achilles heel Running Shoes Specialist

achilles heel opened in 2000 and was based in De Courcy's Arcade in the West End of Glasgow. Building on a reputation of excellent customer service, product knowledge and professional advice from real runners, our family business gradually expanded and eventually we had to move to our larger current premises on Great Western Road. The name achilles heel came about after the owner, Katie, ruptured her achilles during a marathon. The name of the shop is a permanent reminder along with the huge scar to go with it that you can always make something positive happen from something negative with determination and vision.

The website started in 2005 to provide a continuation of the excellence that is standard in the shop, making sure that the latest running shoes technology, newly released specialist running clothes and running accessories will be made available to more than those able to come in store.

We're passionate about running shoes and running clothes

As we are run by passionate runners you can be assured our range of running shoes is the most comprehensive available. Whether you like Asics, Nike, Brooks, Mizuno, Adidas, Saucony or Reebok we should have your brand of choice. And if your taste runs to the more specialist shoes such as a Newton or Nike Free running shoes we can offer you a great range to pick from. Our off-road running shoes are no less comprehensive including the classic Walsh, Inov8, La Sportiva and Salomon.

However, alongside road running shoes we also stock a wide range of the latest track and field spikes providing you with the best Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Adidas, Puma and other brands have to offer.

Running accessories

We are running accessory and gadget mad and you can be assured, if it's worth having you can find it here. From Nike+ SportBands, a range of GPS and heart-rate monitor genius, including a range of Suunto watches and the new and highly coveted Nike+ SportWatch GPS through to the highly acclaimed Adidas MiCoach. It's not just the big boys we stock however; CamelBak, Nip Guards, Compeed, Lock Laces and a host of other much needed practical accessories can also be found.

Nutrition for runners

We take nutrition and post-run care seriously too. We have a wide range of energy and recovery foods from trusted brands such as High5, Honey Stinger, SIS, Lucozade, Nuun and For Goodness Shakes to help you make the most of your running and training.

Fitness equipment for runners

Foam rollers, The Grid foam rollers, resistance bands, yoga mats, The Stick (a personal favourite among our staff) and massage balls are amongst the running fitness equipment we stock to keep you ticking over.

Clothing for all running disciplines

Clothing is becoming a greater focus for the running community and we have tailored our clothing selection in response to this trend. From fashion conscious Nike through to the technical Skins Compression gear via great brands such as Adidas, Ronhill, Montane and Gore Running Wear you will not be short of choice.

Fitness and well-being

But although we are passionate about all things running, we recognise that there are new innovations which are helping people get fit and stay in shape such as the Reebok EasyTone, MBT's and the world-wide hit FitFlop. Classic FitFlop's such as the Walkstar and Walkstar 3, FitFlop shoes and FitFlop boots all feature heavily on our website. We can help with all your toning needs!

If you are in need of advice, can't find what you need or have any other query then please contact us. Whether it's our running shoes and running equipment, video gait analysis, sports injury clinic, or just professional advice from some friendly people, achilles heel can help make your running better...