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    Runners Route

    4.0 (173 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Irene M.

    Happy feet... When you're looking for some shoes and I've been here many times to get some much needed support for my feet from socks to various accessories to make the process easy and comfortable, and though I've been there many times I still though I knew which shoe would work best for my workout. The staff here are very helpful and knowledgeable and I just love how they display their shoes to make the viewing process easy. It can certainly be pricey though I think that the foundation of your feet is absolutely worth the price but they do have great sales as well so I do stop by frequently to see what they have. They have a community board for events and clubs which is great if you're starting or just curious where to begin, lots of free parking right beside the building though the entrance is on Sheridan Street and the exit is on Kapiolani Blvd or if just you're running in check them out. Thank you!

    Jenny P.

    My husband and I came to Hawaii for our honeymoon and he wanted to stop by here since he is getting ready to run a marathon on December. We've had our fair share of awkward interactions at running stores since a lo of the employees have no idea what they're talking about. We were so excited to talk with the staff here because they actually knew what they were talking about. I feel like staff like this makes the experience that much more personable and special. We walked in just wanting to look around but left with a pair of runners that weren't even released in stores on the mainland. I'd definitely recommend stopping by here if you enjoy running both for fun or sport

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    Marie P.

    Excellent customer service! Thank you very much charles! Needed to find myself a pair of shoes that'd help running much easier and better for my knees! Charles was very helpful and knowledgable! Answered all my questions and educated me on which shoes would be best for my needs. Would definitely be back!

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    Chez T.

    So I had a great experience here. They opened at 10am right on time. I received great service and the ladies answered all my questions. I forgot to bring my socks, so they were kind enough to loan me some. Total Rookie mistake and I highly recommend you bring your own. They still have signs up asking that customers wear a mask, luckily I had one in my glove compartment . They have a great selection of shoes but they are kind of pricey. Expect to spend well over a $100. Here's some helpful hints 1. They offer a military discount on certain shoe brands. Hoka is not included in the discount but my ASICS were. 2. Bring your own socks and don't forget your mask! 3. You will not receive a refund of any type ... you will receive store credit which never expires. 4. They are currently hiring!

    $86.90 shoes and toe socks and out the door! Awesome!
    Jason S.

    Just went here for the first time. Michael and his coworkers were most knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect footwear for my 12+ hour shifts at Queens. I am so happy! What a great store, well sticked with multiple options and genuinely friendly service! I am very happy and the price was excellent!

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    Christal P.

    My only regret is not stopping by Runners Route sooner. This is the best store in the Ala Moana neighborhood for sports shoes and apparel. It has a wide variety of running shoes, many of which are on clearance. I compared the prices at Runners Route with Amazon, and you will find better deals here! You will also receive individualized attention that you will not get at big box stores. The sales associates are very friendly, attentive, and open to having you try a number of shoes until you find one that is the best fit. I love walking and I walk a considerable amount everyday. Walking is another form of meditation for me. Putting on my headphones to listen to music or a podcast while walking to work is a ritual I look forward to every weekday morning. On average, I walk approximately 15,000 steps everyday, excluding the exercise I get at the gym. On the weekend, I can walk up to 30,000 steps if I decide to walk to and from Downtown and Waikiki. That means I put a lot of mileage on my shoes. Over the weekend I discovered that the soles of the Børn walking shoes I bought only five months ago were already crumbling apart. I wanted to replace them with a pair of versatile and comfortable running shoes that I would be able to wear when walking around town, running at the gym, or hiking Diamond Head and Makapu'u. I saw that Yelp friend Kathy H. had recently bought several pairs of Hoka One One at Runners Route, and was happy with her purchases. I had worn Adidas, Brooks, and Sketchers sneakers before, but never Hoka. After doing some research on the internet, I learned that the maximalist Hoka shoe was founded by two French trail runners in 2009 when minimalist shoes, like Vibram FiveFingers, were considered trendy. Hoka is the antithesis of that. It is known as providing maximum cushioning. With all due respect to barefoot runners, I like as much cushioning in my shoes as possible! So, when I read that Hoka is, as Runner's World calls it, "the king of cushion", my decision was set to purchase a pair. Runners Route has Hoka One One shoes for men and women. For women's Hoka shoes, Runners Route sells the Bondi 6 and Clifton 5. One of the sales associates offered to have me try on the standard B width size as well as the wide sized shoe. I chose the standard B width because the wider shoe felt too big for me. I immediately wore my new Hoka shoes to the gym and wore them on my walk to work this morning. Hoka is now my new favorite brand of sneakers. I haven't worn a sneaker this comfortable in a long time. Hoka lives up to its reputation as being the most cushioned running shoe that is also lightweight. I will be buying my next pair of Hoka shoes at Runners Route.

