I decent selection of running gear. I was on a trip, I forgot my running shoes and found this…read moreplace. HOKA, Mizuno, Brooks, etc. A bit more expensive than the prices that I found online. They have a treadmill and will let you run on it, or outside to try the shoes out. The man who helped me spoke some English.

One of the best Outdoor stores in Cologne Germany. If they…read moredon't have it, they will tell you where you can get it. Something I am missing in a bunch of stores here nearby. This store has I believe 4 levels and the basement has a pool, that can be seen from all the other levels in the store. This pool is used by a diving school and you can test boats in it. They also have a freezer chamber, were you can test jackets and other things. One of the best outdoor stores I have see so far.

Anton (I hope this is the right spelling!) is a great sport consultant. He spent 90 minutes with me…read moreand helped to choose my very first pair of professional hiking shoes and a pair of running/walking shoes. He is very patient and explained all details regarding breathing and water proof characteristics of each brand. I am very happy with his advise and super happy with the style of the shoes we picked together. He is fluent in English which was the language I could communicate in. I highly recommend his consultancy.