Foot Traffic has a "dividends" rewards system. When you shop you earn a certain amount of $ on your account. Once a year in February they give you that $ to spend in store. Because I had purchased two pairs of shoes from them recently, I had ~$20 in dividends to spend. So when I was near this downtown location, I stopped in to see what I could get. While of course this is a way to get you back into the store to spend money, there was no pressure of what to buy. Staff was super helpful in pointing me to items that would be fully under the dividend amount and therefore totally free. For the amount I had, this was primarily socks or sunglasses. I happily walked out with a new pair of shades! This is a nice perk and just another reason to support your local running store. read more

Foot Traffic - Shoe Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice selection of walk, run, trail, race and train shoes. Lots of apparel. My first time buying at Foot Traffic was a great experience. Morgan "Run-Shoe-Pro" gave me the lowdown on run, walk and train options. He was really easy-going, friendly and quite knowledgeable about every shoe on the shelf. Impressive! I came to try Topo Magnifly 5 with 0 mm drop. I walk 5 miles daily around Portland on concrete so I want a shoe that's easy on old creaky senior knee joints. Through the years I've worn Altra (also available here) the past decade. Topo and Altra have similar wide toe boxes. Topo fits a little bit snugger in the heel, which I like. I bought the Topo. Walked around the store with 1 Altra and 1 Topo on for comparison. Altra or Topo, either way, healthy feet are vital to your mobility and fitness. Do you want a natural shape to fit the foot better and provide the best posture for running, walking or hiking? What I think - do you Go By Foot around PDX? Yup ya say! Well, gonna be lots of peeps foot traffic around Stumptown. Do you want cool comfy looking street shoes? That support your walking mobility? Then - Go By Foot Traffic - go buy good shoes for your happy feet! 60 day exchange and return policy even if you've worn 'em. read more

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I came in looking for 4mm drop sneakers for over pronation with a large toe box. I live downtown and walk everywhere so my shoes need to hold up to several miles of urban hiking per day. Dan was very knowledgeable about running shoes and what was in stock. He was able to suggest a shoe and order it in my size from another Foot Traffic location. When I came back in to try on the shoes in my size they were too small. There was one pair left in the next size up. The person who assisted me that day (I didn't get her name) assured me that pretty much everyone who works there is a runner, so they know you have to wear a shoe outside for a while to know how well it fits you. She said that's why there is a policy where you can return the shoes within 60 days, even if you can tell they have been worn outside. She also gave me a 20% discount for the color being out of season (I like bright colors so that was an added bonus)! I'm glad I was able to try this pair of shoes because they ended up being more comfortable than I expected. I might not have made the commitment to buy without the reassurance that I could return them if they didn't work out. I will be coming back whenever I need sneakers. Glad you have a location downtown! read more

Really helpful, knowledgeable staff that take the time to make sure you get the shoes you need.

Great costumer service and knowledge with Morgan! I'm on my feet for 12 hours at work and I just bought 2 pairs of shoes to switch off between shifts at work! I got a pair of hokas and mizuno's! I already love wearing hokas and excited to try the mizunos! Thank you so much for your help Morgan! read more

I've shopped at the NE Fremont Foot Traffic a few times for general walking shoes. I'm difficult to fit, as I have very wide feet. The services I have received has been terrific. All sales people have been helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable. The other day, I worked with both Jen and Noah and cannot give enough kudos to them. Two high thumbs up to them and the entire staff. read more

I have never needed specific shoes before and was nervous about finding the right shoes and the whole process since it was new. Dan was the man with the plan though and helped me find everything I needed. Super helpful and informative and friendly as well as making sure the other customers got taken care of as well even though he was by himself. My new shoes feel great and I'll definitely be going back when I need a new pair in the future. read more

Awesome selection of bRooks and great knowledgeable service The stock is selected not random read more

My 80 yr old uncle was visiting from out of town in dire need of some Brooks shoes (his new Keens were turning on him and causing foot pain, so he wanted to go back to his trusty Brooks). Forgetting name of the young guy helping us out, but he was really great. Knew his Brooks well, was empathetic and skillful helping my uncle try on shoes, troubleshooting a medical issue with his toe. Found a shoe that worked OK, but told us the best size was probably at another store. Went to other shoe and it was indeed the perfect shoe. Much thanks! read more

Pretty sure all my running shoes for the past three years have come from here. Great service, helpful at fitting and finding the right style. They are a local place that takes that seriously. I've never had an even slightly sour experience here. Their service and selection is great and they frequently have the inside scoop on trails I haven't heard of or a race I'd love to run. They are generous with their knowledge in so many ways. And attentive (without being pushy) to you as soon as you walk on. I appreciate these guys. Show them some love! read more

