Dick's and running shoes

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I know around the nest, Dicks was always the example of a place to NOT go get running shoes. My husband needs a new pair, but we know what brand we were looking for and had a coupon for Dicks, so we just went there.

While browsing, we met the shoe area manager. He asked if we needed any help and I said we were good, just looking for a certain style of Brooks. He told me they don't carry it, but had other suggestions. I was a bit dismissive, mostly because I was prepped for him to know nothing.

Turns out, he's been working in running shoe sales for years, and he was telling us that Dicks has been focusing on re-vamping their business model to accommodate running as a specialty. He says that the new stores that are opening up all have treadmills and staff trained the same way running specialty store staff is trained - to look at foot structure, how you walk/run and how to properly fit and test shoes.

I thought it was really interesting. Of course, this is not true for all existing Dicks locations, but new ones (and eventually all of them).

Just thought I'd share.

[grk2012]

Good to know. Love your sig pic!

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Thanks! I think my face looks a bit stupid, but it was the best shot from the race!

[grk2012]

May 13, 2012 21:58:42 GMT -5 @sessalee said:

Thanks! I think my face looks a bit stupid, but it was the best shot from the race!

No way, you look happy!