Chicago is a marathon town, and Fleet Feet blankets it — Lincoln Square, Old Town, the South Loop, and Lakeview all get a full-service shop with gait analysis. New Balance sits on Clark Street in Lincoln Park, On has a flagship on Rush Street, and out on the far South Side, Running Excels in Beverly is the neighborhood institution runners drive across town for. Group your stops by neighborhood; the lakefront path is never far.
4.7 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
Running store providing shoes, socks and fitness gear. Friendly staff are on hand to fit you for the ideal footwear, and help with training.
4.6 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
Chain retailer featuring running shoes and activewear as well as treadmills for testing.
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Retail chain stocking athletic shoes, apparel & accessories geared toward runners.
4.5 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Chain retailer stocking house-brand athletic footwear, apparel & accessories for all ages.
4.5 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Locally-owned shop for premium running shoes, apparel, and gear, plus gait analysis.
4 ★★★★☆ 233 reviews
Retailer carrying athletic shoes designed for walking, running, and fitness.
Between them, Chicago's running stores carry HOKA, New Balance, On, Adidas, ASICS, Brooks, Nike, Saucony. Trying a few brands back-to-back is the whole point of shopping in person — read what to expect at a fitting before you go, or find any brand near you in our brand directory.
I’ve been to running stores before (and even this location) but today I had such a phenomenal experience I just had to write a review. I’m training for my 3rd marathon and I’ve just been getting the same size and model of shoe over the years since it wasn’t really causing me any issues.
I had a great experience at Fleet Feet. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and really took the time to help me find exactly what I needed without any pressure. The whole process was smooth and professional, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. It’s not easy to find service like this anymore.
Smaller but very clean and well-stocked store. Huge shoutout to Iyanna and Elaine for being super friendly and helpful! They gave me advice on the styles and colors that were right for me. Both were extremely attentive to the needs of the person before me as well. I'll definitely be back because of them.
