42 W. 14th St.
(b/t 5th and 6th Aves.)
New York, NY 10011
212.727.2980 ext. 226

Whether you are a 26.2-minutes-on-the-treadmill kind of runner or a 26.2-miles-doesn’t-even-make-me-break-a-sweat type of jogger, purchasing a running shoe is an important decision (just ask urbanistas who have had shin splints, runner’s knee, and bulging back discs–problems that stemmed from wearing the wrong shoes). So next time you are in the market for a new pair of kicks, race over to Jack Rabbit, an athlete’s heaven on 14th Street. Jack Rabbit shoe experts use video analysis to watch how you run in different pairs of sneaks to determine which shoes are best for your biomechanics. Plus, the shop carries fuel/hydration belts (which, for the record, are totally uncute but unbelievably helpful if you are doing the marathon thing) and other gear, and you can also sign up for training courses if you are in the mood to do a triathalon or improve your running. Some urbanistas feel intimidated by Jack Rabbit’s super-sporty environment, but which is more painful: asking a ultra-athletic sales person for shoe help or a ultra-painful stress fracture in your tibia? You decide. Jack Rabbit is filed under Free Time: Sports (Apparel).