I went here because I needed a store that understood my issue when I power walked. Sore feet and achy back. They were GREAT!!! Extremely knowledgeable and professional equipment to measure the dimensions of your foot. They suggested I move up a size and their shoe selection was great! I know longer have a back that is sore or feet that hurt after 4 miles! Highly recommended read more

What a great hidden gem in Lake Mary! I went there with my husband looking for Gu to run. The lady working at the store was so helpful and gave us recommendations on different things we can buy similar to Gu. It is a small store but it has a good variety of running gear including shoes. I found out about a running meet up and other local events. Great spot! read more

Front Running Sports - Sports Wear Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Front Running Sports was recommended to me by a podiatrist for my son and years later, for me. They are the most knowledgeable people I've ever come across when it comes to getting the right shoes, inserts, even socks, for your particular foot, arch, how it affects your knees and back. Whether you play sports or don't, whether you run or walk- honestly, given how our shoes impact not just our feet, but our knees and back, everyone should have this type of experienced help selecting shoes. At no extra cost to you, they will scan your foot to get more than just the length of your foot. Things like your foot's width, arch, and height all impact which type of shoe and support you need. My son's feet were so pronated, his knees and back were constantly in pain and his toes looked jacked. That was all resolved once he got the correct arch support inserts and shoes. I had a bad ankle injury and they helped me get the right shoe for support and stability. I can't recommend Front Running Sports highly enough!!! read more

Wonderful friendly shop, the selection was great and prices were good too. The staff really went above and beyond to help me find a perfect fit. Besides running shoes they stock a ton of other great running gear. Definitely be back for my next pair here. Thank you. read more

Very helpful and friendly staff! Went in for water bottles/belt and a few chews. They took care of that and provided a lot of other info on local races and workouts. Unfortunately it's too hot for me right now, but I plan to try their weekly runs soon. read more

Great shoe store for runners and walkers! Cheryl was especially helpful in helping my grandson with a foot pain issue. She had him try on multiple shoes and inserts, before settling on one of them. She fitted his size and analyzed his gait. The store has a helpful list of area running and triathlon events on a white board. They also recycle old running shoes for a charity. Highly recommended. Tell them Wild Bill recommended them. read more

I'm honestly shocked at how I was treated here. I came in planning to purchase a pair of new walking shoes. I did not know what I wanted and had heard great things about this store from a friend. First, the good (and the reason for a 2-star review instead of a 1): The woman that helped me (I did not get her name) was extremely fun and personable. She was also extremely knowledgeable about the different types of shoes. I loved their process with first measuring my feet to confirm my size, then having me walk on the treadmill and take a video recording in order to determine which type of shoe I needed. When I told her I did not like girly styles and colors, she said she understood, as she also liked black shoes and the owner does as well. She also mentioned their return policy, which I thought was great. Now the bad: The associate was extremely conversational, and the process took much longer than it should have. I had to wait for her to finish talking before I could give my feedback on the shoes and express my needs and comfort level with the different styles. She also kept bringing me shoes that were too big or too wide. At one point, she brought me the same pair of shoes I had already told her I didn't like. I am guessing this is because they had a limited selection, were trying to make a sale, and sometimes they might be able to find different sizes that work for people. But unfortunately, this wasted a lot of time. We finally found the perfect shoe for me, and I was ready to purchase them. Sadly, they only had it in a few colors that were too pastel and girly for me. When I gave my feedback/reminder that I didn't like those colors, the associate said, "Well, you are a girl." Someone needs to speak with her about pushing gender norms on people, because that was not cool. I asked her if I could order the color I wanted from them, and she said that was impossible. She tried to tell me that no one had the other colors in stock and tried to pressure me to buy shoes I didn't like. While she was in the back looking for more shoes, I fact checked her. I found the exact shoes I wanted in the right color from another store. When I told her I found them online, she assured me that anyone that was selling them online was selling a knockoff. I said I had no idea how these major retailers could list the exact same brand and style of shoe at the same price and it be a knockoff. She continued to assure me this was the case and that I could only buy the real shoes from them. At this point she and the other woman in the store started being rude to me, saying that I wasted their time. It was not busy and there was no one else waiting. I also did not want to be in there that long and would have preferred the process to go faster. The other woman told the woman helping me to get my contact info because they had "spent so much time" on me. It was extremely uncomfortable. I came in fully intending to buy a pair of shoes if they worked for me and I liked the style. I never intended to "waste their time" and find what I wanted online. I wanted to buy shoes there so I could wear them this weekend, and I would have ordered from them if that was a possibility. All told, I was in the store for an hour and a half, for what should have only been a 30-minute process because the sales associate was too chatty and brought me shoes that were too big or a style I had already said I didn't like. They wanted to accuse me of wasting their time, but they were wasting mine. However, unlike them, I was not rude about it. They obviously lied about online retailers selling knockoff shoes and tried to pressure me into spending $130 on a pair of shoes that didn't feel like me. I do hope that the owner reads this and has a conversation with the team. I would have absolutely come back some other time and recommended this store if they hadn't been so rude. Now, instead, I'm writing a review because I was so shocked at how they acted when I wasn't peer pressured into buying a pair of shoes that, while comfortable, I would hate. read more

