Sarah is the best! I was feeling pain in my feet after walking 1 mile so I knew something was wrong. We did a thorough scan and Sarah helped me figure out the perfect shoe for my long walks. I purchased a pair of Brooks and it was delivered to my house in less than a week. I can walk for miles without feeling any pain. Thank you, Sarah!! read more

Friendly and such a cool place to shop at! If you're looking for a specialty shoe store that focuses on running, then a Snail's place is your spot. They have a pretty cool machine that detects how you walk in order to recommend the best shoe for you. Prices are a bit high, but it is definitely recommended to pay a higher price for a quality shoe for your comfort. I ended up getting a pair of Altra Running shoes, after exchanging some Hokas that weren't the best fit for me. There serviced here is definitely professional, and I will be back in the future for new shoes. read more

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There were two people at the register after helping other customers and one person helping another customer. Once finished and talking about the running groups with their customers I waited 15 minutes and received zero assistance. I asked the gentleman hey am I going to be able to get some help? He said oh we thought you were with another group! Yet, all the customers had and were out of the store. I went in not as a runner physically OBVIOUS so, maybe they just did not want to help me ? I walked out upset and feeling out of place. Took my money with me and hopefully a different store will assist with my feet and shoe needs. Terrible experience just waisted 30 minutes of drive time and another 30 minutes in the store. read more

Great service! We walked in on a Sunday morning. My son was looking for running shoes as he is leaving to military boot camp. The young man working was so helpful! Took his time with my son and gave us a lot of insight on selection to help find the best overall fit. We left with shoes/ insults and compression socks. We really appreciated the close attention and detail read more

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Walked in and was IMMEDIATELY greeted by Sarah. She took our foot scans and explained everything very thoroughly. She gave my wife and I options of shoes and went over each one of them with us. We both purchased the Brooks Glycerin 23 and some socks. First time in a running shop and was pleasantly surprised on how well everything went. Thank you Sarah !!! read more

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Great experience here. The staff are super welcoming and not pressuring you at all. I really appreciate that they listen to you and what you want and how you feel about the shoes they recommend. You can even have them order and ship to you if they don't have it in stock. read more

Luis or Louis (sorry not to sure how to spell it) was a very helpful sales associate who took the time to give me recommendations of shoes that would best suit what I was looking for. I've never got fitted to shoes and was surprised to find out that I've been using half a size too small. Overall, this was a great experience that I'd recommend to others who are in search of a pair of good shoes. read more

I came here when I was training for my half and the workers were so helpful. They helped me learn things about my run style that I never knew and patiently answered all my questions. They also have a great selection of GU and bunch of other endurance runner goodies that I never knew before. Definitely a wonderful place to check out if you're training or an avid runner. I believe they also hosts run clubs every Monday at 6pm. read more

I came an hour before closing and it was pretty busy. I was afraid they wouldn't be able to help me since they were closing so soon. Michelle helped me and she was so nice and informative. She took her time to do my assessment and picked out several pairs of shoes for me to try on. Despite being there past their store hours, I never felt rushed or pressured to buy anything. I found the best pair of running shoes and it has helped me tremendously with training for my upcoming half marathon! read more

My husband and I had a great experience here! We got our feet analyzed and it's truly mind blowing how I've been picking the wrong shoes for a long time. We worked with Adam, and he's amazing and knowledgeable. They have a variety of shoes, which made me feel relieved since I'm picky. Gave us his recommendations and we walked out so happy. We'll be definitely coming back!! read more

I went here with my family because someone wanted to get new running shoes and Troy or Choi (sorry, we didn't hear him too well) was suuper helpful, patient, and knowledgeable! He gave great suggestions and tips. Thank you! There's street parking. read more

Gwen was awesome! She helped out me and my gf and gave us so many recommendations and catered to both of our preferences. Definitely worth coming here! Ended up buying a pair each of shoes we absolutely love! read more

A Snail's Pace - Scan of feet for better fitment of shoes - Shoe Stores Near Me - Monrovia, California

