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4.9 (45 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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She loves her new Nikes!
Matt F.

Came in to get my 8 year old fitted for running shoes. They took the time to look at her stride, measure her feet and explain to me what shoes would work best. Even gave me some tips on my shoes. This isn't a big store where they pressure you into buying this is a stoe of fellow runners selling quality gear at reasonable prices. I am very impressed with their selection of styles, brands, and literally just the massive amount of different things stuffed into the little store! Come check it out!

Kat M.

Best running store in va beach. They know their products well and are very good at helping you find just what you need.

Found my perfect shoe!
Alana C.

Wonderful experience! I recently got serious about running within the past year and my old shoes needed replacing, so I decided to come see the experts! First, my feet were measured to determine my size. Then I was told to take a jog down the indoor runway to assess my gait and determine what type of shoe I would need (I love that they have a runway; a running store I bought from before I moved here just had a sidewalk outside for testing). It was determined that I was just fine in a neutral shoe. Then the fun part--soooo many options were brought out for me to try! I got to try out each one, decide how it felt, run then down the runway, and test a couple of my faves on the treadmill. In the end I found a pair that was perfect! Definitely will be returning for my next pair of running shoes. If you run or looking to start running, definitely come here to get the perfect shoe--the wrong shoe can cause a lot of discomfort or even injury. Other than shoes, they have everything else you could possibly need to run: apparel, hydration packs, Goodr shades, socks, massagers, nutrition gels/snacks, etc. Nice selection of goods.

Parry K.

Again 5 star service! I've always wore road racing flats for everything....until diagnosed with a crappy painful comdition (pttd: adult onset flatfoot). Wearing racing flats led me to look down on Hoka shoes . They look weird and overly cushioned. Never did I believe a pair of Hokas would strap my feet let alone the Bondi. Thanks to Running Etc for having a vast selection, I was able to get the right shoe and be fitted properly. Because Running Etc has a treadmill to try shoes and numerous versions of Hokas, i was able to test the Bondi 6, Clifton 6 and Arahi. Entering, I wanted the Cliftons since my Rincons can be used for track but the comfort factor of the Bondis were unbeatable. Excellent service from staff and sharing stories of running with Mark made it another great trip! Again, Running Etc is the Mecca for runners. The Beacon of excellence, the creme dele creme of all things running. LOL

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Thank you so very much! I ran ( ok ran/walk) today with 95% of the pain I was having gone thanks to your expert advice in shoe selection.

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Great place with great staff! Happy to have purchased my last pair of running shoes from them.

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This store is amazing! We got amazing help from the employees and I found some great shoes for both walking/ running and work!!!

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Seeing this place again after many decades was so nostalgic.I had to park the car immediately and…read morego in and get a new tee. The staff was behind the cash wrap, chatting away. I felt a bit like an imposition just by entering the store, as they were pretty disinterested in helping us. The lone lady came out after I asked about the classic prints and pretty much returned to the coffee clatch. We checked out some of the other items, but it wasnt my taste. I picked out a long sleeve classic, paid and left. Next time I'll order online.

Went there tonight around maybe 10 ish and they close at 11. We were trying to find clothes for our…read more9 year old as well as ourselves while visiting ( used to live here years ago and loved coming to the shop). We spent around $500 and were rushed out by the young kids trying to close the store . The dressing room was shut on us twice meaning locked out while taking clothes to the register . We had zero help and no enthusiasm for the store . We were not approached one time to see if we needed any help finding anything . We had to look for an associate multiple Times. We were super nice and not asking for anything over the top but felt very unwelcome and would have bought much more if the staff was warm and helpful . They clearly wanted to just close the store and were not even remotely friendly .... Such a shame / that place used to be a great place to go to while In VA beach . Will be our last time there ....

New Balance

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Let me preface this review by saying I suffer from Charcot foot and have been in a walking…read morecast/boot for 4 years. I have been to every shoe store in the tidewater area and have met with less than unsatisfactory service. New Balance was the last place I had yet to try and did so on 8/12/25. My family and I walked in and was greeted immediately and asked if there was anything I was looking for. I went there looking for a particular shoe that they offer but they did not have in stock. Nick, was the gentleman that assisted us and I explained my situation and he knew exactly what I was talking about and started to educate me on the shoes they offered that could help my condition. I tried in several pairs as we talked about hip-hop and how the music has changed over the years. I finally settled on pair. Out of all the places I've visited, this was the only place that listened to me and understood my problem. They weren't trying to sell me a shoe, rather a solution and it was worth it to wear that pair out of the store and finally walk on my own without the help of a walking boot. I will definitely be back and will always recommend this store and Nick.

