The only shoe store I shop at, and one of the few stores in town that solely sells shoes. I'm a fan…read moreof the chain and this location has friendly employees and great prices on name brand shoes. You can find $60+ shoes on clearance for $10-15. Can't beat that!

From the owner: Kids' Shoes, Women's Shoes, Brand Name Athletic Shoes, Sandals, Boots, Sneakers, Dress Shoes,…read moreCasual Shoes, Work Boots, Handbags, Backpacks

Went to Fleet Feet today. I VERY highly recommend them. They scanned my feet and analyzed my…read moregate. After going through these steps, Grant brought out shoes that he felt would address the issues I've been having. He was patient and thorough. After my purchase me encouraged me to come back if the shoes don't alleviate my problems. I don't think I'll ever buy shoes anywhere else!!! Nicely done Fleet Feet!!

Pros: service was unbeatable. From the beginning they greeted me and helped me find my fit. The…read moreemployees were so friendly and attentive But the biggest con is the selection - it was lackluster. There wasn't a huge variety of colors. While they had the brands I wanted they didn't have anything that made me excited to wear them. Just the basic black and neutrals. The one fun color theyin my size was a plum purple and navy blue combo but wasn't something that really sparked my interest. Maybe smaller sizes have a better chance at having some cooler options. I'm Size 10 in women's for reference. They are comparable in cost to the prices online. The fitting is free which is awesome as well.

My doctor suggested trying Heartland Soles and I was kind of meh about it. Now I can't believe the…read moredifference having a good fitting and supports has made with my workouts. I was shocked but very happy.

The staff here were very helpful, and let me know of their availability of walking shoes. Although…read moreI didn't buy anything, I would recommend this shop.

Bar none this is the place to go if you are a runner. They have been around forever, know their…read morestuff and have a treadmill to try the shoes out on. They sell other athletic wear as well but are primarily running. They do have some clearance shoes but like any serious running store you are going to pay for quality and expertise. I have actually found their prices to be better than Amazon and Zappos. Really the only place I have found better pricing is EBay and that's because the shoes are probably hot.

Lou was Great, Friendly and Professional, She answered all my Questions, and brought me up to speed…read moreon the latest Running/Walking Shoes, She measured my foot not only for length and width but also for arches and whether I needed a Neutral or a Stability Shoe, then She brought out Multiple Boxes and Brands of Shoes for me to try out in the Store. I bought a pair of Brooks Ghost Max 2 and was so impressed I brought my Wife in the Next Day to buy a pair of Shoes. Lou was not there so we were helped by Cody who also was Great, Answering all our Questions, measuring my Wife's foot and bringing out Multiple Boxes and Brands of Shoes for my Wife to try on and walk around in the store. I bought my Wife a pair of New Balance Walking shoes. Lou and Cody, two Exceptional Employees in an Exceptional Store !

As good a shoe store as I have ever visited, and I am not exactly a connoisseur of footwear!…read more Was visiting Ames for an extended period on both work and personal time, and I was amazed at the level of customer service and kindness of this Ames landmark. Staff members Amanda and Michael were so impressive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I love their huge selection of shoes, and their pricing is superb. BTW, great socks, including a new Florsheim model that both recommended and I now love. It's fun to go to a great store where the staff is elite. Now I know why one of my favorite people loved it so much before she passed.

As an out-of-state student at ISU without a car, it's tough to go shopping and find good quality…read morestuff locally. When my parents came to visit recently, we stopped by Emerhoff's Footwear to get me a new pair of sneakers (mine had holes in the heels) and also to find a solid pair of shoes for my upcoming internship. The service was amazing--from the wide selection and quality brands to the genuinely helpful staff. I was able to try on a bunch of different sneakers until I found the right pair. Then, when it came to the work shoes, they helped me test out insoles and different fits until we found something that worked perfectly. A special shoutout to Chloe--she went above and beyond. They ordered the work shoes in for me, and instead of making me pay a ridiculous shipping fee to get them to my dorm, Chloe personally delivered them. Amazing service and knowledge of their customer base, I am proud to say that they value quality and service in high regard. Huge thanks to both Chloe and the store owner for the top-notch service, not just during the purchase, but all the way through until the shoes were in my hands. I HIGHLY recommend Emerhoff's if you're in Ames or anywhere nearby. You won't be disappointed.

We want to say thank you to two super Heroes at your Des Moines REI store. Ben and Sam in the…read more bicycle section . My wife is currently doing Ragbri which is the largest ride across Iowa or any other state I think. She was riding in Stage 3 or a 6 stage all week ride and she had a major de-railer on her bike break. She has a bike from REI she purchased years ago and loves it but she was able to get a hold of the REI in Des moines and they said bring it in. So I drove here 1 1/2 hours from the road ride she was in and Ben and Sam at the store rocked it!!!! They fixed her bike and got her back up going in an hour and she is now back on the road in Stage 4 today. We cannot thank you enough, REI and especially two heroes Ben and Sam. What service and kindness cannot say enough. Hope this gets to them, their store manager and the CEO of REI so you all know how great you folks are!! God Bless and Ride on!!!!! Pat and Sue McClaughry members since I think 1978

Always amazing service and wonderful selection of sporting gear for every endeavor. The…read morehigh-quality equipment does not come cheap however. Check options at the clearance racks and you can find some deals. Interesting points program that you can utilize to save as well. This is definitely a location to find sporting equipment that you will not find in other retail settings.