I totally forgot we can leave a review here for non-food places, too, lol but it was an AWESOME experience returning to the store again. I went there many years ago, and it was great too, just ended up purchasing more online. But this time I wanted to try on a different shoe, & decided to go back again. Best decision ever, super experience, helpful & friendly staff! Shoutout to Ariel, who coincidentally had the same name as my new Brooks shoes! Ariel was totally helpful & insightful, friendly & went above and beyond! Definitely recommend anyone with the need for shoes to check them out! And you don't need to be a runner at all, trust me!! read more

A Snail's Pace - My new stability Brooks! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Monrovia, California

I highly recommend this place. All the staff are very knowledgable and will give you suggestion. I will be back whenever I need new shoes.

A great place to find a running shoe! We were warmly greeted by Michelle. She was patient and informative . She did not pressure us . She gave us many options and explained everything in great detail. I highly recommend visiting this place and asking for Michelle read more

After reading the great reviews, I decided to visit A Snail's Pace to find the perfect shoe for my Orange Theory classes. Upon arrival, I browsed their selection and was approached by a blonde employee who asked if I needed help. I told her I was just looking around. After examining their shoe options and fit mechanisms, I asked the same employee for assistance. She whispered to another employee, "I thought you were just looking," which I found quite rude, as customers have the right to browse before seeking help. Despite her comment, I proceeded with the fitting process, eager to find the right shoe. The employee had me walk on a mat and use a device to measure my feet. She also asked about my usual shoe size and workout routine. I mentioned I wear a size 6 or 6.5 and need shoes suitable for Orange Theory classes, which involve running and weight lifting. To my surprise, she brought out size 7.5 shoes with excessive cushioning. As expected, they were too big and not what I needed. Anyone familiar with HIIT workouts knows that shoes need to be relatively flat to accommodate both floor work and running. Overall, I would not recommend A Snail's Pace. I ended up going to Dick's Sporting Goods instead and getting recommended the Nike Free Metcon 5 in a size 6.5 which were perfect! read more

Snails pace is always a goto for buying running shoes. I think the big thing here is getting tested by their machines to see your running style as well as foot formations to find the perfect shoe for your scenario. We came in with the intention to just get tested and see the options but ended up buying the recommended shoes when the price was the same as online. Yeah the shoes are expensive but it's worth it if you're trying to run without getting injured. Staff here are very knowledgeable and will explain to you everything. Ariel helped us out this time and she was super helpful! Would recommend for all runners even to just get tested, they aren't pushy in terms of forcing you to buy. read more

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I couldn't seem to find the correct shoe that wouldn't hurt my feet. A friend recommended snail's pace to get my feet measured. I was helped by Ariel. She was kind and patient while helping me figure out which shoe would work for me. After measuring my feet, I tried on 4 different pairs of shoes and 1 insole. Brooks seemed to work best for my low arch. The pricing was comparable to other stores. I think it's a good deal especially with the custom care that comes with the purchase. I hope they can carry additional color options and have sales in the future! Thank you, Ariel! read more

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Today I went to look for walking tennis shoes. Omg I love the service here. A girl named Arias helps me. She put me on a machine to see my foot size foot . I explain to her my left foot I broke my Middle toe. She brought out brooks tennis shoes. A little wider for my feet. These tennis shoes are the best. All these times I brought Nike. But found out they do not carry wide tennis shoes. So I'm so happy with these brooks . I give 6 star to Arias customer service girl. Thank you for your patience with me I will be back to get the purple ones read more

Such a great place to find the right running shoe for your feet! They have high-tech tools to understand your feet. A lot of great staff to help answer your questions, like Shanoa. She is very knowledgeable, communicates clearly, and integrates a variety of disciplines to help me understand my feet. High value shopping. I highly recommend! -Ben G. read more

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Went in with my mother to look for some running shoes and we had the privilege to meet Sam, who was very knowledgable. He showed us many options for shoes and we purchased 2 shoes with 2 shoe inserts. Thank you again. Will be back in the future. read more

