Queen City Running Company - Houghton — Local services in Houghton

We are SO lucky to have this store in our small town! I’ve been having some knee pain while running so I wanted to get my walk assessed and get some proper shoes that work for me. I was looking online at the Hoka Bondi 9s but decided to come into the store to see if they were right for me, and I’m so glad I did. The woman I worked with brought me the shoes I was looking at, but also brought out numerous other pairs that she felt would work with my gait and she was so patient with me as I tried them on - repeatedly lol. I ended up going with some Asics she’d brought out and I’m absolutely obsessed with them. I had no idea Asics made good running shoes and I never would’ve known had I not stopped by. Gave them a little test run when I got home and guess what? No knee pain! Currently wearing them around my house because I don’t want to take them off haha. I will be exclusively shopping here for my running shoes...

Really impressed with not just the shop, but the general manager Clayton. He was so helpful to me & my sister, even with 2 other people in the store and him the only employee there. He brought out numerous pairs for us to try on, gave advice on widths and shoes, and ordered us the pairs we wanted. I was blown away by the service! I've often felt judged in outdoor shops as someone who is a plus sized hiker, but Clayton was so knowledgeable and friendly. I'm absolutely going back and this will be my go-to...

I am getting back into running after many years and came in to be fitted. I have issues with my joints and shin splints, but Clayton was super knowledgeable, not only about what I might need in terms of a shoe, but about the local places I run. He helped me get into a pair that feel amazing and will work on the terrain where I run. I am excited to get out for a run and happy that if they don't work out, I can come back and get a store credit for a pair that will. All around...