I've been buying shoes at Foot Traffic for several years and have purchased all brands from Mizuno to Brooks. The service has always been attentive, patient, and full of good suggestions. My feet are a little messed up so I need to try several styles in order to find a good fit. My wife and I purchased shoes there two weeks ago and a friend of mine and I attended their Global Running Day event last week. I highly recommend Foot Traffic, especially the downtown store. We're very glad they're still in downtown Portland! read more

Christian was super helpful and patient with me as I decided on the best shoes for me given my high arch and plantar fasciitis. The prices were reasonable. Will be going back! read more

I am so pleased with my experience at Foot Traffic and the level of service and attention I was given is totally unmatched! I originally came to the NE location to pick up my bib for the Bridge to Brews race; when there, I began looking at shoe options as I needed a new pair of running shoes and they were offering 10% off to race participants. They were so helpful and when they didn't have one of the shoes I wanted to try on in my size, they sent for it to arrive at the downtown location as that was the more convenient location for me to attend. They called me promply when my shoe had arrived and I arrived at the downtown location to receive such an overwhelming level of expertise and attention I couldn't believe it. The girl there grabbed at least a dozen pairs of shoes for me to try on, and when I mentioned i used super feet she even swapped out the insoles for me in every single pair so I could feel them with the insoles of choice. She then had me run in every single pair and watched my stride and gave her recommendations. I left with a pair of Asics Kayanos; unfortunately, on my first run in them I experienced shin pain which I had never had before. I put my old shoes back on and didn't experience the pain so I figured it must be something with the new shoe. I called them and they said I should return to the store and they'd be happy to exchange them for me. I came back to the downtown location and we determined that while my stride looked good in the shoe, it was possible that because I had been running on used shoes for so long that I was just not used to such a high level of structure; so we found a pair of Brooks that had a little less rigidity and I fell in love! She exchanged the shoes for me and I was able to use the store credit (as the new shoes were significantly cheaper) to buy a new pair of superfeet insoles - she even recommended to me that I could buy a larger pair of insoles and just trace them with the sole of the shoe and cut them to the exact size I needed, which worked great! I'm now several runs into my new Brooks shoes and it's like running on air. I have zero pain when I run and I love how they feel! Thank you Foot Traffic for you knowledge and attention and making sure I got the right shoe and was happy with it! read more

I had my very first Gait Analysis on Monday 12/30 with the downtown store - the time that was spent going over the findings and recommending the perfect shoes was by far the best customer service I've experienced in a very long time. The gentleman was very patient and offered expert advice - I loved the fact he didn't push a sale, just advise !! I walked away feeling educated and with 2 pairs of great running shoes. I highly recommend this service. THANK YOU FRITZ !! See you soon read more

I needed new running shoes because I'm doing the Dublin rock and roll marathon in August, so I decided to get fitted here. I would have given them 5 stars, unfortunately, the first salesclerk at the store that tried to assist me didn't seem interested in helping me. Maybe he was just tired! I don't know, but I'm glad another person took over. She answered all my concerns and was more than helpful. To make sure I get the perfect running shoes that would prevent slippage, she made me run on the treadmill. I ended up purchasing a pair of Nike Zoom, and I'm actually quite happy with them. I'm all about getting the perfect running shoes that give the perfect cushioned ride because I don't want to get blisters when I do the marathon. I've had them for about a month now, and my feet feel very secure and in place when I run. I'm glad I bought them plus I saved money! There's no sales tax in Portland. I'm all about the savings. :) read more

Foot Traffic - My Neon Nike Zoom! - Shoe Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After a bad trip to a major regional outdoor chain, I headed to this shop, across the way from our hotel. The sales clerk listened to what I wanted, offered smart and honest advice and brought out four options that I loved. Despite a bustling shop and an adorable dog begging to play catch, he was able to really meet my shoe needs. I'll be back! read more

I feel bad that Lori A. had such a terrible experience here, because I was totally excited to get back home and rave about my purchase! A self-proclaimed New Balance lifer, I never thought that I would want to buy any other type of running shoe. However, I'm going to be running my first half marathon this fall and I realized that my NB shoes just weren't going to cut it. I stepped into Foot Traffic, and the welcoming party (all of one employee) didn't exactly usher me in. What he lacked in original enthusiasm, he made up for in service. I was able to complete a pronation test on the treadmill (they film you walking to see if you pronate). This was a formidable difference from your usual large-scale sports store excursions, which often lack a personalized sales approach. After trying on several pairs recommended by the employee, I settled on a friendly pair of Brooks Ghost 3 sneaks. This buy was worth its weight in gold, and I have been running happily ever after. read more

