Then we bring out shoes to compare on size, width, cushioning, and stability.
What gait analysis is for
Gait analysis helps us narrow the fit, support level, and shoe category that may work best for your stride, goals, and comfort needs. There's no wrong answer when we ask what you want to do in your shoes.
What to wear
Wear light-colored socks, or use a clean pair we provide free.
Wide sizes
We carry all widths. Many popular models come in Wide or XWide, including Brooks, HOKA, ASICS, New Balance, Mizuno, and On.
Walk in or book a time
You can book a time with a Fit Guru on our Schedule a Fitting page. You can also take the online Find My Fit quiz first. Prefer to talk it through? Chat with a Guru. You have 30 days to run in the shoes and exchange them or take store credit if they're not right.
Hours and locations
We're open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekday closing moves to 8pm. Find us at 6040 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154. Or visit 330 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO 64063. Or stop by 6009 Johnson Drive Unit B, Mission, KS 66202. They are all the same. You can expect to get the same service no matter the location you walk into.
Schedule a Fitting.
Our Northland running store always takes walk-ins! However, you can also schedule an appointment to meet one-on-one with one of our Fit Gurus for more personalized experience.
