Finally got proper running shoes - Nicolette was amazing! I've been running 20-30 miles per week for the past few months (working up to 100 miles in November!) but was doing it all in the wrong shoes. I came to A Snail's Pace in Brea on Black Friday weekend hoping to finally get properly fitted, and I'm so glad I did. Nicolette helped me and made the whole experience so pleasant and easy. She took the time to analyze my gait, explained that I have low arches and a neutral stride, and helped me find the perfect shoe. I ended up with the Saucony Ride 18 plus Superfeet inserts with maximum cushioning, and I can already tell these are going to be game-changers for my training. What I appreciated most was that Nicolette didn't rush me, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood how to break in the shoes properly. She genuinely cared about getting me into the right shoe for MY feet and MY running goals. The store had great Black Friday sales too, which was a nice bonus. If you're in the market for running shoes and want expert help, ask for Nicolette - she knows her stuff and will take great care of you! read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

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Jerry kicks ass! Super super helpful he gote into the hoka bondi , I've been wearing regular size 13 forever and recently my knees and feet have been killing me to the point I had to leave work yesterday so I came into today and they did all the testing and walked me through different options and I'm happy I came here today. read more

This place is great!! Yes, I would avoid coming on a weekend, wait time to just ask a question and get a size is pretty long. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and got our name down on the waiting list. She said it was going to be about 30mins, no problem for us- we went down the street to get a slice of pizza and by the time we got back, our name got called. Our salesperson (Grant, I believe was his name) answered all our questions and recommended the perfect running shoes for me and my husband. I didn't realize I have wide feet so good to know when buying shoes. I also thought prices were good, I was expecting it to be overpriced at a place like this. Overall, great customer service and experience. read more

My experience coming to this spot is amazing. Clean yet modern decor that looks amazing. Got some gels & Brooks carbon plated shoes. Service was on point despite busy foot traffic. Nice to offer a run club as a bonus. read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

Waste of absolute time. We needed to try on ONE PAIR of shoes. We knew exactly which ones and our size. They forced us to check in to wait for help... 25 minutes later someone was available to help us. When we initially checked in, we told the clipboard guy we didn't need a fitting and we just needed this specific shoe in a specific size. When we finally got help, we were told they didn't have our size. I get that some people need more help and should wait for the experts... but we literally just needed to try them on and make a quick decision. What an absolute waste of time. The store refresh is beautiful and has a great selection of hard to find shoes, but we left so annoyed, we probably won't be back. Whoever decided this should be the process needs to reconsider. Not expecting this to be like Macy's, but sometimes we just need simplicity. read more

Thank you Snails Pace Brea to Robert and Jordan for such excellent service! I feel so much better in my new ASICS tennis shoes can't wait to walk in them on Brea Tracks!!:) Your professionalism towards my feet showed with your experience and foot mechanics at your store. Can't thank you enough . A must go to professional sport tennis shoe shop . read more

Came in here for the first time on Sunday, 2-1-26, around noon. It was definitely busy and I placed my name down on the waitlist. I waited about 20-30 min to talk to a service rep, Jimmy, and he was awesome. Not salesy at all. I'm new to running but I wanted to make sure I had the right shoes for my goals. Jimmy had me step on some machine to analyze my feet, then is recorded me on the treadmill to see if how my landing was. Jimmy was very knowledgeable, he brought out a few different options for me to try. I ended up buying the ASICS Novablast 5 and some new running socks. I had just purchased some currex insoles online and now I am ready to crush my goals. Thank you Jimmy!! read more

Mayah did an amazing job explaining and helping me find the best shoe. She was very knowledgable and explained everything perfectly. Found out more about my feet than I did at my pediatrist lol She also recommended an amazing local coffee shop that I ended up getting afterwards. Friendly staff and great prices for the shoes :) read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Trying on shoes and inserts - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

Your customer service is horrible. I walked in not one associate made contact with me. I looked around and not one single acknowledgment to help me out. Continue to look around then I just walked out. I'll take my business somewhere else. read more

I use to come here a lot and now this place is uninviting! The service is goos, but the remodel is horrible and uninviting read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - It's super bright and blinding inside the store. I use to come here a lot and now this place is uninviting - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

Talia was so helpful, and they have lots of running shoes and surprisingly so many of the recently released shoes I was looking for! Awesome shop! read more

Don't go on a weekend. Waits of over an hour just to talk to somebody about buying shoes. The best advertisement for Amazon they could help for. read more