I stopped in Front Running Sports to just check it out. Well...my stop turned into a wonderful experience, starting with being greeted by Jim. There was no pressure, I took my time looking around and only after that time, Jim assisted me in finding a shoe appropriate for my needs. I also found great electrolyte products, and socks. I ended up purchasing, shoes, SaltStick electrolyte fastchews, and fun socks by mysoxyfeet.com. I had a great time shopping at this store. If you are a runner or a walker, give this place a look. You will not be disappointed. read more

I try to support local businesses and this is a really good one. If you have an interest in running this is your starting point. They will help find the correct shoe to match your running style. They can have you run on a treadmill to get your gate and then you can try all the different brands. After they measured my wife's feet they found she was wearing about a 1/2 size to small. My last visit I told them I had been running with a Brooks Glycerin and wanted something similar from another brand with a bigger toe box. I tried several and went with an amazing Black pair of Asics. They have all the recovery items, socks, energy packs, water bottles and so much more! read more

Extremely rude!!! Wow. We went in to get running sneakers for my boyfriend before he left for the army. I was looking at the box to see the name of the shoe so I can look it up and see reviews and the lady came over and SNATCHED the box out of my hand and was so offensive. We planned on purchasing a pair of sneakers today due to him leaving for training this week but we were so upset we had to leave. Seriously the worst customer service. read more

We visited today and have visited in the past. Today I went to get my son shoes for basic training, which I also did for my daughter. The person who helped us ripped the box for the shoes out of my daughter in laws hands and yelled at her. We werent sure why at first but apparently she didn't want her to look up reviews of the shoes online. She then aggressively scolded her in the store full of people for reading reviews as those reviews "mean nothing". I have 5 children and all of them have purchased their shoes here. I have purchased running shoes, bras, inserts and compression socks and my husband has purchased shoes, inserts and socks on different occasions. We have always appreciated their service and knowledge. Today was uncalled for and rude. We collected our belongings and left and none of my family members will return. read more

Came I'm to be size correctly for new running shoes. Was told i needed to go 1/2 size up because my feet would swell. I took the advice because I thought they would be correct. I brought The shoes home and ran with them for 4 days and realized they are way to big for me and I'm sliding in them so I came to return them and was told because I ran on them I could not return them because they were "dirty". As I'm in the store the last way telling someone else if they don't fit just take a magic eraser to them so they are "clean" and bring them back! But I was unable to return my pair. I would never come back here to purchase anything ever again the customer service is horriable. If I could give a negative star I would! read more

I've never been treated in such a manner before... Long story short, I take my dad to the store because he was considering to buy a good pair of walking shoes. I will say that they were professional and diligent in the gait analysis and allowing my dad to try on multiple pairs of shoes to see what he liked and worked for him best. They took their time. Granted, we were the only people in the store. However, the woman helping us (I wish I had gotten her name) made one random comment while my dad was outside testing a part of shoes as we waited inside. "I don't know what's taking him so long." I almost felt like we were inconveniencing her for being there. If he's going to spend over $100 on a pair of shoes, he wants to make sure it's what he wants and works best for him. I ignored her and allowed my dad to continue to do his thing. After he chose a pair that he liked best, he indicated that he wanted to sleep on it due to the price. I took the box and I was going to take a picture of the label with my phone so that if he decided he wanted them tomorrow, we would have exactly what brand, make, size, width, etc it was so that we could just come back the next day and it would be an in and out purchase. However, the woman helping us snatched the box from me, told me I couldn't do that because they "spend all this time with us on the analysis and sizing" and flat out said, "They're going to be $130 no matter where you go." Basically insinuating that I was just using them to get the label and then shop elsewhere. The woman offered to put the shoe information in their computer system which I said was fine. So long as SOMEONE had the shoe's information documented so we could make an easy purchase the next day was all I cared about. So I go with her to the counter and proceed to do the aforementioned. But, while she's entering the information into the system, she's holding the box so she can read the information off the label. Then, she stares at me for a moment and subsequently puts the box down behind the counter and continues her work on the computer. My eyes are good, but not that good! I couldn't have read that label even if I had wanted to. I felt like I was being treated like a criminal or something. I'm sorry if the business may have had bad past experiences with customers which may have prompted them to treat me the way they did. But they lost a potential customer and a regular participant in their sponsored races. They're not getting any more of my money. read more

