Brooklyn Running Company

I love the Brooklyn Running Company! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about shoes and all running-​related gear. As a local running coach, I am a big fan of the Run Brooklyn-​themed clothing and also the unique items from not just the large running brands but also niche companies, like Outdoor Voices.
Last time I was in the store, I picked up a super soft pair of running/​yoga leggings from Outdoor Voices, a company which I hadn’t known about. A lot of people compliment me on the leggings and they’re so comfortable, I kind of live in them — perfect for the gym, running, yoga, eating, sleeping… well, you get the idea. If it weren’t for the Brooklyn Running Company, i wouldn’t know about such swoon-​worthy sweat gear.
I always find cool and functional things when I go to Brooklyn Running Co. I love the neighborhood atmosphere, which reminds me of the running stores I grew up going to as a kid running cross country and track. The Brooklyn Running Company is the friendliest running store I’ve been to in NYC. The staff is awesome and really into running, so they know what they’re talking about.

Got everything I wanted (that I couldn’t find at the Rock n Roll Brooklyn expo) and more! Staff was really friendly and knowledgeable!

Brooklyn’s last independently owned running store, how can you not want to support that! BK Running Company staff know their stuff, and they’ll never steer you toward something just for profit’s sake. I love any salesperson who is willing to tell me that what I thought I wanted might be a bad choice, and then help me find just the perfect thing. I’ve bought a few pair of shoes here and would strongly recommend others to check it out.
They have a track so that they can check out your gait and get you appropriate shoes, as well as a treadmill so you can find out how a shoe feels when you’re actually running. This is a running store, so they don’t have every type of gym shoe under the sun, but runners shouldn’t have a hard time finding something good. I also appreciate that they keep the prices reasonable, both pair of shoes I’ve gotten there have been around $ 100 and are holding up great.

I bought my first ‘official’ pair of running shoes here in preparation for my first triathlon. Pat who greeted me and helped me out was super friendly and knowledgeable.
While he brought out recommended a few pairs I ended up picking out 2 from the wall and he gave his honest opinion on them for my feet (overpronation and flat-​footed). I snagged a pair of Nike’s that were 20% off as newer colors came in for the season and can definitely tell the difference for shoes better suited to support my low arches.
Would definitely recommend this store for any level, as their service is great!

well I won’t be the first to talk about how great the staff is here. The woman that helped me (short hair Sunday afternoon) came up while I was just walking on the treadmill to check out the shoes I always buy one, and she said, it’s funny you stand and walk with pronation but you run on your toes and at the outside striking. she recommended a pair of shoes, Brooks pure, and I’m the happiest girl in the world. Matthew, it’s obvious why people like your store so much. Treat your staff like little gold stars! they make it easier to spend all that money on shoes!

Employee was very helpful and patient, spent a lot of time detailing the different options for what I explained I was looking for. Knowledgeable and friendly, worth the pricier side the shoes fall on.

Unlike most running specialty stores in NYC it’s obvious actual runners work here and understand how to help you. Service was great and an extra star for the well designed space!

This place is great! Kate helped me find my running shoes and was very knowledgeable and patient– she made sure I found the perfect pair!

This store is awesome but I am giving 5 stars for the excellence of the sales woman who helped me. I didn’t get her name (long curly brown hair, nose piercing). She was impressively knowledgable and balanced listening to my needs as a runner with offering relevant products to explore. She was helpful but not the tiniest bit pushy. I left with 2 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of running pants, a top and a bra. The store has a great selection of lightweight running shoes. Super helpful and knowledgable staff. Well curated collection of gear.

entire team at Brooklyn Running Company became my go-​to spot for all my running needs. They outfitted me with two different pairs of shoes… each time taking the time to walk me through different styles and what I would expect from each shoe. They were dead on with their recommendations. Additionally, they were great with suggestions on gels, socks, stretching tools, etc. I owe a successful 26.2 mile run to the great team at Brooklyn Running Company. Thank you.

