This is the best running store in Minnesota. This is the…read morebest running store in Minnesota. What Jeff and Bekah Metzdorff have done to make a retail store into the epicenter of running culture in the entire Midwest is remarkable. You will get it when you walk in. You need a pair of shoes and they'll make you run on a treadmill, ask you some questions and you'll be fitted for what shoe fits for you. From there, they have gear you want to wear running. And for those us (myself included) who aren't runners, they have comfortable clothing you will wear daily for comfort or for your own workouts. You go deeper if you're new to the Twin Cities and join a free group run, which is multiple times a week to keep you going. You might even find a date there, it happens oddly often. If you're one of those people who need to run a marathon, you'll see them during the Twin Cities Marathon yelling in the 20s mile area, getting written up in the local neighborhood papers for being too loud. From there, you want them to succeed, and you want to join them. Then you see their brand everywhere. In every race in the Midwest, you will see the brand name. And you'll feel good wearing it as well as you know it's a local business doing things right from the ground up.

Been 5 years so I thought I would update my review since I started running a bit. A 5K here and a…read more10K there, nothing too wild. Great staff and still has a great selection of shoes and apparel. What I learned by running myself is their fantastic shop runs that they put on several days per week and on every other Saturday, they have the assisted long run or "ALR" where there a lot of people, maybe ~100 all running different distances and paces on pre-set routes, like a 5K, 10K, 10 mile, etc. so you can pick a distance and pace and probably have someone to run with. They also provide Strava maps on their site so you really will not get lost. Best part is that these runs are free, they do it just because they love running and the running community. Kudos, amigos.

This shoe store is the only place I buy shoes. Their employees are so kind, helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about foot wear. I buy a new pair of Haflingers every year or every other year and in the summer love their Think sandals. They also have a cute selection of boutique style clothing and accessories. You are going to pay over $80.00 but they only carry the best brands and honestly there service is how it used to be. One of A kind place! Just bought a very cool sweater/jacket.

I called ahead asking if they carried size 12 in both a specific shoe and just in general. While…read morethey said they didn't have the specific shoe I was looking for, they said they had a variety of shoes in size 12 so my folks and I made the haul up there (it was my birthday and they were in town from a few states away...they wanted to buy me something and I needed a few replacement pairs of shoes). There were several sales people on the floor helping other people. I went to the sale rack first and then asked an older lady if they had Vionics in size 12. She said no. When I had called they had implied that they had other Vionic styles in twelves so i thought that was weird. I grabbed the loafer I wanted and waited for another rep thinking she just misunderstood me. The next woman was more helpful, but the situation still wasn't ideal. I tried on a pair of Danskos that were an EU 42 but that is really just an 11.5. (Eyes Dansko from across an ocean...) If we're being honest here, I think there were no actual size twelves in the store, they didn't want to look, or they didn't know how to look. I asked her what she had in the store that came in a 12, but she wanted me to go around the store and point to individual shoe styles and say "How about this one? How about this one? How about this one?" Listen...I'm 42 years old. I know that 99% of the time the answer is going to be "no...we don't have that in a 12." I have 30 years of shoe buying trauma built up, I don't need that in my life on my birthday. So when I ask what styles you have in a size 12? I know there are probably going to be like six of them tops. And if there are more that is AMAZING but SAY so, have it written down somewhere. Take me to the computer and let's look up your inventory by SIZE so you can show me what you have in stock TODAY. (((It's why I'm here and not on zappos.))) Don't waste my time and make me feel like I don't belong. Especially when you brag about having extended sizes. And telling me you can order those Vionics? Not helpful. Because I can do that too. I'm there because your website made me feel like I might've able to try on shoes like a regular person...in a store. NOPE. Happy birthday to me. Sigh.

Fabulous selection at the EP store and great service from Steve. Couldn't have been kinder and more…read morehelpful. The toughest part of the whole transaction was simply trying to select from the numerous color varieties in the shoes that I selected! LOL. Thank you, TC Running!

Can't say enough good things! Customer service like you have never experienced before - over the…read moretop good. And a selection of gear that no one else can match. Amazing response times and fast shipping. Couldn't be happier!