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    Rip off artists they will not provide credit for item that does not fit proper. Beware!!!! They lie and cheat.

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    Service was fantastic they went out of their way to find the perfect pair of shoes for me and nothing was a bother thanks

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    I walked into Runners Route after my appointment with a podiatrist who recommended Hoka sneakers with inserts.

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    Uyeda Shoe Store

    Uyeda Shoe Store

    4.8
    (108 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    After visiting stores in Newport Beach,San Francisco, and Ala Moana,my wife found her perfect On…read moreshoes and inserts here. Great service and recommendations as when I visited here two years ago.

    Old school shoes…read more.. Is now the biggest support for our soles as I remember shopping here for my shoes when I was very little was very surprise to see that they have survived all the big shops filled with styles that many crave for though I must admit that I haven't been there in decades until having feet problems and my podiatrist suggested picking up some support for my sad and aching feet. Located on the ground floor of University Plaza which is right behind Raising Cane's on South King Street and the entrance is easiest on Kuilei St as University Ave can get very busy with traffic. You can see their sign right below the staircase though I accidentally walked into a vape shop lol Uyeda is located right beside it. Walking in I can instantly tell it's not at all what it used to be though it's so nice and clean and very organized a lady came out to greet me and find out what I was looking for and for me to describe what foot issues I have as I was told that many bartenders and various working folks that are on their feet constantly are regulars here. Seeing a rack with Oofos and Hoka shoes just to name a few are all known for comfort. As I found the insoles and suggestions it's the place to come for Black Friday she says as everything is 20% off and as these shoes are pricey the value of your feet as it's the foundation of it all is worth every penny. Thank you!

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    Shoe Box

    Shoe Box

    4.6
    (5 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    I just looked at the shoe shelf in my closet and realized that almost every shoe I own -- except my…read moregym shoes -- was purchased at The Shoe Box! I have boxes of Damiani, Naturalizer, Italian, Callisto, and Athena Alexander shoes, and usually the same style in at least two colors. The convenient location, reasonable prices ($19 and upwards, typically in the $45-$59 range), and variety of styles make this an ideal place to shop for the working girl, hmm... let me rephrase... make that "business professional woman." If you work in downtown, you have probably already stopped by on your lunch break to chat with the owner while she helps you navigate the myriad of boxes to find the right size for you. She does buying trips several times a year and brings back the latest styles. If you're a common size, you may have to wrestle with another customer for the shoe, so the best thing is to ask the owner when the new styles are coming in and plan accordingly. Have fun!

    A hole in the wall shoe store literally hidden in Downtown Honolulu. If you're strolling around or…read moretrying to kill time and want to shop, you should check out this spot. They have some cute heels that I always eye up from time to time. One specific pair caught my attention but they were sold out of my size.. They must have good business to have stayed in Downtown for as long as I have been in the area. Great customer service. It's never crowded so you really get that one on one time with the lady if you need assistance.

    Original Grail

    Original Grail

    3.9
    (37 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    High end sneaker and fashion store featuring supreme and other trendy brands. Great store layout…read morewith an awesome selection of items. Service was great with knowledgeable staff.

