Running Room Canada

OMG now I know how Carrie Bradshaw feels in Sex in the City. Shoes, shoes and more shoes. And the…read moredangerous part is that there is a 50% off sale, shhh please don't tell anyone until I get back down. I went two years ago and walked out with three pairs yikes. But yes I do love them and I still keep them in the box after I wear them. Now it is true what they say is that you get what you paid for and when these sales like this happens you can actually afford these shoes and they will last. My black patten wedges which is now going on their third summer look like new. John David shoes has been around for sometime and specializes in high quality high fashions shoes. From flats to those stilettos that will make any ones head turn to Gladiators. Funny I was with my BFF yesterday and we were looking through the window like I kid at Disneyland would saying I want those and those. We are going back today look out.

So, I know realize that most of the shoes in here are supposed to be designer and therefore…read moredesirable, but I didn't see anything that really stuck my fancy... and I'm quite a shoe fanatic. Most of the boots seemed to have a lot of the crocodile skin look in flashy colours. And other than boots, it was mostly strappy, open-toed heals, some of which still had the croc skin look. Not that I have anything against that look, some people can really pull it off. But it's not for me. The shoe pricing was still pretty expensive, even though there was a %50 off sale. I couldn't imagine seeing the actually cost of those shoes. I'm probably just jealous that I can't afford them though. I guess a lot of people can because the store was pretty full of women. In fact, there wasn't an open seat to try anything on because there were so many people in there. There was one really nice salesguy that I encountered. I was looking at some flats and he came over and told me that most of them had a built-in gel cushions or insoles. He took a moment to show me what he meant, then smiled and walked to someone else. I loved that he didn't stick around by my side and shop with me, much like some other salespeople might. It was just a nice experience that I thought I'd share with you.

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The Shoe Company

2.9(10 reviews)

7.7 km•Bayers Lake

The Shoe Company has become one of my new favourite stores. Although, I'm a much bigger fan of the…read moreone in Dartmouth Crossing, this one is still pretty good. I am a shoe shopper and nothing puts a bigger smile on my face more than a comfy, sexy pair of heals, or a cozy pair of slippers, or a casual pair of flats or even a pair of Nike runners for when I need to get out for a stroll. The Shoe Company has great selections at a reasonable price. I can usually get a pair of good quality shoes for under $50.00. I sometimes find it hard to get my size. Most times, they have a lot of size 7 and 8's left but when it comes down to finding a pair of size 9's, it's scarce. The staff is quite helpful though and are quick to offer assistance with calling another store. I am a fan of The Shoe Company and will continue to shop especially in the Dartmouth Crossing. Much better selection there!

The Shoe Company fills a need in the Halifax market: mass marketing of shoes in all sorts of…read moreheights, comfort and design. Sure, Payless has a variety of shoes, but I find their quality and comfort to be less than stellar. At The Shoe Company, you can find shoes in every price point, fit for every member of your family. It can be particularly difficult to find good fitting shoes for kids, and The Shoe Company is one of the few places where you can find well constructed shoes for beginning walkers. Sure, we all think women's shoes but The Shoe Company also offers a wide selection of men's shoes. There's nothing like a sharp-dressed man, and The Shoe Company certainly helps outfit you in that area. Try The Shoe Company before you head downtown to the higher-end stores.

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Browns Shoes

2.8(4 reviews)

3.4 km•West End

I first discovered Brown's at their Eaton Centre store in Toronto a year or two ago, and having had…read moreto restrain myself from buying needless pairs of cool AF sneakers, was glad to see that a location was opening in the Halifax Shopping Centre as a part of HSC's ongoing efforts to have more mid- to high end brands. While the existing shoe stores in the HSC are fairly small in general, their men's sections are (naturally) a fraction of that, and nearly all of that is dedicated to dress shoes, leaving little space for casual wear. And if you want something that isn't the house brand, good luck with that. Brown's, on the other hand, is probably bigger than Aldo and Spring combined, and about 40% of that is the men's section. There's a wide variety of season- and occasion-appropriate footwear, with tons of styles and brands available, and a range of prices as well. It isn't to the extent of the Eaton Centre, obviously, but it's a big step up. My old pair of Boxfresh kicks had worn through on the soles after a lot of mileage because I'm a carless hippy/cheapwad, so with the rainy season in full swing, I had to pull the trigger on getting a new pair. There were more than a few pairs that I would have been very happy to get, including a pair of Boxfresh that were a slightly changed version of my old ones, but I picked out a pair of grey Polo sneakers that had nice leather accents and laces. At $75, it seemed like a really reasonable price, especially since that was $35 less than the Boxfreshes. I lucked out on the Polo sizing being the same as my old sneakers, and service was helpful and manged to upsell my neat-freak self on a cleaning spray to keep my canvas clean and mid-sole pearly white. If you're looking for good sneakers, or just more selection, hit up Brown's and you'll be doing yourself, your wallet and your feet a favour.

