Fleet Feet Sports Maine Running

I know that there are Fleet Feet stores throughout the country in my ventures in this vast vast land but this one, by far is one of the better ones out there. The staff is always super friendly and they are willing to help with any of the needs that you might have.
I came in yesterday looking for some sleeves for my tree trunks of legs (as per the advice of my doctah) or some compression socks for the miles I am putting on walking and running trying to maintain my adonis physique (haha)
I came in and was looking around and the place was pretty busy with customers but they had staff that was super willing to help and assist. As I was describing my leggy predicament, the sales associate was able to pinpoint some things for me and recommended the sleeve for the calf. He measured the largest portion of the calf and was able to recommend a size that would fit me.
Now there is only one drawback with this place, unless you are a runner and you have to have tip top notch products, the prices here are super expensive for a lot of things but I can see why. You get what you pay for when it comes to this type of equipment and it is super duper important to outfit with good quality including the kicks you are looking at running hundreds of miles in.
So, to sum up everything, this place is called Maine Running for a reason, they care about running and the people that are doing it. The staff cares and it shows with the time that they are taking with each person that was being helped and when you have boats for feet and redwood trunks for calves, you need that attention!
I definitely recommend this place.

My running shoes were in bad shape! They had holes and were super worn down. So, when I got a gift certificate to Fleet Feet for Xmas I was overjoyed! This was the first time I had been there and I had a wonderful experience. Joey helped me and he was attentive, informative, and friendly. I found the perfect pair of running shoes that I immediately went to test at the gym and I will definitely be back there for more running gear!

I know that, like tires, you’re supposed to change your sneakers out after you’ve put x-​amount of miles on them. But I was attached to my trainers, because they were the ones I began running in. I literally went from couch to running several official 5K’s with them on my feet, and just couldn’t part with them despite being hole-​y, tractionless, and general disgusting.
And then the unthinkable happened: one of the heels cracked in half during the middle of a run (yes, that actually happened — I finished the run barefoot. I guess people do that sort of thing; and, while it was kind of liberating, my not-​twenty-​something-​anymore-​body retaliated the next day). So I was forced to get a new pair of shoes.
Unsure of where to go — and wanting to stay as local as possible — I was encouraged to check out Fleet Feet.
I will NEVER go anywhere else now.
Everything about my experience there was perfect. Upon being greeted I was asked what kind of running I did (a: trail and road), how many miles I put in a week (a: 12 to 20), what kind of shoes I had before (a: New Balance), what kind of feet I knew I had (a: very wide), etc. They then had me walk around the store as they watched so they could figure out my style of movement (a: flexible foot and, yes, VERY wide), then took measurements of length and width of my barefoot. They then suggested five or six shoe options, explained why they recommended those, got them for me, put them on me, took my orthotics in and out of each shoe, talked to me about the differences of each shoe and what the advantages/​challenges were of each option, didn’t judge me for having not shaven my legs in a couple months (whoops), and then encouraged me to go for a test drive on the track behind their store.
Is this real life?
I consider myself a total amateur at this running thing (I know I’m not — I’m probably more like «intermediate» at this point), and it was so nice that I never felt patronized or talked-​down to here. They talked to me like I knew something about my body, running, and my body during running. I also liked how supportive every one of the employees seemed — even ones I wasn’t directly working with. «How was your run?» they’d ask as I came back in after a test drive. I wasn’t forced into buying anything I didn’t want; and, when I asked for recommendations on water bottles and winter spikes, they made them without upselling me.
Could. Not. Be. Happier.
My new shoes — very reflective blue/​silver New Balance ones — seem like a great fit for me. Of course it’s going to take a spell for me to get used to these new baddies, but I’m excited for the places they’re going to take me. Thank you, Fleet Feet, for getting absolutely everything right!

Amazing staff. My shoes were discontinued and they helped me find a new pair. Easy and quick. Super knowledgable and friendly. No aggressive sales pitch, no bro-​y-​ness. They listened to what I needed, measured my feet, and found me the shoes I need. Great place!

