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The best running stores in North Carolina
Ranked by real customers — rating weighted by review volume across 17,719 Google reviews. Only shops with 25+ reviews qualify. Updated 2026.
#1 Fleet Feet Winston-Salem
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews · Winston-Salem, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“Super place! Large variety of athletic shoes and accessories. Superb staff, Erin, the manager greets promptly and was skillfully managing a very busy morning, checking in with thos…” — Charlie
#2 Fleet Feet Greensboro
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,198 reviews · Greensboro, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“Kelly was awesome and very patient with me while I got fitted and found the right shoes for me. She was very patient with me while I walked around inside the store to make sure my …” — C.
#3 Fleet Feet Greenville
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,003 reviews · Greenville, NC
Running and walking shoes are sold in this relaxed chain store offering a gait-analysis service and foot scanning.
“Absolutely amazing store, i live an hour away but drive to Greenville just to go here . I have been here twice in the last year and they never disappoint!! Yesterday I had the priv…” — Gabrielle
#4 Fleet Feet Durham - Southpoint
4.9 ★★★★★ 977 reviews · Durham, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“I heard about these shoes called on cloud, went to the store over by southpoint mall to see how the shoe was. As soon as I hit the door I heard someone welcome me in. Spoke to some…” — Danielle
#5 Fleet Feet - Wilmington
4.9 ★★★★★ 909 reviews · Wilmington, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“My second visit (both recommended by my doctors) and truly grateful for the friendly, professional, patient, expert support from a very knowledgeable staff. Ann was awesome and I a…” — Don
#6 Fleet Feet Fayetteville
4.9 ★★★★★ 889 reviews · Fayetteville, NC
Activewear and sneakers outlet for runners also selling walking shoes via experienced staff.
“THIS KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS 32 yo m I have a lower vertebrae fracture that ruined my balance and ability to walk properly without pain. ive been de…” — Forever
#7 Charlotte Running Company- Lake Norman
4.9 ★★★★★ 756 reviews · Mooresville, NC
Shoes and apparel shop selling sneakers for running and walking, with patient, knowledgeable staff.
“The customer service is top notch and the selection is great. I appreciate the staff’s helpfulness with the gait analysis and the foot scanner to help find the right shoe. I was th…” — Elle
#8 Fleet Feet Huntersville
4.9 ★★★★★ 725 reviews · Huntersville, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“This is my husband’s go-to store for his walking shoes. We have trails behind our subdivision and he tries to walk after every meal. I recently began experiencing foot issues, so I…” — A
#9 Fleet Feet Carrboro
4.9 ★★★★★ 704 reviews · Carrboro, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“My aging feet have stepped up their campaign of betrayal and perfidy on their owner. I can forgive them for their ugliness (they remind me of a sqooshed horned toad I saw as a kid …” — G.
#10 Fleet Feet High Point
4.9 ★★★★★ 624 reviews · High Point, NC
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
“Juan yanez was absolutely awesome took his time and was very professional and helped fit me to shoes of my choice and was very patient and helpful with my specific needs as I wear …” — Beth