On April 15/21, I went into Brown's in HSC to pick up an online order of Blundstones. I ordered…read moreonline after reading a number of negative reviews about the store staff and wanted to minimize the contact I would have with them. As I approached the counter, a young salesperson named Sylvia immediately asked if she could be of assistance and brought me my order. She suggested I might like to try them on and I was thankful that she did as the style I ordered did not fit well. Sylvia was very knowledgeable about the product and brought me a number of different styles/sizes to try until I found a pair that I absolutely love and fit perfectly. She also offered to show me how to care for the boots and showed me the recommended products. Much thanks Sylvia.

Silver Silk

3.6(5 reviews)

0.7 km•Downtown Halifax

One sweet store with many sweet accessories. Tourist paraphernalia is present (Think lobsters), but…read morecute gems and jewelry nuggets make this a spot for all waterfront onlookers. Including a few local designs amongst its shelves, Silver Silk specializes in an eclectic assortment of earth stone and blown glass jewels. The general esthetic is crafty, playful and fun. Scarves, shoes, gems and wish stones complete the store's mini space. With an equally cute and quirky sales girl, this shop was just a nice little exploration. Small but mighty, Silver Silk provides an abundance of interesting jewelry and otherwise.

Walking along the Lower Water St, I happened upon this shop. Upon entry there was this little women…read morechatting to two customers who were looking to buy a large amount of bags of some sort. Anyhow, she still say hello to me in the middle of it all. I was pretty impressed with what she carried, a little of everything. She had some funky rain boots (on sale) and some really nice, almost clog type shoes, around $80.00 (sale). I knew this brand of shoe and had seen them at other stores. I liked her selection for such a small place. She also had all the usual jewellery and tourist things. This is a great little store and the lady who was working was really nice.

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Dugger's

3.2(29 reviews)

0.2 km•Spring Garden

Adam needed a shirt for the wedding we were attending over the weekend so when we saw this…read morestorefront we figured we would give it a try. We spent over an hour and half in there! The saleslady assisting us was very nice and patient. Adam must've tried on at least 2-3 different shirts and more than 5 ties. She was also nice enough to steam the shirt before wrapping it up. They have this cool policy in the store where you can try to put a hole in one mini golf style for $95 off a tie for $2 (and the money goes to charity!). Sadly, both Adam and I missed. But I enjoyed playing a lot! Mini put inside a store! I was surprised no one snubbed us as we did look very ordinary. I think once Adam specifically asked to try on a shirt, they loosened up and realized we were going to buy something. That's when they got friendlier and offered us drinks. But I really only liked the lady who helped us, the rest seemed unbothered and lazy.

Boys with no budget can get dressed up at Dugger's. From straight-up formal wear to sports coats…read moreand casual clothes, its a place that not only sells menswear, but knows it well. Great fits for all shapes-- because yes, men come in odd sizes as well-- the staff here are professionals and do not take retail lightly. Going into Duggers and doing serious shopping calls for full-on service in a kind and cordial manor. As I accompanied a male friend in recent months on a mission for a new jacket, I observed the service as very thorough and helpful. It wasn't about a simple assistance to the change room; these people are all about getting the right fix, giving brand detailing and all the extras. Those looking to get properly outfitted and not knowing where to start can rely on Dugger's. As well, its a fine place to browse. No pressure... I like this spot, as they've got some pretty spruced up threads. Pricey but spicy, this is a place to check if you are looking to be fine and fancy.

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4/21/26 FYI. Interior.

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4/21/26 FYI. Exterior. Entrance

Aldo Shoes

3.5(6 reviews)

3.3 km•West End

On my recent venture for sandals, I found myself at Aldo a few times. I went in, I came out. I went…read morein, I came out....I ended up buying 2 pair of sandals and a day later, returned both of them and in turn bought 2 more pair from the same location. I think my style changed overnight! I find Aldo has a good selection of shoes, but just not for me. I am not into 4 inch heels and although they have some pretty shoes, I'd rather not set out to kill myself just because the shoes are stunningly beautiful! The prices are usually a bit higher at Aldo compared to other shoe stores. The staff are 'ok' - nothing to give them kudo's about. Overall, I will continue to shop Aldo. Good selection, fairly pricey but a good, quality shoe.

