Riverside Runners

These are the kindest, most helpful, knowledgeable, workers I have had the pleasure to meet. They let you know everything you need to get the best shoes for your situation. Please support them.

Amazing find! I came across Riverside Runners by accident and am so glad I did. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. They DEFINITELY have a customer for life. They let you wear the shoes and return them in 30 days if you don't like the fit... even if you've worn them running, hiking, etc. Definitely check them out!

Went in for some fueling items for long runs. I was pleased to find a good selection of GU and Tailwind. The staff was nice. I wasn't in the market for any gear, but noted they had an array of brands to choose from for clothing and shoes.

We first came to shop here a decade or more ago because of their amazing selection of shoes and exceptionally well trained staff to evaluate and fit unique foot issues. Amazon may seem like an easy cheap option to some, but you can never replace the knowledgeable in person team who make sure a shoe is exactly what your body needs to be comfortable and healthily supported for your lifestyle! They carry so many options and help obtain impossible to find special order sizes. We truly appreciate this local owned biz as one of the very best you’ll find for active footwear or simply to soothe aching feet!!

Excellent service! Great advice, helped me get the correct shoes for my needs!

Jeff was amazing with my 11 year old daughter. She’s been having foot pain for several weeks and we went to get fitted. Despite the store being super busy, he was very intentional in making sure my daughter got a shoe that fit her needs. Thanks for being an awesome local business!

Employees take as much time as needed to measure, consult and advise. Service is at the level I expect from a physician.

Shout out to KELLY for her knowledgeable help. I was sure of the shoe I wanted, and knew how comfortable they were because I already had a pair. Kelly gives you several options to try on and patiently explains what shoe is best for your needs and the qualities of each. I found the perfect fit shoe. It wasn't the shoe I was thinking of! She did a great job finding them. Shoes are a bit pricey, however you need to try on a few pairs to find the right fit. Her good customer service and bubbly personality made paying a little more for the shoes well worth it. Thanks Kelly!

This place rocks! Donna helped us a few months back, when my husband's plantar fasciitis was really bad - she really took the time to measure and analyze his feet correctly and put him in the best shoe possible. Recently I went in for new walking shoes and I feel like I am walking on clouds with the shoes she recommended for me - great store, wonderful service - I will be there again to purchase!!!!

The staff are extremely kind and helpful! Definitely my go-to place in Lynchburg for anything related to running.

Amazing experience. Bought a pair of shoes that after two weeks were causing some foot pain. Brought them back to exchange. They spent a half hour with me helping find the right ones, which ended up being cheaper than the original pair so I got some socks as part of the exchange. Highly recommend!

I've gotten almost every pair of running shoes here. The staff are very nice and are extremely knowledgeable on the shoes. They take as much time as they need to make sure you get the shoes that are right for you. I've rarely had to wait to get fitted for shoes because they always have enough staff to meet the demand of customers. Definitely will continue to get running shoes here. Also, they are a local business which I love to support!

Always such good service here. I came in at closing not realizing they closed at 6, and the nice lady still took time to measure my son and order shoes that he needed. Have been loyal customers for a few years now and will continue.

Riverside Runners is an excellent business! They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful with finding the correct shoe for your individual situation. They have an excellent exhcange policy if you wear the shoes and they are not comfortable. I appreciate this business and their attentive assistance and I would highly recommend checking them out!

For the first time in decades a shoe store that still does things like the old days where the sales person still takes the time to measure your feet and takes the time to see that you are getting the best shoes for your feet and not just out to sell you anything to make a sale like so many other people nowadays and I got the Brooks ghost 15 shoes and they are a great fit and comfortable right out of the box size 12 and my cousin who works on her feet all day bought 2 pairs of shoes for herself and is very happy with her purchase so if you are looking for a place that actually does care about you and your feet with the kind of old fashioned service that I haven't seen in years this is the best place to go thank you for taking your time to see that I got the best shoes for my feet and don't change a thing other places could learn a lot about how to treat a customer from your store

Incredibly friendly staff. I've never been through such a thorough process for picking out shoes. I tried on 8 different pair until she was able to find the right pair. Will definitely be returning for my next pair of shoes. Awesome experience! A+

I've always gotten great service every time I've been in. Today was no different. Plus they had a great pair of shoes in my size (14). This is rare. I usually have to order my shoes.

Felt so confident with Donna's help finding the right shoes with the proper fit after major foot surgery. Thanks Donna!

Best place in Lynchburg to get a quality pair of running shoes or running gear in general. Lots of high quality brands, and to my surprise, they even had some size 14s in stock. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.

Great local place to get the gear I need! Staff are always friendly and super helpful. I need new running shoes every 2-3 months so I will keep coming back to get them! Thank you, Riverside Runners!