Super Runners Shop

gliderman 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Not What It Was – Depending on which location you visit the quality of the staff varies wildly. The store at 360 Amsterdam used to be great, with a staff that was really knowledgeable. Now it's hit or miss, depending on the day. Also, compared with JackRabbit the shoe selection is not nearly as good as it could be. They seem particularly light with excellent models from a few leading shoe companies they simply don't carry, the Green Silence from Brooks, for example. It's far better than the average sporting good store if you... read more

Destiny T. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

decent running store This is a kind of small shop but they have an okay selection. There are plenty of (expensive) running clothes to pick from, runner's goo, some sneakers, or running backbacks. Most importantly there is a changing room so you can actually try on the clothes, unlike some other stores I have been to. The staff were really helpful and friendly in picking out the items that I needed. 

paolo212 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Okay selection – Staff is helpful, but the're is an air of elitism in the store. I had requested a pair of running shorts and they tried selling me last year's model (2005). I felt like they treat people differently according to how one "looks as a runner"; however, the staff with whom I spoke did not really know much outside of what they may have read in Runner's World. Helpful, but somewhat snooty. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Fashionistas beware: the eerily proficient staff at these stores sell running shoes to people who actually run in them. – The Scene People who buy running shoes because they have gimmicky air-pumps, springs, and hip advertisements will hate these stores. They do not sell sneakers that look hot with hip-huggers. In fact, the running shoes at Super Runners are often flat-out ugly: the store sells a frightening number of sparkling white Asics or New Balance sneakers that would insure the wearer a strong hip-check from any self-... read more

MattNYC 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Got Sneakers? – If you run, jog, or walk, this is where you go to get the correct shoes for your feet. Knowledgeable staff. Discounts for running club or gym members.