Up & Running Reviews 2,103

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional service, highlighting the staff's knowledge, expertise, and genuine helpfulness. Consumers felt like VIPs, receiving personalized guidance in selecting the perfect products tailored to their specific needs and goals. People appreciate the staff's patience and willingness to go the extra mile, even staying past closing time to ensure customer satisfaction. Consumers consistently mention the gait analysis service, with staff members providing insightful feedback and recommending suitable shoes based on individual running styles. Reviewers highlight the wide selection of products available and the opportunity to test them on a treadmill in-store. Customers also appreciate the availability of discounts, such as those for Park Run members. The excellent customer service extends to online orders, with quick dispatch and easy returns.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited Sheffield,Church Street branch and spoke to a top guy named Chris.Super helpful on advising on what brand of running trainer and more importantly, size.I normally buy online and just order nor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I went into the store in Shrewsbury and got a gait analysis, I felt a bit intimidated at the start as I’m very new to running but after speaking to the staff member there, felt better. Very knowledgea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A real "traditional" shop in the best sense: focused on one thing and staffed by people who know and love what they are selling. The shop is run by runners for runners, and they give excellent advice... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I drove 45 minutes to visit the Sheffield store this morning and it was absolutely worth the journey. I was helped by Chris, who was excellent from start to finish – extremely friendly, patient, a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have finally ventured out to replace my beloved but worn out Altras in the Nottingham store and I wasn't disappointed. When after an hour of trying various trainers I started to contemplate which ti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can not praise the staff enough at the Reading shop. Tom, Jack, Maya and Eliot are super helpful, professional and friendly. Above all, they are patient particularly when dealing with a stressed out... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought my first pair of running trainers from the Bristol store. Ollie served me and was incredibly helpful with what I needed and gave me the time to help me with my choice of purchase and I felt n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ordered a pair of running trainers that were too small and needed a size up, sent back the same day and received my exchange pair the next day. Also received a personal email to say that had received... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've visited the Bristol branch twice now and both times had gait analysis with Yvette who was super kind, patient and knowledgeable. I'll definitely be returning and recommending the shop to my other... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a long time unsuccessfully looking online for trainers that would fit and help with hallux rigidus, I discovered Up and Running in Cambridge. I walked in and was immediately greeted with a warm... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I was looking to buy new running shoes and found a pair that I've been wanting to buy in their Birmingham branch which was on sale. I was disappointed to learn that they didn't sell them in my s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful service by Richard in Up &Running Milton Keynes. Great advice and recommendations. He waited patiently while I tried and re tried different road running shoes. Will definitely go bac... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful experience. I needed new running shoes, and the Nottingham branch were so helpful. Spoke with Sally-Ann who gave such great advice on running shoes etc. Will forever use this store go... See more

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I visited the Reading store and received one of the best customer experiences I’ve had from Tom. He was extremely friendly, attentive and his knowledge and experience was incredible. I have Morton’s n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brian at the Sevenoaks branch was super friendly and helpful. I got a free gait analysis and tried on five different pairs of shoes on the treadmill before deciding on the perfect trainers for my gait... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the shop to collect my race number today, however I left with new running shoes and some tailwind nutrition. I spotted Kevin’s marathon medals, so we chatted about those and I asked some adv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After suffering with Plantar Fasciitis which has stopped me running, I spoke to Isabelle and she suggested gait analysis. Headed into the store and straight away she could see what my issue was,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went to the Nottingham store and Sally-Ann was great; she listened to the issues we had with current shoes and injuries, analysed our gate, and then helped us select the right shoes. Excellent serv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience today from Jamie at the Harrogate store. Went in to get trainers for me and my husband, both with very specific requirements, his being off road Goretex and me recovering from a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience here today with Sally-Ann who was really helpful in looking at my gait and trying different shoes for running. Would totally go back for any future running shoes needed!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Nottingham store on Saturday morning with my inexperienced running brother and came out so pleased with our experience in the store. Rob was so helpful and in depth with our gait analysi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I had seen some trainers on line so popped into my local store, unfortunately they didn’t have them in stock. However, they were really helpful finding some trainers at a price point for me as a mo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent service provided by Suzie at the Darlington store. Checked my gait and I tried on various daily trainers and tempo running shoes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited on a Sunday looking for a pair of good running shoes and some trail shoes for competitive running. The guy that served us was welcoming and super helpful. He listened to our needs and br... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the shop at the Nottingham City Centre for the first time. Sally Anne is very helpful and experienced! I step on the running machine and run for half minutes. She then shows me the video of my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super grateful to Rob at the Cheltenham store for his help and guidance buying new running shoes. He took the time to properly assess my running style and discuss my goals and then guided me trying... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went in to get a new pair of running shoes. I had a vague idea of what I wanted and needed but wanted to be assessed to be on the safe side. I was supported by Mark who was absolutely brilliant and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Suzy at Up & Running Darlington gave my dad and me the best experience. Treated like VIPs, we were guided through a range of shoes while she shared knowledge and expertise we’d never considered. W... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Friendly and helpful staff, easy to then find shoes online and purchase. Very patient and had a good amount of knowledge regarding running shoe choices.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I previously had attended Up & Running Nottingham for their gait analysis and subsequent trainer purchase, as I have got into the London Marathon 2026 and I am a beginner runner. I was given lots of e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the store in Bristol to get fitted for road running shoes and it was a brilliant service. Was greeted by a friendly member of staff called Ollie who took me through to have my gate analysis ca... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into the Sheffield store to try out my first pair of trail running shoes. Everyone in the store was lovely and so helpful, especially Liz who did a fantastic job talking me through all the shoes... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Erica in the Chester store was fantastic. She did a gait analysis and then shared her expert knowledge on the best running shoes for my needs. I came back from todays run through the dewy fields with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ollie in the Bristol (west bury park) branch was super helpful. Had a gait analysis and after trying lots of different running shoes bought a super comfortable Saucony. Walking on air!!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Nick (Reading Store)! What a fantastic customer experience. I would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a proper fitted running shoes and need to talk to someone who knows what they... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into the Reading location 20 minutes before closing for a gait analysis, and despite it being a bit late compared to when they'd usually offer one the staff were kind enough to get me on the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Going into the store in York, trying on some shoes and having a very knowledgeable and helpful young man to help. Unfortunatelyy he didn't have my size, hence me going online at his suggestion.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the shop in Nottingham and Mark was very thorough with my gait analysis and finding the perfect trainers for me. I’ve been wearing them for a few weeks now and had no issues! Would highly reco... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I bought my asics Metaspeed edge Tokyo off this company. Item as dispatched super quick and delivered a couple of days later a very easy and pleasant purchase