I'm a middle-aged guy who just start running about 5 years ago. I never had an athletic bone in my body and was quite heavy when I got my start, but with helpful guidance and products from Front Running Sports, I've completely changed my life. I wouldn't shop anywhere else, as each time I stop in, I get exactly what I need and at a fair price. Beyond that, everyone here is friendly and accommodating. As an example, today I stopped by to replace my last pair of Brooks (they had roughly 400 miles on them and were showing quite a bit of wear). Through the fitting process, I mentioned that I was having a lot of pain in my left hamstring. Though I wasn't necessarily looking for a solution specifically for that concern, they showed me a variety of products that could help and how to use them properly. After a short period of rolling, right there in the store, I felt about about a million times better. I'm so happy to have such a great resource, right in my neighborhood. Though I'm normally an Amazon addict, I only purchase running-related items here and am happy to support this small business. read more

This store is awesome. I walked in not knowing what to expect. I was Asked if they had seen me before and when I said no. She asked me to have a seat and someone would Be Out to measure my feet. So one of the ladies measured my feet. We had discussion about what I do. She went in the back and came out with a pair of Hokas which fit perfectly. She watched me walk to be sure they were right fit. FIRST TRY. LOVE LOVE these shoes and LOVE this store. Going back for a second pair. Thank you. My bunions no longer are red and sore. And no blisters on my toes. read more

I expected to find your typical little running store in Front Running Sports but was pleased to see they carry triathlon stuff as well as running gear. They were having a 20% off sale so I picked up a triathlon suit (even on sale it was super expensive, but necessary). The staff was friendly too and was telling me about various training groups they have and good places to buy a bike. Too bad the tri group meets too far east for me (Winter Springs/Oviedo area) but it's good to know they are out there. The shop is tricky to find... go south on Rhinehart Rd. from Lake Mary Blvd. At your first light make a right, the shop is in a new shopping center on the right. read more

Front Running Sports - courtesy of their website - Sports Wear Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Great store with a good selection of high-end shoes and running gear. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who will help you find the right shoes for you. The store also hosts twice weekly runs (at 6:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays). Most runners do a quick three mile out-and-back. Longer routes are available. Just ask an employee for details (and be sure to tell them that you're running long...they keep tabs on everyone, which is nice when you're the only one going more than 3!). read more

I was treated well. The store took all the time needed for me to find the right shoes Brooks) I am happy with the purchase. Impressed they put me on a treadmill with different shoes to find the right pair. I believe they also have a run twice a week. FYI if you do not like the shoes you walk out with then why would you buy them. hard to understand some people. read more

I bought a pair of shoes that felt comfortable in the store but felt horrible on my walk. I called and said I would get my money back but when I went in just exchange or store credit. She offered to order a wide shoe for me but my question is they should have carried some wide shoes? Fleet feet does. I got the store credit bought stuff without their logo on it. I would advise you to love your shoes because if you spend 150 on shoes you won't get it back if you don't. read more

I have been looking now for several years for a shoe that fits my particular needs as an Dog Agility Trainer/Handler. April and Paul found me the perfect pair of shoes. They videoed and evaluated my stride on their tread mill and from that selected several pairs of shoes for me to try on. They were extremely knowledge about the different brand they offer and it made it a lot easier for me to choose the brand that best worked for me. I can't thank them enough for there help and I would highly recommend this store for anyone looking for sports shoes. read more

