My profession involves walking for 8-10 hours per day. The managers are extremely knowledgeable and had me try several pairs of shoes. After analyzing how I walk they found the right fit for what I needed. Those shoes worked like magic. I come here everytime I need new work shoes. read more

The manager was very helpful and informative , he helped me select a shoe that suited my varying activities.

I was super excited to have moved so close to a running store, until I walked around. Very nice stand and most things you may want. I was looking for Race Places paper/mag-the thing with ALL the Florida races & triathlons. The girl said people keep asking for that. They have a decent gel selection, but no Maurten gels or mix If I can't find out about local races and pick up my fav gels, then why not shop online. So I drove to St Pete, grabbed the race mag, my gels, and some shorts. You can't have every gel for everyone, but race places is Free. read more

American Running Company - Sporting Goods Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Went in today to see if I could find new running shoes. I have gone to multiple stores recently and could not find anything comfortable. Two employees watched me walk maybe 10 feet and they immediately came back with three pairs of shoes - all of which felt amazing. I was in and out within 15 mins with the best fit running shoes I have ever had! Thank you! read more

I found this company about 5 years ago after I got into fitness. I thought it was normal for my feet to hurt during & after my workout.... until I heard about ARC. After an assessment, they told me that I needed a certain type of shoe. And they couldn't be more RIGHT!!!! No more pain! These guys & gals definitely know what they are doing. Highly recommend. read more

I went here to buy a pair of running shoes today. The customer service was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. CJ, the manager, was nice enough to call their supplier right away as I was looking for a different color than what they had. I was debating if I should by this one shoe, and he immediately told me he'd hold it for me for the day! In addition, not only did later did I return to buy the shoe, but I got 10% off, and provided a card to redeem points every time I shop there. I had a great experience and love my new running shoes! Superior customer service. The only drawback was them not having more of a selection in the shoe I was looking for. Other than that, A+!! I have shopped there before, and time and again, I always leave very satisfied walking out. Great store, definitely recommend.:) read more

ABOVE & BEYOND! I wanted to switch brands of running shoes & the team was very informative and gave me great advice. However, after I ran a few times in my new shoes I realized that I chose the wrong size (they were too big) and CJ the manager was SO NICE when I went back. He immediately switched out the sizes for me--no hassle at all! After having such a pleasant experience with every single team member, I will never go anywhere else!!! Can't recommend this business enough! read more

This is my go to for when I need running shoes! I love how they do a formal gait analysis and make sure the shoe works for your stride and foot strike. I'm a physical therapist and send many of my patients here when they need new shoes. read more

Great service and knowledgable staff. Had a gait analysis done and first pair of shoes felt great! Like i was walking on clouds. Great trial period and exchange program if shoes aren't right in first 7 days. They asked the right questions to help pick the right shoes for me. Pains, distances etc. great selection of clothes too. Also one of the few places that carry injinji socks. They can help you pick socks too based in where you get blisters. Well worth the drive. read more

The service was fast, but the clerk wasn't very personable. I took the shoes home that she recommended and got blisters in the back of my heels. Upon returning the shoes the next day, I was told there is no refund or credit; only exchange, so buyers beware, don't get stuck with an expensive pair of running shoes that you can't get a refund for! read more

I'm a Clydesdale runner and really needed help finding the RIGHT pair of shoes. I found ARC on google and their Yelp reviews weren't very positive. I went anyways, and I couldn't be happier. I had no intention of buying the shoes there because my wife's company sells Brooks, ASICS, New Balance, and Newtons. I was upfront with them from the start and they were happy that I disclosed that to them, so when I walked out without a purchase they weren't standing there pissed off and wondering why I didn't buy them. They analyzed how I walked, squatted and pivoted. And recommended a few shoes. The shoes were brought out and after trying on three different pairs, I decided on the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 16's. I got the information I needed for my wife to order them, and hung around making small talk. I took a look at the sale rack and discovered a killer deal on some shorts. Got two pairs for practically a steal...at least I didn't walk out empty handed. A huge thank you to Anna for her awesome customer service. If you get a chance, stop by and check out the store. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Owners, the Staff, and the Following haven't changed. New runners are coming in all the time and the new store is larger and rocking! ARC has organized a yearly run series, team, weekly training runs, and special events! Their proper sizing for runners shoes has been recognized and experienced by area runners. More importantly, they treat you like you're a part of the ARC Team. Their service doesn't stop with their in-house inventory. They will special order the right shoe for you. Yes, I'm a huge fan! read more