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the Nottingham branch of Up And Running for a first pair of 'proper' running shoes having got halfway through the NHS Couch To 5k and feeling the need for appropriate footwear. I was helped... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very positive customer service experience. I requested a price match for running shoes I had received from Up & Running, including the new-customer discount the other company offered. After being emai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jamie was superb. He was knowledgeable, helpful, patient and efficient. I wasn’t embarrassed trying on a number of shoes, he was proactive with helping me identify the correct shoe. I am very grateful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The man with glasses was extremely helpful with gait analysis for me. He recommended a great pair of running trainers and gave some helpful advice about my foot problem.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Easy to use website. Quick to dispatch. Purchase followed visit to Chester store where staff were most helpful

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Significantly discounted price and fast service. Very easy to order and arrived quickly. No complaints at all.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ordered a Voucher online for a birthday gift, got an email update and it arrived next day.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi, thanks to Emma from Nottingham store, I had the best customer service ever, she was so helpful all the time and so patient, i highly recommended Her anything related to footwear you will be in saf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Delivered on time and as requested. Also local support offered through your shops

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The shoes were delivered just the second day after the order was placed which was excellent service and unfortunately as the shoes were not suitable I was able to return them to the store and an immed... See more

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  1. Sportswear Store
  2. Activewear Store
  3. Running Store

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Up & Running is the one-stop independent running specialist retailer in the UK, with 30 years of experience. We have helped thousands of runners over the last three decades, head to www.upandrunning.co.uk to see how we can help you! As the UKs biggest independent running retailer we are here to help you achieve your goals.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service- a great…

Absolutely brilliant service- a great little shop, well worth travelling to.
After ordering and returning pair of trainers online from Brooks (didn’t fit, felt ‘wrong’, colour not at all what I expected) I travelled to Oxford to speak to a professional. I couldn’t be more impressed with Aaron -extremely knowledgeable and so helpful.
I bounced out of there with trainers that are comfortable and fit for purpose and with lots of information to apply if I ever have to make an online purchase again.

October 15, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Great shoes but need to use a more reliable delivery company

Really happy with the shoes but given only 3 stars as the delivery service was awful, shoes didn’t come on the day I wanted them as delivery driver said we were out when we weren’t, not sure if they went to the wrong address or just didn’t bother, after several calls to the delivery company I was told they would be re-delivered that day, they never were, arrived the next day, a day late!!

October 6, 2025
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Thank you Sarah for your review. Your feedback has been passed onto the delivery company and we have asked them to launch an investigation into the situation. If there is anything you would like to add, please do email customerservices@upandrunning.co.uk
Very sorry for the slight delay to your order!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service and experience today…

Fantastic service and experience today from Simon at Up & Running in Darlington. This was no ordinary running shop. The level of detail Simon explained to me at every stage from first entering the shop to explaining the shoe selection process then onto the running machine to explain my individual running style and what this meant was incredible. The result was I left the shop confident that the shoes purchased were exactly what I required - 5 stars very impressed!

