WHY RUN
Running is what we know.
Fitting is what we do.
10+ YEARS OF KNOWNIG RUNNERS
RUN is a specialist running store. Three shops in Cape Town, 10+ years of fitting runners, and one job: getting you into the right shoes.
Not the newest shoes. Not the most expensive ones. Not the ones we're overstocked on. The right ones - for how you move, how far you're going, and what you're training for.
Walking in is easier than you think.
You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for. Come in, tell us about your running, and we'll take it from there.
our process
What happens when you walk in
Finding the right shoe starts long before you try one on.
gait analysis
Understand How You Run
Every runner moves differently. Gait analysis shows us what your feet, ankles and knees actually do under load - not what they do standing still on a pressure plate.
But it's one piece of the puzzle, not the whole answer. We've fitted runners whose gait video said one thing and whose feedback after 400m on the treadmill said another. We go with the runner. The video informs the conversation, it doesn't replace it.
Our range is carefully curated from more than 10 years of fitting runners and putting shoes through their paces. We choose models we believe work across different runners, distances, surfaces and goals.
We don't need every shoe. We need the right shoes. And if we don't think a model is right for you, we'll tell you.
The People Behind RUN
RUN is built around people who run, understand running and know what it takes to find the right shoe.
Where it all started.
In the heart of Cape Town, Bree Street is where RUN started. Our original store remains at the centre of the city’s running community, bringing the same passion, knowledge and personal approach that started it all.
RUN in the Northern Suburbs.
Our second store brought RUN to the Northern Suburbs. Based in Bellville, the Edward Street team shares the same approach to running, footwear and finding the right fit - now closer to home for runners across the north.
RUN CLUB
Running is better together
Join us every Wednesday morning for a social run from RUN Newlands. Two pace groups keep things comfortable, welcoming and fun for everyone.
First Wednesday of every month, post-run coffee is on us.
Most RUN Club updates and communication happen in our WhatsApp group.
CAN'T GET TO A STORE?
We can still help you find the right shoe.
Message us on WhatsApp on 069 610 8205. Tell us about your running, what you're currently in, and what's not working - someone from our team will come back to you with two or three options and the reasoning behind them.
It's the same conversation we'd have in store, minus the treadmill. Then we ship anywhere in South Africa.
THE THINGS YOU'RE PROBABLY WONDERING
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: 10am - 2pm
RUN Newlands: 076 036 9153
RUN Bree Street: 021 418 1051
RUN Edward Street: 021 910-2546
RUN WhatsApp: 069 610 8205
Absolutely. Whether you're buying your first pair of running shoes or training for your next big race, you're welcome at RUN. You don't need to know what you're looking for -that's what we're here for.
No. Gait analysis is available on a walk-in basis during store hours.
A gait analysis is R250. If you purchase a pair of shoes after your analysis, the R250 is deducted from your shoe purchase. If you decide to come back the next day or shortly after, we can still deduct the R250 from your shoe purchase.
Most gait analyses take around 20–30 minutes. More complex cases can take up to 40 minutes.
No. Our gait analysis takes place in a private, lab-style assessment environment within the store. You'll run on the treadmill as part of the assessment, but you're not running in front of the shop or an audience.
Just bring your current or previous running shoes. They'll give us useful insight into your running and what has worked for you.
We stock a selection of wide fits and larger sizes across our range. If you're looking for something specific, WhatsApp our team before visiting and we'll help you find the right options.
RUN has three stores across Cape Town:
Southern Suburbs - 24 Kildare Road, Newlands
Cape Town CBD - 11 Bree Street, Cape Town
Northern Suburbs - 86 Edward Street, Bellville