I was in need of shoes desperately. With Covid-19 shutting everything down, I needed good walking/running shoes. My current shoes started giving me shin splints. The personal at Front Running Sports we're so friendly and welcoming. I stated that I was not a frequent runner but started walking and running recently. The staff puts you a treadmill to analyze your walk pattern. Little did I know that I needed an insert to balance my high arc. I left with an amazing pair of shoes that feels amazing on my heel, as well as a great pair of scandals that will be comfortable in summer, especially at the baseball field HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! If you go, ask to see Tonka I read more

Very disappoint the way a situation was handled. Did not realize their "only store credit policy." Part of my purchase was because they didn't have a good stock of sizes/colors and they told me they had my size/color when I called, but when I went into the store it was a different story. I wanted to support the local store so I purchased my second choice (my fault) only to find out I could have purchased my size and color elsewhere. I even asked Front Running to purchase the item elsewhere (which was a lesser cost) and I would take the loss. Felt that would be a fair win win for all. I went to Front Running because I like and believe in supporting a local store/small business. When I called immediately after my purchase, I was given the run-around then and two weeks following. I tried to give them the benefit of doubt when they never returned my calls and avoided my concern totally. As an owner, especially with someone that has supported their business and has a lot of ties to the community, I would want to ask the customer what can I do to make it right or figure out a way around the policy. I respect their policy... but I am more concerned about their customer service and the relationships... Your local competitor really knows how to treat each customer and gain their respect and they would have handled the situation much differently. That's why they have survived and grown as a strong local business. I've been a long time customer of Front Running Sports and have referred MANY MANY people to Front Running... also long before the current owner. The staff is very nice but it's very apparent what their selling techniques are and they just ignored my concern as well. If I was the owner of a small business especially in today's world, it's not worth losing a long time customer... I've been running for 22 years and spend good money on running attire that I work hard for. Again, very disappointed and surprised at what I experienced. Not wanting special treatment just someone that understands how important customer service is and keeping good customers and making it a win win for all if possible. At least they could have tried a little harder. read more

NO REFUNDS! PERIOD. Two weeks ago, I purchased a pair of running shoes at Front Running. Being new to the central Florida area, I had looked online in search of a running specialty store and found good online reviews for FRS. Because there are no such stores in the area where I live, I made a special trip to Lake Mary to purchase shoes. The staff were friendly and helpful, but having run and walked for 30 years now, I know which manufacturers typically fit my feet--and which ones never have. Adidas had one line that always worked well for me and Asics had another. But FRS doesn't carry all major brands--no Nike and no Adidas, for example. I advise calling beforehand if you have a particular brand in mind. They carry a more limited selection of models than what I am accustomed to finding in a specialty store. Unfortunately, as shoe manufacturers are wont to do, the Asics line that had always worked well for me had been discontinued and replaced by a new, "improved" version (NOT!). But it was the closest thing to fitting of the shoes FRS recommended. And the only color they had came in bright purple/lime green/hot pink. Butt ugly but hey, we buy shoes for the proper fit, not the fashion. Only at home, walking around in them, they didn't fit so well, either. My heel kept slipping and there didn't seem to be as much cushion with the new shoes as with my older pair. I searched a few running forums and found that Asics had indeed made some changes to their new line that were not agreeing with my feet. So I decided to return them. Went online to the FRS website and was surprised to find that they do NOT post their return policy online (at least they didn't prior to 4 Feb 2014). I hadn't seen any sign of a written policy posted when I was in the store, either. So I called before making the drive to Lake Mary. I was politely informed that they do not refund money, even if shoes are returned within their 14 day time frame, in re-sellable, new condition, in the original box, with the original receipt. HUH??!! First time in my 30 years of dealing with specialty running stores that I have ever heard of such a "policy". They offer only exchange or store credit, neither of which I was interested in, since apparently I need to re-visit Adidas and the store is nowhere near my home. If they do not offer refunds AT ALL, that REALLY should be prominently posted on BOTH their website AND in store. I would not have visited the store if I had known. And maybe that's why they do their best to hide their policy (which I still haven't seen in writing) from their customers. Also be aware that they stock only the brightest colors of shoes. No neutrals. Nothing in white, or grey, or black. The shoes I purchased were actually not as loud as many of their other shoes, even though virtually every model is manufactured with at least two color options, one usually toned down from the neon range. I commented on one pair of shoes I tried on whose color combo was so hideous I didn't think I could wear them no matter how well they fit (yes, worse than bright purple/lime green/hot pink). The saleslady responded that yes, some customers simply refused to even consider that model because they couldn't stand the colors. FRS, seriously, listen to your customers! Try stocking some shoes that appeal to runners who AREN'T fifteen. I also found it a bit curious when I was in the store in January they had no shoes on sale whatsoever. Might have thought there'd be a clearance pair or two from the previous year's models, but no. Nothing on sale in the store anywhere. I don't plan to return to FRS and won't be recommending the store to my friends, if for no other reason than their "no refunds" policy. I hope others can avoid the situation I now find myself in--with a very pricey pair of new shoes that simply won't work for me. read more