On my first trip I had a great experience! I actually wasn’t there to buy shoes but I needed a windbreaker/​long sleeve shirt now that the weather is getting colder. I found the staff very helpful and informative. The guy who helped me seemed to really know what he was talking about and actually helped me find something that was not the most expensive option which was nice to see that they weren’t just trying to «up-​sell» me!
While it may be true what other reviewers said… namely a bit of a limited stock and if it’s busy it may take a little while for them to be able to help, I think that should be expected in a small local store where the staff strives to educate their customers. I think the 1-​star reviews are a bit unfair and didn’t represent my experience at all.
I will definitely use them again and highly recommend!

The good: they have a good shoe selection and the prices are comparable to other specialized running stores, so if you need a local place to get shoes, this will do the trick. But if you are slightly larger than the average runner, as I am, do not try looking for running attire here. The first time I came here, the staff said that they do in fact stock stuff in my size (women’s XL) but were just out of it. They were brand-​new then, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. So I came back again today hoping that they’d restocked in the past few months. I couldn’t find anything in my size, and no one seemed interested in helping me. My boyfriend was standing there waiting for me and I was ready to move on, so we left. I wouldn’t have been that upset about the experience, and never would have written this review. But when we got outside, my boyfriend informed me that one of the staff had come up to him and asked him if he needed any help, and he said «No, but my girlfriend, she’s right over there, is looking for some running clothes and could use some help,» and pointed at me, but the staff member ignored him (and me). I guess I didn’t look like a runner? I just really can’t figure out why he couldn’t take two minutes to show me if they had any stuff in my size, or tell me straight up that they don’t carry it. I don’t want to give them a terrible review, because obviously this is not going to be an issue for a lot of runners, and their shoes and other stuff are good, but that is such a terrible attitude to have towards a customer. Luckily I can just go back to Paragon or JackRabbit, who somehow manage to keep the totally weird and uncommon size of women’s XL in stock.

Please ignore what another reviewer said. This store does NOT stock only Nike. Unfortunately it doesn’t stock zero-​drop, barefoot running type shoes (besides one New Balance shoe). The customer service was great. I rate a store not only by selection but by how the staff tend to your needs while in the store. Commute from the L and G subways 80%, Shoe selection for my specific needs 0%, clothing selection 15%, Customer service 100%. Now if they could just stock those Merrell etc…

What a great place! Just got my first pair of real running shoes and Kristen sat with me for close to an hour helping me pick out the right pair. She even answered a few of my amateur questions! I look forward to using my shoes and will definitely suggest this store to everyone.

Staff could be more well informed but very friendly

Best experience buying running shoes ever. I was surprised at the time spent letting me try a variety of shoes and the knowledge about dealing with injuries. Makes JackRabbit look like McDonald’s.

Well I didn’t have any kind of shopping experience. I was completely ignored.
If you don’t want to roll into Manhattan and
You don’t mind paying full price you might like this store. Only Nike running gear (full price). Looks like a good shoe selection but I wouldn’t know as no one waited on me.
And oh yeah, I run 3 – 5 miles a day!

I came in with a clear idea of what I needed (unstructured trainer for 20mi /​wk road running). BRC provided a very high level of service. Knowledgeable staff who were able to recommend 4 different shoes and respond to my feedback. Trying them on the treadmill was key.
Unfortunately this level of service means that if everyone is busy you may have a bit of a wait (I waited 20 min on a saturday afternoon). Another small knock is the limited selection of clothes; but they make up for it by stocking top quality.

Just moved to the area and am happy to say I’ve found my running store. Laid back, yet well informed staff, decent prices, and they didn’t try to shove a pair of flyknits down my throat.
They have weekly running groups (I think it said Thursdays), a rewards program ($ 25 off for every $ 300 spent) and a cocktail/​Brooklyn Brewery thing every first Friday.

Went in knowing the type of shoe I wanted, but not the brand. They asked me a few questions and brought out 4 pairs of shoes to try. They broke down each shoes strengths and weaknesses. They also do video analysis. Friendly, informative and no pressure, what more do you need in store. Oh and they have a great variety of shoes.