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. They are pros.
Ok, I may not look like the poster child for fitness… however, I am fairly active. Wanna go for a 40 mile bike ride? I got ya covered.
But Running… oh running… you are my nemisis. I am intimadated by running. I see people doing it all the time, they look graceful… like gazelles running through the plains… me. I look like I am stomping grapes for wine or I am Thog from the Muppets (check him out on you tube, I will never forget the episode with the song I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet).
I have been to Maine Running Company, now part of Fleet Feet, a few times when trying to approach running… but as often as they say «try these out, even if you have been outside for 2 or 3 weeks, if they (the shoes) don’t work, come back» I have never gone back. I always feel like the fat girl who can’t get it together no matter how often they try to get me gliding.
I have been attacking this couch to 5k thing… bucket list item will be checked off! So after 2 months and my big toes beginning to pop out of the tops of my shoes, I made my journey back to to get new running shoes.
Ben helped me out and asked me how my current shoes were working, I say «okay. I don’t love them, I don’t hate them» After talking with me, I finally tell him that I feel like they make me turn out on to the outsides of my feet… guess what? Totally useful info. to the guy who is about to fit you with shoes… who woulda thunk it? Ben quickly diagnoses the issue and then has me do the practice walk up and back as he checks my gait. He then double checks my foot length and widths and heads to the back and re-​emerges with 3 sets of shoes for me to try. The very first pair win out. I try them all on, jog around the store (and realize Meb is there, the winner of the Boston Marathon!) and go back to the first pair again.
I have worn these shoes running, walking, etc. and have irritated my husband with how many times I have said how much I love these shoes and I should have gone back the last time when the last ones I had gotten weren’t quite working out for me (which are the pair I showed up in). My shin splints and ankles thank Ben for getting me to open up and be honest and get me in a pair of shoes that make them happy.
So cast aside your reservations and self doubt and don’t be afraid… these folks want you to love what you are wearing. Ben was even helpful in offering information on the beginner runner groups that they have and mentoring partners.

I needed some new running shoes, and this place was highly recommended by my classmates. I walked in and someone from the back (Jack) came to help me after he saw I was in need of help and everyone else working was with other customers. I told him I was looking for running shoes and didn’t know where to start. He analyzed my gait, Navicular drop, and pronation/​supination (arch stability). As a UNE DPT student, I knew exactly what he was trying to measure on me during these tests, but he explained it in a simply way for anyone to understand (he also interpreted the tests correctly).
Then he sized my foot and got a few different shoes for me to try. The first pair he brought out was one I was actually planning to get online and hoping to try in-​store (success!). He brought two other pairs, but I was sold on the first. Jack knew a lot about footwear and the anatomy of the foot. What really sold me though was the store’s GREAT return policy (return the shoes for any reason after any time and he’ll find a new shoe or get you your money back). You can also get an extra $ 5 back if you donate your old shoes. This whole process only took roughly 15 – 20 minutes.
I got a great deal for pair of shoes that I have had trouble finding online in my size. I can’t complain about anything here. I highly recommend going here for your in-​person running needs.

I’m pretty loyal to my Philadelphia Runner for my running shoes needs but I had a specific purpose in mind. Since I was in the area for a mini vacation, I thought I would check out this store since it carried the Addaday products. This brand doesn’t sell their products online so I had to find it locally somehow. Fortunately for me, Maine Running Company had just what I was looking for. The store was a bit crowded, so the staff were kind of all over the place.
The store also carried lots of other therapy items that I hadn’t seen at any other store. But the clothing selections were a bit limited.

There are so many sneakers in the world, I was finding it overwhelming as a new-​to-​running shopper. And of course, my inclination is toward the brightest and weirdest of all possible options, which is not a great way to buy running shoes. Maine Running Company was busy when I walked in, but a sales associate found me right away, had me walk around and looked over my feet, and brought out three options. (Lucky for me, all sneakers are fluorescent right now, so I couldn’t go wrong.) I got some sweet kicks, and had a very pleasant experience with the store and the staff.
If you’re on any kind of a budget at all, you might look over their website to get a sense of what you are in for cost-​wise; my sneaks were $ 115 but they seem to range from 100 – 160. This would have given me a heart attack in grad school, but at the phase of life where I can afford real shoes, it helps a lot to have a proper fitting so I know that the ones I got are the rightest ones, and not just the brightest ones. :)

Patient and knowledgable staff review how you walk and find the best show for you! Very helpful! I won’t go anywhere else for a running shoes again. They even have a great exchange policy if you’re not satisfied with your purchase.

I have bad feet. They’re big (around a ¹⁴⁄₁₅), slightly mismatched, and I have pain and discomfort in the balls of them. It’s essentially impossible for me to find shoes that work for me right out of the box.
I had just started running, and my shoes were less-​than-​ideal. After Maine Running Company being recommended by literally everybody I talked about this, I happened upon it during a jog one day, so I paused my pump-​me-​up music, let myself air dry for a second, then hopped inside.
I got set up with a dude and told him the short version of my story. I’ve told the story of my feet to myriad doctors, foot, and shoe people over the years, and they almost all think they have the answer, and that I’ve never considered it. «Have you tried orthotics?» Duh. Of course I have. «New Balances are very comfortable shoes.» You don’t say! I’ve never heard of those! So, I was surprised when the dude helping me didn’t suggest any such things. Instead, he just listened to me, stated a few hypothesis, and then went to the back room to find shoes we could test them with.
The first pair was woefully uncomfortable and hurt my knees. He wasn’t worried. This just gave him more info and ruled out one hypothesis. He also listened to me when I said they hurt. I’ve had people say that I should «get used to» some uncomfortable feelings because it’s correcting my mechanics and will eventually become comfortable. When I tried to follow that advice, I ended up messing up my knee for the better part of two years. This dude just wanted me to listen to my body and find something that’s comfortable. VERY appreciated.
Eventually we narrowed our choices down to a couple pairs of shoes, both of which felt better than anything else I’ve found through Zappos or otherwise. They were both a little big, but he showed me a new lacing technique to help that. I chose the one of the two pairs that was most comfortable.
I was little shocked by the price, and didn’t have the money to buy them on the spot. They said they’d hold them for me for a few days. During those few days I looked online to compare prices, and found that they were indeed cheaper online, but not by much.
I ended up sticking with the shoes I already had due to the cost of new ones, and also because I’ve been traumatized and was afraid of making a change that could potentially cause injury. Better the devil you know, right?
However, if/​when I do buy new shoes, I’ll probably get the ones they helped me find (or ones with similar attributes), and I’d like to think I’d like to get them from Maine Running Company. Even though I could get them cheaper online, I can justify paying more because of the service they provide. They’ll also take them back for store credit even after you’ve worn them for a while. Nice.
If they could work with me, chances are they can help you. If you’re due for a new pair of running shoes, or are just looking to find a pair that works better for you, go see the shoe detectives at Maine Running Company.

