Marathon Sports
About
Marathon Sports is a New England running specialty chain that has been outfitting runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts since 1975, and its Dedham Square shop brings that service to Dedham. The store sells running shoes and gear from brands such as New Balance and Puma, matched to customers through the company’s Right Fit process. Staff start with a conversation about goals, routines and injury history, then watch customers move to recommend shoes and insoles that suit them.
The fitting begins barefoot with a visual gait analysis that looks at alignment, rotation and pronation, then continues as customers walk or run in different pairs until one feels right. Depending on needs, staff may also suggest orthotic insoles, injury prevention tools, hydration gear or nutrition. Bringing an old pair of shoes helps the conversation. Beyond the sales floor, Marathon locations host weekly group runs and keep a New England race calendar.
What to Know
- No appointment is needed for a fitting.
- Returns and exchanges are free within 30 days.
- The company publishes shoe reviews covering brands such as Saucony, Hoka, Mizuno and Asics.
- It is a member of the Dedham Square Circle business group.
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