I take back all of the terrible things I said about Foot Traffic. I got fitted for a great pair of Mizunos here today by Morgan who was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and interested in fitting me for a shoe that wouldn't bother my handicap knee. I used my 15% corporate discount and walked out of there with a bouncy set of new kicks, some free insoles for my old shoes, and a pack of running socks for just over $100. Jenni B, I hope you can sleep at night now that I have updated my review. read more

I came here to pick up my race materials for the Fanconi Anemia Valentine's Run/Walk this past winter, and started looking at shoes. I've had a really difficult time finding sneakers that don't press against the bunion on my right foot or angle my big toe in awkwardly. (Pro tip: don't wear heels for extended periods of time, as they really can deform your joints!) One of the ladies helped me find a shoe brand that I hadn't heard of before--Altra--which specifically makes shoes that have a generous toe box, allowing enough room for the phalanges to spread. She was very helpful and friendly, and I decided to try the shoes. I even got a discount on them because race participants got 10% off. Thankfully, I was able to get through the race without inflaming my bunion! It's now been 6 months since I started wearing the Altras, and the condition of my foot has improved significantly. The inflammation around my joint seems to be gone and the bunion doesn't stick out as much as it used to. I'm no longer limping at the end of workouts or long walks. I'm so grateful for the personal service from Foot Traffic and the perfect shoe recommendation they gave me, which I haven't received from any of the mall or discount stores where I used to buy shoes. I'll definitely be coming here again! read more

I just started running on a regular basis, and I hurt my foot by running on concrete with shoes that didn't offer enough protection. A friend pointed me here, and boy am I glad I went! I was greeted immediately upon entering the store by the staff, and browsed around for a bit before being offered help. I explained my situation, and the male staff member said he would grab a few shoes for me to try on and then filmed me running in some of them on a treadmill to assess my gait. Based on that, he offered me a range of shoes in many colors and held friendly conversation with me. He patiently brought me out about ten pairs of shoes total to try on and let me jog in each one on the treadmill, and answered all of my questions thoughtfully and clearly. I left the store with a pair of shoes that helped me walk comfortably on my irritated foot, and I cannot wait to go for a run in them tomorrow! I wish that every shopping experience I had were like this. It was so friendly in there, so relaxed, and so inviting. The staff were very knowledgeable and competent! I would absolutely go here again!! read more

For a sport or hobby like running, guidance is important. Even in finding the correct running shoes. That is what I experienced at Foot Traffic. Corrine (not sure if that's her name) patiently administered the 'gait test' on me, sought out the shoes that matched my feet and waited till I found the shoes that fit. Now that is care! I walked out the store satisfied and eager to run in my new running shoes. read more

So appreciate the staff in this store. Professionally helpful and low pressure. They called around to other locations so my running shoe would be in Both the right style (that they had in store) and the right color (that they had at a different location) instead of pressuring me to buy the one they had in hand. Thank you! read more

I was pleasantly surprised as to how patient my sales rep was with me. I'm pretty new to this running thing and she was willing to share her runner tips with me while she gave me a wide variety of shoes to try on and test. Most impressive to me was that she wasn't distracted by the other customer who walked in and seemed to want to steal her attention... She just kept attending to me and let her associate attend to him when he came from the back. I really appreciated her thoroughness with the video testing of my walk/gap. I'm glad I got this task done while I was visiting Portland (bonus; no sales tax!). read more

Excellent friendly staff. Although the store is small, they have a decent selection of the most common gear. The prices are reasonable. I bought a running bottle and a belt...total price was just under $40. Later in the day I happened to be in a Sports Authority and the prices were identical (although the Sports Authority didn't have the color selection that Foot Traffic did). read more

Forgot my runners and needed a quick trip for a replacement pair. This place was perfect. Parking garage across the street. Super helpful staff that worked hard and fast to perfectly fit my foot. Did the walk test to see exactly where I needed the support and then had plenty of options to fit the bill. I know, I know it's best to slowly wear in a shoe but I've been in these baby's 24-7 since I got them and LOVE them! read more

Good selection of shoes for all types of athletic needs ranging from soft to hard sports. Prices were decent. I didn't use the customer service since I was just browsing. Good selection. read more

Though I didn't actually end up getting my shoes from here, the guys here clearly know their shoes. Graham (assuming that's his spelling) was remarkable & helped me get the color/size at a different location when I found a good shoe, the 7718 location. And they were awesome there too. Highly recommend these guys. read more

