Gait Analysis

The Boulder Running Company offers expert consultation and custom fitting of quality running shoes. As part of our service, we videotape customers' foot strikes while they jog or walk on a treadmill. Using the video gait analysis as a tool, our staff helps determine the most appropriate and beneficial shoes for each individual. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to have their gait assessed free of charge.

Though not necessary, we can gain insight into your shoe needs by analyzing the wear pattern on your old running shoes. If possible, you're welcome to bring in your latest pair of shoes when you come.

Proper Fit

Foot shape, biomechanics, muscle factors and training regimens are the keys to a proper fit - not a person's experience level. That is why we take the following approach at Boulder Running Company when fitting you:

1. First, we talk to you about your activities to get an idea of your training.
2. We also ask about your current and previous injuries that may have an influence on your biomechanics or shoe needs.
3. We then measure your foot. At this time we are diagnosing the structure of your foot, taking into consideration the width, volume, and arch heights. We do this to insure proper fit so that your feet are happy and healthy.
4. Next, we bring out a neutral running shoe to watch you run in.
5. We then watch you run on our treadmill (or outside if you are more comfortable) and analyze the gait cycle that is unique to each runner. We do this to determine the necessary amount of control required for you in a shoe.
6. We then select several shoes from the proper category based on the information we have gathered. We select these shoes based on fit, performance and your biomechanical needs.
7. There may be several shoes that will fit your needs that is why we have you test them out on the sidewalk. We want you to be happy with your choice, that is why we make recommendations but the final selection is based on your comfort.
8. This process usually takes 20 to 30 minutes (based on the number of customers in the store). We like to spend individual time with each customer so please be patient - your foot health is important to us.

Selection

Our shoe and apparel experts have carefully analyzed and field tested the large array of running products on the market.  We have only selected products that we believe to be the highest quality.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you sort through the plethora of products available. 

Guarantee

Boulder Running Company 100% Shoe Satisfaction Guarantee: With our 30 day, running shoe guarantee, you have 30 days to try out your new shoes and return them (receipt required) if they are not feeling/working like you expected. We'll fit you in a new shoe or apply a store credit to your account.

Frequent Buyer Program

 Goal:

Reach 10 pairs of shoes through either your family shoe purchases or by referring friends in to buy shoes.  Be sure they mention your name.

 Reward:

Receive a credit in the amount of the average purchase price of the 10 pairs towards your 11th pair of shoes.

Time Limit:

Unlimited

*Offer valid in Colorado Springs Boulder Running Company only