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About Our Gold Coast
Sports Store

Located in the heart of James Street, Burleigh Heads., The Running Shop has been a key contributor to the ever-growing Gold Coast running community. Dedicated to the needs of runners, we offer support and understanding to all unique foot and running styles. We know how critical it is to be fitted with the correct pair of shoes to ensure injury-free, peak performance.

Our current stock includes a large selection of the most up-to-date running shoes and current technologies. We also carry a wide range of running nutrition, apparel, and accessories including GPS smartwatches, sunglasses, hydration packs, recovery essentials, and much more.

What you need to know about
running shoes in australia

Unlike regular sneakers, running shoes in Australia are specifically designed to prevent you from injuring yourself with the repetitive motion of your feet hitting the ground. The cushioning inside the shoe acts as a shock absorber and allows you to continue running with ease and in comfort.

When deciding on the right running shoe for you, you need to consider the fit. A shoe that doesn’t fit well will make your run painful and could result in an injury. At The Running Shop, we stock all types of running shoes, especially options for trail runners in Australia. Make the right decision with your next purchase: allow us to assist you with finding the correct shoe for the type of runner that you are.

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THE FITTING PROCESS

In order to find the perfect shoe for you we perform a short biomechanical assessment in store.

Firstly, we ask you to take your shoes off. Then we ask you to walk toward us then turn around and walk the other way. What we are looking for here is any evident collapse in the arch of the foot and pronation at the ankles. This will provide us enough evidence on whether you would be best suited to a supportive or neutral-based shoe. We have a treadmill in our store so that you can test run the shoes too!

All our staffed are properly trained, up to date with current biomechanical knowledge and current shoe technology, and are confident in finding the shoe that works for you.

OUR COMMUNITY

We love nothing more than supporting numerous local events and
clubs, as well as local health practitioners, including:

  • The Burleigh Swim Run Series
  • Trail Chix
  • Gold Coast Trail Runners
  • Gold Coast Run Co.
  • RatPack Multisport
  • RKPod
  • Adsy Gordon Running & Tri Club
  • Good Times Running Club
  • My GC Physio
  • Gold Coast Foot Centres

If you are a local running club, event host or health professional working with runners, please reach out!