    Stumbled upon this store while walking around the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center…read more What caught my eye were the huge PopMart Zimomos, Labubus, and Bearbrick figures and more. Very hipster shop with high end shoes, sportswear and other collectibles. OG even has a game machine in the back with Labubus. I believe it's $5.00 a try. I spoke with one of the OG employees, who let me know that you can ask for a Kamaaina discount. If you like blind boxes, they have a lot of options. Labubu and Sonny Angels and more. Per the OG website, they believe and respect each and every origin for someone who loves sneakers, street wear and the culture surrounding them. OG will strive to assist and be part of your grail seeking journey, whether it is to fortify your fashion statement, to fulfill the desire of a rare piece, or even to re-own a piece of you or even to re-own a piece of your childhood memory. https://www.originalgrail.com/pages/about-us Value: OG sells collectible and rare shoes, blind boxes and more, so it depends on what you want? Location: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Building A. Mailing Address: 2201 Kalakaua Ave, Suite A107 Honolulu Hawaii 96815. Hours of Operation: Mon - Sun, 10am - 9pm Very cool shop. Support local.

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    Running Room

    Running Room

    4.5
    (183 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    How they kept me going…read more.. For a brief moment I enjoyed joining a 5K and 10K walks/runs and with that I had no idea what type of shoes is for me as many recommend what is the best somehow it jut never really worked for me though the stability and comfort is what many brands to encourage they have my feet just says differently. There are moments when packet pick ups was here at the Running Room and with that I always somehow never leave without purchasing something as they just have so many items besides shoes and socks and the perfect location on Kapahulu with free parking does make it an easy place to shop as well and on this sad to hear of its closure did take me by surprise so I just had to pay them a visit and I guess many have known about it as basically majority of their inventory has already been sold. Luckily for my larger sized feet there was my size left though the color situation was sparse understandably I did find one that looked promising and decided to get my very first pair of Hoka. I haven't treated myself to a brand new shoe in years so it felt like a cloud but being cautious since my legs hurt the next day. Not exactly sure when their last will be but glad to have given them one final visit and hope that the future will grand for this part of Kapahulu. Thank you!

    What a beautiful store if you are a runner. They have a large selection of running products. These…read morestores are owned by runners.

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    Foot Locker

    Foot Locker

    3.5
    (68 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Yelp Ghost, you're killing me!!…read more Since my previous review disappeared, I'll write this new review based on three of my most recent visits. I was looking for a new walking and running shoe so I immediately went to Food Locker at Ala Moana Center. They are located on the top floor across Hoka. Since my sister swears by Hoka and I recently bought my dad a pair of Hoka's, I looked at that section first. My cousin recommended a brand called ON so I also checked that section out after. Now I could compare them myself. I picked a pair from each brand and a SA named Joshua helped me. He was friendly and very knowledgeable about both brands. Joshua offered exceptional customer service. He didn't take long to bring out my size to give them a try. I personally didn't care for how the Hoka's made me feel. It felt like a rocking motion but maybe I need to acclimate to them? The ON pair was extremely light and very comfortable. It was a hard decision so I told Joshua I would think about it and come back. I ended up coming back to pick up the ON shoes another day. He was working so he was able to assist me with bringing the pair out for me to purchase. They offer you to join their FLX rewards program and to do a survey of your visit. With Joshua's excellent customer service, I made sure to do it. To my surprise, I received a $10 gift certificate to use on my next purchase after completing the survey. It came in handy as I wanted to get my father-in-law a pair before we flew out to visit my in-laws. Of course my dad wants a pair too lol. Great option to purchase sneakers, socks or sports apparel.

    Shoe shopping…read more.. This gal isn't really a shoe shopper but my feet is always in desperate need for a comfortable pair and I've been relying on Foot Locker for that though at one point they had great selection for women as I've always came here versus the Women's Foot Locker which sadly has closed now find that the selection here for my personal preference is meh! The staff here is great as they greet you but I'm a browser and do need time to look so I don't mind that solidarity and to think through the prices as well though sometimes have the need to ask for their knowledge and suggestion which is something we all should do especially mine is mostly for work. Their insoles are a great item to keep in mind...get them and keep the receipt with the box because once they wear out it's use you can have them replaced for free as most time the insoles wear out before the shoe so you don't have to purchase another if it's in good condition and offers like this is wonderful new to keep my feet happy. Thank you!

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