Stephen is the GOAT; really down to earth and informative - helped me with my goals, my form. I left with Saucony daily trainers and some socks for my long runs. I'll be back read more

This review is on behalf of my mother. I took her to snails pace 2 weeks ago because she needed new shoes for a vacation where she would be walking a lot. The staff was awesome. From check in to check out. We did need to wait as it was a busy day so consider that this shopping experience can take additional time. Our shoe technician Jerry was phenomenal. He explained everything thoroughly for my mom to understand. He was so kind and helpful. He gave my mom different options catered to her. It was an individualized and excellent experience! Management needs to give Jerry a raise and/or promotion- he provided top tier customer service and expertise. read more

Seth was very welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable with my special feet. It was very easy to get our feet checked. Seth was very detail oriented, friendly and funny, overall a great guy. Nothing bad to say, great experience and found the shoe that I like after many, many tries. My fiancé and I were there for 1.5 hours but Seth made it feel like 15 minutes. He was attentive to our needs as new runners and taught us a lot without trying to upsell us other items we didn't need. Would recommend! read more

I took my son to buy a pair of running shoes & we got the best help. Stephen Ashor is outstanding. What a blessing he helped us. He is so kind & full of knowledge. He helped my son find the perfect pair of shoes. He needs a raise & a promotion. He is amazing. Thanks so much Stephen. read more

My experience was below poor. I found a shoe I liked but didn't like the color. They supposedly had the shoe at another store. They shipped LAST YEARS SHOE IN THE WRONG SIZE. WRONG SHOE AND WRONG SIZE. No apology for the challenge. No attempt to find other shoes that might work. The floor manager was the person who helped me and she was training a salesperson. The manager sets the tone of the workplace. A waste of everybody's time! read more

Paid $120 for Brooks women's shoes lasted 9 months with walking on flat ground in neighborhood. Top of shoe popped a hole through by big toe. They would not give me any credit towards the purchase of a new pair. I was told that these shoes only last 6 months to a year. If I knew that I never would have bought them. Going to sketchers who refunds you up to 90 days. I have purchased shoes in the past at Sketchers and they last up to 2 years. Beware!!! read more

Nice and spacious with tons of seating throughout the store. We were helped by Brook and he was fantastic. He chatted with my S.O. to see what he was looking for in a shoe, did the analysis, which was very quick and easy, and explained each factor of the analysis. Based on my S.O.'s results, he brought out three different pairs of shoes for him to try. We were not pressured to make any additional purchases, which we were afraid of because another friend of ours went to the FV location and the staff hounded him on buying all sorts of things with his shoes. They have a good range of shoes, from different brands, styles, colors, and price. Will definitely come back. Thank you, Brook, for helping us out today! read more

Hands down the BEST running store I've ever been to! From the moment I walked in, I knew this wasn't just any running shop. The staff specifically James, is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about what they do James just didn't just sell me shoes, he asked about my running habits, watched my gait, and recommended a perfect pair tailored to my needs. I've never felt more seen or supported in a retail environment. He even explained how I should be running and my form. What really sets this store apart is the attention to detail and the sense of community. Whether you're training for your first 5K or your tenth marathon, they treat you like a pro. Their product selection is top-tier, from elite-level shoes to the best apparel and hydration gear. And if they don't have what you need, they'll do everything they can to get it for you. I walked out buying 3 pairs of shoes. I also love how they host group runs and workshops. It's clear they care about building a strong, welcoming community around running. I left with not just great gear but real motivation and excitement to start running. If you're serious about running or even just curious about getting started this is the place to go. You'll walk out better equipped, more informed, and totally inspired. read more

Came in for new running shoes. I was immediately helped. They observed my running stride, my foot stance. They provided several different options and helped me settle on a shoe. The price is comparable to prices on the Internet. read more

The greeter at the door was welcoming & was able to put me on a waitlist to get my feet scanned. That was primarily why I wanted to go here, because I've been having an imbalance issue & was wanting to get the correct soles. I'm not much of a runner so I wasn't interested in running shoes. Although they do have a big selection. Was able to get scanned and the results were emailed. I was also able to get the correct soles & my goodness it has helped tremendously!! Highly recommend! It is pricey but worth it! I spent like $60 for soles but it's helped so much, it was worth it. The scan is free ! read more