The shoe fits! You can’t go wrong with this great running shoe store! I purchased a pair of Nikes last spring and 4 months into them, I’m still still running strong. They are the perfect fit and they should be; their sales staff spent adequate time assisting me in making sure my feet were in the proper shoes. I have to admit I felt pretty silly walking back and forth several times in the store bare foot but it was worth it in the end. I’m never going back to chain stores again. I’ll run to Maine Running Co. Way to go!

After being sidelined from a running related injury, I was blown away by Maine Running Company’s knowledge and expertise on the right shoes and proper running form. They also let me test drive a pair of shoes on the Bayside Trail! Could not be more impressed.

I went in on a recent Saturday morning and, after standing in the middle of the floor for about 10 minutes without even being acknowledged by a salesperson, I turned around and walked out.
Given that it had been busy that day, and that I had heard about their individualized approach, I returned on another busy Saturday (really the only time I have to do shopping of any kind).
This time it took about 5 minutes of waiting, but my salesperson was attentive, informative and helpful. He helped me choose a pair of shoes based on my running style, and then brought them to the register for me while I looked at the apparel. No one was available to help me with any questions about the clothing and so I decided not to get any apparel that day.
When I was ready to purchase the shoes I went to the register and waited about 10 minutes, without any acknowledgement from anyone. In fact, a salesperson came up to the register with another customer to look something up on the computer, saw me standing there and didn’t say a word and then left without even acknowledging me or letting me know when I might be able to purchase the shoes.
I was so tempted to walk out again without spending any money here, but I had just invested 2 visits and some time trying on shoes, and really needed new shoes. Another salesperson approached the computer with a different customer, again not even acknowledging me, so I (at this point, frustrated) interrupted their conversation by saying, «Um, excuse me? Is there any one working the registers today? I’ve been waiting a while.» The salesperson glared at me and replied, shortly, to «Just give me a minute.» No apology, and he was obviously annoyed that I needed his help.
Honestly, if I hadn’t already invested so much time into the process, they would have lost a (pricey) sale. As it is, I will not return again, so they have lost a customer.
I’m sure it’s a different scene when it’s not busy, but I’d recommend that they consider hiring more staff for their busy hours and then better training their staff in basic customer service principals. If someone had just acknowledged that I was there and told me «Sorry, we’re really busy right now, but someone will be with you as soon as possible,» that would have gone a LONG way towards making the situation better.

Go to Maine Running Company– you will be fitted with the absolute BEST shoes for your build, stride, fitness level, etc. I fondly refer to my new kicks as my «moon shoes». I will never buy sneakers elsewhere again.

THE place to go in Portland for anything having to do with running. Super knowledgeable and helpful staff. John, the owner, is a really great guy and knows his stuff.
They always take the time to find you the perfect running shoe. They even take a close look at how you walk, assessing whether or not you tend to pronate, supinate, or have anything else funky going on with your stride. They have you try the shoes on a treadmill and outside.
I had the pleasure of training for the Beach to Beacon with their running group «Reach the Beacon» two summers ago. I am by no means a runner, nor ever played any sports that involved running, so it was great to link up with a fun group of people from all levels. I started out doing a walk/​run my first week and was able to finish the race without walking a single step. They did a great job at mixing up the training, from running around Back Bay, doing timed laps on hills in Baxter Woods, and sprints at Cheverus HS’ track. Coaches Michael and John were very helpful and give you tips on improving your form while encouraging you every step of the way. It also helped that Michael is a LMT and able to answer any questions regarding pulled or sore muscles and give you exercises to relieve them.

Great little running store located in Portland. Had a nice selection of shoes and the staff was more than helpful. The woman who helped me examined the way I walked, explained how I over pronate, and then recommended several running shoes to accommodate my over pronation. Test ran a couple shoes on their treadmill and was set!
The store also had clothing, accessories, books, gu packs (I love those things), and other running necessities.
Again, great staff that helped me find what I needed; I was out of there in 20 minutes.