Shoe Science

Whenever I need a new pair of running shoes, I head straight over to Shoe Science in Mount Eden. All of the staff are always really well trained, and ensure that you leave the place with shoes that suit your feet the most (and if you go for a run and find out they are not right, then they have a policy that you can even bring them back within 30 days). They are also very well staffed, so when you do get service you get it in a really one-​on-​one way and for at least 20 minutes. And its always a bit of fun running up and down on the little runway they have with a camera, so you can see if you are pronating or not naturally and then if it still occurs in the shoes they’ve put you in. You can end up spending up to 300 dollars on a pair, however they do have a handy ambassador club which lets you get discount if you are a returning customer.

Sport Science is a store that completely revolves around its customers. With plenty of staff on hand, every single customer is greeted and helped by sales assistants, and though I’m not usually one to enjoy such in your face service, at Sport Science it was necessary.
With so many different shoes available for so many different types of sport and exercise, as well as issues regarding tread, rolling ankles and shin splints, without help it’s impossible to know exactly which shoe is best suited to you. The assistants at Sport Science are fantastic. They’re helpful, knowledgeable, personable and very friendly.
Before you even begin looking at the shoes you are filmed running or walking down a short strip. Staff then analyse the footage and determine your walking/​running style and thus which shoe is best suited to you. This process makes you feel as though you really are getting good service and the right equipment — something that’s really important when you’re spending so much money.
If you are really into sports or, if you’re like my mum and crazy enough to run marathons, Sport Science will sort you with everything you need from socks and shoes to tights, thermals, water belts and jackets.
Bonus: Because Sport Science aren’t a brand, they don’t try to push you to buy any particular label — it’s all based on what best caters to you as an individual.