The best running stores in New York
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 19,147 Google reviews. Only shops with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Fleet Feet Syracuse
4.9 ★★★★★ 885 reviews · East Syracuse, NY
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“When I need new sneakers, the only place I would consider going is Fleet Feet of Syracuse. I have lost track of how many years I have been a customer there, but every visit has pro…” — Carolyn
#2 NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub
4.6 ★★★★★ 972 reviews · New York, NY
Run center for picking up bibs and T-shirts and featuring a New Balance store.
“Place to pick up your bib and gear before the NYRR races, such as the NYC marathon and other major and minor races. They also have a ton of New Balance gear and describe the histor…” — Alan
#3 Fleet Feet Armory
4.8 ★★★★★ 613 reviews · Rochester, NY
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“This was my first time at Fleet Feet and I’m left wondering on why I hadn’t been here before! Dan was absolutely fantastic, his level of persistence and patience is admirable! Dan …” — Shazbo
#4 Fleet Feet Clay
4.9 ★★★★★ 486 reviews · Clay, NY
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“I came here on kind of a whim. Usually I am a total tightwad about shoes and just find name brands for cheap. I was already in the plaza at other stores and scoped Fleet Feet out b…” — Amber
#5 Fleet Feet Columbus Circle
4.5 ★★★★★ 814 reviews · New York, NY
Sleek sporting goods store specializing in running, including gait analysis, events & group runs.
“Love that they have lockers for the public to use. They have a TON of smaller ones where you have to bring your own lock, and 11 slightly larger lockers with a digital lock (16”x16…” — Heidi
#6 Brooklyn Running Company
4.8 ★★★★★ 482 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
Airy, brick-lined running shop for brand-name footwear, apparel & accessories, plus niche offerings.
“Really lovely sales assistants, super helpful in finding the right pair of shoes for you based on your level, current running habits and race goals. Extremely helpful and flexible …” — Madeleine
#7 Brooklyn Running Company
4.9 ★★★★★ 391 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
Personalized running shoe retailer featuring gait-analysis services and apparel.
“I wanted to write this review because of the great experience I had while picking out new running shoes. I wasn’t familiar with any of the running brands, but the staff was incredi…” — Mike
#8 Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie
4.8 ★★★★★ 423 reviews · Poughkeepsie, NY
Selection of running shoes and sneakers, along with fitness-apparel and gear.
“My wife took our adult son to fleet feet in poughkeepsie. He was having foot and back pain and needed to get into a new pair of sneakers. We've been there in past and knew that Kim…” — Raymond
#9 Runner's Edge Farmingdale
4.8 ★★★★★ 411 reviews · Farmingdale, NY
Specialty shop carrying an array of shoes, clothing & related accessories geared toward runners.
“Runner’s Edge is extremely professional and courteous. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We were helped right away and they took the time to make sure we were completely sat…” — Christopher
#10 Fleet Feet Upper East Side
4.5 ★★★★★ 613 reviews · New York, NY
Local running store chain offering a range of gear and apparel plus gait analysis services.
“Special shout out to Dayquan! Bought some gels & other items for a friend's birthday so I asked if they had any gift wrap/boxes for them. With his quick thinking, he ended up grabb…” — Andy