Runners' lab for every runner
Recreational runner? Top athlete? Beginner?
Runners' lab welcomes everyone. Because the right running shoes or walking shoes are important for all of you. That's why Runners' lab is there for the recreational runners, as well as the race winners.
As the largest running specialty store in Belgium, we're more than just a regular running store. We prove that every day in our unique approach.
"Our mission is to let everyone run and walk injury-free"
Visit a Runners' lab store
We adopt a mix of personal and scientific approach. That leads to the best service and advice. Read on to find out our approach.
To guarantee that our advisors get enough time to advice you the right shoes, we recommend to make an appointment.
1. Introduction
Our advisors value personal contact and commitment. To clearly picture your preferences and needs, we are curious about you.
What are your ambitions, your preferences, your experience? Did you have suffered any injuries? What surfaces do you run or walk on, etc...
Our main goal is to advice you as comprehensively as possible, so that you can run and have fun to the fullest.
2. Let's run or walk
We now know who you are and what you want, but we don't know your unique unrolling pattern of your feet. Our Runners' lab stores are equipped with a 30 meter long track with built-in footscan® technology. This advanced technology records your roll-off pattern, so we get better insights of your personal foot profile.
3. The shoes
With your personal foot profile in mind, our advisors go to the stock where they select a few models among the hundreds of different models. We don't choose them based on the color, but based on your foot pattern. That way, you can run or walk injury-free and full of joy.
4. Test the shoes
We always give you a few different shoes. You can test them one by one on our test track. Based on your findings and the results of the Footscan®, we look for the model that matches best your feet and preferences.
When needed, we adapt your insoles in our atelier. This personalisation allows us to compensate assymmetry or to give your feet that extra bit of support. These adaptations are free, and included in our service.
5. Our Runners' lab service afterwards
Doesn't the shoe feel 100% alright? You're always welcome in one of our Runners' lab stores. Our advisors look with you for the most appropriate solution, so you can enjoy your run or walk.
Our mission
Personal approach
Our advisors want to bring their own experience and passion to you. Thanks to the professional and extensive service, you walk home with the right shoes and the advice you need. Be ready to enjoy your run or walk to the fullest.
Run injury-free
Did you know that 40% of all running injuries are caused by the wrong shoes? Because our consultantes always look for the most convenient running shoe for your personal foot pattern, injuries can be avoided. The right running shoe depends on your body type, running style, type of surface you're running on, your goals, injury history... Every shoe has different technologies, so we can match the right shoe to your feet.
Your feet choose the shoe
How can ensure that the choice of your new pair of shoes doesn't depend on your favorite color? Simple: by not displaying them in our stores. Our advisors will find the right type of shoe for you in our large stock, depending on your unique foot profile.
