Owned by the footwear editor for Runner's World magazine -- and serving as the official wear test center for that publication -- this store not only has a huge inventory of shoes and other running gear, but also does everything it can to promote healthful jogging practices, even offering free running classes and a free injury-evaluation clinic. The staff will make sure any footwear you buy is a...
Misty May-Treanors and Kerri Walshes in training hold court on the sand volleyball pits. They quench their thirst with margaritas and Coronas instead of Gatorade. Sports play out in celluloid form inside at the bar. That's where ESPN broadcasters in training tackle "Mad Max" burgers. Flip-flops, tank tops, and aerodynamic shades aren't a prerequisite. But all-black is definitely a look that's...
The store that keeps athletes on their feet also serves as the nucleus of the city's devout running community.:
In Short
Along with hundreds of basic running shoes, Run-Tex carries specialty ones such as racing flats, track spikes, trail shoes, and sport sandals and the name-brand inventory is...