Came here on Saturday an hour before closing with myself + two people. We took a laminated number by the door and waited for our turn. Luckily we were next in line. We were assisted by Brock. We stepped on the foot scanner and then he analyzed the way we walked. Brock brought out 2 pairs of shoes for each person based on the analysis and we all walked out with a pair of shoes we liked! I got the Asics Gel Nimbus 27. Super easy process and I felt like we were in and out of there. Thanks for the cool experience Brock! Will come back here again if I need more running shoes. read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Foot scanner analysis - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

I deeply appreciate both of the experiences I've had here when my husband and I were fitted for running shoes and then my mom for her new-found hobby for 5k events. The staff are patient and knowledgeable and the assessment of your gait and foot is valuable. My mom was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and the perfect insoles were selected for her with options depending on our wallet. While the shoes are expected to be over $100, I believe the brands they carry are tried and true for serious runners. Feel free to explore their merchandise but get ready to wait and pull a ticket if needing to be assisted for trying on shoes. read more

Gabby & Brock & Jerry were so kind and helped me and my boyfriend to make our choice! We both feel very great about walking out with our shoes. Couldn't have done it workout you guys! Thank you! They helped us scan our feel/ they suggested the right shoes / and talked us through the options. read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Trying on shoes - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

This is my long awaited review! I started training for a half marathon and have only used Nike Epic flyknit for years but I've noticed my knee was hurting every time so I bought knee braces, did that work? NOPE. The day I finally ran an 8 mile I felt so strong but that eventually gave my knee out and that was the sign that it wasn't my posture or my miles but my shoes! I went to A Snail Place and was helped by Nicolette and let me tell you it was amazing! The whole process from beginning to end and the shoes she recommended. They don't try to scam you or rip you off at all. I paid a good price for the shoes and for the insoles. I already went for a run with the new shoes one and there is absolutely NO knee pain anymore, no more soreness. I feel like a brand new person! Thank you!!! read more

Absolutely TRANSFORMATIVE for my marathon training. I've started training and up to 11 miles this morning but have had injuries on my toes. Visited Snail's Pace and was helped by JT. Performed the sizing measurements and gait analysis and the shoe and insoles selected are like night and day from my old running shoes. I can't wait for my next run thanks to JT and Snail's Pace! read more

I came to A Snail's Pace Running Shop to pick up my 5k race packet for the Anaheim Hills Firecracker Run. I was only there for 5 minutes. I saw a lot of sales people helping customers and of course it was pretty busy. Parking was a bit tight because there are other businesses in that strip mall. They looked as if they had quite a variety of quality running shoes. read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

Fantastic first-timer experience! My husband and I walked in today (Monday afternoon - MLK holiday) and we were immediately greeted and helped by Stephen. He was very knowledgable about shoes and what we were looking for. My husband plays tennis and pickleball, and he is thinking about running more. For myself, I was looking for more casual walking and running shoes. Stephen measured our feet on the scanner and he analyzed how we walked/ran. He really took his time with us by answering ALL our questions about shoe fit, comfortability, and lifestyle. Stephen's knowledge made us feel confident about our purchase. He came back with 3 shoes for each of us which fit the needs of our feet and lifestyle. I honestly wanted to buy 2, but we ended up buying one each. We are super, super excited to walk and run in our new shoes! Great value, amazing experience!! Thank you Snails Pace and thank you Stephen! read more

Hi, walked in your store tonight and Jerry was a great help. He sold my daughter and I both hiking shoes and explained to us all about the shoes. Jerry took a lot of time with us and he was very knowledgeable. You need more employees like him. read more

Snails is a great shoe store for running shoes only. I was recommended this place years ago to come and get the best standard running shoes. Too bad they are far away from Fountain Valley where I live. But me and my girlfriend were in the area yesterday messing around at the Brea Mall. Than, I just remembered, I need some new running shoes. I also bought her a pair here so that we can workout together. They have good shoes for runners. They also repair shoes here as well. Nice shoes and fit, and we are both happy. I recommend Snails Pace Running Shop for running shoes. read more

I came in maybe 25 mins after the store opened at 10:00am to get my feet measured for insoles and was surprised it was already busy! Had to be put very briefly on a waitlist but I was assisted by a fellow Robert and promptly got my feet scanned and two devices and my gait assessed, free of charge. I was pretty impressed by the technology; it finally feels like it's 2025 but not quite at flying cars lol. Robert recommended me a selection of foot insoles and was able to answer all of my questions. I definitely felt safe with him, while all the other employees also gave off friendly vibes. Everyone was very polite and social; I was not intimidated at all with the employees and I felt confident in the results based off their assessments and technology. The value of the insoles in-house and roughly the same price as their amazon listings, so if you're gonna get insoles and you're in the area, may as well come in and get your feet assessed too. 11/10 would come again, recommending it to everyone I know! read more