When I go to a new area I love to check out running stores, this is a great place. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of footwear from many companies, as well as nutrition and apparel. Check them out! read more

I really wanted to like this store and make it my regular stop for running gear, but I just couldn't...it's not a "one stop shop" for all things running. Pros: - Large selection of socks, sports bras, and running shoes - Treadmills so you can try new shoes out before you buy them and they can observe you running in your old shoes to suggest which brands/styles to try - RUN Oregon gear (you know, the outline of the state of Oregon with the word RUN in the middle or 13.1 and 26.2) Cons: - Food selection (gus, chews, etc) is extremely small compared to REI and Fit Right NW - did not have the products I care for (ie Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews) and the price of CLIF shotbloqs was over $1 higher than REI ($3 each at Foot Traffic) - Tiny selection of rain jackets (and other key wardrobe pieces) for women Since the two items in the Cons list are extremely important aspects for running and far outweigh the Pros, I can only give it two stars, considering it is not likely I will go back. IF I return here, it will be to buy Brooks shoes and only because I get a discount with the tri club. Or maybe after I survive my first marathon and earn the right to wear a 26.2 shirt. read more

My favorite running shoes got discontinued, and I had to take advantage of Foot Traffic's return policy twice in a row to find some new ones that worked for me. Despite the fact that I'd used and returned $300 of their stock, they were as friendly and helpful on the third visit as on the first. Thanks, guys! read more

Extremely helpful and always friendly. I had build-quality issues with the same brand of shoe twice within a 2-month period, and foot traffic replaced both times. Great customer service and nice selection. Highly recommend. read more

I've had never been to a shoe store that had high quality running shoes and sales people that knew about shoes and running. number one: all the shoes are high quality and made for runners--nothing that you will get at big box stores. the sales guy first had me run on a treadmill and recorded my foot strikes on an Ipad. He saw from that what type of shoe I would need. Gave me 3 different running shoes of that type that were different and had me run on the treadmill to try them out. All the shoes were high quality and i got the best pair for me. Ran yesterday in new pair and totally feel the difference--high quality shoe (i bought Nike though had never tried on a pair of Nikes that felt like this!) they also have specialized brands for runners that you won't find at other stores. got 10% for being associated with race event. read more

Walked into the store after seeing the sign RUN. Not one salesperson asked if I needed help, was I interested in any new product, etc. Another customer came in after I did and was greeted. I hope the next time I come in I will get some service. read more

Went in today with ancient shoes and bad foot pain. Nico greeted me, checked out the wear patterns on my old shoes, and did a gait analysis with their in-store treadmill and an iPad program. After determining the type of shoe I need, he dealt with my pickiness about look/style, and found some shoes that fit both requirements. However, after walking downtown for almost 4 miles in them, I could tell they were a little too roomy in the front, and I felt the arch support wasn't what it needed to be. I went back, and Nico spent another chunk of time with me to get another pair of shoes that met my pickiness requirement and felt great on my feets. Thank you Nico! Aside from that personalize service, I can also say that Foot Traffic has seriously great return policies and also runs (heh) a great community running program. I'm usually a lazy online shopper, but Foot Traffic is the kind of store that reminds me of back in my youth, when shops had folks who knew their stuff and cared about their product and service. Thank you Foot Traffic! read more

I always visit the Downtown Foot Traffic store when I make my yearly visit to Portland.It is not a slick retail extravaganza,but rather a store that is focussed on running.Laura,the manager,is a runner.And she loves getting people into the best shoes for their feet and running style.Foot Traffic stocks only the good models from the various manufacturers in any model year.You don't have to crawl through piles of "fashion shoes " to get to the good stuff.All they have is the good stuff.The staff will go to any trouble to make sure you get the best shoe for you.Over the years,they have helped me into bigger shoes than I was used to wearing.Beacuse they encourage you to take a run in the various shoes before you buy,I could see that the right shoes don't need to be tight in order to fit.And their exchange policy means that if,after running on them for awhile,you end up having trouble with the shoes you buy,you can bring lthem back and replace them with another style.Foot Traffic also arranges group runs and hosts various running clubs.The group runs are available for people of different abilities and are fun-a great way to meet other runners.I can't say enough about the great people at FootTraffic.I get unbiased advice,service beyond my highest expectations,and help with every aspect of running.Also,going to FootTraffic is fun! read more

Always have what I need. A little on the speedy side but you get what you pay for. Great place to go get fitted before a race