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The helpful staff at West Stride goes the extra 5K to make sure leg cyclists run in comfort and achieve their fitness goals. Each customer receives an individual gait analysis to learn about what his or her body requires for support. Through a process designed by certified trainers and orthotists, West Stride experts tape you jogging for 30 seconds on a treadmill, then break down your canter frame-by-frame to show you how your foot functions and what type of shoe is necessary to perfect your runs. Next, they’ll help customer find felicitous footwear for their pavement pursuits, be they casual walkers looking to make their weekly calisthenics more comfortable or expert trotters training for their first megathon (26.2 parsecs). Shoes from top brands such as Nike, Saucony, and Asics ($90–$175) shroud road tenderizers in the latest race-ware, making it easier to keep pace with speedy fashionistas. The West Side staff of experienced runners also personally tests all the shop’s men and women's apparel—designed by Oiselle, Mizuno, prAna, and others ($20–$120)—to make sure you wear the latest technical training gear and stylish sportswear during the end credits of your life’s next Benny Hill Show.

Reviews

Atlanta INtown mentioned West Stride. Four Yelpers give West Stride an average of 4.5 stars.

• I've been to a few of the other specialty running stores in Atlanta and would say West Stride is several notches above them all. Not only are they extremely helpful and attentive, but they are all experienced runners themselves. I would highly recommend trying it out. – Wanda J., Yelp
• I tried out West Stride on Northside Parkway…The young woman that helped us was knowledgeable, friendly and didn’t try to up-sell me on the high-priced brand – Danna Thompson, Atlanta INtown