I have been a customer here for several years now, however, this was the first visit for my husband. The staff was helpful in selecting a shoe for his needs. He wore them out of the store since he was so pleased with the fit and feel. I snagged a new pair for myself too. read more

The worst selections ever and to top it off, they forcefully try to sell you what they have instead of what you want. They attempt to distract you in conversation, instead of focusing on the real reason why you're there, and that is to buy shoes that fit your feet, not "what they want you to wear". I have always been a wide with my whole life and as every runner knows, when you get older, your feet gets wider. But April, the owner/store manager insisted that I would be good in a larger size. Not only did the larger size not fit correctly but the running sneakers gave me blisters on both my pinky toes. I can tell you so much more but in a nut shell my suggestion is to go to the Track Shack in Orlando or go to Spikes in Daytona. I decide to up use my credit on socks just so I don't have to ever deal with them again. read more

Front Running Sports is an excellent store for all of your running needs. The store has a wide variety of running shoes, tech gear, and all of the essentials one needs to meet their running goals. The staff is very knowledgeable, personable and available to answer any questions that you have. They frequently have social runs throughout the week weather you're a beginner or an advanced runner. read more

Sarah and the team at Front Running Sports are very helpful, and completely welcoming. They have a good selection of products, and a well-rounded, enthusiastic crew. They also have a group run every Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 PM (it's an out-and-back 5K on the paved trail), and all paces are welcome. read more

Great running and tri-gear store. The staff is knowledgable. The store is well stocked with a good selection of brands. I higly recommend this store. read more

The staff at Front Running Sports is great. They did a video gait analysis when I went to buy running shoes and made sure I had the best fitting shoes for me. They have great events at the store helping to educate runners in the area and also have excellent training groups for marathons and triathlons. read more

Not all running shoes are the same! If you are looking to put the RIGHT running shoes on your feet, then this is the store. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to running and triathlon footwear. They have a treadmill in the store and use software to analyze your stride. You only have one pair of feet, treat them right! read more

Great selection and helpful knowledge staff. Loved seeing the dogs. They helped fit me and gave me great information about my running. Thank you read more

Today I bought some New Balance running shoes at Front Running Sports and the selection of shoes and customer service were both excellent. The staff is very knowledgeable and were very attentive to help me find the correct shoes. They are also very familiar with the local running scene as to both where to run and recommendations for good races. Easily one of the best and friendliest running speciality stores in Central Florida! read more

The staff is quite nice and helpful. The gait analysis is good. I'm sure my problem is not unique, although it's not all that common. I have difficulty finding shoes that feel good on me. I ended up bringing back several pairs and the owner does allow this to be done as long as they are in re-sellable shape which I had no problem with. The money does stay in the store once you make a purchase. I did find the store to be on the expensive side and not everything is marked with a price, but you can find out by asking. Overall, I did have an ok experience, however, for my needs I would not make a purchase here again. read more

Bought Hoka One One running shoes today. The staff knows their stuff! They worked with me to select a shoe with the best fit. Not easy, because my feet are a size apart. Friendly people with two cute, friendly dogs on the premises. I will be back for my next pair. read more

The owners and staff at FRS known their business. They are very knowledge in the sports of running and triathlon. The store also offers triathlon and running training groups which I participated in before completing my first triathlon and the training was top notch! They carry a great selection of triathlon and running clothing as well. Its great to having a running store closer to home. read more

Front Running Sports is awesome. Great store for runners and triathletes. So glad someone opened a good running store in Lake Mary. Go check them out ! read more

I love Front Running Sports. They always have the running shoes I need, and the staff is so friendly. I also love how active the owner is with 5K charity runs, and puppy adoptions. Keep up the GREAT work! read more