Appalachian Running Company Celebrates Grand Openings of Two New Locations

PITTSBURGH, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Appalachian Running Company (AppRunCo), part of the Shoe Fly and Wagner Shoes family of stores, has recently expanded into the Pittsburgh market. Grand opening activities for these two new retail stores—located at The Wexford Plaza at 10616 Perry Highway in Wexford and at The Waterfront Shopping Center at 112 West Bridge Street in Homestead—will take place during the month of October.

Those who make an athletic footwear purchase at one of the new Appalachian Running Company stores before Oct. 24 will receive a free performance t-shirt (while supplies last). 

Appalachian Running Company specializes in providing high-quality running, walking & training shoes in a variety of colors and styles for athletes and non-athletes alike. Top-selling brands include Hoka, Brooks, New Balance, ON, Saucony, and Altra, among others. The shoe fitting experts at AppRunCo can recommend the best performance footwear for all types of runners. Many customers who do not consider themselves athletes also shop at the store because they appreciate the function, fit, and hard-to-find sizes that running shoes offer.

“You don’t need to run in running shoes to get all the pedorthic benefits,” said Mark Wagner, Appalachian Running Company’s Retail Operations Manager, “and you certainly don’t have to be a runner to be considered an athlete. Everyone lives a healthy lifestyle in their own way, and that’s at the heart of our mission to meet our customers’ needs regardless of athletic ability or running speed.”

Customers who do consider themselves runners, however, value Appalachian Running Company’s “deep inventory” of top performance brands, Wagner added.  “We’ve found that runners are pretty well-versed in what they want, so it’s up to us to have those offerings.”

The new Appalachian Running Company replaces New Balance franchises at both the Homestead and Wexford locations. Prior customers to the New Balance stores can still find a great selection of New Balance, in addition to an expanded selection of other trusted brands. AppRunCo customers can expect to receive one-on-one attention from the passionate and experienced staff—and that involves fit specialists using state-of-the-art foot measurement tools.

“We assist customers on the iStep machine—measure their feet, identify the arch type, and locate their pressure points,” Wagner said. “We want to know if they are experiencing any pain in their feet, back, hips. The more we get to know the customer, the better. When you shop with us, we want you to leave our stores thinking, ‘Wow, they took the time, answered my questions, and cared about finding the right pair for me.’

Appalachian Running Company has not only become known as a go-to destination for high-quality athletic shoes, but also a place that connects runners to a running community by sharing information about running groups and upcoming races. 

“We realize how important it is to connect with the communities we serve,” Wagner said.

Hours for Appalachian Running Company’s new Waterfront store are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Hours for the new Wexford store are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.   

Appalachian Running Company’s first store opened in Carlisle in 2008. This family-owned footwear chain is known for stocking an extensive selection of stylish running shoes from trusted brands. Appalachian Running Company’s trained staff and on-site fit specialists are committed to helping customers of all ages and athletic abilities find shoes that best meet their needs. For more information about Appalachian Running Company, visit www.apprunco.com.