Marathon Sports

Category:	Sporting Goods Store
Address:	671 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Phone:	+1 617-267-4774
Site:	marathonsports.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–7:30PM 10AM–8PM 11AM–6PM

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A Private User

The "Yelpers" can yelp, but Marathon Sports knows running. When I visited them, I had a past complicated ankle surgery and, at the time, was experiencing chronic shin splints. A very nice gentleman quickly knew the right shoes for me. Though they didnt have them in stock at the time, he didnt try to sell me something else that would not have worked for me just to move a product off the shelves. Instead, he had the RIGHT shoe transferred for me that I picked up two days later. I appreciated the customer service, honesty, and knowledge. I went from not being able to run 3 miles non-stop, to comfortably running 10 in just 6 months. Ill be running my first half marathon in May and thank Marathon Sports for my new found love for running injury free.

Nelson Rodriguez

I am a loyal fan to great experience and personnel. Every time I come here I talk to Shane. Hes the man. Any questions I have he gives me a good answer on and I trust his opinion since he has running experience (hes ran Marathons). I have even gone on days where I was not really planning on buying anything but rather ask him a running question and he never felt burdened or rushed me during our talk. And even if he has to step away to help someone else he still came back and resumed the conversation like it never stopped. I appreciate the personal attention regardless of how nutty it gets in there sometimes. Youre my boy Shane!!!

Heather Mat

Wow. Popped in this store after ogling at the Boston Marathon finish line painted on the road right outside the shop. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We enquired about their favourite running routes that we could access as tourists and they dutifully shared their hints and tips and a preprepared map. There was a great selection of running gear for both guys and girls (and kids!). We purchased Boston Strong tops which all the profits went to the memorial fund and were given sample hydration tabs and anti-blister powder to try. Great shop for all your Boston running needs!

Michael Ford Feeney

This is how you earn customers for life: Marathon Sports, which has already impressed me in the past by spending time analyzing stride, asking good questions, getting the right style, putting me in the right size for first time in adult life, offering discounts to those who are referred by podiatrist and a host of little things, blew me away by exchanging my shoes 3 weeks after I bought them as the fit wasnt perfect. I didnt even ask them to - just stopped in to them to advise on possible inserts or different lacing. So impressed...

Loretta Noriega

I knew my running shoes had seen better days and it was time to make them my grubby gardening shoes. I also knew that I would be buying my next pair at Marathon Sports. How can all the runners in Boston be wrong? I found the staff to be extremely knowledgeable and patient in fitting me. The fact that they let you wear the shoes outside for a quick test run is awesome!! They have a great selection of shoes and running gear/apparel. If you want the right fit in your running shoes, Marathon is the place to go.

Andrew Lloyd-Jones

I had been trying to track down a season-old pair of Brookes running shoes for months, and emailed Marathon on the off-chance they had a pair in stock. They checked and got back to me in a day or two - they discovered a pair, sent through a link to purchase at a knock-down price, and I had them on my feet within a couple days, along with a genuinely lovely note. I cant speak highly enough of Marathons service - thank you to Kelsey and the whole team at Marathon for coming through for me!

Tyler Pake

Great store and great location. Very impressive shoe wall and shoe lineup. They are a small space but carry more shoes than Ive seen in bigger stores. They also carry road racing flats and lighter weight shoes that other stores tend not to carry. They were sold out of one shoe I wanted but they were able to get it for me from their online store with free shipping. Great apparel and accessory selection too. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Laurel Egan Kenny

A sporting goods buying experience. The team couldnt have been nicer and willing to help. We were being tourists for the day, so no real agenda in walking into the now famous store. Within a few minutes, though, we felt compelled to buy something to support the MR8 or Boston One foundations, so we did. My children will never forget the tragedy that happened in those sacred grounds, but they can say they were part of the solution.

Marco Verch

The day after Boston Marathon we stumbled upon a booth of Marathon Sports where finishers could engrave their medals for free. What a fantastic offer. I ask the guy until when this service will be available. He said 2:30pm; we came back later in time but then everything was all over. Hope you understand that I felt a little bit disappointed. Nevertheless, thanks for the great service for free.

Jazz Robertson

The young woman (I think her name was Haley), was very helpful with my shoe search. She did a quick assessment of my feet and gait, and proceeded to produce a few pairs of shoe in different size and widths until I found the right one. I ended up finding the same shoe for a little less online, but their customer service is worth the trip.

Will Leitch

Helpful knowledgeable staff. Good selection of running shoes. Small place so not a big selection of apparel. They let you run up and down the street to make sure the shoes are what you want. They have a flexible return policy. Our go-to place for running shoes.

John Campbell

If you need running shoes, then this is your place. They take the time to fit you into the correct shoe for your foot and your running stride. The staff is knowledgeable about running and will find the shoe that works for you.

Beverly Azure

Great place to get running gear. Staff is very knowledgeable and most of them are runners as well. This is not an all sports store, shoes, clothing and other assorted gear for runners/walkers.

Carlos Alberto Caputi

Gran variedad de productos. Esmerada atención. Muy profesional. Buenos precios

Jana Scholten

I love the friendly staff and appreciate there are stores to support your questions. Great variety of options. Not many barefoot style shoes is only complaint but theres REI for this.

Matthew Skrinski

If you need shoes, please come here. They fit you well and take the time to explain all the information you need. Plus its right by the finish line.

Ian Marling

No better place in town for everything you need for a run. First rate knowledge and service, including matching you to the perfect shoe.

A Private User

I was there last night to buy me some new running sneakers and the gentleman was very nice and professional! Cant wait to go again.

Kevin Brown

Its a good place to get good sneakers and a friendly place to go great staff to help you .pretty good prices in a good eara

Brian Gay

They didnt have my size but the people were so so helpful and awesome. I would absolutely return to this store.

Megan Kelley Marina

I bought new running shoes here last week, they have such a knowledgeable staff and all of the best selection.