Heartbreak Hill Running Company — Local services in Newton

It's been years since I got any professional advice about what shoe I should be running in, and knew it was time since i have gotten older and slowed down, but there are no running stores near where I live in Lake Tahoe. I was in the Newton area last week dropping my 18 year old off at college, so I decided to give this store a try. Went in with my worn shoes and spoke with Finn and Cullen. Both were super knowledgeable, friendly, and gave me recommendations on some options across different brands. I tried a bunch on and took the best ones on a quick run around the block. and I found a perfect shoe!! They even gave me advice on some local trails while I was in town. If you need any advice I highly recommend you go to Heartbreak...

I just bought 2 pairs of running shoes. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable and patient as I tried on different shoes and inquired about the different colors. I wanted to support local businesses and I am happy that I did. I was very impressed with the selection and I felt no pressure in making my decisions.

My Matercard was authorized twice and I was disappointed to be told it was my card or bank that did it. I know it was not done on purpose but to blame the card then the bank is laughable. It was caused at the POS and that’s it.

But at the end of the day I am very excited to start running and happy that I went...

Walked in and wasn’t even acknowledged. I asked to try on some shoes and staff was not helpful. They didn’t have much knowledge or recommendations, which you’d think should be crucial considering that this is a running store?

I asked them for a different color shoe and without checking, or a checking a different location for me they flat out said no. Maybe they just didn’t care for my business but would not be coming back again. Better off doing research yourself and...