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Road
Shoes
Road shoe comparison found here
- Adidas
- Asics
- Brooks
- Karhu
- Mizuno
- New Balance
- Nike
- Pearl Izumi
- Saucony
- ZOOT
Racing Shoes
Adistar Comp, AdiZero RC & LT, Cubato, Supernova Comp
Bandito, Hyper Speed 2
T5
Racer & Racer ST
Marathoner, Streak XC, Katana Racer
Type A, Fastwitch Endurance
Trail Shoes
Supernova Trail
Eagle Trail, Trabuco
Cascadia
Pikes
Peak, Imogene, & Fireblade
Ascend
Vitesse,
Streak, Continental
Divide, Hardrock, Hurricane Ridge,
Susitna
XA
Pro 3D & XA Comp II
Roclite
315
Velocity, Blur
& Amp
Shipping & Exchange Policy
See the sale page for special prices
Join the WASATCH RUNNING CLUB and get 15% off MSRP purchases for 12 months.
Track
and Field
January Arrivals
All track and field shoes are 20% off
Select track and field event shoes 50% off
Cross Country
August Arrivals
- Adidas
- Brooks
- Mizuno
- Nike
- Saucony
Call for models and availability
College
and high school track and cross-country team athletes receive
a 10% discount during the season.
Buy your training shoe and spike together and get 20% off.
Through May
30 - 50% off all
Track and Field Shoes
Why Do We Run?
IF IT WERE EASY,
ANYONE COULD DO IT.
RUNNING AND RACING IS INHERENTLY UNCOMFORTABLE...SOMETIMES, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS HOT, COLD, OR WET OUTSIDE; DOWNHILL, UPHILL; EARLY MORNING OR LATE; SUMMER OR WINTER. SORENESS, BLISTERS, AND BLACK TOENAILS, UNFORTUNATLY, ARE SOMETIMES A PART OF LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING.
WHEN WE DO EVERYTHING RIGHT AND THE STARS ALIGN RUNNING/RACING IS A BEAUTIFUL THING. WHEN IT DOES NOT ALL GO PERFECTLY WELL WE ARE BETTER OFF THAN NOT DOING IT AT ALL. WE ARE MORE HEALTHY AND MORE FIT, AND LIFE IS GOOD.
RUN WELL, BE WELL.
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What
should a running shoe do for you?
Absorb
Shock: To protect you and your foot from the impact
of running. In running, the impact is up to four times your
body weight with each footstrike. Different shoes are designed
to cushion and protect us to various degrees.
Stabilize:
Each of us has varying degrees of pronation or instability
upon foot strike. Different shoes are designed to address
our individual bio-mechanical needs.
Traction:
To help propel you forward and prevent slipping.
Protection: To protect your foot from harmful surfaces and protrusions,
i.e. rocks, roots, concrete, etc.
Running
in the wrong shoe can cause some major and minor problems,
causing you to miss out on the benefits and joys of running.
REMEMBER, EVEN THE BEST FITTING SHOE MAY CAUSE BLISTERS OR IRRITATION IF YOU ARE RUNNING IN A COTTON SOCK.
Cotton socks absorb moisture keeping your feet wet. Technical running socks do not absorb moisture but let it evaporate through the mesh of the shoe, helping keep your feet dry and blister free. Try Blister Shield Foot Powder for blister prone feet. Synthetic socks can last for years, keeping your feet dryer and more comfortable. Cotton sock typically wear our very quickly when used for running.
Size matters!
Most runners and walkers go up a half or a full size larger in running shoes compared to street/dress shoes. This extra room is to accomodate for the swelling and foot splay that takes place while running. Some people sometimes get black toe nails from running long distances, other people get black toe nails from running in shoes that are too small. All your shoes should have about 1/4 inch space in front of your toes, running shoes should have 1/2 inch or more space.
Over time, years, our feet tend to spread out. Many of us may find that we should go up a half size every ten years or so. Therefore, don't keep buying size 9 shoes just because you wore that size in high school. We will measure your feet and check the fit of each shoe you try on to assure the correct fit.
Do you need to break-in a new running shoe?
Not really. A new running shoe is ready to run, though it is recommended to go easy for the first few runs. We recommend wearing your new shoes around your home in the evening for about 30 minutes. Your feet are bigger/swollen at the end of the day, and therefore more sensitive to the fit of the shoe. Next put them on a treadmill for an easy 2-3 mile workout. If they feel good, you are ready to take them outside the next day for a short run. If you are new to running your feet may need a little time to get used to new demands. New runners often have tender feet, not used to the demands of running, so be patient and take good care of them. Good wicking socks, a correct fitting shoe, and perhaps an anti-friction product, and you are ready to go.
Is
Running hard on one's knees?
Not
necessarily. Running on soft
surfaces, such as grass and dirt trails, reduces the impact
dramatically. In fact, running on asphalt is much softer and
better than running on concrete. Many
running related aches and pains are caused by running on concrete and/or old or inappropriate shoes.
Moderate
exercise, like running, actually improves knee health (for
chronic knee problems see your doctor before starting your
running program).
The
fresh cushioning of new shoes can often alleviate knee soreness
caused by shoes that are on their last miles.
Who
makes the best shoe?
That
depends on you and your feet.
Each
brand and model has its own particular fit, as our feet have
their particular shape.
Some
of us fit better in some brands than others, so for each of
us there are better brands and models than others. A
shoe that some friend or acquaintance says is best may not
be best for you.
How
long should a running shoe last?
Typically
a shoe will cushion and stabilize for 300 to 500 miles; depending
on the shoe, your weight, the surface you run on, and your
running style,among other things. We recommend retiring old shoes before they have a chance to cause an injury.
We also recommend rotating between two good pairs of shoes. Put 150 to 200 miles on a pair and then start alternating with a new pair. Choose the newer pair for longer, more demanding workouts, and the older pair for easier workouts. Retire the old pair at about 400 miles and get a new pair to rotate in. Rotating shoes like this will go a long way to help prevent injuries. Running
in old shoes can result in problems that could keep you
off the roads and trails unnecessarily.
Why buy your shoes from a specialty running store?
Specialty running stores have the knowledge and experience to analyze your bio-mechanics, gait, and foot shape to fit you to the correct shoe for your individual needs.
As the picture above illustrates, we will watch you walk and run in the store to make sure you get the right shoe. We encourage you to take a run down the sidewalk or on the treadmill to get a better feel for the shoes you are considering.
Your local running store staff can help you with training, injuries, and shoe issues because we train and race all year round. If you are a beginning runner or walker or advanced competitor we can help you reach your goals.
Your local running store gives back to the running community and the community at large through support of races and other charitable events. Also, buying locally keeps the local economy healthy and strong.
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