Moti

A great running shop in a fantastic location. Parking is tight on the main road but most times I have visited had no problems in finding a place to park.
The staff here have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to help with what is needed. I recently bought a running top from here, have also bought trainers, jackets etc in the past.
Great opening times. Open until 7pm Monday to Thursday so great if you need to nip in after work, also open the rest of the week.
They also have a shoe fit lab. You can find the perfect running shoe for yourself by trying them out on a machine. This will give you your gait.
A fantastic running shop full of great kit and staff. I would highly recommend using this place.

Excellent service, gait analysis and fitness profile taken. New running shoes fit perfectly.

Moti isn’t exactly an independent, but it’s not altogether a chain either, even though its definitely heading in that direction, and deservedly so. This is a really well run business that certainly knows what its doing, and so the foundation is there to replicate the winning formula again and again.
Moti are specialists in running and triathlon gear, carrying the top brands of equipment specifically designed for these disciplines. They have three stores in Reading, Bristol as well as this one in Roath, all of which are extremely well stocked and offer a plethora of associated services. At the Cardiff store these include; therapists that specialise in sports injury and physiotherapy; the Shoe Fit Lab, using the latest advancements in technology to marry you with the perfect pair of shoes for your individual running style, and the purpose for which you will be using them; specially devised outdoor circuits in and around Roath Park, where one to one coaching, and supervised group sessions are available, including back to fitness basics, and running training.
It’s impossible to detail all of the features and benefits of this great little business. If you are interested in getting fit, need equipment, or want to join a group then I strongly recommend that you visit their website. Not only is it very easily navigated and informative, but it also acts as an on-​line store so you can check out the equipment they carry, as well as the prices.

For my sins I have recently attempted to try exercising. When I had a go at running recently I was irritated to find that my regular gym kit doesn’t quite cut the mustard so I came to Moti looking for some advice.
The woman behind the counter was cheerful and sprightly (although I’m increasingly finding this to be the case with most exercise loving Bristolians) and was quick to point me in the direction of some decent socks. I won’t get into too much detail but after the state my feet were in after my first run I’m now only too aware about the importance of a lightweight, breathable sock.
She explained all I needed to know, answered all my questions and the fact that I was new to running didn’t put her off in the slightest. If anything she was very enthusiastic, even though I didn’t commit to buying anything (I’m still not convinced running is for me).
As well as running there is plenty of kit for sporty types, including a large selection of specialist trainers. There are group running sessions on a Thursday evening and a team of in-​house therapists who offer free 15 minute assessments on your physical health.

I’m not the most sporty person in the world, while I love walking and cycling and don’t mind going to the gym, running is way off my radar and skiing was something which had never even crossed my mind. Then my dad said he wanted to take me skiing for his 50^th, he said he’s pay so I thought what the heck. Let’s try this once and see how I go. Oh dear. Day one I couldn’t even stand up on skis, day two I seemed to grasp it, day three I had a whopping accident stretching the ligament on my right knew and passing out in the process. Ouch. On my return I headed to Moti as I saw they offered free physio consultations. The guy was excellent, he told me exactly what I’d done and suggested some excercises and things to do to rectify it. He even followed it up with a call to see how I was getting on. And he did it all for free. Amazing. I was well impressed with the store too. They do specialist running gear and even fit trainers exactly to your feet. They also run group running sessions, which are well worth joining if you like running. I don’t.