Recently I needed to grab a pair of shoes for a friends wedding. After checking around a few stores…read moreI stopped in Aldo with pretty low expectations, but left with my mind changed and a new pair of shoes. The staff at this location were really friendly and worked hard to search out a pair of heels in my size (no easy task) in a couple different styles. They were also honest about how they looked, which was refreshing. Sometimes, no matter how much you like a pair of shoes, it's important to hear somebody say, "I'm not sure if those are going to work." After I picked out my shoes, I had a look around the store and found a lot of really nice accessories for men and women. I personally thought the men's accessories were a little nicer overall, but that's just me. I left Aldo with a great pair of shoes and a real interest in shopping there again. If you're looking for a stylish shoe at a decent price I think Aldo is definitely an option worth checking out.

Biscuit General Store

3.9(41 reviews)

1.0 km•North End

Was there the other day and got 2 cool finds for a great discounted price- they are closing out…read moresoon So I found a lovely brown long slv top for work and the other to wear at home if I get cold- (which was what I was looking for originally)- Happy incase I miss the Boxing Day blowout!

I can't believe that I haven't written a review for Biscuit General before. It's one of those…read moreplaces that I go into browse quite regularly but haven't bought anything before. Dang budgets. When you first enter the store you'll find yourself faced with tables and tables of adorable nick nacks and homewares to browse though - so many cute mugs and beautiful candles! One day I dream that my home will be filled with them. They've also got journals, books, even a kids gift section. Further back you'll find clothing - men's is on the upper level and women's on the lower. They've also got a killer jewellery section (which is where I've found myself most often drooling over the rings and earrings). I never look closely at the clothing because I don't want to tempt myself (out of my price range), but just glancing at the racks I and tell there are a lot of cute things that I hear are really great quality. From the little bit of browsing I've done the sizes are all pretty small...whomp whomp. In the men's section you'll find wallets, shave kits and some really fun socks in addition to the standard clothing fare. Don't miss out on the back section behind the men's clothing where the sale stuff is! They've always got a good selection of sale things. I really love the idea of shopping at Biscuit General, but unless it's some of the smaller items I just don't have the budget for it. It can get very pricey very quickly. That being said if you have more room in your budget definitely give Biscuit General a shot - it's definitely a local gem!

6.4 km•Dartmouth Crossing

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The Shoe Company

2.3(10 reviews)

Purchased a pair of Sandals that were discounted but then supposed to have another 20% off on top…read moreof the discount and the cashier wouldn't do it. Went in next day and an older cashier gave the 20% off but wss a bit insulting with a comment. Staff is definitely unfriendly in the Dartmouth store. Won't be returning there again. Selection and value were okay but service is seriously lacking.

Horrible customer service. I purchased a pair of shoes on…read moreJuly 29th, by August 21st, and not even worn daily, they're literally falling apart at the seams and the company will not accept returns because they were purchased in store. The store will only do a refund up to 60 days after purchase and will not allow me to return them through mail or send them any photos at all to even just have them refund my card. I have never in my life had such poor customer service and they will absolutely NEVER get our business ever again. The manager of the store even agreed its ridiculous and happens often. Living 3 hours away from the nearest store we are just out $100 dollars and a pair of shoes. Absolutely disgusted definitely do not recommend ever shopping there.

Pro Skates Uptown

3.5(6 reviews)

1.3 km•West End

This place is a surprisingly tasteful little shop located on the ever popular Quinpool strip. I ran…read morein today on a whim when I was heading to the Natural History Museum with friends. I didn't spend much time, but the store had good vibes and lovely floors so I was sold. The place is a long rectangular shape with fresh hardwood floors. Off to the left, there is a little nook with a flat screen TV and a small leather couch. Smack down in the middle of the store is a foosball table, surrounded by tons of fancy wooden boards and flashy skate clothing. There were fedoras aplenty, lined up fashionably along one of the walls. The dude working was on the phone and didn't give me the nod, but I was in a peek and dash mood, so didn't quite care. This place seems to have loads of gear at a high price point. If you're in the business of breaking boards regularly, you probably don't want to drop serious dime, so maybe head somewhere else. The hours here are a bit odd; perhaps indicative of a skater lifestyle (sleeping in late? - hmmm). This shop has a nice layout and is in a convenient location. If you're a boarder babe, this may be a grand place for you to suss out.

We were on the hunt today for a skateboard. First stop was here at Pro Skate Uptown…read more Now, if you do not know much about all the different skateboards, then I suggest to go to the other shop downtown. Although this shop carries different boards than the shop downtown, the young guy working there, never moved from in front of the computer to help us. His answer to everything was , it all the same. Well, to me it is not , and out the door we went. If I am about to drop $200 or more for a board, get off your ass and assist us.

