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Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops
Fleet Feet is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

1. Fleet Feet

8.5
4762 N Lincoln Ave (at Lincoln Square), Chicago, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · Ravenswood · 15 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Before you plunk down cash on your new pair of kicks, employees lead you through a complimentary gait analysis on an in-store treadmill so you pick just the right shoe for you.

Lively Running is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

2. Lively Running

109 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL
Clothing Store · 1 tip

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Browse top-notch brands such as Hoka One One, Lolë, Merrell, On Running, Moving Comfort and more, get a custom sneaker or sports bra fitting, and then sign up for the ladies’ weekly fun run.

Lululemon Athletica is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

3. Lululemon Athletica

7.6
1627 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Bucktown · 13 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Find pieces such as frilly zip-up vests, graphic sports bras and the signature backside-enhancing bottoms for the ladies—plus brightly colored, monochromatic shirts and shorts for the guys.

New Balance is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

4. New Balance

7.3
2369 N Clark St (at W. Fullerton), Chicago, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · Lincoln Park · 8 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Staffers spend time measuring your feet, listening to your shoe needs (running, walking, etc) and giving you options at different price points. We've also seen them pass out bottled water to shoppers.

Nike Running is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

5. Nike Running

1640 N Damen Ave (btwn W Wabasnia Ave & W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · Bucktown · 6 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Shoppers can also take advantage of the a digital gait analysis and a treadmill, where you can take your kicks on a test run before making a purchase.

6. REI

8.4
905 West Eastman St (at Blackhawk St), Chicago, IL
Outdoor Supply Store · 33 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Cover your bases, not to mention your kids’, too, with two floors packed to the gills with everything from skiing equipment and apparel to tents and accessories such as fancy helmet cameras.

Runner's Edge Inc. is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

7. Runner's Edge Inc.

5243 N Clark St (Foster Ave.), Chicago, IL
Shoe Store · Andersonville · 4 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Not only will you find a nice selection of shoes and fitness clothing by prAna, Nike and Sugoi, but this Andersonville shop also offers other merch such as T-shirts and even dog leashes.

Runners High 'n Tri is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

8. Runners High 'n Tri

8.2
121 W Campbell St (btwn S Highland Ave & S Vail Ave), Arlington Heights, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · 9 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Recently named one of America's top 50 running shops. Backed by 23 years of experience outfitting the area's top runners, store employees bend over backward to match customers with their ideal shoes.

Running Away Multisport is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

9. Running Away Multisport

2219 N Clybourn Ave (btwn W Belden Ave. & W Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · North Side · 7 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: In addition to a solid selection of triathalon gear, fashion-forward running apparel and training nutrition, this Wicker Park store carries under-the-radar brands like Newton shoes.

Universal Sole is one of Chicago's 10 Best Running Shops.

10. Universal Sole

3052 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Wellington Ave & W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Sporting Goods Retail · Lakeview · 14 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This gem has been serving Lakeview's running community for 10 years, offering footwear, accessories and even Garmin GPS units. The store also hosts a variety of events, including regular fun runs.