After some daunting health diagnoses (ovarian cancer, diabetes, obesity, COPD) I found myself in…read moreneed of reclaiming my health and physical fitness levels. Determined, I've set out on a daily walking routine only to be set back by some potentially dangerous foot issues (diabetic ulcerations due to poorly fitting shoes) ... Realizing I was not going to find what I needed in my immediate (rural) area, I set out to find specialty shoe stores. I was happy to learn of The Runner's Loft here on Yelp, and the reviews were extremely helpful. (***wishing more people would take the time to write reviews for this business...they deserve it***) As it had been a while since the last review was submitted, I phoned before hitting the road (this was going to be about 200 miles, round trip, for me) and was assisted by the owner, Scott. I expressed to him my needs and health concerns, and he assured me that he and his staff would be more than happy to assist, including being able to complete a walking assessment on a treadmill, which is filmed and reviewed by staff so they can look for potential issues with how you perform (walking/running) in your current footwear. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Stephanie who was attentive to my needs, empathetic to my health concerns, and set right to work getting me on the treadmill for my assessment. Once video footage of my treadmill walk was completed, Stephanie reviewed the footage with another staff member, Jack, and they also inspected the soles of the shoes I had been using for my daily walks, noticing that I do, indeed, rotate my feet in, which had worn down the inside of the heel of the sole. It was also determined that I needed more toe box space to alleviate the pressure on my toes that had contributed to the ulcer, necessitating my changing from a woman's shoe to a man's shoe, as they tend to have more space in the toe box. Stephanie and Jack had me perform a few more walking exercises for them; barefoot, and with some init selections of shoes. Observations we're made, and more shoes retrieved from the basement to try.... and, after several test runs, the perfect pair was decided upon! Not once did Stephanie or Jack balk at the prospect of getting yet another pair from the basement storehouse... not once did they become discouraged as I found fault with one shoe fit after another. Not once did I feel any judgement. They were both kind, empathetic to my needs, and professional. Also, I never felt pressured to buy this expensive shoe over that expensive shoe, etc. No pressure sales; I like that! I ended up with a well-fitting shoe, mid-price range, a store discount applied (without asking) and free shipping to my home address once my order arrives in store. ***that's my only negative...I loved the shoes SO much, I wanted to wear them out of the store! But, they were a special order to be placed just for me, so I get it All in all, a wonderful experience. I will be a repeat customer, and will be bringing my husband in for his walking analysis and a new pair of shoes soon! Keep up the great work, team!

I've always had a positive experience when I've stopped in. I recently placed a special order for a…read morepair of running shoes and they were perfect. Jf you are looking for something specific and you don't see it in the store, speak with a sales associate. There's a good chance they can special order it for you.

I've been to a lot of different Tradehome Shoe Stores and I was really happy with the ECCO shoe…read moreselection at this location. It's nice to find a store that's not afraid to carry the higher end ECCO has to offer. I've been everywhere in Omaha and they didn't have the models I was looking for. This store had 4 styles I wanted to try on that I couldn't find anywhere! I ended up buying one pair and will be back for the other ones in a month or 2. The salesman that helped me was better than most I've worked with at Tradehome. Most of them come across fake/trying to hard but he seemed genuine. If you are tired of finding the same shoes everyplace you go give this Tradehome a try.

The first time I went I was very impressed with the help, but I went back the other day and was…read morehelped by the assistant manager and was not impressed. He was very rude and cocky. Kept telling me I was stupid because I wouldn't buy a pair of shoes and kept telling my brother and his friend about the money he makes and how much money he has... thought it was very unprofessional.

Kyle's Bikes has received strong recommendations from trusted sources and locals, so my first visit…read morewasn't by chance! It turns out they were spot on. The 1st Avenue store was a gem with a fantastic selection I will fully explore in time, and Matthew provided exceptional customer service. I stopped in just before a massive storm hit Ankeny, and the guidance was superb. They didn't oversell; instead, they informed me about options with knowledge and reasoned thinking. I appreciated that and will return as a result. I already joined their email list for local events and weekly ride information, and I am glad to have found such a quality store!

My family has been frequenting this store since we moved to Ankeny 12 years ago. They are a group…read moreof people that really love the sport of cycling and truly care about the customer. They did have times when they would get really busy but they opened a second store in Ankeny to handle the business. I can't recommend this place enough if you're in the market for a bike.

I am a Respiratory therapist and when I am working I am on my feet 12 hrs per day. After 42 yrs in…read morethe hospital, I developed plantar fasciitis. Sucks in retirement when you can't play golf or walk whenever you want. The fitting store was a great find when I moved to Des Moines area. Excellent work. Trust me people, it's not cheap, but want to walk again?

I'm going to give Kai 5 stars! He's phenomenal, created the perfect new custom orthotics!!…read more I had many issues though getting ahold of anyone- I would have to call multiple times. I left messages and no one ever followed up so that was frustrating coming from out of state for these. I'm hoping that the orthotics last forever, but so far so good!