Before they rebranded, this was my go to spot for running shoes. The past couple times I've come…read morehere, though, I was not impressed. I don't know if they're understaffed or what, but the level of service is just not what I need. I have plantar fasciatis and also tend to twist my ankles while I run. I need someone knowledgeable to watch my gait with a new shoe and make expert recommendations. This place used to do that and more, but now the employees just ask for your shoe size, bring some options, and then leave you to fend for yourself. I didn't think the selection or prices have changed, so if you know for sure what shoe you want and don't need assistance, I'm sure you'll still get what you need. But if you're looking for thoughtful service, it's unfortunately not going to be found here.

I needed a pair of Goodr sunglasses at last minute and found they carry them here vs ordering…read moreonline. The sales reps there were super helpful. I had to wait a little bit, but they acknowledged me and provided great customer service.

Anna and Darcy were 10/10 on customer service. Darcy was so…read morehelpful with his expert advice on what would work best for my running style as well as sharing great tips and experiences for races, that I am gearing up for. I was very blessed by their "welcomingness" and how knowledgeable Darcy's ability to help me narrow down what was where great fits for me at the same time!

Really disappointed in two major requirements when I'm purchasing expensive running shoes. I first…read morewent to the store in Maple Grove and I talked to three different employees over two different nights. None of them were avid runners nor did they have any running shoe knowledge that I could absorb. I literally needed to look up the difference in the shoes that they had online while I was sitting there to find out any real differences between the brands or styles. When I was asked what I would be using them for, I replied and told them I will be training and racing a full distance Ironman race... to which one guy responded "is that one of those obstacle course fun runs". The next day I proceeded to go to the Saint Paul store to which I was greeted by two young ladies who were as ignorant as all the rest when I came to running shoes. Realistically, this is a management issue and a lack of training issue because somebody above them doesn't care whether or not they're knowledgeable about their product. Luckily I found a killer shop with very knowledgeable people back in Maple grove at a store called TC Running Company. They actually had me walking and jogging on the treadmill to understand my form and footwear needs. Pretty amazing difference between the two stores.

When I need new walking shoes they always have what I want and I'm in and out within ten minutes.read more

Always great customer service. Knowledgeable staff. Great selection of shoes, running fuel,…read moresocks, & all other running related stuff! I've purchased several pairs of shoes from this store, & I've always been satisfied with my purchases.

The old Fun 'N Run, now TC Running is a great, locally-owned spot to buy a good pair of quality…read moresneakers (name change because the old owners retired and sold to another local shoe shop, and now they have more locations around the metro!) If you're not a runner, that doesn't mean this store isn't for you. But if you are, I think you'll find all that you need here! (Including those gross sucrose gel packets) For me, I'm on my feet all day for work as a scientist, and I've bought the past 4 pairs of shoes here, and I've had no complaints! The staff are very knowledgeable, so let them know your concerns (plantar fasciitis? More/less cushion? Over-pronated/supinated?) When it comes to the value, you get what you pay for. They're able to charge under market value, but they can still be expensive. With this in mind, they do have a generous sales room where shoes can be ~$20-40 off (I haven't been there often enough to know how the sales change, so I might be off). All in all, I highly recommend this place for your next sneaker purchase, athlete or not.

I have been a client of Fun-n-Run and TC Running for over 20 years, always a great experience…read more Amazed how the quality of staff, inventory and expertise have always been consistent over the years. Pricing is very competitive, a high value when you consider the expertise helping me make the right choices. The Randolph store feels like a neighborhood friend, an inviting experience with smiles. I would not consider anyplace else.

It has been years since I have ran or even wanted work out. I went back to the same store and…read morereceived the same great service. They didn't have the right shoe because I was in a wide but I have 3 kids and a wife that I would have no problem returning to get fit. I'll be back!

The guy running the shop just stared at me open mouthed as I described the shoots of pain I'd been…read moreexperiencing, only offering that it probably wasn't my shoes and not providing anything from his own experience or the experiences of others when this occurs. Very disappointing shop and a good reminder of why retail is dead.