Two stars for the initial greeting when I walked in. There were two people working and zero acknowledgment after I walked in ("we will be with you shortly" would've sufficed) - they were working with other customers. Okay fine, but please take note of the order that people come in...they started helping the guy who came in after me first. Had high hopes with their high Yelp rating but was pretty disappointed at the lack of customer service. Probably won't come back again as there are other running stores around the community. I want my gas money back. read more

Today Christine helped me choose the perfect running shoes to prepare for my upcoming half iron man. I feel very lucky for this experience and that she was there too be part of my journey. I definitely feel more confident moving forward in my training, knowing that I'm set up for success. Thank you so much, Christine! read more

A Snail's Pace - Trying on shoes - Shoe Stores Near Me - Monrovia, California

I stopped by a nearby shop with no expectations and came out with expectations for a great running shoe. I needed a shoe that can last for endurance training due to my intensity. It needs to survive a storm - Multi-terrain (mud, sand, loose dirt), shock absorbent for downhill slopes, and breathable. My feet is extremely sensitive to everything. I was provided multiple recommendations from the helper to test out multiple shoes and was to get what I needed. For sure, service was above and beyond my expectations. Its always good to go to a pro shop to get an expert opinion especially from an experienced runner. Quality is the value that was received from this shop. Much appreciated! Absolute banger. read more

A Snail's Pace - Running shoe - Shoe Stores Near Me - Monrovia, California

Ariel helped me this morning pick out the perfect running shoe for my specifications. She was very patient, helpful, and insightful on the process. She was beyond extraordinary. Highly recommend the people at Snails pace. PS. These shoes are a big reason why I brought my 5k time sub 25 mins read more

A Snail's Pace - Saucony - Shoe Stores Near Me - Monrovia, California

I came here once a long time ago when I first began my running journey. I was fitted with the best pair of running shoes that I've ever worn. Because I had very noticeable pronation in both my feet (as seen in the video they recorded while I was running on the treadmill), the pair of shoes they recommended had a guard to assist in more neutral pronation. I came back again in hopes of replacing my very worn-out shoes. David assisted me for the day, and he was great! He knew his stuff! He gave me a rundown of what each style of shoe does and which shoes would match me in terms of compatibility based on my running form and averages per week. Overall, I highly recommend this place to get fitted for running shoes that work for you! read more

If you're in the market for running shoes this is the go to place. I have gone to other speciality places in the past but the service we got here was amazing. We came in early on a Saturday morning and were greeted upon entry. After being greeted, we were quickly helped by Josh. He started by asking us what type of shoes we are currently using, our likes and dislikes. Josh proceeded to scan our foot and provided shoes to try. After the fitment, we were able to do a test run on their treadmill with their camera catching our running stride. We found out that we needed stability shoes and we never felt pressured to buy them on the spot. We did leave empty handed, however we will be back to make our purchases in the future. read more

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I just wanna say a huge thank you to Diana who took almost 2 hours giving me a full foot assessment and also helping me try on different shoes, inserts and socks Unfortunately, when I finally came to my decision to start my running journey with the perfect shoes, they didn't have my favorite color Diana if you read this, thank you so much and you go above and beyond for customers you're a truly a gem to this place read more

Yesterday my boyfriend and I visited A Snail's Pace for the first time after hearing several recommendations. We were greeted immediately by a young man with long curly hair (wish we had asked for his name). He asked us what we were looking for and about the type of shoe we were shopping for. He told us to take a seat while he ran to the back to find some shoes that fit our needs. With their scanner we found out my boyfriend's true shoe size and found out that he actually needed an extra wide shoe. My boyfriend tried on 4 different shoes that the worker got out for him to try on. The worker recommended a pair of Asics (his favorite), which turned out to be my boyfriend's favorite. Unfortunately, the store did not have the extra wide in his size because of Asics' shortage. He looked up if one of the other Snail's Pace locations had that shoe in stock for us. He recommended that we look on the Asics website as none of their locations had it and he wasn't able to order it in store for us because it was out of stock where the store orders it from. My boyfriend and I ended up ordering the Asics off of the website 5 minutes after we left the store because of this worker. The worker (again wish we knew his name) was super knowledgeable on the shoes they had. He was incredibly nice and pretty funny too. But most importantly his costumer service was amazing. We are definitely going to shop here again, thanks to that worker. read more

