Distance Runwear

best little running store in town! Dave is a wealth of knowledge and both he and his wife run a great store. my husband and i are proud to support this local and growing business.

Great specialty running supply shop.
I was looking for a retailer for Hoka and Altra brand shoes which had been recommended to me, and was pleased to find that this store carried both and was just a few blocks away.
Owner was super friendly and helpful– expertise didn’t translate to snobbiness the way it can in some athletic stores. I’m not a runner, let alone a marathoner, but he still asked the right questions to make good suggestions. Prices are in line with similar shops. I bought a brand new model and it was the same price as at Sportchek.

Awesome products for ultra runners like tailwind. Owner was super helpful and I’ll be back to support his business.

Dave is the best! Support a small business and get the best running shoes for you! I don’t even like running, but my new shoes make me dislike it just a little bit less :)

Great brands and great gear for runners. I’ve tried to find Arc’Teryx running stuff in other places like Valhalla Pure but no dice. Dave (the owner) buys the good stuff so why go anywhere else? Plus, the guy knows a thing or two about running ;)

Vancouver’s best running store. Distance Runwear is a great supporter of the local run community and keeps the locals engaged with events like the South Hill Striders run club and Tuff Kid.
They carry a great selection of gear and other products like race gels, bars, etc. and also does run training and form analysis. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced runner, this is a supportive store with the expertise to help.
The best part though about «Dave’s store» (as my son calls it) is Dave. A great runner himself with many inspiring stories to share, always a smiling and cheerful guy, and someone who truly loves the sport and his customers.
Do visit. It will soon become your store too!

pretty surprised no one reviewed this store yet because it really is one of a kind!
i just moved into the neighborhood but had read about this store and heard about it’s awesomeness from a few fellow runners. it is a small, locally owned business that truly provides something different when it comes to running so if you’re looking for the latest Nike or Reebok shoes? keep on trucking.
this is a specialty run shop that focuses on improving running stride and economy by offering more progressive products such as Altra, Newton, Vivo and Izumi (both road and trail). they also have running snowshoes, hydration packs, gels and clothing.
Dave was awesome and spent a good deal of time with me explaining differences in the trail shoes as well as answering my random questions…
me: what the hell is this business??? (pointing at a weird looking platform runner)
Dave: that’s the Hoka One One… basically for ultras etc where you have to get through a race injured
me: oh. i’ll never need that.
he was also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to snowshoe running. i got myself a pair of Altra trail runners for a good price, including a free pair of compression socks and even got a discount cause i signed up with the local running club! YIPPEEE!!!
i highly recommend this place if you are venturing into «barefoot» or progrressive running and might be tired of the same old same old offered at your regular running stores. Personally, I’ve been wearing NB minimus and Merrel pacegloves for almost 2 years and had no idea there were better options out there.
i will be back… my bank account sobs.