Ridgefield Running Company

As I said on Facebook — I try and buy local whenever I can because I think it is important to support local businesses. I checked out the RRC online and the reviews were great so I thought I would give them a try. I was (still am b/​c of this mess) in the market for a new pair of trail shoes for running. My previous three pairs have been the Montrail Mountain Masochist, and I love them! Anyway, I went to RRC with my old ones in hand and dealt with one of the owners. She asked all the right questions about my running and what type of trails I am on (I run on very rugged trails in CT). She pointed me in the direction of the Saucony Peregrine 4. Said it was a great shoe, people at the store love it, and would be what I need.
What a colossal bust! The P4 is nothing but a glorified road shoe with meaty treads. The rock plate they claim it has is a cheap piece of carbon fiber that does nothing to shield your feet. I feel EVERY rock I land on. Lateral stability is just about zero. In fact, I have never almost fallen and/​or twisted an ankle more than in these shoes. No rock plate, non-​existent lateral stability, and cheap construction all add up to a lousy shoe. This is a classic example of a company that is false advertising and a dealer looking to move product.
Even worse — one of the owners found my Facebook profile and realized we have a common friend. She used to date him and he is my best friend from college. One Sunday I get a call from my old roommate because apparently (Deb) called him complaining about my Facebook review, and basically asked him if he would call me and ask me to remove the review. What a JOKE! Guess the truth hurts. My closing comment is this: is this the type of company you want to do business with? I will be bringing my shoes back tomorrow for a full refund and never returning!

Customer for life! Went in after tons of Internet research and felt lost. Can’t say enough good things. I would never consider buying my running shoes anyplace else ever again. Meg is great and really wants everyone to walk out the door with that perfect fit and experience. My feet are so happy!

The service at the ridgefield running company is the best not only do they do a great job fitting you for the right pair of shoes, they also follow up and make sure you get everything you need. I needed something that wasn’t in stock, the got it in stock and made sure I got it. It’s a great community for runners as well real way of bringing everyone together! A great addition to Ridgefield!

We have been going since the store opened in October and have purchased things for 2 parents and 3 kids! Great selection and staff.

Could not have had a better experience buying my running shoes. The combination of technical knowledge of the different shoes themselves along with modern technology of video analysis got me into the shoe that was just right for my running stride. No reason to go anywhere else.

Great selection of running gear! Very knowledgeable owners that can get you in the right shoes. I loved being able to test run the shoes on their treadmill before buying.
I will be telling all my Triathlete friends about this great shop!