A Snail's Pace - Shoe Stores Near Me - Monrovia, California

I can't say enough about the Monrovia Snail's Pace staff. I came in to buy some new shoes and it was busy. I waited my turn and Delaney became available to assist me. She was so very knowledgeable about the shoes she provided for me to try on, was super patient and courteous. She spent a long time with me to find the perfect shoe for my needs. This is the great shopping experience I've come expect from Snail's Pace and they excelled yet again. Thank you Delaney for your great customer service. read more

Walked in this morning and was helped out by Marcel. He was very knowledgeable and I appreciated his help. He scanned my feet, helped me address some issues, and recommended the perfect shoe for me. Thanks Marcel for your professionalism and knowledge! I will be returning! read more

I had the pleasure of being helped by David. He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I did not expect to make any purchases today, but it was such a great experience. I originally thought this place would be overpriced. However, if you price check online, they may be the same or might even have a better deal. Plus, it might be difficult to find a certain size online. I was completely sold on the shoes he suggested. They are not pushy salespeople, and the place is cool, nice, and well-kept. It was a long drive for me, so they kindly allowed me to use the restroom. read more

Very cool! They scan your feet for you and make tailored recommendations. They also have a treadmill so you can try your shoes on. Good variety of brands, good service. It's reasonably priced for what they offer. read more

As a runner in the SGV, this is one of my favorite local running stores to shop at. ASP always has the things I would rather buy in person rather than order online. Plus, if they don't have it...they will order it for you without the pressure of buying. As a runner, it's always good to try on the shoes, clothes, or gear you will be using before you test them on a run. You want to make sure items fit and feel good on you. On top of that, all the staff are very informative and helpful. I like that the team at ASP are mostly experienced runners who have tried out most of the products in the store and can give you an honest review of what they think. I always remind new runners that it all starts from the ground up. You must have the correct shoes for running or else you're going to hate running because your feet will hurt. Then the pain will travel up and affect your shins, knees, hips, and back. Eventually all that pain will start to mentally take you out of the running experience. So take the time to visit a good running store with knowledgeable staff and get properly fitted for the right running shoes. Give A Snail's Pace the opportunity to get you started on your running journey. read more

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My podiatrist recommended a different type of shoe for better support. I went into the store and Marcel was super helpful. Did an analysis of my feet and the pressure points. We looked at some running shoes and slides. I ended up getting some Oofos to keep my feet cool after working out. Very satisfied read more

Service was excellent. I got my feet scanned and found the shoes for me. Thank you to David and Ariel for helping me out even though you guys looked pretty busy. read more

I have been in need of a good pair of walking shoes. It's always hit or miss in most stores because there is no one really available to help with but at Snail's Pace the service was outstanding I highly recommend this store!! read more

I received a pair of features socks as a gift during Christmas, and I fall in love with them. They are thick and very supportive when I was playing active sports (golf and badminton). I did not realize how important a good pair of sock are until I started to wear them. I was told that I can get these socks in A Snail's Pace, so I decided to come by. I picked up 2 pairs of socks, and slowly switch them out with my old socks. Staff were friendly and helpful! Service was great. I will come back and support local business for sure. read more

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Ariel was great in helping me find running shoes that are comfortable and supportive of my flattish arches. We walked through the preliminary testing before she pulled out the first pair of shoes she figured would work well with my feet. After trying on a few other pairs, per my request, her first pair was still the best. She knows what she's doing! Thanks again! read more

Adam hooked it up! Quick, helpful, no hassle, no upsells, just good service. Helped out with recommending shoes/socks and put no pressure on me to purchase. Will be back for my next pair of trainers. read more