Absolutely love the store. They have the technology to assess what your feet need with different machine as well as a treadmill. The most impressive part for me is the sales associate Jimmy, he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable as to what we needed, he provided several options for my son to try on. Will definitely continue to shop here and recommend them. read more

One of my recent goals is to start running again and to do that I want to make sure I have the correct shoes. Thank you to Ryan for helping us out, measuring our feet and providing us with great suggestions. We walked out with 2 pairs of shoes and 4 socks. They had a deal of buy 3 socks gets the 4th pair free. I've already ran twice in the shoes and they've been great! read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

I walked in. Was greeted right away Had to take a number and wait for someone to assist me. NGL waited a while, but the place was busy. So of course I had to wait my turn. No problem. (Note: every employee was busy helping out other customers. They did not seem to want to rush anyone, and they were very attentive to all the customers. From my observation) I patiently waited, and I am so happy I did! Found my perfect running shoe STEVEN is the best! He helped find the right show for me and my needs. I'll be coming back again! Thanks again Steven! read more

I've been having pain in my right hip and left knee when I run. I figure this is a problem with the way I strike but just to be sure, I went to A Snail's Pace. According to the guy I talked to, he thinks it's more about the shoes. He brought out a couple for me to try on and explained how I needed more broad support. When I felt like my heel was slipping, he even showed me a special and extremely weird way to tie the shoe so that I made two little loops and then tied my shoe through those. It worked and my heels definitely don't slip. I ended up buying the shoes he recommended, and they were not my normal go-to (Hoka). They were even on sale! So far, I feel a difference in the support of the shoes, but my right hip and left knee still hurt a bit, especially if I do some sprinting. If it keeps up, I think I'll go back to the store but make an appointment this time. I was under the impression that the salespeople would watch me run, see if I'm doing something wrong and then find a shoe to assist...maybe watching me run on the treadmill to see if the recommended shoe was working. The salesperson I was working with did not seem at all interested in seeing me run and I even had to ask if I could use the treadmill to try out the shoes and he did not go with me but rather stayed where he was. On my behest he looked at my Hokas to see if they were wearing out on one side more vs. the other. It was a busy Saturday morning, and I was a "walk-in" so I wonder if I would have gotten more attention if I had an appointment. At any rate, I do like my shoes and the salesperson I worked with was extremely knowledgeable. I'd recommend checking the store out, but please make sure you have an appointment. read more

I have alway worn a man's 9.5 AA width shoe. Extremely narrow for a man. I went in to purchase a pair of orthopedics. The salesman man brought out a pair of running shoes and said "You may need room and I would fit you with a 9.5 "D" width." They about fell off my foot! I'm assuming it was because it was the only width he had in inventory. He also brought out a pair of mild orthotics of which I purchased for $50.00. The Orthopedics did absolutely nothing to help my Planter fasciitis. I'm a senior citizen and was Very disappointed. I would say be careful in your purchase. I'm out $50.00 but, I had the good sense not to purchase the shoes. read more

First time visit after recommended by family member. Looking for a shoe that fits as I've been training for longer distance runs which resulted in foot pains. Was glad to have met Bill. He is a seasoned runner himself. He got me on some diagnostics and was able to figure out the reason for my nagging foot pain. We tried out and fitting few different shoes and was able to select the one that fitted me the best. Great consultation with Bill. I usually purchase shoes online and sure you may be able to get somewhat cheaper shoes , but coming here is worth your time if you are an avid runner. This is worth the investment in order to protect your body from the long wear and tear. Highly recommend. read more

Although I usually purchase all of my shoes and other running gear from another online store, this is probably the store that I would go to if I need anything last minute as it is fairly close by, the prices are reasonable, and they have a very knowledgeable staff. Besides that, I will occasionally be here to pick up my race packet for one of the smaller local races. Parking can be scarce at times as the lot is shared with some popular stores and restaurants. read more

A Snail's Pace Running Shop - Shoe Stores Near Me - Brea, California

My partner and I were looking for a specific pair of shoes and Shelby was able to help us with efficiency in a friendly manner. She also helped us understand running gel's and snacks a bit better. Great worker, nice store as well! read more