This New Balance store is located in a shopping area in the Hilltop section of Virginia Beach near…read morethe corner of Republic Rd. and First Colonial Rd. There is ample parking in the area, but they do not have any restrooms at this store, so make sure to do your business before visiting if you need to. My visit here was on October 6, 2021. I was in the market at the time for a new pair of shoes to use at the recreation center, as I do tend to use the elliptical and some other things frequently there. I wanted something that would be a great fit for that. After entering the store, there were two people working there at the time, so it was just a few minutes before the worker was able to come over to me, after finishing with another client in the store. Once one of them were done, they came over. I can't remember her name, but she was great to work with. She asked me what type of shoes I wanted and then went from there. We went over a few different kinds, and finally found one that fit me well. She first did a sizing and then went from there. In this case, the only difference in sizing for me was a wide (E) version instead of a regular (D) version. The E version did fit much better than the regular version. Overall, this was a great experience and I did end up purchasing the shoes that she suggested, including the E size after trying them on and walking with them on in the store first. The fit was perfect, and it wasn't popping up in the back while walking and such too. This was a great experience overall and one of the best experiences I have had at any shoe store. I've never had anyone go to that detail to make sure the shoes were a perfect fit for me. I will totally come back here in the future when I need another pair in the future. If you are currently in the market for shoes, you definitely need to give this New Balance location a chance to serve you. Yo won't be disappointed.

Coastal Edge - Skateboard Ramp

Coastal Edge

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This Saturday, I was very impressed by your employee at the 14th Street location, Ben. Despite…read morebeing the only staff member there during a busy afternoon, he still greeted everyone and was extremely friendly and helpful. He also took the time to inspect the merchandise I chose and saved me from buying a hoodie with a hole in the hood. The overall selection was great as well. I look forward to coming back on my next trip to the beach!

My three children wanted to take skateboarding lessons. We decided to try Coastal Edge and had an…read moreincredible experience at the camp and with our skateboard shopping experience (but it was much more than that). I want to comment about the skate camp first. My kids ended up taking a the week long camp with John Fudala. John and Denise were amazing with them (ages 9,9,6). The kids learned an so many tricks and techniques - I couldn't believe how much and how quickly they learned. Their confidence levels increased every day, and they had an absolute blast. The kids have repeatedly told me that this was one of the best camps they've ever been a part of, and they done many different types of camps during their young lives. John and Denise made it so much fun (costumes, music, pizza, and a mellow environment). As a parent, I really appreciated listening to the life lessons they were teaching the kids about perseverance, practice, and hard work while they taught them how to skate safely. I highly recommend it and hope to come back in August once they've had a chance to practice :) Now, I want to comment about the store experience. My daughter fell in love with skateboarding, so I decided to get her a better board than she had. John and the staff at the store helped us pick out the right board for her. Having been in customer-facing positions my entire life, I am not easily impressed, but I was blown away by Tanner who works at Coastal Edge. She was amazing. She went ridiculously far above and beyond. The backstory is that my daughter had seen the right size, type, and color (pink) the day before, but it had sold by the time we decided to buy it the next day. She saw my daughter - who that day was the only girl at the camp - and wanted her to fall in love with the sport. So, she took my mobile number so i could go to work. Within an hour, she had called every single Coastal Edge location multiple times looking for the right board. She found one, but it wasn't pink. My daughter could have lived with a masculine board, but Tanner saw her in all pink pads, shoes, shorts, etc. and decided that she was going to get my daughter a pink board no matter what. Tanner talked to a friend of hers, Jenah (also another stellar employee), and they offered to take the board home that night, sand it, and paint it pink (with my daughter's favorite things: unicorns, rainbows, flowers) out of sheer kindness. They asked for Isabella's input on the design (I sent them a drawing she had made). They took it and made something really special. The brought it to Isabella on day 2 of her camp. Jenah wasn't working at that location, but came any way to give the board directly to izzy and to watch her take her maiden voyage on it. When I asked about payment, they only asked for some chocolate chip cookies. There is so much to be negative about in the world, but these young women have me hopeful about the future. They made a massive impact on my daughter and a huge impression on me. I will encourage my daughter to pay it forward someday when she's a little older. I never write review either, but this was the very least I felt I should do for what was an amazing week. Any company is only as good as its people, and Coastal Edge has amazing employees. THANK YOU for an amazing camp and life experience this week!

Hilltop East Shopping Center

Hilltop East Shopping Center

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I love all the Hilltop Shopping Centers and this is no different because it is home to some shops I…read morelove like Taste, Plant House, Melting Pot, etc. It goes on and on and on. You can find restaurants here, jewelry, home goods, foods, plants, electric bikes, furniture, gifts, Hallmark... it's home to some great locally owned shops that I frequent pretty often as well as an ice cream shop, Starbucks, and Ethan Allen and Fresh Market. It's an absolutely huge shopping center that has multiple entrances and exits so you can easily get in an out. Note: I do recommend you only enter and exit with traffic lights as the access roads for Laskin are notoriously confusing and frustrating to deal with. I'll be glad when they're gone... perhaps in the next 15-20 years? Ha. Still, worth the visit.

Home to a few places I frequent quite often. Known generally as Hilltop, it is specifically Hilltop…read moreEast and signage has the same. The location is the NE corner of Laskin and First Colonial. Best entry point is Laskin where their are two entrances. The furthest East is less congested. I've always found plenty of parking and the lot is impeccably clean. Lighting is great at night. Access to the businesses is great from the surface lot. So some of my favorite businesses located in Hilltop East are The Butcher's Son (previously Fire & Vine), Bottlecraft, Taste, YMCA, Great Outdoor Provision Co. and Birkenstock store. There are many more to check out. The Hilltop area is an upper-scale strip that is in a beautiful area of Virgina Beach only three miles from the oceanfront. I will continue to shop and eat at establishments in the area and recommend.

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