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Soles In Motion

3.0(5 reviews)

4.4 km•Dartmouth

I visited Soles in Motion in May, as directed by a staff member on a telephone call a few days…read moreprior, to resolve an issue of substandard footwear (sandals), purchased in June 2025 as a Christmas gift to myself. The soles split partly on one and totally across the diameter on the other after minimal use - walking around my residence in early spring to break them in for the summer. They had been unused to this point and stored in a closet. While waiting in line behind other customers, we began discussing why we were each bringing back items. The manager arrived and walked behind me barking "come here". I asked if she was speaking to me and she nodded yes. I asked if she could speak in a more courteous manner then the conversation declined due to her stressed, annoyed, waste of her time manner. After stating the circumstances above, she declined to consider any resolution or upgrade, stating "we don't carry that brand anymore" and they were worn, which I had just explained, as above. It should be noted that the manager also refused to identify herself other than as "the manager" when asked her name, but the company website identifies her as Niki Storms, Operations Manager. Immediately, she yelled "get out of my store" repeatedly, in an aggressive, loud tone, just inches from me, invading my personal space, walking me through the store, the double set of exterior doors and to the sidewalk. She continued screaming on the sidewalk outside not to talk to shoppers present outside. I asked her to call the police as she has no legal authority to continue screaming at and verbally harassing me outside. I had continued to attempt a conversation, as security cameras can verify, throughout this entire abusive process, but the manager was out of control. As a 75-year-old disabled senior with invisible injuries that leave me unable to quickly process information or walk quickly, I found this behavior unprofessional and totally lacking customer courtesy. I was publicly disgraced, embarrassed and verbally abused in front of customers both inside the store, in addition to outside the premises, while standing on the sidewalk, where prospective customers had to walk around her to get into the store while she yelled. A customer who left the store after this incident approached to tell me she didn't buy anything after seeing the manager's behaviour. I contacted the owners, Jen Estabrooks and Dr. Mark Fletcher ( https://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/97394/Dr-Mark+Andrew-Fletcher-Dartmouth-NS.html/ ), about their manager's outrageous behaviour, but neither addressed their Operations Manager's actions. I once would have easily reviewed this company highly, as many others do, however; the only satisfaction this disabled senior will get is accountability for an abusive manager. The company and owners are responsible for her actions as well. In the meantime, I will take steps to expose what is considered acceptable behaviour by this company's owners and manager. My advice to health care workers who purchase products at Soles in Motion, remember, you give your career and sacrifice to help seniors, especially disabled seniors. Read my story and possibly consider choosing to purchase footwear and other products elsewhere.

My boyfriend is extremely picky, in regards to everything including shoes. However, he also has a…read morehard time spending a fortune on something. He had a pair of sneakers that he bought over a year ago that are now falling apart, and his work shoes were bought cheap and also falling apart. I decided to take him shoe shopping for his birthday present and after exhausting the typical stores (Sports Check, Marks Work Warehouse, Globe Shoes, etc) we had no luck. When we arrived here, we were promptly greeted and asked what we were looking for. My boyfriend explained what he wanted and the rep suggested certain shoes for his wide foot. He tried some on and the rep was very patient with my boyfriend who took a long time deciding and trying different pairs on. The rep always checked the fit and gave suggestions for making the shoe last longer, etc. He was also pretty funny and our overall experience was pretty good. The shoes that were chosen came to $195.00 but were high quality New Balance shoes that were a wide fit and meant to last. We were told to bring them back in if they wear earlier than expected and they would do what they could to either get another pair through the manufacturer or get the money back. They also offer other services including foot orthotics and they have sports clothing. It is also connected to a medical clinic. I would definitely recommend this place over the big brand box stores as the service is much better and the shoes are better quality (although you will pay more). He is quite happy with his birthday present, but he will be wearing the shoes around the house for awhile just to be sure (30 day return policy)!

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OMG now I know how Carrie Bradshaw feels in Sex in the City. Shoes, shoes and more shoes. And the…read moredangerous part is that there is a 50% off sale, shhh please don't tell anyone until I get back down. I went two years ago and walked out with three pairs yikes. But yes I do love them and I still keep them in the box after I wear them. Now it is true what they say is that you get what you paid for and when these sales like this happens you can actually afford these shoes and they will last. My black patten wedges which is now going on their third summer look like new. John David shoes has been around for sometime and specializes in high quality high fashions shoes. From flats to those stilettos that will make any ones head turn to Gladiators. Funny I was with my BFF yesterday and we were looking through the window like I kid at Disneyland would saying I want those and those. We are going back today look out.