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I had a great experience shopping for a running shoe. Jes and CJ were knowledgeable and watched my form as I walked to help place me in the most comfortable shoe for my form. Two thumbs up, check this place out. read more

Great customer service! I have always had trouble finding a good fitting sneaker for my son. These guys really watch your walk and choose sneakers that fit well. Their return policy is outstanding too. I wouldn't shop anywhere else. We come back every ear for new sneakers and the service is very consistent. read more

The customer service here has been consistently outstanding over the 8 years I have shopped here. They really want you to have a shoe that fits your foot specifically, a service not provided at a box store or even in the mall. The return policy is quite fair and it was easy to do an exchange to a half size larger when my shoes did not fit quite right. I recommend this store any time I can. read more

OK store. Some decent clearances at times. If the can get you in the right shoe and out walking or running, then they did their job.

Poor poor customer service. I walked into the store with high expectations and was let down. I walked into the store and started looking around. After about a minute, the store clerk came out from the back. She said hello and welcome, then returned to the back of the store. She was not professional at all- playing with her hair and she kept running to the back. I came in need of shoes and nothing was explained to me. Where the low impact was, support, where even which was the men's or woman's ! I came to get expert advice and top of the line running shoes- but I will be traveling to Tampa for this now. read more

Great customer service including very knowledgeable staff. She watched me walk and do other foot related actions before prescribing the right kind of shoe for my feet. My niece recommended this store to me and has said the results for her running habits have been impressive. Any unnecessary soreness and foot/leg issues were resolved via the shoe recommendation at the American Running Company. I highly recommend this place read more

Bought my new shoes Sunday. This was the best experience buying running shoes in 30 years, We talked about the brands I had run in before and liked, had a gait analysis and tried on several brands before settling on a pair that felt great immediately and even better today breaking them in. I commend this organization for not taking a cookie cutter approach and suggesting brands based on a thorough analysis of needs (pain). read more

I highly recommend shopping here...I am a local massage therapist who works with a variety of clients, who have various types of issues including pain, postural/structural issues, neuro issues, accidents, and musculo-skeletal conditions. I have found that in some cases they are wearing shoes that are less than supportive for the conditions they have and for the activities they are engaging in. I encourage them to go to American Running for an evaluation and to purchase the proper shoe and accessories needed. I have had happy clients reporting back to me. read more

Beyond frustrated and disappointed with the over all experience. My son wears a size 16 ( he is 15) and we've gone everywhere for some help and direction for proper shoes. He has wider feet and just recently started running so I wanted to hear from the experts. After hearing there is a 7 day trial period where you can wear and exchange, I was hopeful. The girls working on Sunday were very helpful and we bought their only size 16 in the store. 48 hours later the shoes were not the right fit. I called and was told to talk to the manager. We visited tonight with the expectation that they could help us pick the right shoe..... ended up with a refund because manager didn't want to order size 16 and get stuck with them. Suggested he talk to his shoe reps to see if they could do anything in this situation.... nope, that would be up to me. Got money back but customer service severely lacking. Went to Peltz, plenty of irregular sizes and found the perfect pair in less then 20 min. read more

I used to buy my shoes there, but after my recent experience, I will not be going back. I walked in the door and a man was behind the counter talking to a male customer about sports. I was not greeted, even when I walked past the counter to the back to look at their Spenco sandals. The 2 men just kept on with their conversation like I didn't even exist. After a few minutes of browsing, I decided to leave. .still absolutely no comment from the man behind the counter. No greeting, no offer of help, and no goodbye. I will go out of my way and drive down to St.Pete from now on. read more

I agree with Sarah I started coming to this store recently and I loved it! Not only did I get the best service from the manager herself but she also invited me to a Run Clinic where I learned so much about running that I actually do it now. She tied my shoes the proper way for me and explained why she picked each shoe and the difference between them. I see that on here people are saying that their return policy sucks. I'm surprised because they have a HUGE sign right by the register in neon pink and it also says the exact same thing on the bottom of your receipt. Some people are just "entitled" to have the rules broken for them. Anyways, go try them out and see for yourself. read more