Comments on: Fleet Feet Sports To Open Within the Week http://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Mon, 30 Jul 2012 02:50:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Johnhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1254 John Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:30:10 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1254 I lived in Seattle for a number of years. Jamba Juice is great!! I'll take your advice on Fleet Feet decaturmom! Thanks! I lived in Seattle for a number of years. Jamba Juice is great!! I’ll take your advice on Fleet Feet decaturmom! Thanks!

]]> By: decaturmomhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1253 decaturmom Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:17:51 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1253 I'm quite excited that Fleet Feet is here. I'm an old fan of the store from when I lived in San Francisco. My first Fleet Feet visit was the Chestnut Street in the Marina. I was training for a marathon with no prior experience. I didn't know anything about running shoes so I bought a pair Nike running shoes from a different running store. They didn't have any particular recommendations and I figured that I couldn't go wrong with Nike. I was so wrong. I hobbled into Fleet Feet on the recommendation of co-worker who knew something about running and the staff there saved me from what would have become some pretty serious injuries. They took me out back to watch me run (as much as I could at the time). As it turns out I needed something for runners who over pronate. Before Fleet Feet I had no idea what that meant. I still wear the same brand and style of running shoes today, and I won't switch. However, for the past several years since moving here I've had to order them online because I can't find them any place else. Now I can get them down the street! Welcome, Fleet Feet! Now, if I could just get a Jamba Juice in Decatur I'd be all set :-) I’m quite excited that Fleet Feet is here. I’m an old fan of the store from when I lived in San Francisco. My first Fleet Feet visit was the Chestnut Street in the Marina. I was training for a marathon with no prior experience. I didn’t know anything about running shoes so I bought a pair Nike running shoes from a different running store. They didn’t have any particular recommendations and I figured that I couldn’t go wrong with Nike. I was so wrong. I hobbled into Fleet Feet on the recommendation of co-worker who knew something about running and the staff there saved me from what would have become some pretty serious injuries. They took me out back to watch me run (as much as I could at the time). As it turns out I needed something for runners who over pronate. Before Fleet Feet I had no idea what that meant. I still wear the same brand and style of running shoes today, and I won’t switch. However, for the past several years since moving here I’ve had to order them online because I can’t find them any place else. Now I can get them down the street! Welcome, Fleet Feet! Now, if I could just get a Jamba Juice in Decatur I’d be all set :-)

]]> By: Carlhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1252 Carl Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:17:06 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1252 I had a highly enjoyable initial visit to Fleet Feet and found the service to be exceptional. Despite being crowded, they were well-staffed to accommodate folks. I must say that I've never had anyone spend that much time surveying my feet in order to make the perfect recommendation. I ended up purchasing extra items I didn't even know I needed (but know my feet will thank me). The owners were more than happy to special-order some shoes for me, and my feet will probably look forward to walking about town more than ever before. I had a highly enjoyable initial visit to Fleet Feet and found the service to be exceptional. Despite being crowded, they were well-staffed to accommodate folks. I must say that I’ve never had anyone spend that much time surveying my feet in order to make the perfect recommendation. I ended up purchasing extra items I didn’t even know I needed (but know my feet will thank me). The owners were more than happy to special-order some shoes for me, and my feet will probably look forward to walking about town more than ever before.

]]> By: Oakiehttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1251 Oakie Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:05:31 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1251 Yes, let's not forget One Step at a Time in Oakhurst. Its a wonderful shopping experience! Yes, let’s not forget One Step at a Time in Oakhurst. Its a wonderful shopping experience!

]]> By: decaturitehttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1250 decaturite Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:52:34 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1250 Hey Tom, many thanks for your comments and taking the time to stop by our site! As with any Decatur business that's run by locals, we wish Fleet Feet all the best.Incidentally, Ellis Paul will be at Eddie's on Sept. 5th :-) Hey Tom, many thanks for your comments and taking the time to stop by our site! As with any Decatur business that’s run by locals, we wish Fleet Feet all the best.

Incidentally, Ellis Paul will be at Eddie’s on Sept. 5th :-)

]]> By: Tom Raynorhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1249 Tom Raynor Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:30:29 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1249 As a native of Atlanta and former N. Ponce resident, I'm particularly happy to see the store open in an area where I've run many miles over many years. I wanted to also comment on the competitive nature of the "running" market in the area. Fleet Feet Sports stores, while serving the needs of serious runners, are designed to attract the people beginning a fitness program or currently inactive but with a desire to become active. If the universe of customers was limited to runners, I agree there would be a very small pond to fish in for three stores. But when you consider the larger population of beginners, walkers, medical referrals and working people with a desire for a well fitted pair of shoes, I believe there is real opportunity for all stores to succeed, if we expand the scope of our customer base. We look forward to being part of the Decatur community and I look forward to visiting the store (hopefully when Ellis Paul is playing at Eddie's Attic). All the best. Tom Raynor, Chairman and CEO, Fleet Feet, Incorporated. As a native of Atlanta and former N. Ponce resident, I’m particularly happy to see the store open in an area where I’ve run many miles over many years. I wanted to also comment on the competitive nature of the “running” market in the area. Fleet Feet Sports stores, while serving the needs of serious runners, are designed to attract the people beginning a fitness program or currently inactive but with a desire to become active. If the universe of customers was limited to runners, I agree there would be a very small pond to fish in for three stores. But when you consider the larger population of beginners, walkers, medical referrals and working people with a desire for a well fitted pair of shoes, I believe there is real opportunity for all stores to succeed, if we expand the scope of our customer base. We look forward to being part of the Decatur community and I look forward to visiting the store (hopefully when Ellis Paul is playing at Eddie’s Attic). All the best. Tom Raynor, Chairman and CEO, Fleet Feet, Incorporated.

]]> By: Bubba Goombahttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1248 Bubba Goomba Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:38:53 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1248 I called and they are supposed to open on Thursday, July 17th. I'll frequent their store because of their Decatur & Emory University Hospital connection...and I REALLY need a good pair of cross trainers! I called and they are supposed to open on Thursday, July 17th. I’ll frequent their store because of their Decatur & Emory University Hospital connection…and I REALLY need a good pair of cross trainers!

]]> By: BORNinDECATURhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2008/07/03/fleet-feet-sports-to-open-within-the-week/#comment-1247 BORNinDECATUR Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:42:55 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-1247 There's also an Athlete's Foot in the short strip mall at the corner of Church and N. Decatur, just outside the city limits, in the corner of the Suburban Plaza mall.It's having a sale this week, up to 75% off (but mostly considerably less than that. There’s also an Athlete’s Foot in the short strip mall at the corner of Church and N. Decatur, just outside the city limits, in the corner of the Suburban Plaza mall.

It’s having a sale this week, up to 75% off (but mostly considerably less than that.

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