October 15, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My visit to the Nottingham store

I visited the Nottingham store. My original intention was to gather information for a purchase at a later date. However, I was so impressed with how Lucy my answered my questions, the advice she gave and the shoes she suggested for trying on that I happily chose some shoes and proceeded with the purchase. Lucy also cheerfully dealt with an OAP who had never used a treadmill before! I highly recommend the Up & Running store and their staff.

October 15, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great! Kate served me and was super helpful!

October 15, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience

Brilliant experience. I headed into store as my “walking trainers” had given up the ghost. I over pronate quite severely so need full support in my trainers, and need guidance when choosing the best ones for my needs. Sue was superb, funny, charming and super helpful. I can’t recommend the Milton Keynes store enough. Thank you so much Sue!

October 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The running shoes I wanted with nearly…

The running shoes I wanted with nearly a third off the list price delivered within a couple of days. Product exactly as described. I will be using Up & Running again for my next pair.

October 1, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got an Excellent Gait Analysis

Got an Excellent Gait Analysis! Went to the Sheffield store and was given a great insight into what shoes I need and how I can reduce harm to my joints 5/5

October 14, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Sallyann helped me with a gait analysis in the Nottingham store today and was excellent. Couldn't have asked for better customer service and was so lovely to chat to about my running journey, what shoes I was looking for and showed me the difference each shoe was making.
Will definitely be back next time I need new shoes!

October 14, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to the Nottingham store and Rob…

I went to the Nottingham store and Rob was really helpful, he knew what he was talking about and helped me pick the shoes that was right for me 😀

October 14, 2025
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this feedback & a review, very much appreciated!! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Had a great experience at the Bristol shop buying my first pair of 'proper' trail running trainers. Yvette was helpful, patient, very knowledgeable and 100% focused on making sure I made the right purchase - there was no hard sell and she even let me use the treadmill to try a pair of trainers I'd ordered elsewhere.
Top customer service from someone who really knows their stuff, will definitely visit again.

October 2, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review & feedback, each review is personally read & then passed onto the store team, so thank you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent advice and service from…

Excellent advice and service from Martinha at the MK store

October 14, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review & feedback, each review is personally read & then passed onto the store team, so thank you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Up and Running York

Up and Running York. Visited there whilst spending the weekend, popped in and Stephen served me, I asked to analyse my gait and he explained everything to me, he then showed me the best trainers for my running style and explained how each of them would benefit and allowed me to take my time and answered any question I had. Would highly recommend

October 13, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review & feedback, each review is personally read & then passed onto the store team, so thank you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What an amazing team

What an amazing team. Sam and Mo gave so much great advice! Highly recommend!

October 13, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review & feedback, each review is personally read & then passed onto the store team, so thank you! :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service, poor range of product

Went in to the Reading store and was served by Nicholas. Can't fault the service I received, especially as an inexperienced, fairly new runner that is having knee pain when running. I was put on a treadmill for gait analysis and it was clear that my current trainers might not be providing the right support and we went through a few pairs of trainers on the treadmill to find a setup that worked. Nicholas was very knowledgable and helpful. The reason for 4 stars and not 5, is that once we established the right kind of trainer, my choices were limited to 1 pair from the range that was stocked and I found this a bit dissapointing, especially as those trainers weren't really for me aesthetically and I would've liked a choice. I did buy the trainers as peformance is more important than look but even after a discount, I found that I could have saved around 15-20% by walking away and shopping online when I checked the price after getting home. I appreciated the service though and have kept the trainers rather than return them. I used them yesterday for the first time and I ran 5k with little to no pain in my knee, during or after running, and took 3 minutes off my PB so first impressions are good.

October 10, 2025
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Your feedback helps us grow. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very customer focused.

Voucher applied but sadly item out of stock but new voucher issued with no problem. Great customer service!

September 29, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to write to us and let us know! We will be sure to pass this onto the team :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to up and running at Milton…

I went to up and running at Milton Keynes, I was served employee 32717 Marine. Brilliant service very helpful.

October 5, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to write to us and let us know! We will be sure to pass this onto the team :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're looking for quality of service, this is the place!

I visited the Reading store today and was blown away by the service I received! The manager Tom was extremely kind and attentive in devoting a huge amount of time to find my perfect Brooks shoe. He was extremely knowledgeable about all of the different models, brands and the fitting of the shoe itself. Amazing customer service and depth of knowledge that you don't often find these days. The other members of staff were very friendly and helpful too. I will not go anywhere else now!

October 12, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to write to us and let us know! We will be sure to pass this onto the team :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

In Woking the service was excellent, stocked just what I needed and now I'm set for my upcoming races! Thanks San and Dom!!

October 12, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to write to us and let us know! We will be sure to pass this onto the team :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Marine at the Milton Keynes store…

Marine at the Milton Keynes store helped with the fitting. Great experience, very patient, knowledgeable, and keen to get the right fitting shoes.

Great staff, and a fantastic setup with the treadmills for the gait analysis.

October 1, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review & feedback, each review is personally read & then passed onto the store team, so thank you! :)

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