About us

The grand opening of Runners' Sole was February 21st/ 2002. Runners' Sole is Kamloops only running & walking specialty shop, which offers a large selection of products from all categories.

The store holds various walk, learn to run, Full and 1/2 marathon clinics, plus it is extremely involve with the local community and its fund raising events. Our clinics are great for everyone to get out and run with a variety of people.  WE LOVE TO HAVE FUN!!! The clinics are designed to meet the needs of those just getting into a fitness routine, their first 5km or 10km race or those who are training for a full or 1/2 marathon, or a triathlon. In addition each clinic will increase everyone's knowledge about various training methods, running techniques and proper nutrition to keep their 'engines' running.

Here at Runner's Sole, we're about having active lifestyles, along with building product innovation, quality and knowledge of the active lifestyles. Service is an essential component of our company's philosophy. The staff works as a team, who are all runners and experts at other sideline sports. It’s about meeting and benefiting the customer’s needs. So here we are running, biking, or whatever it is on the same roads as our customers, which really helps us relate and identify their needs.

What to expect when you come to Runners Sole

Customer Profile ( questions that staff will ask in order to find the perfect fit)

1. What is your current footwear?

2. What activity are you doing?

3. Were you happy with the current shoes that you are wearing? If so, why? or why not?

4. Any current foot or body aliments?

5. Measure foot, foot anaylis (walking gait or treadmill gait, balancing foot assessement)

6. Categorizing foot characteristics and foot needs.

7. Trying a variety of shoes that meet customer profile.

 

 

We Specialize and Offer:

• Host various running clinics;

• Variety of Trim to Fit insoles (semi-custom orthotics); to fit foot types of all shapes and sizes

• Carry bras of all sizes and shapes. (Yes we expand our sizes up a 42DD!!!);

• Widths from 2A to 6E;

• Special Orders at No Extra Charge;

• Out of town? we will ship your product to your current location

• Organizing and Sponsoring Special Events;

• Complete range of Men's, Youth and Women's Footwear, Apparel and Accessories;

• Foot Analysis (at no extra charge).

• Giving advice and referrals on customers related foot or body injuries

• Offer training tips for running, triathlon, snowshoeing, x-country skiing and much more

• We work very closely with the local physiotherapist, pedorthists, chiropractors, medical personnals,massage therapist,personal fitness trainers, nutritionist