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3.9

(9 reviews)

I keep thinking Yelp is meant for restaurants and forget that when I have a good (or bad)…read moreexperience at any business establishment I can turn to Yelp and give an honest opinion... I'm not here to talk about food quality or presentation of a particular menu item. I'm not here to talk about how awesome it was to build Legos and dress up like pirates (though that was pretty spectacular)... I'm here to talk about running shoes and my experience at the Halifax Shopping Centre Sport Chek. I'm about to run my first marathon (Crazy yes, but oh so needed for this life changing journey) and for the past couple of weeks I've been on the hunt for a new pair of Saucony running shoes (I'm a die hard fan). After being sorely disappointed in Aerobics first (another review possibly?) and Amazon I turned to the clearance blow-out by Cleve's and found a nice pair of running shoes... The only problem? They didn't "POP". This is going to be my first marathon people. Everything needs to look good, feel good and hey did I mention looking good? Meegan and I happen to stop in at another Sport Chek location earlier this week looking for a new running shirt (remember I need to look good while running 42km). They were having a buy one get one half off sale on shoes... We just looked... A day later we found ourselves at the Halifax Centre location with the intent of purchasing not only another pair of Saucony running shoes for me but another pair of athletic shoes for her. There was only one guy working in the shoe department - Jacob. The review is more about him than anything else. After spending a lot of time in the major "running" stores in the area he is by far the most helpful person I've encountered and he's not even a runner (hockey knees!). For someone that doesn't run he has quite the knowledge background and took the time to explain to me all this new talk about 4mm drop (it's a running thing) and about the difference between a stability / neutral/ minimal shoe. At the other "running" stores I sort of got the evil eye for not knowing all the technical terms (I just run...) He spent quite a bit of time going back and forth between shoes for Meegan and me. In the end we both walked away with a pair of shoes that we fell in love with. The store itself was ginormous. Chock full of all kinds of sports equipment and a pretty large clearance section in the middle (I do love a good clearance section). If you get a chance head to the back where the athletic shoes, look for Jacob and try on a pair of Sauconys!

This Sport Chek is located in the lower level of the Halifax Shopping Centre. This particular store…read morehas one side as Coastal Mountain. The Sport Chek has the sneakers, jackets etc. Most of the brands are Columbia, Orange, Firefly, North Face, O'Neil, Rip-zone etc. They have a nice selection, although I have not bought jackets here, I have bought sneakers, bags, t-shirts etc. They have some great sales on the shoes once in a while.

The Helly-Hansen Store

4.0

(2 reviews)

The Helly Hansen store I did not even know existed until I went to the gym. I remember back in the…read moreday when I had my blue Helly coat and all that I can remember is that me being dry and my friends being wet. Now this is a great product that will stand the test of time. Coats and shells, gloves,hats and even pants that are all designed for the weather. Now is this store pricy? It will cost a few extra bucks but if you think about it over the time that you will maintain the product it is worth it.

This store is awesome! They have both leisure products (Hiking, sailing, cross-training, skiing…read moreetc.) and workwear products (Hi-Viz, flotation, flame retardant etc.). One of the great features is that they have lots of factory seconds and sale items so there is lots of stuff to meet every budget. Helly Hansen Branded products have great quality. There is tones of parking and it's easy to find (Between Staples and Pets Unlimited)

Pseudio

3.7

(3 reviews)

Pseudio, I really like the cloths they carry here. Yes they are a little costly but worth it…read more Pseudio carries the brand names of Bench, Guess, Hurley, all the major ones, you will usually be able to catch a sale. This is one of the stores that keeps up on the latest. I really like the layout of the store and can always find something I like here.

On a mission for a purse and I know Pseudio is a location that does caries a large range of Guess…read morepurses. So each and every time that I am in the crossing I run it to check the new stock thinking that maybe today they will have my purse for me. Loud music pumps through the store to the point that I almost have a headache before I get to the back of the store to look at the purses. Frantically trying to move through the racks of cloths that are jammed in it like a maze tot he teenagers on their cell phones not paying attention.errrrrr Sometimes when I take my niece shopping and we go to these stores keep in mind she is 11 going on 22 the size large for her it just right. So I am wondering who these stores are actually making these cloths for. She normally see something on the clearance rack that we end up pucrahsing for 50% off but again that is a hit and miss. No purse for me today, maybe next week.

Spirit Martial Arts Supplies

4.3

(3 reviews)